Mansfield public meetings in 2025

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee will review and approve the minutes from its December 2, 2025 meeting. It will hear the treasurer’s report on remaining celebration expenses and consider a contingency plan for any remaining funds. The committee will also decide on locking the time capsule for 2075, discuss tree‑planting plaques, and set future meeting dates.

• Discussion and Approval of 12/2/25 Meeting Minutes
• Discuss and Consider Remaining 250th Expenses
• Discuss and Consider 250th Remaining Funds Contingency Plan
• Locking of the 250th Time Capsule for 2075
• Discuss and Consider Tree Planting Plaques

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Airport Meeting Room, Bldg. H was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Budget Subcommittee

The Mansfield Budget Subcommittee will conduct an updated review of the FY 27 budget. It will also discuss expected budget scenarios for the next meeting, the calendar of meetings from January through May, and the health insurance consultant report and options. Additional topics include financial policies, a finance committee survey update, and public comment.

• Updated Review of FY 27 Budget
• Review and Discussion of Expected Budget Scenarios for Next Meeting
• Discussion of January through May Calendar and Meetings
• Update and Discussion on Health Insurance Consultant Report and Health Insurance Options
• Discussion of Financial Policies

The subcommittee confirmed that updated financial policies were approved by the three Boards and can be signed after the meeting. It set the next Budget Subcommittee meeting for February 11 and scheduled a Tri‑Board meeting for February 26. The town manager reported that health‑insurance consultant proposals are due the first week of January. All committees adjourned with recorded vote tallies.

• Updated financial policies approved by the three Boards (no vote recorded)
• Budget Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 11
• Tri‑Board meeting scheduled for February 26
• Health‑insurance consultant RFP proposals due the first week of January
• All committee meetings adjourned (Budget 6‑0, School 4‑0, Select 4‑0, Finance 6‑0)

Industrial & Development Commission

The Industrial Development Commission will meet to receive updates on the Sign and Facade Program and a report from the Acting Town Manager. The meeting also includes a review of commission membership and future meeting dates.

• Sign and Facade Program update
• IDC Membership discussion
• Update from Acting Town Manager

Select Board

The Mansfield Select Board will attend a Tri‑Board meeting and participate in discussion, referencing the Budget Sub‑Committee agenda for details. The meeting will open with standard procedures, allow for any items not known within 48 hours, and then adjourn.

• Select Board attendance at Tri‑Board meeting
• Discussion of items on the Budget Sub‑Committee agenda
• Open meeting procedures
• Consideration of any items not known within 48 hours
• Adjournment

The Select Board held a brief meeting on December 18, 2025. No agenda items were presented. The board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM, with a 4‑0 vote. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 PM (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will use this meeting to attend the town's Tri-Board meeting. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard open and adjournment items. Any additional items must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.

• Finance Committee attendance at the Tri-Board meeting

The Finance Committee discussed the FY27 budget, including insurance costs, a strategy for the budget vote, and plans for a balanced budget with a $3 million override. Members noted that revised financial policies have been completed and signed, and they addressed low survey response rates. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting to attend a Tri-Board meeting. Detailed agenda items are located in the Budget Sub-Committee posting.

• Attendance at Tri-Board Meeting

The Mansfield School Committee approved the Town Financial Policies, though the minutes do not specify the exact subject of the approval. A motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions, such as budget overrides or staffing cuts, were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Town Financial Policies (vote not detailed)
• Motion to adjourn carried 4-0
• Item recorded as 'Approved 61-13-26' approved (subject not specified in minutes)

Town Manager Screening Committee

The Town Manager Screening Committee will meet to interview candidates for the Town Manager position and deliberate on which candidates to advance to the next round. The meeting will include an executive session to discuss applicants.

• Discussion and approval of meeting minutes from December 15, 2025
• Executive session for preliminary screening committee interviews
• Deliberations on candidates to advance to the next round
• Meeting at the Mansfield Public Safety Building, 500 East Street

The Town Manager Screening Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and entered executive session unanimously. It then voted to advance three manager candidates while background checks are completed. The scheduled Zoom meeting for December 23 to approve minutes was cancelled, and the committee adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 12/15/25 (7-0)
• Moved into executive session (7-0)
• Advanced three Town Manager candidates pending background checks (7-0)
• Cancelled scheduled Zoom meeting for 12/23 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet virtually to discuss accepting a 24-acre wooded land donation on East Street. The meeting will also include a conservation update and an adjournment.

• Acceptance of 24-acre land donation on East Street (Map 42/Parcel 10)
• Discussion of wetland systems on the donated parcel
• Conservation Commission meeting update for January 26, 2026

The Conservation Commission voted 6‑0 to formally accept a donation of a 24‑acre undeveloped parcel on East Street from Mayfair Realty & Development Co. The motion was clarified after an earlier approval at the April 28 meeting. The commission also voted 6‑0 to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

• Accepted 24‑acre East Street land donation (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several matters including appointing a member to the Airport Commission, setting a rate for selling drinking water to the Town of Norton, and disposition of the Roland Green School property. The board will also consider the town audit report, provide a general budget update, and vote on various consent agenda items such as vendor warrants, licenses, payroll warrants, and reappointments. An executive session will be held to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the DPW union and Town Manager contract negotiations.

• Appointment of Martin Fox or Aaron Louison to the Airport Commission (1 vacancy)
• Discussion of a rate to potentially sell drinking water to the Town of Norton
• Consideration to make the Roland Green School on Dean Street available for disposition
• Approval of vendor warrants: $2,825,540.24 (Town Vendor), $231,085.35 (Electric Vendor), $732,528.02 (School Vendor)
• Approval of payroll warrants: $1,074,247.88 (Town Payroll), $355,483.09 (Town Deductions), $2,357,566.22 (School Payroll), $714,501.78 (School Deductions)

The Board approved a bulk water purchase rate for the Town of Norton, projected to generate about $1.8 million in revenue. It also extended the 250" Celebration Committee through June 30 2026, reappointed Martin Fox to the Airport Commission, and made the Roland Green School available for disposition. The draft Town Audit Report was accepted. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved bulk water rate for Norton (5-0)
• Extended 250" Celebration Committee to June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Reappointed Martin Fox to Airport Commission (3‑year term, expires Dec 31, 2028) (5-0)
• Made Roland Green School on Dean Street available for disposition (5-0)
• Accepted draft Town Audit Report (5-0)

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exec. Board Mtg.

The Executive Committee will meet virtually to elect a new chair to serve until September 2026. The body will also review budget period 2 priorities, deliverables, and inventory updates.

• Election of new Executive Committee Chair
• Review of Budget Period (BP) 2 priorities and deliverables
• Identification of two training courses (TNA)
• Inventory update
• Budget BP 2 review

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and approve tax warrants for Fiscal Year 2026 real estate and personal property taxes. The board will also consider blind exemptions for FY2026 and motor vehicle abatements.

• Warrant to Collector for Fiscal Year 2026 Actual real estate tax
• Warrant to Collector for Fiscal Year 2026 Actual Personal Property tax
• Blind Exemption for Fiscal Year 2026
• Weekly motor vehicle abatements
• Withdrawals of land under the Forest-Agricultural or Horticultural-Recreational Land Classification Program

The Board approved the weekly motor vehicle abatements and the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. It also approved the Fiscal Year 2026 real estate tax warrant, personal property tax warrant, and blind exemption, each unanimously. The notice of withdrawals of land under the Forest‑Agricultural or Horticultural‑Recreational program and an email about a solar update were both tabled, the former until the next meeting and the latter indefinitely.

• Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled notice of land withdrawals under Forest‑Agricultural/Horticultural‑Recreational program until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 real estate tax warrant (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 personal property tax warrant (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 blind exemption (unanimous)
• Tabled indefinitely email from MAAO about solar update (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

SMMPO

The Southeast Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will consider several amendments to its FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program, including transit funding and bridge replacements. Members will vote to endorse Amendment #2 for GATRA and SRTA transit projects and to release Amendment #3 items to a 21‑day public comment period. Additional agenda items include adopting the 2025 Public Participation Plan and Language Assistance Plan.

• Amendment #2 – Transit (GATRA & SRTA) – roll‑call vote to endorse
• Amendment #3 – New Bedford I‑195 bridge replacement cost decrease
• Amendment #3 – Taunton Danforth Street Bridge reconstruction – federal earmark design added FY2026
• Amendment #3 – Wareham East Maintenance Facility – increase in RTACAP funds FY2026
• Amendment #3 – Somerset stormwater improvements along Route 103 – added FY2026

Town Manager Screening Committee

The Town Manager Screening Committee will consider approving the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting and finalize interview questions. It will then vote on moving to an executive session under reason #8 to interview applicants for the town manager position. If approved, the committee will conduct preliminary candidate interviews in executive session before adjourning.

• Approve meeting minutes of 12/8/2025
• Finalize interview questions (if needed)
• Vote to go into executive session (reason #8) to interview applicants
• Conduct candidate preliminary interviews in executive session
• Adjourn

The Town Manager Screening Committee moved the meeting into executive session, passing the motion 7-0. The session was closed to discuss preliminary screening of three applicants for the Town Manager position. The committee scheduled deliberation on the candidates for the next meeting on December 17, 2025.

• Motion to move into executive session passed (7-0)
• Deliberation on Town Manager applicants scheduled for Dec 17, 2025

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Facilities Subcommittee will approve the minutes from the October 24, 2025 meeting. Members will receive updates on the facilities-use software and on current winter break projects. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting and consider any additional items raised by the chairperson.

• Approval of minutes from 10-24-25
• Update on facilities-use software
• Update on current winter break projects
• Establish next meeting date
• Consider any other items not anticipated by the chairperson

The committee discussed transitioning from School Dude to Facilities Suite, noting a potential $2,500 savings if the contract is signed before year‑end. No vote or formal approval was recorded. The meeting adjourned without any other actions.

Board of Health

The Mansfield Board of Health will review its consent agenda and the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss businesses with FOG regulation violations, a Kratom forum, and the November 2025 public health nursing and infectious disease report. Additional items include diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, upcoming free health screenings, and departmental updates on permits, grants, PFAS, and housing inspections.

• Consent agenda (see report at end of agenda)
• FOG Regulation Violation – businesses must attend a BOH meeting to explain compliance
• Kratom Forum
• November 2025 Public Health Nursing report & Infectious Disease Updates
• Department Updates – permitting, PFAS, housing inspections, FDA Retail Standards Grant

The Board approved the consent agenda and the October meeting minutes unanimously (4‑0). It agreed that each establishment cited for Fat‑Oil‑Grease (FOG) violations must write a letter explaining the issue, provide a letter from their pumping company, and attend the January 8, 2025 Board of Health meeting. The Board scheduled Narcan training for local businesses on Tuesday, December 16, and free health screenings on December 2 at the COA and December 3 at Town Hall. It also directed the drafting of Kratom regulations for discussion at the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved October meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed violating businesses must submit corrective letters and attend Jan 8, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled Narcan training for local businesses on Dec 16
• Scheduled free health screenings: Dec 2 at 255 Hope St (9 am‑12 pm) and Dec 3 at Town Hall (9 am‑12 pm)
• Directed drafting of Kratom regulations for next Board meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Special Permit Modification for a driveway layout change at 249 Oakland Street, owned by Arnold Medeiros Properties LLC in the Industrial 2 zone. The board will also hold informal discussions on a project at 214 N. Main St. and on a potential B4 zoning change to remove the 100% ground‑floor nonresidential requirement. Ongoing agenda items include reviews of open‑space deed restrictions and a petition to allow single‑family homes on small lots where infrastructure permits.

• Public hearing: Special Permit Modification for driveway layout at 249 Oakland St. (Bylaw 230-5.5)
• Informal discussion – 214 N. Main St. (Bill Clemmey)
• Informal discussion – potential B4 zoning change to eliminate 100% ground‑floor nonresidential component (Bill Clemmey)
• Review open‑space deed restriction at 668 Elm St.
• Initiative petition for law to allow single‑family homes on small lots in areas with adequate infrastructure

The Planning Board appointed Ryan Maxwell as Acting Clerk (4‑0). It voted to continue the special‑permit hearing for Zakary Medeiros to January 14, 2026 (4‑0). The Board confirmed nominations to four standing committees for one‑year terms (5‑0). Minutes from the November 12 meeting were approved (5‑0‑1) and the board adjourned (6‑0).

• Appointed Ryan Maxwell as Acting Clerk (4-0)
• Continued Zakary Medeiros special‑permit hearing to Jan 14 2026 (4-0)
• Approved committee appointments: Ryan Maxwell, Joseph Cerretani, Sharon Friedman, Bryan Haworth (5-0)
• Approved November 12 minutes as presented (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:01 pm (6-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will approve the minutes from the October 1 and October 15, 2025 meetings. It will review the town's audit report and decide whether to accept it. The committee may also consider any items submitted by the chair within 48 hours of the meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes for October 1, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes for October 15, 2025
• Town of Mansfield audit review and acceptance
• Consideration of items not anticipated by the chair 48 hours prior

Housing Authority

The Mansfield Housing Authority Board will consider routine items, including approval of Warrant #451 for $671,993.84 and the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will review balance sheets and financial reports as of October 31, 2025. A discussion will be held on the Bicentennial Land Development, and the board will vote on a participation agreement for continued property insurance coverage.

• Approval of Warrant #451 for $671,993.84
• Approval of November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Bicentennial Land Development
• Approval of Participation Agreement for continued property insurance coverage

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will approve the November 12, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, and consider several votes. Members will vote to recommend the 2025 SMMPO Public Participation Plan and the 2025 SMMPO Language Assistance Plan to the SMMPO. The meeting includes a MassDOT presentation on intersection control evaluation and a discussion of a Fairhaven TIP corridor improvement on Sconticut Neck Road.

