Come to Our Debate! October 30's the Date

Citizens for Eaton, the Easton-based community action group involved in preservation of the town’s natural and agricultural resources, will sponsor a debate between candidates for Selectmen and Board of Finance on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30.

The debate - the last in a series between the town's political candidates before election - will be held at the Media Center at Helen Keller Middle School in Easton, on Sport Hill Road.

Those participating are Tom Herrmann and Scott Centrella on the Republican ticket; Elaine Spicer and Robert Lessler on the Democratic ticket; and Lee Hanson and Peter Graupner, who are running as independents. In addition, Board of Finance candidates in attendance will include Andrew Kaechele, Salvatore Tartaglione, Claire Gold and Wiley Mullins.

CFE, one of Easton's leading civic organizations, has sponsored political debates in town for over thirty years, and while CFE does not endorse candidates, we attempt to focus these events on topics relating to open space, historic preservation, agriculture, and our town's zoning practices. As such, the CFE debates often revolve around pivotal issues relating to the election, and this year, areas of focus will include commercial development, defining and preserving Easton's character, allocation of town funds, and whether Easton's long-standing efforts to preserve its rural character remain consistent with our town's financial goals.

Media coverage is invited, and for additional information, please contact, Verne Gay, president, Citizens for Easton, at 261-1288, or Vernegay@aol.com