Greetings from Town Hall!
The main theme of my administration is environmental and land-use issues. Let's save Easton!
WILDLIFE IN EASTON! (Please send image contributions to treynolds@eastonct.gov.)
Racoons can remember solutions to puzzles for years!
CONSERVATION, LAND USE, WATERSHED, and ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION ISSUES
MILL RIVER RESTORATION RIBBON CUTTING
A major step forward in restoring the Mill River is complete! Phase 1 of the Nutmeg Chapter Trout Unlimited restoration project has transformed nearly half a mile of the river along Congress Street in Easton and Fairfield, creating eight new or enhanced pools, boulder features, riffles, and improved spawning habitat for wild trout.
The community is invited to celebrate this achievement at a ribbon cutting and stream-side walk on Saturday, September 26, at 11:00 AM. The event will begin at the Covenant Church parking lot, 1 Sport Hill Road in Easton. Bring the family—and your fishing rod! Fly rods will also be available for demonstrations.
The restoration is the result of years of planning and community support. Nutmeg Trout Unlimited is continuing its conservation efforts and is currently offering a dollar-for-dollar donation match up to $4,500. Residents interested in supporting the continued restoration and stewardship of the Mill River are encouraged to attend the event and learn more about how they can help.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Covenant Church Parking Lot | 1 Sport Hill Road, Easton
PUBLIC SAFETY
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Recent flash flooding that caused significant damage in parts of Fairfield and Westport is a critical reminder of the importance of receiving emergency alerts. All adult members of your household are encouraged to sign up for Everbridge. We can't provide timely information or assistance if we can't reach you. This week, every Easton household received a postcard with a QR code for easy registration. Please take a moment to sign up today and stay connected in an emergency.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
OTHER NEWS
2025 EASTON ARTS PHOTO CONTEST WINNER - KIT BRINER — "SHADOW ARCHITECTURE"
The Town of Easton is pleased to showcase "Shadow Architecture" by Kit Briner, the winning photograph of the 2025 Easton Arts Photo Contest. Through a creative play of light, shadow, and structure, Briner transforms an everyday architectural scene into a striking work of art. The photograph captures the beauty that can be found in unexpected places and invites us to look at our surroundings in a new way. Congratulations to Kit Briner on this wonderful achievement and thank you for sharing your talent with the Easton community!
BOOK SALE! The last day the Friends of the Easton Public Library can accept donations for this year's used book sale is this coming Monday, September 21. Thanks to all who have donated books so far!
Book Sale Hours:
·Early Access for children and young adults accompanied by a caregiver: Friday, Oct. 2, 3:30-6 pm
·Open to all: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 am - 4 pm
·Fill a bag (provided) for $10: Sunday, Oct. 4, noon - 4 pm.
·Teachers with ID may take anything they wish for free on Sunday, Oct. 4, 4 - 5 pm.
MEET THE TOWN TEAM: LYNN ZAFFINO
Lynn Zaffino | Library Director
For 18 years, Lynn Zaffino has been an important part of the Easton Town Team as our Library Director. Lynn oversees the day-to-day operations, staffing, and finances of the Library, while also selecting and maintaining the adult collection and planning programs and services for the community. One of Lynn's favorite parts of her job is building relationships with patrons and Town and community organizations. She also enjoys working with the Library's collection and making sure residents have access to current, relevant materials and exceptional service. Lynn says she loves Easton's small-town feel and the strong connections she has built throughout the community. Fun Fact: Lynn has never traveled outside of her time zone!
EASTON'S HISTORY: The Boyhood Farm Tale
What was everyday life like in early Easton? John Dimon Bradley's Boyhood Farm Tale offers a rare firsthand glimpse. Growing up on a local farm in the 1800s, Bradley recorded detailed recollections of daily life, including the work, chores, and experiences of farm life. It's a fascinating piece of Easton's history—and you can find it at the Easton Library!
GOOD REMINDERS:
There is always something happening at the Senior Center, so be sure to check out the Senior Center Newsletter for the latest programs, activities, events, and important information (like a Wild Halloween party on October 30th!).
EASTON HAS A LOT TO OFFER — WE'RE HERE TO HELP. Easton has a variety of resources to support residents, including assistance with fuel, food, childcare, summer camps, senior services, housing, and community programs.
Social Services Director Daniel Simonelli is here to help connect residents with the resources they need. His office is at the Easton Senior Center, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Appointments at other times can be arranged.
All conversations are confidential. If you need help, please reach out—you don't have to navigate it alone.
EASTON HAS SEVERAL OPENINGS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Please email Tina Reynolds (Treynolds@eastonct.gov) a Letter of Interest and Resume.
STAY INFORMED. STAY SAFE. SIGN UP FOR EVERBRIDGE! Easton has launched Everbridge, our primary emergency notification system. Sign up to receive important alerts about severe weather, police activity, utility outages, road closures, and other emergencies by phone, text, and email. Please register yourself and ask your spouse and adult children to register as well. Every family member with a cell phone or email should be signed up so they can receive critical information directly. Register for Everbridge and get more information HERE. Need help registering? Assistance is available at the Senior Center or call 203-689-2995. Please take a few minutes to register today. It could make a difference when you need important information most.