• Approval of minutes – November 12, 2025 (roll‑call vote required)
• MassDOT presentation on Intersection Control Evaluation
• Roll‑call vote to recommend the 2025 SMMPO Public Participation Plan for endorsement
• Presentation on TIP project: 613931 Corridor Improvements on Sconticut Neck Road, from Route 6 to Goulart Memorial Drive (not currently programmed)
• Roll‑call vote to recommend Critical Rural and Urban Freight Corridor considerations for public comment

Board of Library Trustees

The Mansfield Board of Library Trustees will meet on Dec 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mansfield Public Library. The agenda includes the Secretary’s, Treasurer’s, and Librarian’s reports and correspondence. The board will consider updates to the Personnel Handbook and the FY Action Plan. No other items are listed.

• Review of the Personnel Handbook
• Update on the FY Action Plan

The trustees approved the November meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. They approved the Treasurer’s report notes unanimously. An amendment to the Personnel Handbook was adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November meeting minutes (1 abstention)
• Approved Treasurer's report notes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Handbook amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss the Personnel Handbook and provide an update on the FY Action Plan. The meeting includes standard reports from the secretary, treasurer, and librarian.

• Personnel Handbook
• FY Action Plan update

Keep Mansfield Beautiful

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions were made.

Select Board

The Mansfield Select Board will open the meeting, then discuss and consider special town meeting warrant articles. The agenda also includes continuing the meeting in the auditorium, addressing any items not anticipated by the chair, and adjourning. No specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Open the Select Board meeting
• Discussion and consideration of special town meeting warrant articles
• Continue the Select Board meeting to the Auditorium
• Any items not anticipated by the Chair
• Adjourn

The board voted 4‑0 to recess the meeting to the auditorium for the Special Town Meeting. Later, a 5‑0 vote adjourned the Special Town Meeting at 9:09 PM. No other items were discussed or decided.

• Recess to auditorium passed 4-0
• Adjourn Special Town Meeting passed 5-0

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will consider any necessary articles for a Special Town Meeting warrant. It will also discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Select Board concerning the use of the town's Stabilization Fund. The meeting includes standard open and adjournment items and allows for any unanticipated topics.

• Open meeting
• Discussion and consideration of Special Town Meeting warrant articles if necessary
• Discussion and consideration of MOU with Select Board regarding Stabilization Fund usage
• Any items not anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting
• Adjourn to attend Mansfield’s Special Town Meeting

The committee approved the memorandum of understanding with the Select Board concerning the use of the stabilization fund, voting 6‑0. It also voted 6‑0 to adjourn the Finance Committee meeting so members could attend the Special Town Meeting later that evening. No other items were discussed.

• Approved MOU with Select Board on stabilization fund usage (6-0)
• Adjourned Finance Committee meeting to attend Special Town Meeting (6-0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee will meet on December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the MHS Cafeteria. The agenda includes discussion of Town Meeting warrant articles if needed and consideration of any items not anticipated by the Chair. The meeting will adjourn to attend Mansfield’s Special Town Meeting.

• Discussion of Town Meeting warrant articles
• Consideration of any items not anticipated by the Chair
• Adjournment to attend Mansfield’s Special Town Meeting

Town Manager Screening Committee

The Town Manager Screening Committee met on December 8, 2025. The committee approved the meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. It also voted 7‑0 to enter an executive session to interview town manager candidates. Ms. Flanders‑Aicardi will draft the final interview questions.

• Approved minutes (7‑0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (7‑0)

Airport Commission

The Mansfield Airport Commission meeting will review several reports, including the airport manager’s winter 2025/2026 VMP plan, the engineer’s runway reconstruction update, and the treasurer’s updated budget. The commission will also approve the minutes from the November 20th meeting and consider any new business and correspondence. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of November 20th meeting minutes
• Airport manager’s discussion of winter 2025/2026 VMP
• Airport engineer’s report on runway reconstruction
• Treasurer’s report with updated budget
• Safety and security report

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It authorized a $7,650.32 payment for November expenses (5‑0). It decided to employ PR First for public‑relations work related to the airport, including its planned 2026 closure. The meeting was adjourned (5‑0). No new business was taken up.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $7,650.32 payment for November 2025 expenses (5-0)
• Decided to hire PR First for airport public‑relations, including closure in 2026 (decision noted in Old Business)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Mansfield High School - School Council

The Mansfield High School Council will meet to discuss updates to the student handbook. The body will also review ideas for student recognition and approve minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting.

• Review and approval of 10/22/25 minutes
• Student recognition ideas
• Student handbook review and updates

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on three vendor warrants totaling $5,093,793.12 as part of the consent agenda. Other items include a memorandum of understanding for using stabilization funds to remediate and demolish the Roland Green School at 29 Dean Street, a capital charge waiver request for Butter Dreams at 291 North Main Street, and several candidate interviews and appointments. The board will also receive a general budget update and review pending license renewals.

• Approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 2623T for $2,855,826.11
• Approve Electric Vendor Warrant No. 2623E for $1,737,209.88
• Approve School Vendor Warrant No. 2623S for $500,757.13
• MOU to use stabilization funds for remediation and demolition of Roland Green School, 29 Dean Street
• Capital charge waiver/reduction request for Butter Dreams, 291 North Main Street

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Finance Committee to use stabilization funds for the remediation and demolition of the Roland Green School at 29 Dean Street. It also established an Ad‑Hoc Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee, appointed members to the Council on Aging and the Board of Health, and approved several financial and licensing items.

• Established Ad‑Hoc Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Kathleen Fasoli to the Council on Aging (4-0)
• Appointed John McGarry to the Board of Health (4-0)
• Approved MOU to use stabilization funds for Roland Green School demolition (4-0)
• Approved Letter of Agreement on municipal school operating expenses (4-0)
• Supported Special Town Meeting Warrant articles 1‑25 (4-0)
• Waived capital charge for Butter Dreams at 291 North Main Street (4-0)
• Approved 2026 license renewals for listed businesses (4-0)

Community Service Awards Comm.

The Community Service Awards Committee will meet to review new nominations for 2025. The body will also discuss nominations from the previous three years that did not receive awards.

• Review of 2025 award nominations
• Review of non-awarded nominations from the last 3 years
• Approval of October 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Special Town Meeting Article Presentation

The town will hold a presentation of articles for a Special Town Meeting on December 2, 2025. The agenda does not list specific articles, votes, or dollar amounts for discussion.

MFN Regional Wastewater District

The MFN Regional Wastewater District will meet virtually to approve the FY2027 budget and septage rates. The body will also discuss operations employee retirements and the appointment of a selection subcommittee for new counsel and executive director contract renewal.

• FY2027 MFN Budget Approval Motion
• FY2027 MFN Septage Rate Approval Motion
• Approval of Bills Warrant FY26-10
• Appointment of selection Subcommittee for new MFN Counsel & Executive Director Contract Renewal
• Sludge Removal Update

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee will discuss and approve the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It will consider contingency planning for the committee's funds and review updates from the Fundraising and Marketing, Culture and Arts, and Time Capsule advisory groups. The committee will also set future meeting dates.

• Discussion and approval of 11/18/25 meeting minutes
• Contingency planning for 250th Committee funds
• Fundraising updates and merchandise sales opportunities
• December 13th cultural event updates
• Time capsule inventory and member contributions

The 250th Celebration Committee approved the 11/18/25 minutes (8‑0). It voted 7‑0 to transfer any unallocated funds after Jan. 15, 2026 to the town for the country’s 250th anniversary. A letter to the Select Board about these decisions passed 8‑0. An offer of $1,000 to each performer group (max $6,000) was approved 5‑0‑3, while a motion to pay performers directly failed 4‑0‑4.

• Approved 11/18/25 minutes (8-0)
• Bequeathed residual funds to town for 250th anniversary (7-0)
• Sent letter to Select Board informing them of decisions (8-0)
• Offered each performer group $1K, not to exceed $6K (5-0-3)
• Failed to allocate money to pay performers directly (4-0-4)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 PM (8-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss and vote on the initial FY27 school budget proposal and district fees. The body will also consider revisions to health policies and competency determination policies.

• Initial FY27 School Budget Proposal
• FY27 District Fees
• MHS World Travel Club trip to Portugal 2027
• Health Policy Revisions regarding head injury management, AED use, and administering medicine
• Competency Determination Policies for IKF Graduation and IKFE

The committee approved the revised high school graduation competency policy (4‑0). It also approved the MOU for a revised paraprofessional evaluation tool (4‑0), the Mansfield High School World Travel Club trip to Portugal in 2027 (4‑0), updates to the middle‑school pathway policy (3‑0‑1), and a revised head‑injury management plan (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved revised high school graduation competency policy (4‑0)
• Approved MOU for revised paraprofessional evaluation tool (4‑0)
• Approved MHS World Travel Club Portugal trip 2027 (4‑0)
• Approved middle‑school pathway policy changes (3‑0‑1)
• Approved updated head‑injury management plan (4‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Mansfield Parks & Recreation Commission will review updates on several ongoing projects and discuss a proposed increase in permit fees for 2026 facility reservations. The meeting also includes a review of winter program registration and updates on the 250th Celebration Committee, the Open Space Committee, and the Memorial Park Master Plan. Additional items include the status of the Town/MYS contract and upcoming town events such as the DBA Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

• 2026 Facility Reservation Forms / Permit fee increase
• Winter program registration
• Memorial Park Master Plan Study Review
• 250th Celebration Committee Event Update
• Town/MYS Contract status

The Recreation Commission approved the October 25 and October 28 meeting minutes. It adopted increased fees for the 2026 field‑reservation form. It also set a limit of two applications per person for all recreation program registrations. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Oct 25 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Oct 28 minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved increased field reservation fees (5-0)
• Approved limit of two registrations per person for recreation programs (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss several local projects. The agenda includes updates on the commission's website and the MACRIS project.

• Fisher Richardson House repairs and maintenance
• Updates to HistComm website
• MACRIS project updates
• Boston Post Cane

The commission unanimously accepted the October 16, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved a meeting schedule for every other month in 2026, selecting six specific dates. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 8:09 PM.

• Accepted October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bi‑monthly 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will decide whether the tree‑trimming project on Route I‑95 and the roadway, water‑main and drainage improvements on Spring Street fall under state wetland regulations. It will also consider approval of an inland‑bank delineation for a vacant lot and several Certificate of Compliance requests for residential projects. The meeting includes discussion of proposed zoning regulations and a department update before adjourning.

• RDA – Andrea Coates, Route I‑95 tree trimming within 100 ft of bordering vegetated wetlands
• RDA – Richard C. Alves Jr., Spring Street reconstruction, water‑main upgrades and drainage improvements within wetland buffer and 200‑ft Rumford Riverfront Area
• ANRAD – Marcus Baptiste, approval of inland‑bank delineation of an intermittent stream on a 2‑acre vacant lot
• PCOC – John Campbell, partial Certificate of Compliance for Unit B‑102, Heron Crest Condominium (order issued 2004, now expired)
• RCOC – David Oberlander, Certificate of Compliance for new single‑family dwelling at 33 Azalea Rd (order issued 4/28/25, work completed)

The Conservation Commission voted to issue a Negative Determination of Applicability for the I‑95 tree‑trimming project, citing no impact to the resource area. It also approved a Partial Certificate of Compliance for Unit B‑102 at Heron Crest Condominium and a full Certificate of Compliance for a new single‑family dwelling at 33 Azalea Rd. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for Andrea Coates I‑95 tree‑trimming project (5-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for Unit B‑102, Heron Crest Condominium (5-0)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 33 Azalea Rd single‑family dwelling (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review reports from the airport manager and engineer. The meeting includes discussions on runway reconstruction, a wildlife hazard study, and a drone survey. An executive session may be held to discuss real property and the Briggs Suit.

• Runway Reconstruction
• Wildlife Hazard Study
• Drone Survey
• Updated Budget
• Briggs Suit

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Airport Meeting Room, Bldg. H was cancelled. Because the meeting was cancelled, the listed agenda items—including approval of minutes, the Animal Control Officer’s report, reports on shelter cats and dogs, veterinary issues, and shelter maintenance issues—were not discussed or decided.

• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Animal Control Officer’s report
• Report on cats and dogs in shelter
• Veterinary issues
• Shelter maintenance issues

Bi-County Collaborative

The Board of Directors will meet to review the FY25 Annual Report and discuss the FY27 budget development process. The meeting includes votes on employee personnel changes and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Vote on FY25 Annual Report
• Vote on employee appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence
• Discussion of FY27 Budget Development Process
• Review of current enrollment and competency determination policies
• Approval of payroll and bill warrants

Bi-County Collaborative

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review trust investment policies. The session includes a review of the BICO OPEB Trust Activity Report 2025 and projected benefit payments.

• Approval of December 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Trust Investment Policy review
• BICO OPEB Trust Activity Report 2025
• Projected Annual Benefit Payments
• Total PRIT Fund Returns

Bi-County Collaborative

The Board of Trustees will approve minutes from a prior meeting and review the Bi-County OPEB Trust Activity Report and projected annual benefit payments. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Trust Investment Policy.

• Approval of December 12, 2024 Board of Trustees minutes
• Review of Bi-County OPEB Trust Activity Report 2025
• Review of Projected Annual Benefit Payments
• Review of Total PRIT Fund Returns
• Discussion of Trust Investment Policy

Industrial & Development Commission

The Industrial Development Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as acceptance of minutes, membership matters, and updates on the Sign and Facade Program and the Acting Town Manager. The commission will also review future meeting dates. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Sign and Facade Program Update
• Update from Acting Town Manager
• Review of Future Meeting Dates
• IDC Membership
• Acceptance of Minutes

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will meet to discuss financial updates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, review warrant articles, and address long-term tracking items including a cell phone tower and pension contributions.

