After a heated discussion between selectmen and about a dozen Easton veterans, Selectmen approved a plan to create the Crossroads Veterans Services District.
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2012.
Easton's new district would add "more continuity," committee chair says.
Easton and Mansfield have yet to vote on the issue.
A public hearing would be held some time at the beginning of the year.
Local vets disagree with a move that would combine Foxborough, Norton, Mansfield and Easton.
Easton likely to switch from Lynch's district to Frank's District
Applications are available at Easton Town Offices.
The maps will likely force William Keating to move to Bourne to avoid running against Easton's current rep. Stephen Lynch.
Kyla Bennett Speaks out at meeting which announces new technical assistance grants, including $10,000 to Easton.
Local officials are looking for solutions regarding a bylaw that was amended at the last town meeting.
Officials could act on a bylaw passed in 1998 that protects certain stone walls and trees.
The town of Easton will likely be represented by two State Reps as opposed to three in new outline.
Wayne Southworth, longtime public works employee and current DPW Director will retire at the end of the year.
Massachusetts Legislators added an amendment to the proposed casino bill yesterday allowing local bars and restaurants to once again have a "Happy Hour"
Officials say improvements to Main Street will tie into other area projects like Shovelshop development and a new sewer system.
Two democrats in congress are calling for customers to find competitors who will not charge a debit card fee.
The power company filed a report with the Massachusetts Department of Utilities this week regarding their response to Tropical Storm Irene
Casino gambling bill debate resumes on Beacon Hill.
The Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors appointed Scott Timulty to the Board of Assessors this week.
Selectmen voted unanimously to name the new Chestnut Street complex after Edwin A. Keach.
Fire Department is understaffed, more than two stations are needed, Fire Study Committee says
Two Pakistani officials visited Easton this week to learn about the interworkings of local government.
After 10 years on the board, Shaun Fitzgerald announced his resignation this week.
Officials commended the work of town emergency officials while questioning the responsiveness of National Grid and looking for ways to improve procedure in the future.
Easton selectmen ask for more information before joining Dartmouth's efforts to get rid of Bristol County.
Stonehill College makes two separate $20,000 checks.
Project manager says financing for Shovelshop Condo is in order.
Easton officials pleased to be on the list for the third time.
Easton Police Log for Aug. 8 - Aug. 14.
Moody's Investors Service says Easton will maintain Aa3 underlying credit rating on the Town’s bonds
A bill has passed the House and Senate that would repeal the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax the weekend of Aug. 13-14.
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch held a telephone meeting with seniors from the Ninth Congressional District on Friday about the debt ceiling and it's potential impact on Social Security.
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch will call 50,000 seniors throughout the Ninth Congressional District on July 29 for a live discussion over the debt ceiling.
John Varella gets the nod from selectmen to serve as the Planning and Zoning Board's new alternate.
Fields display no environmental hazards, officials say. Complex may be named after Edwin Keach
We hit the streets and asked some area officials what a government default would mean at the local level.
The Police Union and Administrative and Professional Association accepted zero percent wage increases for the upcoming fiscal year during arbitration.
Selectmen agreed Monday night that the town needed consolidation among its state legislators.
Increase will be the first since 2005