A glorious sunny day set the scene for a perfect mix of festivities and sober remembrances as over 1,000 Eastonites gathered to watch and march in the Memorial Day parade, and to remember the fallen in the ceremony at town hall that followed.
Parade favorites included the ever-popular stream Continue reading “Memorial Day in Easton–Small Town America at Its Best”
Good afternoon,
The Covid numbers continue to bounce around in Easton. The increase in hospitalized patients seems to be close to leveling off but I hesitate to make predictions. What comes next is just too hard to know.
This week our hearts go out to Continue reading “A Message from First Selectman Bindelglass”
Good afternoon,
The Covid numbers continue to increase with hospitalizations still rising. With the amount of home testing, real numbers are difficult to interpret, but an increasing number of hospitalizations is hard to refute as a sign that things are worsening. Continue reading “A Message from First Selectman Bindelglass”
Good afternoon,
It was great to see many residents on Memorial Day and a huge thank you to all who participated and organized the parade! Everyone being together should remind us that we have more in common than that which separates us. Life continues to return Continue reading “A Message from First Selectman Bindelglass”
Excited.
That was the word on the lips of those who came out for Easton’s annual Memorial Day parade this year. Everyone from observers to marchers to speakers commemorating the day made the observation. This year’s parade was a time to honor those who have sacrificed for our country Continue reading “Easton Celebrates Memorial Day”
Last year, The Courier’s Executive Editor, Nancy Doniger, articulated what was on the minds of many in town when she wrote, “I look forward to the day when Eastonites will once again line Center Road, cheering on the marchers and the Helen Keller Middle School Band, and listening Continue reading “Memorial Day Message”
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I am happy to say that Val and Derek Buckley are home and recuperating. Although they are making progress every day, thoughts and prayers are still in order.
On Monday, the Zoning Board of Appeals upheld a permit for a slaughter house on Continue reading “Message from First Selectman Bindelglass”
The Covid pandemic may have shut down community events and interaction for more than a year, but they are coming back as vaccination rates rise and infection rates fall.
The Easton community can look forward to the return of the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31. Town officials Continue reading “Observing Memorial Day: The March Goes On”
After consultation with town officials Post 160 of the American Legion in Easton has decided to have a Memorial Day Parade this year. All are invited to attend, but we ask that masks be worn by attendees.
Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies were subdued last year to prevent possible Continue reading “Easton Will Have a 2021 Memorial Day Parade”
Good morning,
I’m hoping spring is finally here for good; days are getting longer and grass is getting greener. The crisp blue of the sky with white puffy clouds floating by reminds me of how each beautiful day is as fleeting as the travels of those clouds. Continue reading “A Message from First Selectman Bindelglass”