• Review and Discussion FY 26 Financial Updates
• Review and Discussion FY 27 Budget Planning
• Discussion of Long Term Tracking (Cell Phone Tower, Roland Green Building)
• Discussion of Town Warrant Articles
• Review and Discussion of Survey Status

The committee voted 5‑0 to support Town Warrant Articles 1‑12, 22 and 23. It approved multiple fund transfers, including $250,000 to the Finance Committee Reserve and $600,000 for remediation and demolition of the Roland Green School, contingent on a repayment agreement. Additional transfers moved retained earnings into various enterprise reserve funds and allocated free cash to OPEB and compensated‑absence reserves. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $250,000 transfer from free cash to Finance Committee Reserve (Article Four) (5-0)
• Approved $306,310 transfer from Sewer Enterprise retained earnings to Sewer Reserve (Article Five) (5-0)
• Approved $1,045,770 transfer from Water Enterprise retained earnings to Water Reserve (Article Six) (5-0)
• Approved $90,465 transfer from Airport Enterprise retained earnings to Airport Reserve (Article Seven) (5-0)
• Approved $286,540 transfer from Parking Enterprise retained earnings to Parking Reserve (Article Eight) (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 allocation of free cash to OPEB Liability Trust ($400,000) and Compensated Absences Reserve ($100,000) (Article Nine) (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 for remediation and demolition of Roland Green School, contingent on repayment agreement (Article Twelve) (5-0)
• Supported Town Warrant Articles 1‑12, 22, and 23 (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and approve Chapter 61A applications, forestry re-certifications, motor vehicle abatements, and exemption spreadsheets for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Review Chapter 61A application for 1361 East Street
• Review Forestry Chapter 61 re-certification for Stearns Avenue
• Review weekly motor vehicle abatements
• Review 5th Exemption Spreadsheet for Fiscal Year 2026
• Discuss ATB Cases in executive session

The Board unanimously approved a Chapter 61A tax lien for the property at 1361 East Street, approved a Forestry Chapter 61 re‑certification for Stearns Avenue, and approved weekly motor‑vehicle abatements and the October 22 meeting minutes. The Board also entered an executive session, approved FY 2026 real‑estate exemptions, set the next meeting for Dec 10, 2025, and adjourned.

• Approved Chapter 61A tax lien for Map 43, Parcel 48, 1361 East Street (unanimous)
• Approved Forestry Chapter 61 re‑certification for Map 41, Parcel 5, Stearns Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved weekly motor‑vehicle abatements (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session under G.L.c. 30A s21(a)(7) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 real‑estate exemption spreadsheet exemptions (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for Dec 10, 2025 at 7 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review reports from the secretary, treasurer, and librarian. The board is scheduled to discuss updates to the FY26 budget and conduct a review of the Personnel Handbook.

• FY26 Budget updates
• Personnel Handbook review

The trustees approved the October meeting minutes with one abstention and approved the treasurer's report unanimously. They also approved an updated Computer and Internet Use policy unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion. The FY26 budget meeting is expected to be postponed until January.

• Approved October meeting minutes (one abstention)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved updated Computer and Internet Use policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a $3.9 million batch of vendor and payroll warrants, approve 2026 alcohol and auto dealer license renewals, and discuss the town budget and Spring Street construction.

• Vote to approve warrants totaling $3,966,329.65
• Consideration of 2026 alcohol and common victualler license renewals
• Discussion on 2026 general budget and budget subcommittee update
• Spring Street construction update
• Public hearing for LR Kyoto Inc. license change

The board approved the renewal of dozens of 2026 business licenses, including alcohol and common victualler permits. It also approved town and school payroll warrants totaling over $3.9 million. Additional actions included adopting a naming‑of‑public‑property policy, sending letters to Comcast and Verizon for HD cable channels, and approving manager and license changes for The Fresh Market and LR Kyoto.

• Approved 2026 License Renewals as listed (5-0)
• Approved Town Payroll and Town Medicaid Payroll warrants totaling $1,333,286.33 (5-0)
• Approved School Payroll and School Medicaid Payroll warrants totaling $2,030,108.55 (4-0-1, Doherty abstained)
• Approved School Deductions Vendor Payroll warrant of $600,472.72 (5-0)
• Approved Naming of Public Property Policy (5-0)
• Approved letters to Comcast and Verizon requesting HD channels for Mansfield Cable Access (5-0)
• Approved change of manager application for The Fresh Market (5-0)
• Approved changes to the All Alcohol on Premises License for LR Kyoto Inc. dba Kyoto Asian Fusion and Bar (5-0)

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exec. Board Mtg.

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Executive Committee will approve meeting minutes and review coalition attendance, including cell phone reimbursement eligibility. Members will vote on the final draft of the revised Principles of Operation. The committee will discuss Budget Period 2 priorities, identify two training courses, and consider additional space for a coalition member to attend the NACCHO Preparedness Conference. Updates from the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will also be presented, and a budget modification is due by the end of November.

• Vote on the final draft of the revised Principles of Operation (POO)
• Approve meeting minutes
• Identify two training courses for Budget Period (BP) 2
• Discuss additional space for coalition member to attend NACCHO Preparedness Conference
• Budget modification due end of month (November)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Board will review updates on its food pantry, age‑friendly interview questions, and the GogoGrandparent program. The board will also discuss COA decorating plans, a presentation by SB, and set the date for the December meeting. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Food pantry update – Mike
• Age‑friendly interview questions
• GogoGrandparent program update
• COA decorating plans
• SB presentation

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Mtg.

The coalition will meet to receive updates on health and medical coordination, budget, and state-level coordination. Discussions include the status of inventory for translation devices and the identification of training opportunities.

• Budget updates from HMCC Financial Manager
• Status of Pocket Talk Translators and Translate Live Units inventory
• Identification of two training opportunities and vendor availability
• State updates from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Coordinator

250th Celebration Committee

The committee will review reports on fundraising, marketing, and cultural events for the town's 250th celebration. Members will consider items requiring approval regarding merchandise sales and a December cultural event.

• Fundraising and merchandise sales updates
• December Cultural Event updates
• Time capsule updates

SMMPO

The SMMPO will vote on several agenda items, including approving the minutes from October 21, 2025. It will consider a proposed amendment to add Flex Funds for the Mansfield‑Logan shuttle bus (Blue Apple Bus) and to increase costs for the New Bedford Intersection Improvements at Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road. Additional items include a Regional Transit Authorities report and two other transit funding adjustments.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote required)
• Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) report – RTA updates
• FFY2026‑2030 TIP Proposed Amendment #1 – Flex Funds for Mansfield‑Logan shuttle bus and cost increase for New Bedford Intersection Improvements at Mount Pleasant Street and Nash Road
• FFY2026‑2030 TIP Proposed Adjustment #2 – Transit (SRTA) adjustment
• FFY2026‑2030 TIP Proposed Amendment #2 – Transit (GATRA & SRTA) amendment for 21‑day public comment period

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Budget Subcommittee will approve the minutes from 09-23-25 and conduct an initial review of FY27 fees and the FY27 school budget. They will also receive an update on FY26 first‑quarter financials and discuss questions raised during Finance Committee information sessions. The meeting will set agenda items and a date for the next subcommittee meeting and allow additional questions and comments.

• Approval of minutes from 09-23-25
• Initial review of FY27 fees
• Initial review of FY27 school budget
• Update on FY26 first‑quarter financials
• Discussion of school‑related questions from Finance Committee sessions

The committee approved the meeting minutes. The Budget Subcommittee voted 2‑0 to approve its item on September 23, 2025. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The board discussed fee proposals, summer school plans, and upcoming budget presentation changes.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote not recorded)
• Budget Subcommittee approval (2-0) on its agenda item

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee meeting will discuss and vote on several items, including a field trip for the MHS World Travel Club to Portugal, a policy revision for IKF high school competency determination, the appointment of a high school nurse, a monitor job description, and a memorandum of understanding for a school resource officer. The committee will also receive updates on sports, roof replacement, professional development, financials, and budget processes. Public comments are limited to fifteen minutes.

• Field Trip: MHS World Travel Club to Portugal – discuss and vote
• Policy Revision: IKF High School Competency Determination – discuss and vote
• High School Nurse appointment – discuss and vote
• Job description: Monitor – discuss and vote
• School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding – discuss and vote

Town Manager Screening Committee

The Town Manager Screening Committee will meet on November 17, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss its overall search process and procedures. Members will select a chair, vice chair, and clerk for the committee. The agenda also includes discussion of confidentiality, executive session needs, future meeting dates, and any other business.

The committee approved the November 17 meeting minutes. Members elected Ralph Penney as chair, Neal Boldrighini as vice chair, and Danielle Fish as clerk. The next screening meeting was scheduled for December 8 at 6:15 p.m., and the session was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Approved November 17 meeting minutes (7/0)
• Elected Ralph Penney as Chair (7/0)
• Elected Neal Boldrighini as Vice Chair (7/0)
• Elected Danielle Fish as Clerk (7/0)
• Set next meeting for December 8 at 6:15 p.m.
• Adopted interview schedule and question format for candidate interviews
• Motion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. (7/0)

Light Commissioners

The Municipal Electric Commission will review and approve the September and October 2025 board minutes. Commissioners will consider authorizing the General Manager to assist and fund charitable donations for the Mansfield Community Assistance Fund. The commission will also review the 2026 Annual Rebate Incentive Program recommendations, job description changes for several electrical maintenance positions, and the September 2025 financial report.

• Approve board minutes for September 17, 2025 and October 15, 2025
• Authorize the General Manager to assist and fund charitable donations for the Mansfield Community Assistance Fund (MCAF)
• Approve 2026 recommendations for the Annual Rebate Incentive Program
• Approve job description changes for Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Worker, Apprentice 1st class, and Apprentice 2nd class
• Review September 2025 financials

Mansfield Local Cultural Council

The council will receive a report on the town’s 250th cultural celebration planned for Dec 13. Members will continue the second review of grant applications. The meeting also includes routine reports from the chair, secretary, and treasurer.

• 250th Celebration Update – cultural celebration set for Dec 13
• Grant Review – Part 2 of ongoing business

Mansfield Public Schools English Learner Parent Advisory Council

The Mansfield English Learner Parent Advisory Council will discuss its mission, vision, core values, demographic data, and bylaws. Members may vote on President, Vice‑President, and Secretary positions as interest arises. The council will also plan future meeting dates for the year.

• Potential vote on council officer positions (President, Vice‑President, Secretary)
• Review of ELPAC mission, vision, and core values
• Review of Mansfield demographic information
• Review of ELPAC purpose and bylaws
• Discussion of future meeting dates (January, March, May)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a meeting to deliver a financial presentation to the community. The session includes a period for community questions and discussion.

• Financial Presentation to Community

The Finance Committee did not have a quorum at its November 15, 2025 meeting, so no decisions were made or recorded.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a meeting to deliver a financial presentation to the community. The session includes a period for community questions and discussion.

• Financial Presentation to Community

Board of Health

The Mansfield Board of Health will consider a variance request concerning the town’s requirements for subsurface disposal of sanitary sewage and shared septic systems, with a vote anticipated. The board will address businesses cited for Food‑Oil‑Grease (FOG) regulation violations, requiring them to explain compliance before permits are issued. A presentation on kratom by Emily Beura and updates on public health nursing, infectious diseases, and various department reports will also be discussed. Free health screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and CPR instruction, are scheduled at the COA (255 Hope Street) and Town Hall (6 Park Row).

• Variance request for subsurface disposal of sanitary sewage and shared septic systems – vote anticipated
• FOG regulation violation meetings for businesses with 2025 violations
• Kratom presentation by Emily Beura
• October 2025 public health nursing report and infectious disease updates
• Free health screenings at 255 Hope Street and 6 Park Row

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously (5-0). It then voted to deny the variance request for the assessor's parcel on Gilbert Street, finding it does not meet the manifest injustice standard, also unanimously (5-0). The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Denied variance for Gilbert Street septic request (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will give a financial presentation to the community. Attendees may ask questions and discuss the town's finances. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Financial Presentation to Community
• Open Questions from Community and Discussion

The Finance Committee did not have a quorum of members present, so no actions were taken or recorded at the November 13, 2025 meeting.

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review specific student competency and medication policies. The agenda includes approving minutes from a previous meeting and setting priorities for future discussions.

• Approval of minutes from 10-23-25
• Review of IKF High School Competency Determination policy
• Review of JLCD / JLCD-R Administering Medication to Students policy
• Setting priorities for next policy meeting

Planning Board

The Mansfield Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on a site‑plan application by Crugnale Properties, LLC to demolish the building at 1 West Church Street and construct a mixed‑use development with seven townhouses, retail space and parking. A separate hearing will consider James Crawford’s special permit and site‑plan for a three‑story, 5,980‑square‑foot, five‑unit rowhouse at 40 Pratt Street. The board will also accept public comments on a series of proposed zoning bylaw amendments covering signs, parking, special permits, a new B5 limited‑business district and a 40Y multi‑generational housing overlay.

• Crugnale Properties, LLC – Site Plan Approval for mixed‑use development at 1 West Church St (seven two‑story townhouses, retail, parking) in Business 1 zone
• James Crawford – Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for 5‑unit, 5,980 SF rowhouse at 40 Pratt St in Business 2 zone
• Approval Not Required (ANR) – 266 & 272 Pratt St., applicants Peter & Beth Souza
• Approval Not Required (ANR) – 35 Cobb St., applicant Southbrook Development Inc.
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments including new B5 Limited Business District, 40Y Multi‑Generational Housing Overlay, and updates to signs, off‑street parking, special permits, floodplain district, senior housing parking, and other provisions

The Board voted 7-0-0 to approve the Site Plan Approval for Crugnale Properties at 1 West Church St, adding standard conditions including one affordable unit. It also voted 7-0-0 to approve a Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for James Crawford at 40 Pratt Street. Two separate motions to endorse ANR proposals were each approved 7-0-0.

