“Will Tressler was Easton’s very own George Bailey”

“Will Tressler was Easton’s very own George Bailey. Without him, our town would simply not be what it is today. He loved the woods. He loved the farms. He especially loved being an advocate for both, and was for nearly fifty years. Will pretty much assumed that to make a difference in life, you had to make your voice heard. He was a presence at countless town meetings and sometimes was almost the only ‘presence.’  He argued on behalf of that which drew us all to Easton and which has made it hard for us to leave – the soul of this very special place.  Easton is indebted to him and to his wonderful life.”

Will Tressler passes

Will Tressler (80), beloved husband of Katie McCann Tressler for 38 years, passed away peacefully in his home in Easton, CT on the morning of January 2, 2012. Born on June 29, 1931 in Gloucester, MA to the late Donald and Ella Tressler, Will was predeceased by his older sister Eleanor Tressler Brown. Will is survived by his wife Katie, his two children, Daniel Tressler and Sally Tressler Connolly, her husband, Damien, and their four children, Colman, Tiernan, Clara and Tristan Connolly.

Easton Farm Tour draws well over 400 visitors

This year’s Easton Farm tour was another hit with over 440 participants signing in at the information booth to tour Easton’s Farms and Farm stands. Thank you to everyone who came! We were happy for the opportunity to show you what our town offers in the way of sustainable local agriculture. We don’t think any other town in Fairfield County offers as much as Easton does in the way of farms and farm stands.

And a big thank you goes 0ut to those who worked to make the event such a success! Without our dedicated volunteers this event could never have happened.

Most of all, thank you to the farmers in Easton who continue to till the  land and bring forth  healthful bounties of locally produced agricultural products. We consider ourselves truly blessed to live in a town when it is possible to drive, bike, or walk down the road and purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables that come straight from a neighbor’s field to our tables within hours of picking.

Thank you all, and remember: Easton *is* a Farmer’s Market – you don’t have to wait for the Farm Tour to visit our farms and get fresh goods straight from the earth! Come anytime! Our farms and farmers will be waiting for you, and won’t disappoint you!

It’s Easton Farm Tour time again!

That’s right, the 3rd Annual Easton Farm Tour is less than a week away! Families from all over Fairfield County will be descending on Easton again to explore and enjoy the natural bounties offered by our local farms and farm stands.

Come to the Easton Farm Tour this Saturday, August 13, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Fun for the whole family! See where real food comes from. Show up on the Easton Firehouse Green any time between 10 am and 2pm and pick up a map for this self-guided tour.

For more information visit our Farm Tour page or send email to farmtour@citizensforeaston.org

Final Public Hearing on Saddle Ridge

Hi All:

It is anticipated that the final public hearing on the 99 unit Saddle Ridge application will take place Monday, June 13, 8 PM at the HKMS media center.

“Edible Nutmeg” magazine includes article on Easton Ag Committee

The Spring 2011, Number 19, issue of “Edible Nutmeg” has an article on the Easton Agricultural Committee. Note that since this article was penned the committee has become a commission.

Technical Experts Declare Saddle Ridge plan Unsuitable for Watershed

A number of interested parties, government agencies, and technical experts have submitted powerful letters in opposition to the proposed Saddle Ridge development plan.

Alert! We Need Citizens to turn out on Tuesday the 24th for the Conservation Commission Hearing on Saddle Ridge

We need you to turn out for this meeting and show your opposition to a plan which clearly endangers the public watershed. 

Easton’s Annual Farm Tour set for 13 August 2011

Save the date! Easton’s Annual Farm Tour is happening again on Saturday the 13th of August, 2011. Learn about the wonderful farms and farm stands that make Easton the “greenbasket” of Fairfield County! Other towns have farmer’s markets. Easton *is* A Farmer’s Market! Learn more on the Farm Tour page.

Recent Press Coverage of proposed Saddle Ridge development

The proposed Saddle Ridge development has received more attention in the press. Here are some links from a recent Google search:

In The Connecticut Post     In The Daily Easton

In The Easton Courier      In The Weston-Redding-EastonPatch