ZOOM MEETINGS: All attendees joining Board and Committee meetings via Zoom must enter their first and last name when logging in. For security purposes, anyone who does not provide their first and last name will not be admitted to the meeting.
EASTON NOTIFICATIONS HAVE TEXT! Now you can get EMAILS AND/OR TEXT notifications! Get text reminders about upcoming board meetings or minutes! Log in to update your preferences and feel free to share our NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP LINK to help us keep Easton connected.
2026 REVALUATION INSPECTIONS UPDATE: The 2026 Real Estate Revaluation process has entered the Market Analysis and Valuation Phase. The revaluation company will continue conducting resident-requested inspections and active building permit inspections throughout the process. For additional information, please visit the Revaluation page on the Town website. Residents are also encouraged to visit the Town's Property Taxes Explained page to learn more about how property taxes are determined. Thank you for your cooperation throughout the revaluation process.
BOOK COLLECTION: The Friends of the Easton Library are collecting book donations at the library during normal hours through Monday, September 21st. We gratefully accept books, CDs, DVDs, records, games, and puzzles as long as they are in good condition for inclusion in our annual book sale. The book sale will be held on the first weekend in October.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Dan Lent
First Selectman
HELPFUL NUMBERS
| Police Non-Emergency: 203-268-4111 | Park and Rec: 203-268-7200 |
| Aspetuck Health District: 203-227-9571 | Public Works: 203-268-0714 |
| Community Center: 203-459-9700 | Recycling: 203-334-1660 |
| Fire District Tax: 203-767-9314 | Senior Center: 203-268-1145 |
| Library: 203-261-0134 | Transfer Station: 203-452-5167 |
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
EMS FIREWORKS!!! Thank you all for the public support. We listened, and the Fireworks are ON! Saturday, September 19 (rain date 9/20), SSES, gates open at 5, show starts after Sundown. Vazzy's Osteria will be onsite with their food truck, and Shaggy Coos Farm will be selling ice cream. Music by Hoffman NyyJohn. Tickets can be bought HERE. Sponsorships are available; please contact Adam at AGoldstein@eastonems.com for details. Hope to see everyone there!
JANE FORREST EXHIBIT: Easton Arts Council presents Nature and Narratives, Drawings & Paintings by Jane Forrest on exhibit in the Easton Library Small Gallery from September 1 – October 15. Artist Reception is Sunday, September 20, 3-6 p.m.
MAH-JONGG OPEN PLAY at the Library on Tuesday, Sep. 22, 4:00-8:00. Do you play Mah-Jongg? Join us for an open play session. Please be aware that playing for money is not allowed. Please bring your Mah-Jongg set if you have one. Note: this is not a class. Registration is recommended, as we need to know how many tables to set up.
SENIOR CENTER VACCINE CLINIC: The Senior Center will hold vaccine clinics on Wednesday, September 23, Thursday, October 15th, and Wednesday, November 4th. Clinic Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm. Vaccines available: Flu, COVID, Shingles, Pneumonia, RSV. To schedule an appointment, please call the Senior Center at (203) 268-1145.
JAMES PROSEK: GROWING UP IN EASTON – STAPLES ACADEMY FOUNDATION. On Friday, September 25th, local artist and author James Prosek will be giving a free talk about his life and work and how growing up in Easton was an influence. The talk will be in the hall at the Staples Academy building, 336 Westport Road. Doors open at 6:30 and the talk begins at 7 pm. Please register online to make sure you have a seat at an event that is sure to sell out!
COMEDY NIGHT AT NOTRE DAME OF EASTON: Get ready for an evening of laughter, fun, and raffles at the Comedy Night fundraiser on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Deacon Sabol Hall at Notre Dame of Easton, 655 Morehouse Road! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with dinner served from 6:30–7:30 PM, followed by comedy from 7:30–9:00 PM. Enjoy a delicious BYOB dinner and a night of comedy featuring headliner Billy Winn and featured comedian Paul Taro, with host and opening act Rick Roberts. Tickets are $45 per person, with an early reservation discount of $40 per person through September 7. VIP seating is also available for $60 per person and is limited to 12 people. Tickets are on sale now, and seating is limited, so reserve your spot early! To purchase tickets, email events@ndeaston.org or call 203-268-5838.
NEIGHBORFEST 2026: Neighbors and Friends, please join us for our Easton NeighborFest 2026 on Sunday, September 27, 3-6 pm at Aspetuck Park, 369 Black Rock Tpke. All are welcome to join us and bring your lawn chairs. We will have the Me'Stezo Grill Food Truck serving an Oktoberfest menu and hot dogs & fries for kids. Music provided by Jim Savage on keyboard and Noah on steel drums. We will have FREE grilled corn and ice cream. Games for ages 5- 15 provided by the Easton Community Center. This event is sponsored by the Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force.