• Approved Site Plan Approval for 1 West Church St (7-0-0)
• Approved Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for 40 Pratt Street (7-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for 1 West Church St application (7-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for 40 Pratt Street application (7-0-0)
• Endorsed ANR as presented (motion by Penney, seconded by McClanahan) (7-0-0)
• Endorsed ANR as presented (motion by McClanahan, seconded by Penney) (7-0-0)

Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will approve the October 8, 2025 minutes and hear reports from Regional Transit Authorities and MassDOT District 5. Members will receive an update on the FY2027‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program and presentations on two intersection improvement projects in Taunton. The meeting also includes public comments and scheduling of the next session.

• Approve minutes from October 8, 2025 (roll‑call vote required)
• Regional Transit Authorities report – RTA updates
• Presentation on TIP Project 613257: Intersection improvements at Winthrop Street (Route 44) and Highland Street (programmed for FY 2030)
• Presentation on TIP Project 613647: Intersection improvements at Winter Street and School Street (not programmed)
• MassDOT District 5 status update on projects programmed in FY 2026‑2030 TIP

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will give a financial presentation to the community and then open the floor for questions and discussion. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Financial Presentation to Community

The Finance Committee voted to adjourn the November 12, 2025 meeting at 7:27 PM. The motion passed with a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourn meeting at 7:27 PM – approved (5-0)

Keep Mansfield Beautiful

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful committee will meet to discuss various town maintenance and beautification initiatives. The agenda focuses on cleanup efforts and community adoption programs.

• 2025 Great Mansfield Clean-Up’s
• Flower Barrels
• Painted Barrels
• Adopt-a Spot
• Adopt-A-Street

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful committee accepted the October 14 minutes, approved using mural account money for the Nancy Wall memorial, and set the 2025 fall cleanup for Nov 1‑15. It also scheduled the Clean Community Awards for May, approved a Mansfield Shredding award, added Lisa Chaffee as a member, and set the next meeting for Dec 9, 2025.

• Accepted minutes from the Oct 14, 2025 KMB meeting (unanimous)
• Approved use of mural account funds for Nancy Wall memorial dedication (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2025 fall cleanup event for Nov 1‑15
• Approved Mansfield Shredding award for this year
• Scheduled KMB Clean Community Awards ceremony for May
• Added Lisa Chaffee as a committee member
• Set next KMB meeting for Dec 9, 2025
• Tasked Pat Colbert to obtain vendor quotes for traffic‑light box wrap

Budget Subcommittee

The Mansfield Budget Subcommittee will consider approving the September 8 and September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will receive an update on the FY 27 budget process and discuss input from town and school officials. Additional topics include an insurance consultant project commissioned by the Select Board, a capital improvement plan guideline from the Finance Committee, and planning for upcoming budget communications and meetings.

• Approve September 8, 2025 and September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY 27 budget process update
• Discussion with town and school officials on the budget process underway
• Discussion on insurance consultant project commissioned by the Select Board
• Discussion on capital improvement plan guideline and recommendation from the Finance Committee

The subcommittee voted 4‑0 to approve the September 8 and September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee set its next meeting for February 11, 2026 and adjourned at 6:43 PM by a 4‑0 vote. Discussions noted a projected $5.6 million budget shortfall from health‑insurance cost increases, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved September 8 & September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Scheduled next Budget Subcommittee meeting for February 11, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 PM (4‑0)

Mansfield Housing Corporation

The Mansfield Housing Corporation will hold a meeting to receive the Treasurer's and Secretary's reports, review minutes, and discuss initial steps presented by John. The board will also consider any old business and recommended new business before adjourning.

• Treasurer’s Report
• Secretary’s Report — Minutes
• Discussion Regarding Initial Steps — John
• Any other old business
• Recommended new business

250th Celebration Committee

The committee approved the November 14 minutes unanimously (10‑0). A motion to name the December celebration “Mansfield’s 250’ Multicultural Celebration” also passed unanimously (10‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a 10‑0 vote.

• Approved 10/14/25 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Named December event “Mansfield’s 250’ Multicultural Celebration” (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Program Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes and discuss FY2026 sewer improvement requests and committee goals.

• Approval of September 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of CIP goals, process, and procedures
• Review of Single Sewer Enterprise FY2026 Capital Improvement Request

The committee elected Mr. Scott Feely as Chair (4‑2‑1) and Ms. Greta Loukos as Vice Chair (7‑0). It approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes with a typo correction (6‑0‑1). A three‑person subcommittee was created to study capital‑improvement policy (6‑0), and a $200,000 FY2026 Sewer Enterprise capital improvement request was approved (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned (6‑0).

• Elected Mr. Scott Feely as Chair (4-2-1, Feely abstained)
• Elected Ms. Greta Loukos as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes with typo correction (6-0-1, Feely abstained)
• Formed a subcommittee of three members to research CIP policy (6-0)
• Approved FY2026 Sewer Enterprise capital improvement request for $200,000 (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review financial reports and approve the budget and Executive Director's salary for fiscal year 2026. The board will also consider a contract for accounting services and discuss Bicentennial Land Development.

• Approval of 2026 FY budget
• Approval of 2026 FY Executive Director’s Salary Calculation
• Approval of Warrant #450 for October 2025
• Approval of the Contract for Accounting Services
• Discussion of the Bicentennial Land Development

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to adopt the percentages of the local tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026. The board will also discuss appointing retired Captain Kevin Fontes as the Municipal Hearing Officer for the fire department's code‑violation ticketing program, and consider making the Roland Green School at 29 Dean Street available for disposition. Additional items include approving a special town meeting warrant, authorizing the Town Manager to pursue grant and loan applications for Lead and Copper Rule compliance engineering services, and reviewing budget‑related warrants and payroll items.

• Public hearing to adopt FY2026 tax levy percentages (Item 2)
• Appointment of retired Captain Kevin Fontes as Municipal Hearing Officer for fire code violations (Item 3)
• Consideration to make the Roland Green School at 29 Dean Street available for disposition (Item 5)
• Approval of Town Vendor Warrant No. 2619T for $3,384,074.54 and Electric Vendor Warrant No. 2619E for $3,893,203.08 (Item 14B)
• Authorization for the Town Manager to apply for grants/loans for Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Engineering Services (Item 10)

The Board adopted a 1.38% tax split for Fiscal Year 2026, appointed retired Captain Kevin Fontes as the fire department’s municipal hearing officer, and authorized the Acting Town Manager to pursue state grants for water‑pollution projects. It also approved the consent agenda, several payroll warrants, rescinded the Board’s code of conduct and adopted amended policies, and entered executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy.

• Set FY2026 tax split at 1.38% (5-0)
• Appoint Retired Captain Kevin Fontes as Municipal Hearing Officer (5-0)
• Authorize Acting Town Manager to file grant/loan applications for water projects (5-0)
• Approve and sign Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Approve consent agenda (5-0)
• Approve Town Payroll warrant $1,137,919.63 (5-0)
• Approve School Payroll warrant $2,007,343.48 (4-0-1, Doherty abstained)
• Rescind Code of Conduct and adopt amended policies (5-0)

MFN Regional Wastewater District

The MFN Regional Wastewater District will meet to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2027. The body will also discuss sludge removal and succession planning for operations employees.

• Approval of FY26 bills warrant
• FY2027 MFN Budget Draft
• Sludge removal update
• Operations employees retirements and succession planning

Mansfield Local Cultural Council

The Mansfield Local Cultural Council will receive a treasurer's report and a secretary's report. Members will hear an update on the council's 250th anniversary activities. The agenda includes a review of grant applications and a discussion of any new business items raised by members.

• Treasurer's Report
• Secretary’s Report
• 250th Committee Update
• Grant Review
• New Business

Select Board

The Mansfield Select Board will meet on November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Town Hall, Meeting Room 3AB. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, including a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adjournment. Board members may attend a community meeting on e‑bikes, and any additional items not anticipated by the chair may be presented. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Board members may attend Community Meeting on e‑bikes
• Consideration of any items not anticipated by the chair
• Adjournment

The board called the meeting to order, observed the pledge of allegiance, noted that members may attend the community meeting on e‑bikes, and adjourned. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Select Board

The Select Board will interview candidates for the Town Manager Screening Committee and discuss appointing members to the committee. The board will also consider approving the Town Manager Profile.

• Interview candidates for Town Manager Screening Committee
• Discussion to appoint 4 residents at large to Screening Committee
• Discussion to appoint Superintendent Dr. Michelle McKeon to Screening Committee
• Discussion to appoint Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce rep to Screening Committee
• Discussion to appoint 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient to Screening Committee

The Board voted 5‑0 to appoint seven individuals to the Town Manager Screening Committee. It also approved the amended Town Manager profile, appointed Maureen Doherty as the committee liaison, and adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM.

• Appointed Michelle McKeon, Danielle Fish, Neal Boldrighini, Charles Mulcahy, Ralph Penney, James Carlson and Brian Eagle to the Town Manager Screening Committee (5‑0)
• Approved the amended Town Manager profile (5‑0)
• Appointed Maureen Doherty as liaison for the Town Manager Screening Committee (5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:20 PM (5‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Mansfield Parks & Recreation Commission will first approve the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then review updates on several ongoing projects, including the Memorial Park Master Plan and the 250th Celebration Committee. New business items include the status of Egg Hunt 02048, a proposed skate park at Memorial Park, field development on Plymouth Street, and e‑bike damage concerns at Plymouth Street and Memorial Park. The meeting will also note upcoming community events such as the Christmas Parade and the Fall Town Meeting.

• Approval of September 30, 2025 Recreation Commission meeting minutes
• Memorial Park Skate Park (new business item)
• Scorpions Soccer – Plymouth Street Field development
• E‑bike damage – Plymouth Street/Memorial Park
• 02048 Egg Hunt status

The Recreation Commission approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes and a Lacrosse Clinic at Hutchason Field on November 11, each by a 3-0 vote. It then voted 3-0 to cancel the 2026 Egg Hunt because of a budget cut. The meeting was adjourned by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved September 30, 2025 Recreation Commission minutes (3-0)
• Approved Lacrosse Clinic at Hutchason Field on Nov 11, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm (3-0)
• Cancelled 2026 Egg Hunt event due to budget reduction (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee will consider a field trip for the QMS Ski Club to New Hampshire and review progress on the 2024-25 School Improvement Plans. It will vote on new policies covering a middle school pathway exploration, observation of special education programs, and modifications to food and nutrition meals. The committee will also review and vote on student activities accounts, including balance limits, closing inactive accounts, adding new accounts, and approving the district activity list.

• Vote on new policies: JEC Middle School Pathway Exploration, IHBAA Observation of Special Education Programs, EFBA Food and Nutrition – Meal Modifications
• Consideration of QMS Ski Club field trip to New Hampshire
• Review and vote on student activities accounts (maximum checking balances, closing inactive accounts, adding new accounts, approving activity list)
• Presentation of 2025 MCAS results (informational)
• Update on FY27 budget process by Director of Finance & Operations

The committee voted 4-0 to approve the QMS ski club field trip to Pat’s Peak on January 10 and February 7. It also voted 4-0 to approve a $90,000 checking account balance for Mansfield High School for FY26. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Approved QMS ski club field trip to Pat’s Peak (4-0)
• Approved Mansfield High School checking account balance $90,000 (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to volunteer at the Mansfield Parks & Recreation Annual Halloween Parade community event.

• Mansfield Parks & Recreation Annual Halloween Parade community event

The Mansfield Recreation Commission met on October 25, 2025. The meeting’s purpose was to volunteer for the town’s annual Halloween Parade. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Facilities Subcommittee will consider approval of the minutes from March 7 2025 and September 19 2025. Members will receive updates on the facilities‑use software options and on current facility projects. The committee will discuss possible projects to be undertaken during the upcoming winter break. The meeting will also set the date for the next subcommittee session and allow any additional items.

• Approval of minutes from 03‑07‑25
• Approval of minutes from 09‑19‑25
• Update on facilities‑use software options
• Update on current facility projects
• Discussion of potential projects during winter break

The Mansfield School Committee Facilities Subcommittee met on Oct. 24, 2025. It approved the minutes from the March 7 and Sep. 19, 2025 meetings by a 2‑0 vote and also approved these meeting minutes (noted as approved 05‑08‑26). The committee received updates on a new facilities‑rental software vendor, boiler recalibration, generator installation, PA system installation, and chiller replacement, and discussed timing for winter‑break projects.

• Approved minutes from 03-07-25 and 09-19-25 (2-0 vote)
• Approved current meeting minutes (noted as approved 05-08-26)

Airport Commission

The Mansfield Airport Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve the September 8th minutes, receive safety, security, manager, engineer, and treasurer reports, and discuss operational items. New business includes a presentation by Nicole Hales of PR First on ways to enhance the airport image. The engineer’s report will cover a wildlife hazard study, runway reconstruction, a capital improvement program, and a drone survey. An executive session is scheduled to consider a possible purchase, exchange, lease, or other transaction involving real property.

• Approve September 8th meeting minutes
• Presentation by Nicole Hales (PR First) on airport image enhancement
• Engineer’s report: wildlife hazard study, runway reconstruction, CIP, drone survey
• Treasurer’s report: updated budget
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or other real‑property transaction

The Mansfield Airport Commission approved the September 2025 expense payment of $126,049.87 and the October 2025 expense payment of $11,016.49. It also approved a $10,616 payment for a drone survey of Runway 22 and ratified the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

• Approved September 2025 expense payment of $126,049.87 (5-0)
• Approved October 2025 expense payment of $11,016.49 (5-0)
• Approved $10,616 drone survey for Runway 22 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Bi-County Collaborative

The Board of Directors will meet to review the FY25 independent audit and determine surplus funds. The body will also consider votes on PRISM grant awards, donations, and employee staffing changes.

