Anne Hughes

With the uncertainty surrounding the federal government's shutdown, including its impact on SNAP benefits and Access Health premiums, the United Way of Connecticut’s 211 has published a new resource to help provide up-to-date information.

This resource, which can be found here, outlines the current status of federal programs and provides direct links to state and community resources for those affected.

I encourage you all to not only use the resource, but to share it with those you believe can use it.

FYI: 211 is not directly impacted by the federal government shutdown and continues to operate 24/7/365. 

Early voting has started, and will end Sunday, Nov. 2. Hours are daily (Sunday through Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Same-day registration will be available during early voting hours and on Election Day. 

• The early voting location in Easton is the Library Community Room on Morehouse Road.
• The early voting location in Weston is the Weston Town Hall Meeting Room and same-day voter registration available during days and times of early voting.
• The early voting location for Redding is the Redding Community Center (37 Lonetown Road).

Absentee Ballots must be received by 8 p.m., before closing on Nov. 4, Election Day.  Please mail your ballot early so it's received before polls close on Nov. 4. 

The Easton Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat & Bonfire is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31. 

Join the Lions Club, Park & Rec, Easton Volunteer Fire Department, and EMS on Halloween night for the Annual Trunk or Treat.

There will be music, snacks, and The Knights of Gore Show will provide entertainment. There will also be a photo booth and a pumpkin smash.

• Trunk or Treat: 5:30 p.m. for Trick-or-Treating (4:30-5:30 p.m. Trunk set-up time).
• Knights of Gore: 5:30 p.m.
• Costume Contest & Bonfire: 6 p.m. Location: Samuel Staples Elementary School/Morehouse Fields (next to SSES).
• Cost: Free.

Candy donations are accepted at the Park & Recreation office or the Extended Day Program (Room 139 @ SSES) through Oct. 30. Donations can also be brought that evening to the concierge’s trunk. Email eastontrunkortreat@gmail.com today to sign up your car for TRUNK OR TREAT on Friday, Oct. 31.

For more info, click here.