SCRABBLE CLUB at the Library on Sunday, Sep. 27, 12:00-4:00 pm. Join us for a lively game of Scrabble! Bring your game board if you have one. For questions, please contact the program facilitator, Carl Twickler, at 203-268-7126 or carl.twickler@gmail.com. Registration is recommended.
TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL EASTON LIONS GOLF CLASSIC on Monday, September 28, (Noon tee-off) at the Blackhawk Country Club, 385 Oronoque Ln, Stratford, CT 06614. Golf (scramble, cart, driving range, lunch buffet, dinner with one-hour open bar, cash prizes, 50/50, online raffle). For additional information, please contact Bob Davidson at 203-512-9420 or rollsman@optonline.net.
SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST FOR GRADES 9-12 WITH C2 EDUCATION on Thursday, October 1, at 3:30 PM. C2 Education will be at the Easton Public Library to offer a free SAT or ACT practice test. Families can schedule one-on-one appointments with Susan Joshua to review their test results, either virtually or at her Westport office. A caregiver's email is required to schedule the results session, and caregivers are expected to attend the session with their child. *Note: The SAT & ACT are now digital, and these practice tests will be as well. Registrants need a device (no tablets or phones), Library WiFi, and a Brightspace account (provided by C2). Registration is required.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY! Saturday, October 3, 9 am - 2 pm at 307 Indian Ledge Park Drive next to the BMX Facility. Click HERE for more Information.
EASTON COMMUNITY CENTER 2ND ANNUAL 5K FUNDRAISER, Saturday October 3, 9 am – 11:00 am. Walk it or run it – every step supports a neighbor. Family fun – inflatables, games, and music - starting at 11:00 am. $25/individual, $50/ family of four ($10 additional child ages 5-15. Kids under 4 are free!) Special thanks to our community sponsors, New Canaan Pool Service, IDEAL Hire, FC United, and SCALCORE Group, whose generous support is helping make this event possible.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Notre Dame of Easton, located at 640 Morehouse Rd, will be hosting a Blessing of the Animals event in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, October 3, at 10:30 am. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends to receive a special blessing and enjoy a fun-filled morning with apple cider, kettle corn, cotton candy, face painting for the kids, raffle baskets, sweet desserts, and more. Celebrate the joy of our animals and the life of St. Francis of Assisi in this family-friendly event!
PIG PARTY! (GR. K-5) at the Library on Thursday, Oct. 8, 4:30 pm. Join us on the Library lawn to learn pig facts, pet, feed, assist with tricks, and take unique pics with some fun, special trained pigs! Registration is required.
MONTHLY ADULT CRAFTERNOON at the Library on Thursday, Oct. 8, 3:00-4:00 pm. Join us to make a fun, easy fall craft! This month we'll be painting wineglasses. All supplies are provided. Registration is recommended.
THE HOT TO TROT TRIO, starring Olga Kalinina, Joanne Kant, and Tom Zimmerman, will present a concert of the music of Rodgers and Hart in the Community Room of the Easton Public Library on Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 pm. For more information, contact 203-767-0064. Free admission – donations appreciated.
"JAZZ… WHAT IT IS!" Roger Kaufman and the Old School Jazz All Stars featuring The Tim DeHuff Quintet will be performing again at the Staples Academy Foundation on October 15th at 7:00 pm. They were fantastic in April, and many asked when they'd be returning. They're calling this performance "Jazz ... What it is!" Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. The performance will be in the hall at the Staples Academy building, 336 Westport Road. Doors open at 6:30 and the concert begins at 7 pm.
SOUTHEASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR. Residents are invited to attend the Southeastern Fairfield County Community Resource Fair on Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport (Beacon Hall, 2nd Floor Events Center, 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604). Attendees can access free health screenings and services, as well as information and assistance related to behavioral health, substance abuse, housing, employment, food assistance, education, reentry services, and more. There will also be activities for children.
CHASING THE LEGEND – Easton's Lady in White 5th Annual 5K run/walk will be held on Saturday, October 24th
Race check-in starts at 9:00 am, Race begins at 10:00 am, Kids Shuttle Run at 11:00 am, Kids Fun Run at 11:15 am, Awards Ceremony at 10:30 am. Click here for Race Entry Fees and further information.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HALLOW – STAPLES ACADEMY FOUNDATION, Thursday, October 29th at 7:30 pm. Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk returns to Easton, this time to give his one-man performance of Sleepy Hollow just in time for Halloween. This performance will be in the Congregational Church of Easton, 290 Center Road. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
TRUNK OR TREAT - Friday, October 30th, 5:30 pm (Please note: not on Halloween!) Join Easton Park & Recreation and The Lions Club on Friday, October 30 for our Annual Trunk or Treat & Bonfire! Music and snacks will be provided, as well as sparring and performance by Knights of Gore. Trunk or Treat set-up: 4:30-5:30 pm at Samuel Staples Parking Lot (to register a trunk, please email: eastontrunkortreat@gmail.com). Bonfire and Costume Contest: 6:00 pm at Morehouse Fields. So come on down with your costumes & have some Fun!
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