• Acceptance of FY25 Independent Audit
• Determination of Surplus Funds (60 CMR 50.07)
• PRISM Grant Awards
• Acceptance of Donations
• Employee Appointments, Resignations, and Leaves of Absence

Industrial & Development Commission

The Industrial Development Commission will hold its regular meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as accepting minutes, membership matters, and updates on the Sign and Facade Program and the acting town manager. The commission will also set future meeting dates and consider any items submitted less than 48 hours before the meeting.

• Sign and Facade Program Update
• Update from Acting Town Manager
• Review of Future Meeting Dates
• IDC Membership

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review specific school policies and set priorities for the next meeting. The session focuses on administrative and educational guidelines.

• Review of Middle School Career Exploration policy
• Review of EFBA Food and Nutrition – Meal Modifications
• Review of IHBAA Observation of Special Education Programs
• Review of JLCD and JLCD-R Administering Medication
• Review of High School Competency Determination

The subcommittee approved its meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It reviewed and approved revisions to all policies, which will be presented to the full school committee. The medication administration policies (JLCD and JLCD‑R) were sent to the Director of Health Services for further review. The EFBA, JEC, and IHBAA policies were marked ready for the full committee.

• Approved subcommittee meeting minutes (2‑0 vote)
• Approved revisions to all policies for full committee consideration
• Adopted district‑created meal‑modification form
• Sent JLCD and JLCD‑R medication policies to Director of Health Services for further review
• Designated EFBA policy as ready for full committee review
• Designated JEC policy as ready for full committee review
• Designated IHBAA policy as ready for full committee review

Planning Board

The Mansfield Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on three development applications: Crugnale Properties for a mixed-use project at 1 West Church St.; James Crawford for a special permit and site plan for a three‑story rowhouse at 40 Pratt St.; and Craig Cygawnoski for a site‑plan modification to add parking at 235 Central St. The board will also discuss ongoing planning topics such as transit‑oriented development, zoning bylaw amendments, and planning board policies.

• Continued public hearing: Crugnale Properties site plan approval for mixed‑use building (seven townhouses, retail, parking) at 1 West Church St., Business 1 zone
• Continued public hearing: James Crawford special permit and site plan for a 5‑unit, 5,980 SF rowhouse at 40 Pratt St., Business 2 zone
• Public hearing: Craig Cygawnoski site‑plan modification for additional parking at 235 Central St., Business 4 zone
• Ongoing discussion: Parkway/Transit Oriented Development
• Ongoing discussion: Zoning bylaw amendments and planning board policies

The board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on Crugnale Properties' mixed‑use site plan to November 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm. It also voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on James Crawford's special permit and site plan to November 12, 2025 at 7:05 pm. No approvals or denials were issued at this meeting.

• Continue Crugnale Properties mixed‑use site plan hearing (Nov 12 2025 7:00 pm) – passed 6‑0
• Continue James Crawford special permit and site plan hearing (Nov 12 2025 7:05 pm) – passed 6‑0

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and approve the Bristol County tax, weekly motor vehicle abatements, and Commitment 5 motor vehicle tax. The meeting will also include the review of previous minutes.

• Review and approval of Bristol County tax
• Review and approval of weekly motor vehicle abatements
• Review and approval of Commitment 5 motor vehicle tax
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Old Business

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the FY 2026 real estate exemption spreadsheet covering several statutory exemptions. It also unanimously approved the Commonwealth and County tax, the September 17 meeting minutes, and the Commitment 5 motor vehicle tax. Weekly motor vehicle abatements were approved by a majority vote, with the Chair abstaining. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Bristol County tax (unanimous)
• Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (majority vote; Chair abstained)
• Approved September 17, 2025 BOA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Commitment 5 motor vehicle tax (unanimous)
• Moved to Executive Session under G.L.c. 30A s21 (a) (7) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 real estate exemption spreadsheet (unanimous)
• Set next BOA meeting for November 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Qualters Middle School Council

The Qualters Middle School Council will meet to conduct a Co-Chair election and discuss the current School Improvement Plan. The body will also receive a curriculum update and determine future agenda items.

• Co-Chair Election
• Review of Current School Improvement Plan
• Curriculum Update

Mansfield High School - School Council

The Mansfield High School School Council will meet on Oct 22, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Council members will review updates, the School Improvement Plan, and the school’s values focus. They will also recognize individuals and consider handbook updates. No specific decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Review of school updates
• Discussion of the School Improvement Plan
• Discussion of Values Focus
• Recognition of individuals
• Consideration of handbook updates

Robinson School Council

The Robinson Elementary School Council will meet on Oct. 22, 2025 to introduce members, review the Robinson School Improvement Plan, and receive an update on the school’s budget. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Introductions of council members
• Discussion of the Robinson School Improvement Plan
• Review of the school budget update

The Robinson School Council met on October 22, 2025 in the East Conference Room. Members reviewed each school improvement area, including the PRISM II grant, changing student population, EL/Special Education numbers, and new math and literacy programs. The council discussed the upcoming budget, noting it will be similar to the prior year and is in its first iteration. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exec. Board Mtg.

The Executive Committee will approve the previous meeting minutes and review revisions to its Principles of Operation. Planners will present Budget Period 2 priorities, deliverables, and an update on the Emergency Response Framework tabletop exercise held on October 15, 2025. The board will discuss training selections for BP2 and receive updates from the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition and the state public health department.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review/Revisions of Principles of Operation
• Planner update on Budget Period 2 priorities and deliverables
• Discussion of Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise (10/15/25)
• Budget BP2 review by HMCC Financial Manager

SRPEDD

The SMMPO board will consider several roll‑call votes, including endorsement of a draft regional evacuation route plan, release of public participation and language assistance plans for comment, and two funding adjustments to the FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The adjustments involve corridor improvements on Route 6 in Dartmouth and new‑bedford demonstration projects, while the amendment adds flex funds for a Mansfield‑to‑Logan shuttle and additional intersection work in New Bedford.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote required)
• Roll‑call vote to endorse the Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan
• Roll‑call vote to release the Draft SMMPO Public Participation Plan (45‑day comment period)
• FFY2026‑2030 TIP Proposed Adjustment #1: Dartmouth Corridor Improvements on Route 6 (Faunce Corner Rd to Hathaway Rd) and two New Bedford SS4A demonstration projects moved to FY2026
• FFY2026‑2030 TIP Proposed Amendment #1: Flex Funds for Mansfield‑to‑Logan shuttle bus (Blue Apple Bus) and New Bedford intersection improvements at Mount Pleasant St and Nash Rd

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review treasurer and director reports. The board will discuss updates regarding the food pantry, Age Friendly initiatives, and the GogoGrandparent launch.

• Food Pantry Update
• Age Friendly discussion
• GogoGrandparent Launch
• Veteran Memorial Update

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Mtg.

The Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet to review emergency response frameworks, drill outcomes, and budget updates. The group will also discuss training needs and inventory processes.

• Review of WebEOC Q1 drill
• Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise
• Budget Updates
• Identification of two training needs
• Inventory process update

Historical Commission

The Mansfield Historical Commission will meet on October 16, 2025 at 7 PM in Town Hall Meeting Room 2A/B. The agenda includes reviewing the previous meeting minutes, updating the commission’s website, and receiving a MACRIS project update. The commission will discuss the Boston Post Cane and consider other business items such as the commission’s logo and information about Roland Green.

• Review previous meeting minutes
• Updates to HistComm website
• MACRIS project update
• Discussion of Boston Post Cane
• Consideration of commission logo and Roland Green info

The commission unanimously accepted the August 12 minutes after correcting a misspelled name. It also unanimously approved a proposal to revitalize the commission's website and accepted Lavanya as the official email secretary. The new commission logo was approved for use on the updated website. The next meeting was suggested for November 18, 2025.

• Accepted August 12 minutes with corrected spelling (unanimous)
• Approved website revitalization using proposal (unanimous)
• Accepted Lavanya as official email secretary (unanimous)
• Approved new Historical Commission logo (unanimous)

Animal Welfare Committee

The Mansfield Animal Welfare Committee meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled and postponed. The agenda listed items such as approving previous minutes, an Animal Control Officer’s report, and reports on shelter cats, dogs, veterinary issues, and maintenance, but no decisions will be made at this time.

• Approve minutes from previous meetings
• Animal Control Officer’s report
• Report on cats and dogs in shelter
• Veterinary issues
• Shelter maintenance issues

The committee approved the September 18th meeting minutes. A pumpkin carving contest was scheduled for Friday with limited visitor access to the cattery and kennel. Shelter maintenance actions were reported, including cleaning a clogged drain and plans to tidy the Pet Memorial Garden before the event.

• Approved September 18th minutes (passed)
• Scheduled pumpkin carving contest for Friday (planned)
• D.P.W. cleaned clogged drain in dog quarantine kennel (completed)
• Stephanie Putnam will clean Pet Memorial Garden before pumpkin event (planned)
• Opal will schedule a vet visit for vaccinations (planned)
• Stephanie Putnam will bring post‑surgical cat suits to the shelter (planned)
• Kato will receive methimazole treatment for hyperthyroidism (planned)
• Angus brought to shelter; owner may reclaim (pending)

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will approve the September 18 and September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss updates for fiscal year 2026, plan the FY 27 budget, and consider revisions to financial policies. Additional topics include the town’s long‑term tracking projects, the finance director role, and upcoming meeting schedules.

• Approve September 18, 2025 and September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and discuss FY 26 updates
• Review and discuss FY 27 budget planning
• Discussion and consideration of financial policies
• Review and discussion of survey timeline and roll‑out plan

The committee approved the September 18 and September 30, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. It adopted a change to the Free Cash Usage Policy, replacing “capital projects” with “capital items,” passing 6‑0. The meeting was formally adjourned at 7:24 PM by a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved amendment to Free Cash Usage Policy wording (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 PM (6-0)

Audit Committee

The Mansfield Audit Committee will meet on October 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Town Hall Room 2 A/B. The committee will review and accept the MMED audit and discuss upcoming field work for the FY 2025 audit. The meeting also allows for any items not submitted to the chair at least 48 hours in advance. The session will conclude with adjournment.

• MMED audit review and acceptance
• Discussion of upcoming FY2025 audit field work
• Consideration of items not submitted 48 hours prior
• Call to Order
• Adjournment

The committee voted 4‑0 to accept the MMED FY2025 audit as corrected. Members agreed to change the report language to read “established by the Town.” The Light Commissioners voted to keep the current PILOT payment method. The Town Accountant will re‑review audit data and have it verified by Human Resources before future submissions.

• Accepted MMED FY2025 audit as corrected (vote 4‑0)
• Revised report language to “established by the Town”
• Maintained current PILOT payment method (Commissioners vote)
• Town Accountant to re‑review audit data and verify with HR

Community Service Awards Comm.

The Community Service Awards Committee will consider approving the minutes from its December 11, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss the 2025 Community Service Awards. Any other items not submitted at least 48 hours before the meeting may be addressed. The meeting will be adjourned after these items.

• Approve meeting minutes from December 11, 2024
• Discuss the 2025 Community Service Awards
• Consider any other items submitted at least 48 hours in advance

The Community Service Awards Committee approved the December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (3‑0) and adjourned the October 15, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It decided to rename the Lifetime award as the F. Jay Barrows Legacy Award and to reduce the plaque text size. The committee set the nomination deadline for November 21 at noon, scheduled its next meeting for December 2 at 3 PM, and planned to present the awards at the January 21 Select Board meeting.

• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (vote 3‑0)
• Renamed Lifetime award to F. Jay Barrows Legacy Award and approved smaller plaque text
• Set nomination deadline to November 21, 2025 at 12 noon
• Scheduled next committee meeting for December 2, 2025 at 3 PM
• Planned award presentation at January 21, 2026 Select Board meeting
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4‑0)

Light Commissioners

The Municipal Electric Commission will review audit results presented by CBIZ staff, vote to approve the FY2025 audit, consider awarding a contract for Voltage Regulator CL-7 Control Units, receive an update on the Conduit Extension Project on Justin Drive, Jewell Street, and Balcom Street, and discuss a student electrical engineer position.

• Review and discuss MMED audit results presented by Laura Stone and Kevin Sullivan of CBIZ
• Vote to approve the MMED FY2025 audit
• Consider award recommendation for Voltage Regulator CL-7 Control Units per H. Jaffari memo
• Update on Conduit Extension Project affecting Justin Drive, Jewell Street, and Balcom Street
• Discussion of the MMED ‘Student Electrical Engineer’ position

The commission voted 5‑0 to accept the FY2025 audit report with a correction on page 27, pending completion of census testing. They also approved awarding the Voltage Regulator CL‑7 contract to Eaton Company for $80,255, with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was formally adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted FY2025 audit report with correction on page 27, pending census testing (5‑0)
• Approved award to Eaton Company for Voltage Regulator CL‑7 units, $80,255 (5‑0)
• Audit Committee accepted audit report with correction on page 27, pending census testing (4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (5‑0)

Select Board

The Mansfield Select Board will discuss a range of items including a tax classification presentation, the Town Manager's report, updates to financial policies, and a capital charge waiver for Butter Dreams at 291 North Main Street. The board will also consider a license for Mansfield Deli, a budget communication proposal, and support for State Rep. Markey’s deer‑population control bill. Finally, the board will vote on a consent agenda that includes vendor and payroll warrants totaling several million dollars.

• Approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 2615T for $3,706,928.54
• Approve Town Vendor Warrant No. 2615E for $347,681.97
• Approve Electric Vendor Warrant No. 2615S for $775,278.98
• Approve Town Payroll Warrants totaling $4,081,400.59
• Discuss Capital Charge Waiver/Reduction Request for Butter Dreams, 291 North Main Street

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, appointed Nancy Griffin to the 250 Celebration Committee, and adopted updated financial policies pending edits. It also approved a Common Vic license for Mansfield Deli, the Town Manager Screening Committee charge, and a letter of support for a state deer‑population control bill. Finally, the Board authorized payroll warrants for town and school employees totaling $4,081,400.59.

• Appointed Nancy Griffin to the 250 Celebration Committee (5‑0)
• Approved updated financial policies pending capital‑improvement edits (5‑0)
• Approved Common Vic license for Mansfield Deli (5‑0)
• Approved Town Manager Screening Committee charge (5‑0)
• Sent letter of support for State Rep. Markey’s Deer Population Control bill (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $4,081,400.59 (Town Payroll $1,089,047.51 (5‑0); Town Deductions $341,552.38 (5‑0); School Payroll $2,043,078.93 (4‑0‑1); School Deductions $607,721.77 (5‑0))

Keep Mansfield Beautiful

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful committee will meet on October 14, 2025 to discuss several community beautification projects. Items on the agenda include the 2025 Great Mansfield Clean‑Ups, flower and painted barrel initiatives, Adopt‑a‑Spot and Adopt‑a‑Street programs, the "We Noticed" segment, and the monthly litter cleanup crew. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm in the Town Hall MBC Room.

• 2025 Great Mansfield Clean‑Ups
• Flower Barrels
• Painted Barrels
• Adopt‑a‑Spot
• Adopt‑a‑Street

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful committee approved the minutes from the September 10 meeting. It set the 2025 fall cleanup dates for November 1‑15 and assigned Kara as Precinct 3 leader while Ana is on vacation. The mural illumination was placed on hold due to cost, and the town will remove downtown flower barrels in the coming weeks to avoid frost. Pat will contact a vendor about the traffic‑light box wrap and Ana will follow up on pending Adopt‑a‑Spot requests.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled the 2025 fall cleanup for Nov 1‑15, 2025
• Placed mural illumination on hold because of cost constraints
• Ordered removal of downtown flower barrels in the next few weeks to avoid frost
• Pat will contact vendor (Cool Air Creations) regarding traffic‑light box wrap
• Ana will reach out to potential Adopt‑a‑Spot participants (Mulkhern, Wicked Good Chiropractor)
• Scheduled KMB Clean Community Awards ceremony for May 2026
• Set next committee meeting for Nov 11, 2025

Jordan Jackson School Council

The Jordan/Jackson School Council will meet on Oct 14, 2025 to review the 2025‑2026 School Improvement Plan, discuss committee roles, set future meeting dates, and gather feedback. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Jordan/Jackson Conference Room. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Welcome and opening remarks
• Discussion of committee roles
• Review of the 2025‑2026 School Improvement Plan
• Scheduling of future meeting dates
• Collection of meeting feedback and action items

The Jordan/Jackson School Council called the meeting to order, introduced members, and discussed future role assignments to be set at the next full meeting. They reviewed the 2025-2026 School Improvement Plan. The council decided to hold four meetings during the year and set the dates and times for each session.

• Scheduled four council meetings: Oct 14, 2025; Jan 13, 2026; Mar 10, 2026; Apr 14, 2026

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee will review and approve the minutes from its September 23 meeting. It will hear reports from the Treasurer, the Fundraising and Marketing Advisory Committee, and the Culture and Arts Advisory Committee, including updates on fundraising, merchandise sales, the October 18 bonfire and fireworks, and upcoming cultural events. The committee will also set future meeting dates.

• Approval of 9/23/25 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's financial report
• Fundraising and Merchandise Sales updates (Fundraising and Marketing Advisory Committee)
• October 18 Bonfire and Fireworks event update
• Speaker Series and December Cultural Event updates (Culture and Arts Advisory Committee)

The committee voted 7-0 to approve the 9/23/25 meeting minutes with a correction. It also voted 7-0 to donate 250" merchandise as a raffle prize for the Abolition Day event. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM with an 8-0 vote.

• Approved 9/23/25 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved donation of 250" merchandise for Abolition Day raffle (7-0)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM (8-0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee meeting will discuss and vote on several items, including a field trip for the MHS band to MetLife Stadium, the superintendent's 2025‑26 goals, and a preliminary evaluation process. Members will also consider district salary ranges in light of the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, a school‑town cost‑share agreement, and a set of new and revised policies. Additional discussion will cover representation for negotiations with the MEA and special‑education bus drivers.

• Consideration of Field Trip: MHS Band to MetLife Stadium – discuss/vote
• Consideration of Superintendent McKeon 2025‑26 Goals – discuss/vote
• Consideration of district salary ranges in relation to MA Wage Transparency Act – discuss/vote
• Consideration of School/Town Cost Share Agreement – discuss/vote
• Consideration of New Policies (ECAB Access, EBFA Food and Nutrition, KBG Parent Advisory Councils) – discuss/vote

The Mansfield School Committee unanimously approved the district's FY26 salary ranges to meet the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, and adopted a School/Town Cost Sharing Agreement. It also approved the marching band field trip to MetLife Stadium, the superintendent’s 2025‑26 evaluator goals, and several policy revisions. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved MHS Marching Band field trip to MetLife Stadium (4‑0)
• Approved Dr. McKeon’s 2025‑26 evaluator goals (4‑0)
• Approved FY26 salary ranges for MA Wage Transparency Act compliance (4‑0)
• Approved School/Town Cost Sharing Agreement (4‑0)
• Approved ECAB Access to Buildings and Grounds policy revision (4‑0)
• Approved KI Visitors to School policy revision (4‑0)
• Approved Gifts and Solicitations from Staff policy revision (4‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4‑0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the consent agenda and the September 11, 2025 minutes unanimously. It granted John’s Dream an exemption from the food‑service area rule for its ice‑cream cart (vote 6‑0). The Board denied a fee‑waiver request for Lawadessa Café’s re‑inspection violation (vote 5‑0). A motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved waiver for John’s Dream ice‑cream cart service area requirement (6‑0)
• Denied waiver for Lawadessa Café re‑inspection fee (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on a special permit and site plan for 40 Pratt Street, proposing a new three‑story, 5‑unit rowhouse. It will also hear a site plan application for 1 West Church Street to replace an existing building with a mixed‑use project containing seven townhouses, retail space, and parking. Additionally, the board will accept public comments on a series of proposed amendments to the town’s zoning bylaws, including new districts and parking changes.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for 40 Pratt St. – demolition and construction of a three‑story, 5,980 SF, 5‑unit rowhouse (Business 2 zone).
• Site Plan Approval for 1 West Church St. – demolition and construction of a mixed‑use building with seven two‑story townhouses, retail space, and parking (Business 1 zone).
• Proposed amendment to create a new B5 Limited Business District for low‑impact neighborhood commercial uses in West Mansfield.
• Proposed amendment to establish a 40Y Multi‑Generational Housing Overlay district under state Chapter 40Y legislation.
• Proposed amendment to reduce senior housing parking requirements from 2 to 1.5 spaces per unit.

The Planning Board appointed Mr. Maxwell as Acting Clerk (6‑0‑0). It voted to continue the public hearings for the James Crawford and Crugnale Properties site‑plan applications to Oct. 22, 2025 (6‑0‑0 and 5‑0‑0). The board approved the September minutes with a minor change (4‑0‑2) and the working‑group minutes (5‑0‑1). It tabled the off‑street parking amendment for further clarification and confirmed that the 1.5‑space per unit requirement for senior housing remains appropriate.

• Appointed Mr. Maxwell as Acting Clerk (6-0-0)
• Continued James Crawford site‑plan hearing to Oct 22, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Continued Crugnale Properties site‑plan hearing to Oct 22, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved Sep‑24 minutes with minor change (4-0-2)
• Approved working‑group minutes (5-0-1)
• Tabled off‑street parking amendment for further clarification (no vote recorded)
• Confirmed 1.5 parking spaces per unit for senior housing (no vote recorded)

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will discuss regional transit updates and a draft climate action plan. The body may vote to recommend two SMMPO plan updates for a 45-day public comment period.

• Vote on Draft SMMPO Public Participation Plan Update
• Vote on Draft SMMPO Language Assistance Plan Update
• Overview of Draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
• Presentation of Interactive Transit-Accessible Park Finder (ITAP) Map

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review reports and discuss library operations. The board is scheduled to vote on the Certuse Room Policy.

• Vote on Certuse Room Policy
• Plans for recycling bin area
• Update on furniture

The trustees approved the September meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, both unanimously. They also approved the updated Certuse Room Policy and the job description for a library technician sub‑position, each with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report through September (unanimous)
• Approved updated Certuse Room Policy (unanimous)
• Approved job description for library technician sub‑position (unanimous)

Mansfield Housing Corporation

The Mansfield Housing Corporation meeting will include routine reports and a discussion of the Friendly 40Bs proposal. The agenda lists a Treasurer’s Report, a Secretary’s Report of minutes, and sections for old and new business. No specific actions or votes are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion Regarding Friendly 40Bs
• Treasurer’s Report
• Secretary’s Report — Minutes
• Old Business
• New Business

The committee voted unanimously to allocate the $50,000 affordable‑housing contribution to the 2028 Housing Production Plan. Prior meeting minutes from August 11, 2025 were also approved unanimously. A buildable lot at Erick Road and Bonney Lane was transferred to the Building Commission for affordable‑housing development, with next steps to be discussed at the next meeting. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice requiring an annual report and past reports was acknowledged, and work on the reports will begin.

• Approved $50,000 allocation to 2028 Housing Production Plan (unanimous)
• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Transferred Erick Rd & Bonney Ln lot to Building Commission for affordable housing
• Acknowledged Commonwealth notice; will prepare required reports

Mansfield Local Cultural Council

The Mansfield Local Cultural Council will conduct a roll call and hear the Treasurer's and Secretary's reports. A 250th Committee Update will be presented. Members will discuss ongoing business and consider any new business items. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025.

• Call to order & attendance via roll call – Adrianna Clark, Chair
• Treasurer's Report – Jim Stanislous
• Secretary’s Report – Alma Richeh
• 250th Committee Update – Elvire Stanislous
• Discussion of ongoing and new business items

Mansfield Local Cultural Council

The Mansfield Local Cultural Council will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, a secretary’s report, a treasurer’s report, and a 250th Committee update. Members will discuss ongoing business items and consider any new business submitted by council members. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Secretary’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• 250th Committee Update
• Discussion of ongoing business items
• Consideration of new business items

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet on October 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Superintendent’s Office, 2 Park Row. The committee will approve the minutes from the April 11, 2025 meeting and review several new policies, including meal modifications, parent advisory councils, head‑injury protocols, automated external defibrillator use, building access, and fundraising procedures. They will also set priorities for the next policy meeting and address any additional questions or comments.

• Approve minutes from the 04‑11‑25 meeting
• Review EFBA Food and Nutrition – Meal Modifications (new)
• Review JJIF Head Injury Policy and JJIF‑R Head Injury Management Plan
• Review ECAB Access to Buildings and Grounds (new)
• Discuss fundraising procedures (GBEBC gifts, JJE student activities, KBE parent relations)

The subcommittee approved the meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved minor revisions to all existing policies. The committee determined that Health and Food Services will decide on adopting the DESE version of the EFBA policy and that translations will be needed. It set exact open and close times for public facilities in the ECAB policy and clarified that clothing and food drives are not considered fundraisers and require no superintendent approval.

• Approved meeting minutes (2-0 vote)
• Approved minor revisions to all policies (no vote recorded)
• Directed Health and Food Services to decide on DESE version of EFBA and arrange translations
• Determined ECAB policy will include exact open/close times for public facilities
• Clarified clothing and food drives are not fundraisers and need no superintendent approval

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will consider a reorganization of its structure. It will approve the minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting. The committee will review and accept the MMED audit and discuss upcoming field work for the FY2025 audit. Any items not anticipated by the chair may also be considered.

• Reorganization of the committee
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 19, 2024
• Review and acceptance of the MMED audit
• Discussion of upcoming field work for the FY2025 audit
• Consideration of any items not anticipated by the chair

The committee voted to nominate Saravanan Karuppusamy as chair, passing 4‑0. It also approved the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes, passing 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 PM with a 3‑0 vote.

• Nominate Saravanan Karuppusamy for Chair – approved 4:0
• Approve December 19, 2024 meeting minutes – approved 4:0
• Adjourn meeting at 6:48 PM – approved 3:0

Housing Authority

The Mansfield Housing Authority will meet to approve monthly financial records and meeting minutes. The board will review the Executive Director's report and financial statements as of August 31, 2025.

• Approval of Warrant #449 for September 2025 in the amount of $399,473.56
• Approval of September 3, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of balance sheets and financial reports as of August 31, 2025

Light Commissioners

The Municipal Electric Commission will review the MMED audit results presented by Laura Stone and Kevin Sullivan of CBIZ. The commission will consider a vote to approve the FY2025 audit for the municipal electric system. The agenda also includes standard items such as opening the meeting, a placeholder for any item not known with 48 hours, and adjournment.

• Review MMED audit results presented by Laura Stone and Kevin Sullivan of CBIZ
• Consider vote to approve MMED FY2025 audit
• Open meeting
• Any item not known with 48 hours
• Adjourn

Select Board

The Select Board will review the timeline for the Town Manager search and consider opening a Special Town Meeting warrant. The board is also discussing public safety impacts of the FIFA World Cup and regulations for e-bikes on town paths.

• Consideration of Capital Charge Waiver/Reduction Request for Butter Dreams at 291 North Main Street
• Vote on Town Vendor Warrants totaling $5,629,173.71
• Vote on Payroll Warrants totaling $4,035,784.56
• Discussion of land use for Roland Green School on Dean Street
• Consideration of a change of manager application for Ancharon Restaurant Inc. dba Catman Café

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the change of manager application for Ancharon Restaurant Inc. dba Catman Café. It also approved an amended job description for the Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director position by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the Board agreed to place the demolition cost for the vacant Roland Green School on the Fall Town Meeting warrant and to issue an RFP for its redevelopment. Items on radio tower regulation and e‑bike use on town bike paths were scheduled for future discussion.

• Approved change of manager for Catman Café (5-0)
• Approved amended job description for Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director (5-0)
• Agreed to put Roland Green School demolition cost on Fall Town Meeting warrant and issue an RFP
• Scheduled Radio Towers discussion for November 5 executive session
• Scheduled E‑bike on bike paths bylaw discussion for upcoming meeting

Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve past meeting minutes and discuss the Memorial Park Master Plan and bleachers. The body will also review requests for the FY 27-31 Capital Improvement Program and approve field usage for NEFC and Grow Lacrosse.

• Approval of August 23 and 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Memorial Park bleachers discussion
• FY 27-31 Capital Improvement Program request
• NEFC turf installation at Plymouth Street
• Grow Lacrosse field usage at Hutchason Field

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the August 23 and August 26 meetings, each by a 4‑0 vote. It approved up to $400 for an aluminum communication board for the Plymouth Street and Memorial Park playgrounds, also 4‑0. The commission approved closing both Upper and Lower Memorial fields from mid‑April to mid‑August 2026 for maintenance, 4‑0. It also approved the NEFC Plymouth Street Turf schedule and renamed the department’s scholarship to the Lorilee Fish Memorial Scholarship, each by 4‑0.

• Approved August 23, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved up to $400 for aluminum communication board for Plymouth Street and Memorial Park playgrounds (4-0)
• Approved closing Upper and Lower Memorial Fields April‑August 2026 for maintenance (4-0)
• Approved NEFC Plymouth Street Turf schedule Sep 8‑Nov 13, Mon/Wed 4‑8 pm (4-0)
• Approved renaming of Parks & Rec Scholarship to Lorilee Fish Memorial Scholarship (4-0)

Budget Subcommittee

The Budget Subcommittee will review its charge and role, present the FY 27 budget development calendar and proposed meeting schedule, examine an initial high‑level FY 27 budget forecast, and give directions to town and school administrators for budget development. Public comment will follow before the committee adjourns.

• Review of Budget Subcommittee charge and role of Tri‑Board process
• FY 27 budget development calendar and proposed meeting schedule
• High‑level review of initial FY 27 budget forecast
• Directions to town and school administrators for FY 27 budget development
• Public comment

The Budget Subcommittee motion to adjourn was approved unanimously (5‑0). The School Committee, Select Board, and Finance Committee also each passed motions to adjourn, with vote totals of 3‑0, 4‑0, and 5‑0 respectively. The next Budget Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for November 10 and the next Tri‑Board meeting for December 18.

• Budget Subcommittee adjourned (motion passed 5‑0)
• School Committee adjourned (motion passed 3‑0)
• Select Board adjourned (motion passed 4‑0)
• Finance Committee adjourned (motion passed 5‑0)

Select Board

The Mansfield Select Board will join the Budget Subcommittee meeting and consider any items that arise within 48 hours. No other agenda items are listed.

• Participate in the Budget Subcommittee Meeting

The Board voted to adjourn the September 30, 2025 meeting at 6:30 PM. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other items were considered.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 PM (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will open its regular meeting, then participate in the Budget Subcommittee meeting. It will consider any items that were not known at least 48 hours before the meeting. The agenda ends with adjournment.

• Open Meeting
• Participate in Budget Subcommittee Meeting
• Consider items not known within 48 hours
• Adjourn

The Finance Committee met on September 30, 2025, opening at 6:03 PM. Members discussed budget subcommittee matters, but no substantive actions were taken. The meeting was formally adjourned at 6:34 PM by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The committee will discuss and vote on the five‑year capital improvement plan covering FY26‑FY30. It will also consider policy changes, including the JKAA physical restraint policy, and receive informational updates on the superintendent induction program, the FY27 budget process, and student handbooks. A 15‑minute public comment period is scheduled. Routine approvals of warrants and meeting minutes will also be completed.

• Consideration of 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY26‑FY30) – discuss/vote
• Consideration of Policy Changes – discuss/vote (JKAA Physical Restraint)
• Presentation of Superintendent Entry Plan – informational
• Updates to student handbooks – informational
• Review of Revolving Accounts report – informational

The Mansfield School Committee voted 3‑0 to adopt the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan covering FY26‑FY30. It also approved modifications to policy JKAA Physical Restraint and the warrant memo dated 09‑12‑25, each by a 3‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan for FY26‑FY30 (3‑0)
• Approved modifications to policy JKAA Physical Restraint (3‑0)
• Approved warrant memo dated 09‑12‑25 (3‑0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (3‑0)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to participate in a Budget Subcommittee meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Budget Subcommittee Meeting

The committee approved the meeting minutes dated October 14, 2025. No budget or policy decisions were made; the discussion focused on FY27 budget planning. The meeting was formally adjourned after a motion carried 3‑0.

• Approved meeting minutes (dated 10‑14‑25)
• Motion to adjourn carried 3‑0

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue discussion of items from the August 25 meeting. They will consider a Notice of Intent to expand the parking area at 31 Plymouth St with stormwater management upgrades near a vegetated wetland. Several Requests for Determination of Applicability will be addressed, including a withdrawal by IBEW, rock removal at 27 Smith Rd, and tree removal at 374 Essex St. The commission will also review a Certificate of Compliance for a drain system at 31 Cobbler Rd and approve the August 25 minutes.

• Notice of Intent to expand parking at 31 Plymouth St (Map 44 Parcel 801) with stormwater upgrades near a bordering vegetated wetland
• Withdrawal of RDA by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for fill near Norton Reservoir at 900 S. Main St (Map 16 Parcel 13)
• RDA for rock removal and re‑grading at 27 Smith Rd (Map 9 Parcel 90) within 100 ft of a bordering vegetated wetland
• RDA for removal of 11 trees at 374 Essex St (Map 37 Parcel 95) within 100 ft of a bordering vegetated wetland
• Certificate of Compliance for 2010 drain system at 31 Cobbler Rd (Map 12 Parcel 71) performed by previous lot owner

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue an Order of Conditions for Michael Harrington’s parking lot expansion at 31 Plymouth St, including storm‑water upgrades near a vegetated wetland. It also approved the withdrawal of an IBEW fill relocation request and issued Negative Determinations of Applicability with special conditions for rock removal at 27 Smith Rd and tree removal at 374 Essex St. Additionally, a full Certificate of Compliance was granted for 31 Cobbler Rd and the August 25, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Issued Order of Conditions to Michael Harrington, 31 Plymouth St (5-0 vote)
• Approved withdrawal of IBEW Local 104 RDA at 900 S. Main St (5-0 vote)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability to Brian Kelley, 27 Smith Rd (5-0 vote)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability to Brian Bentley, 374 Essex St (5-0 vote)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 31 Cobbler Rd (5-0 vote)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 pm (4-0 vote)

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Program Committee will meet to discuss the Town Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

• Discussion of Town Capital Improvement Plan for FY27-FY31

The committee appointed Ms. Sharon Friedman as Acting Chair (8‑0). It approved the March 6, 2025 and December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (5‑0 and 8‑0). Members voted to recommend upgrading the public‑address systems at Qualters Middle School and Jordan Jackson Elementary (8‑0). The next meeting was set for January 12, 2026.

• Appointed Ms. Sharon Friedman as Acting Chair (8-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended PA system upgrade at Qualters Middle School and Jordan Jackson Elementary (8-0)
• Set next CIP Committee meeting for Jan 12, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (8-0)

Planning Board

The Mansfield Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on September 24, 2025 at 7:05 p.m. for Jones Lang Lasalle SSI PR II Owner LLC’s site‑plan application to expand parking and add a stormwater management system at 31 Plymouth St. The board will also hear a separate application from James Crawford for a special permit and site‑plan approval to demolish the existing building and construct a new three‑story, 5,980 SF, 5‑unit rowhouse at 40 Pratt St. Additional agenda items include a Form A approval not required for Gilbert & Otis Streets and ongoing board discussions on planning policies.

• Continued public hearing for Jones Lang Lasalle SSI PR II Owner LLC – site‑plan to expand parking and install stormwater system at 31 Plymouth St. (PBD zone)
• Public hearing for James Crawford – special permit and site‑plan to demolish existing structure and build a three‑story, 5,980 SF, 5‑unit rowhouse at 40 Pratt St. (B2 zone)
• Form A Approval Not Required for Gilbert & Otis Streets (owner Otis Gilbert Trust)
• Ongoing Planning Board discussions on Parkway/Transit Oriented Development, zoning bylaw amendments, and board policies and fees
• Review of meeting minutes from September 10, 2025

The Planning Board appointed Joseph Cerretani as Acting Chair. It approved the site plan for 31 Plymouth St. with standard conditions and closed that public hearing. The board continued the public hearing for the 40 Pratt St. project to October 8, 2025. It also approved an ANR plan for parcels on Gilbert and Otis Streets.

• Appointed Joseph Cerretani as Acting Chair (6-0-0)
• Approved Site Plan Approval for 31 Plymouth St. with standard conditions (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for 31 Plymouth St. (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 40 Pratt St. to Oct 8, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Approved ANR plan for Gilbert & Otis Streets (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee will review and approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive a treasurer report and hear reports from the Fundraising and Marketing Advisory Committee and the Culture and Arts Advisory Committee. Items for approval include fundraising opportunities, speaker series updates, Harvest Moon Affair updates, and an inquiry about Abolition Day. The committee will also set future meeting dates.

• Approve 9/9/2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report
• Fundraising and Marketing Advisory Committee items requiring approval
• Culture and Arts Advisory Committee items requiring approval (Speaker Series/December Event Updates, Harvest Moon Affair Updates, Abolition Day Inquiry)
• Establish future meeting dates

The 250th Celebration Committee approved the September 9 minutes (9‑0) and accepted the Treasurer's report (10‑0). It supported a Reflection Stories study and screening (11‑0), authorized eight tickets for Flint Farm at the Harvest Moon Affair (11‑0), and approved a commemorative coin for each ticket (10‑0). Future meeting dates were set and the meeting adjourned (10‑0).

• Approved 9/9/25 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (10-0)
• Supported Reflection Stories study and screening (11-0)
• Authorized 8 tickets for Flint Farm at Harvest Moon Affair (11-0)
• Approved commemorative coin for each of the 8 tickets (10-0)
• Set future meeting dates for Oct 14 and Nov 6
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 PM (10-0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Budget Subcommittee will approve the September 18 meeting minutes. It will review expenses from the Roland Green closure, food services and other revolving accounts, and the FY26 student activity account balances. The committee will discuss planning for the FY27 budget, the school‑town cost‑sharing agreement, town financial policies, and the Wage Transparency Act rate structures.

• Approval of 08-18-25 meeting minutes
• Review of Roland Green Closure expenses, savings, and offsets
• Review of FY26 Food Services revolving account starting balance and projections
• Planning for FY27 budget, including calendar and long‑term planning steps
• Review of school‑town cost‑sharing agreement

The committee approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It also approved the turnover of the Roland Green building to the town, based on a vote taken on September 2, 2025. Other items such as budget reviews, financial policies, and the Wage Transparency Act were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (2-0 vote)
• Approved turnover of Roland Green building to town (vote on 9-2-25)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to review several new and existing policies, including graduation requirements, medication administration, and building access protocols. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Superintendent's Office.

• Review of IKF Graduation requirements
• Review of JF Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
• Review of JLCD / JLCD-R Administering Medication to Students
• Review of EFBA Food and Nutrition – Meal Modifications
• Review of Building Access policies (ECAB, IHBAA, KI)

The Mansfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee meeting on September 22, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of quorum. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Facilities Subcommittee will meet virtually to approve minutes, review Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, and discuss facility use fees and policy updates. The meeting will not be suspended if technical issues interrupt the broadcast.

• Approval of minutes from 03-07-25
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects
• Discussion of facility use fees and request processes
• Policy review for ECAB Access to Buildings and Grounds
• Policy review for KI Visitors to Schools

The subcommittee approved the meeting minutes (recorded as approved on 10‑24‑25). Members reviewed upcoming Capital Improvement Program items and noted they will be revised and presented to the full School Committee on September 30. The committee discussed a transition plan for staff changes and the decommissioning of the Roland Green building, but no formal actions were taken.

• Minutes approved (10-24-25)
• CIP items to be updated by Matt Violette and presented to School Committee on Sept 30
• Transition plan discussed: Ed to assume duties, Patty to step up, Russ to handle snow removal
• Roland Green building decommissioning plan discussed (empty, dismantle, drain, add antifreeze)

Animal Welfare Committee

The Mansfield Animal Welfare Committee will meet on September 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes approving minutes from prior meetings and hearing reports on the animal control officer, cats and dogs in the shelter, veterinary matters, and shelter maintenance. No decisions or proposals are listed beyond the reports.

• Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
• Animal Control Officer’s Report
• Report on Cats and Dogs in Shelter
• Veterinary Issues
• Shelter Maintenance Issues

The committee approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. Val was assigned to write a Facebook post for the dogs Rolo and Lakota to help find them homes. Val will check mouse traps at the shelter because mice are returning with the cold weather. Val will organize the crowded storage room after the Celebration on the following Saturday.

• Approved August 21 minutes (motion passed)
• Assigned Val to write Facebook post for Rolo and Lakota
• Assigned Val to check mouse traps at the shelter
• Assigned Val to organize storage room after Celebration Saturday

Industrial & Development Commission

The Industrial Development Commission will consider a sign and facade application, accept the previous meeting's minutes, and set dates for upcoming meetings. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order and an opportunity for items not submitted 48 hours in advance.

• Sign and Facade Application Review
• Review of Future Meeting Dates

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will review the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes, consider a reserve fund transfer request, receive FY 26 updates, and discuss FY 27 budget planning including a potential tax override. The committee will also set the fall meeting schedule and talk about upcoming listening sessions for inclusion in the town newsletter.

• Reserve fund transfer request
• FY 26 updates
• FY 27 budget planning and discussion of tax override
• Fall meeting schedule
• Discussion of fall listening sessions for newsletter

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $75,591.62 transfer from the General Fund Reserve to the Police Capital Vehicles account. The meeting concluded with an unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $75,591.62 transfer to Police Capital Vehicles account (5-0)
• Adjourned the Finance Committee meeting (5-0)

Light Commissioners

The Municipal Electric Commission will review and approve the June 15, 2025 board minutes. The General Manager will present staff introductions, a memo on transformer testing, system reliability updates for Bonney Lane and Erick Road, state initiative overviews, July 2025 financials, and a bid award recommendation for an underground cable project. The meeting will also include citizen and commissioner questions.

• Approve June 15, 2025 Municipal Electric Commission board minutes
• Review H. Jaffari memo on transformer testing results
• Discuss system reliability and tree trimming on Bonney Lane and Erick Road
• Review July 2025 financial statements
• Bid award recommendation for underground cable H. Jaffari

The Light Commissioners approved the June 15, 2025 board meeting minutes (3‑0). They also approved a contract with Arthur J Hurley Company for a 750 kV copper flat‑strap power cable at a total cost of $125,135.40 (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (4‑0).

• Approved June 15, 2025 board minutes (3-0)
• Approved Arthur J Hurley Company cable contract $125,135.40 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Mansfield Board of Assessors will review and approve weekly motor vehicle abatements and the prior meeting minutes. It will discuss ATB cases and approve the 3rd Exemption Spreadsheet for Fiscal Year 2026. The agenda also includes motions to enter and then return from executive session before adjourning.

• Review and approval of weekly motor vehicle abatements
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of ATB cases
• Review and approval of 3rd Exemption Spreadsheet for Fiscal Year 2026
• Motion to enter and later return from executive session

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the weekly motor vehicle abatements and the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It entered an executive session, then unanimously approved the FY 2026 exemption spreadsheet. The Board set the next meeting for October 22, 2025, and adjourned.

• Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session under G.L.c. 30A $21 (a) (7) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 exemption spreadsheet (unanimous)
• Scheduled next BOA meeting for October 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a license amendment to increase Class IA flammable liquid storage from 2,000 to 4,000 gallons at 265 Fruit Street. The board will also discuss a health‑insurance assessment proposal from Hilb Group, consider bids for Bond Series A and B BANs, and evaluate hiring a firm for the Town Manager search. Additional items include a general budget discussion and approval of several vendor and payroll warrants.

• Flammable Gas License Application Amendment to increase storage to 4,000 gallons at 265 Fruit Street
• Proposal for Health Insurance Assessment from Hilb Group
• Approval of bids for Bond Series A and Series B BANs
• Discussion to hire a firm for the Town Manager search process
• Approval of vendor warrants: $4,084,292.61 (2611T), $2,475,175.36 (2611E), $835,561.58 (2611S)

The Select Board appointed Brendan Roche as clerk (5‑0). It opened, conducted, and closed a public hearing on a flammable‑gas license amendment and then approved that amendment (5‑0). The board accepted a $15,000 health‑insurance assessment proposal from Hilb Group (5‑0). It approved the issuance of a $2,678,589 boiler replacement bond and the sale of $6,760,000 municipal bonds, as well as Series A and Series B bond anticipation notes totaling $7,861,607 (all 5‑0).

• Appointed Brendan Roche as Clerk (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on flammable gas license amendment (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing (5‑0)
• Approved flammable gas license amendment (5‑0)
• Accepted Hilb Group health‑insurance assessment proposal ($15,000) (5‑0)
• Approved $2,678,589 boiler replacement bond issuance (5‑0)
• Approved sale of $6,760,000 General Obligation municipal bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets (5‑0)
• Approved sale of $2,306,904 Series A notes and $5,554,703 Series B notes (5‑0)

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will review updates on several regional mobility and transportation plans. The body will vote on whether to release the Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan for a 21-day public comment period.

• Vote to release Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan for 21-day public comment
• FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Close Out Presentation
• Food Access and Security in Transportation Plan (Phase 1) update
• Parking Lot Utilization Plan (Phase 1) update
• Age-Friendly Mobility Plan (Phase 1) update

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Board will review minutes from the previous meeting, hear the treasurer's and director's reports, and receive updates on the food pantry, age‑friendly initiatives, and the GogoGrandparent program. New business includes planning for the town's Select Board meeting in October. The meeting will conclude with a period for comments and questions.

• Food Pantry Update (presented by Mike)
• Age Friendly program update
• GogoGrandparent program update
• Discussion of the October Select Board meeting
• Comments and questions from attendees

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Mtg.

The coalition will review HMCC program updates and discuss budget items, including approval of the MHOA conference budget. It will also plan an Emergency Response Framework tabletop exercise scheduled for October 15, 2025, from noon to 4 PM at the Lakeville Public Library. Additional agenda items include updating the contact list, reviewing the WebEOC drill requirement, identifying two training needs, and receiving state and LSAC updates. The next stakeholder meeting is set for September 12, 2025, and the next coalition meeting for October 21, 2025.

• Approve budget for the Massachusetts Health Officers Association conference
• Schedule Emergency Response Framework tabletop exercise on Oct 15, 2025, 12‑4 PM at Lakeville Public Library
• Update contact list and review WebEOC drill requirement
• Identify two training needs for emergency response
• Provide inventory process update

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Mtg.

The coalition is meeting to review revisions to its logistic plan and principles of operation. Members will discuss budget period 2 priorities, deliverables, and training selections. The meeting includes updates from the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

• Review of Logistic Plan revisions
• Review of Principles of Operation
• Crawford & Associates proposal for Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise
• Budget Period 2 priorities and deliverables review
• Inventory Project update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss tobacco and nicotine delivery product violations for six local retailers. The board is also reviewing a FOG variance request from Hometown Bakery and providing updates on public health nursing and infectious diseases.

• Hometown Bakery FOG Variance request
• Tobacco and nicotine violations for Mansfield Liquor Mart, Brothers Smoke Shop, Canaan Fuel, Mansfield Service, Family Food Mart, and Bristol Liquors
• August 2025 Public Health Nursing report
• FDA Retail Standards Grant update
• Flu Vaccination Clinic dates for town employees and the general public

The Board approved the consent agenda and the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It upheld the requirement for Hometown Bakery to service its fat, oil, and grease trap for another three‑month interval. The Board voted to suspend permits for one day and levy fines on six tobacco retailers for violations observed on August 5, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Upheld requirement for Hometown Bakery to service FOG for another 3‑month interval (4‑0)
• Imposed one‑day suspension and $1,000 fine on Mansfield Liquor Market (4‑0)
• Imposed one‑day suspension and $1,000 fine on Mansfield Service (Mobil) (4‑0)
• Imposed one‑day suspension and $1,000 fine on Brothers Smoke Shop (4‑0)
• Imposed one‑day suspension and $750 fine on Canaan Fuels (4‑0)
• Imposed one‑day suspension and $500 fine on Family Food Mart (4‑0)

Bi-County Collaborative

The Bi‑County Collaborative Board of Directors will vote on a board reorganization. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 15 and June 12, 2025, and votes on employee appointments and payroll and bill warrants. Updates will be provided on the Johnson School air‑conditioning project and other facility, finance, and transportation matters.

• Vote on Board Reorganization (required)
• Approval of May 15, 2025 Board meeting minutes (required)
• Approval of June 12, 2025 Board meeting minutes (required)
• Vote on employee appointments, resignations and leaves of absence
• Approval of payroll and bill warrants

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss 13 proposed changes to the Town of Mansfield Zoning Bylaws. The board will also hear a site plan application for parking and stormwater upgrades at 31 Plymouth St.

• Site plan approval for Jones Lang Lasalle SSI PR II Owner LLC at 31 Plymouth St. for parking expansion and stormwater management
• Proposed creation of a new B5 Limited Business District for low-impact commercial use in West Mansfield
• Proposed 40Y Multi-Generational Housing Overlay district for flexible housing options
• Proposed reduction of 55+ residential parking from 2 to 1.5 spaces per unit
• Proposed expansion of MSROD Subdistrict C to comply with MBTA Communities requirements

The board voted 6‑0‑0 to postpone the site‑plan hearing for 31 Plymouth St. to October 24, 2025. It also approved the minutes of the July 30 and August 27 meetings, nominated Mr. Haworth to the Downtown Committee, and opened the public hearing on zoning bylaw amendments with a 7‑0‑0 vote. No other items received a recorded vote.

• Continued Jones Lang Lasalle site‑plan hearing to Oct 24, 2025 (6‑0‑0)
• Approved July 30 meeting minutes (4‑0‑3)
• Approved August 27 meeting minutes (6‑0‑1)
• Nominated Mr. Haworth to Downtown Committee (7‑0‑0)
• Opened public hearing on zoning bylaw amendments (7‑0‑0)

Keep Mansfield Beautiful

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful board will discuss several beautification initiatives, including a mural refresh, the 2025 Great Mansfield Clean‑Ups, flower and painted barrels, and adopt‑a‑spot and adopt‑a‑street programs. No specific decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Mural Refresh
• 2025 Great Mansfield Clean‑Ups
• Flower Barrels
• Painted Barrels
• Adopt‑a‑Spot / Adopt‑a‑Street

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful committee approved a $300 contribution toward its 2026 annual dues and $218.40 for a storage facility fee. Members also approved a $120 purchase of new plaques for garden spots. A motion to accept the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting was approved. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved $300 contribution to 2026 annual dues (motion approved)
• Approved $218.40 allocation for storage facility fee (motion approved)
• Approved $120 order for new garden plaques (motion approved)
• Approved acceptance of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion approved)

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will discuss regional transit updates and various mobility plans. The body will vote on whether to recommend the Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan to the SMMPO for a 21-day public comment period.

• Vote on Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan recommendation
• FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Close Out Presentation
• Food Access and Security in Transportation Plan (Phase 1) update
• Parking Lot Utilization Plan (Phase 1) update
• Age-Friendly Mobility Plan (Phase 1) update

Board of Library Trustees

The Mansfield Board of Library Trustees will vote on the FY27 library budget. They will also vote on FY26 state funding projects for the library. Additionally, the board will discuss the FY26 Action Plan.

• Vote on FY27 Budget
• Vote on FY26 State Funding projects
• Discussion of FY26 Action Plan

The trustees approved the meeting minutes with two abstentions. The treasurer's report, the FY27 budget, and a plan to use up to 40% of state funding for new furniture and AV upgrades were each approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting minutes (2 abstentions)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 state‑funding projects for furniture and AV upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

250th Celebration Committee

The committee will discuss fundraising opportunities and outreach from the Fundraising and Marketing Advisory Committee. Members will also consider proposed events from the Culture and Arts Advisory Committee and discuss time capsule projects.

• Fundraising and marketing outreach proposals
• Proposed Speaker Series
• Proposed October event
• Proposed December event
• Time capsule projects

The 250th Celebration Committee approved the name "Harvest Moon Affair" and its tagline, set ticket price at $50 per person, allocated up to $25,000 for event purchases, and approved a banner for the October fireworks. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved event name "Harvest Moon Affair" (8-2)
• Approved tagline "A community Farm to Table Feast under the Stars" (10-0)
• Approved ticket price $50 per person with cash bar (10-0)
• Allocated up to $25,000 for procurements related to Harvest Moon Affair (10-0)
• Approved purchase of banner for October fireworks event (10-0)
• Approved minutes from 8/12/25 meeting (10-0)
• Approved minutes from 8/20/25 meeting (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:01 PM (10-0)

Mansfield Local Cultural Council

The Mansfield Local Cultural Council will meet to review financial reports and discuss updates regarding the town's 250th anniversary celebration. The agenda includes a report from the Downtown Committee and open discussion for new business.

• Treasurer's Report to be presented
• 250th Celebration Update to be discussed
• Downtown Committee Update to be presented
• Open discussion for new business
• Next meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025

Airport Commission

The Mansfield Airport Commission approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a payment of $46,777.82 for regular monthly expenses, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. after a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of $46,777.82 for monthly expenses (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 p.m. (5-0)

Budget Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from December 19, 2024 and May 5, 2025. Sara Walsh was elected Chair and Lynn Cavicchi was elected Vice‑Chair, each by a 6‑0 vote. Future Tri‑Board and subcommittee meeting dates were set, and the meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved December 19, 2024 and May 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Sara Walsh as Chair of the Budget Subcommittee (6-0)
• Elected Lynn Cavicchi as Vice‑Chair of the Budget Subcommittee (6-0)
• Scheduled Tri‑Board meeting for September 30, 2025
• Scheduled Budget Subcommittee meeting for November 10, 2025
• Scheduled Tri‑Board meeting for December 18, 2025
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is scheduled to attend a meeting of the Budget Subcommittee. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Attendance at Budget Subcommittee meeting

Select Board

The Select Board appointed Joseph O’Malley to the Zoning Board of Appeals and approved a Class I auto dealer license for MG Motors II at 427 North Main Street. It also appointed Town Manager Josh Reinke to two regional planning groups and approved the release of several executive‑session minutes. Finally, the board approved multiple payroll warrants totaling over $8 million.

• Appointed Joseph O’Malley to Zoning Board of Appeals (4‑0)
• Approved Class I Auto Dealer License for MG Motors II, 427 North Main St (4‑0)
• Appointed Josh Reinke to SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group, Rick Alves alternate (4‑0)
• Appointed Josh Reinke as Michael Feck’s appointee to SE Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (4‑0)
• Approved release of executive‑session minutes for dates in 2019‑2022 (4‑0)
• Approved release of executive‑session minutes for dates in 2024‑2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll 2607PT & 2607MT – $1,370,901.61 (4‑0)
• Approved School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll 2607PS – $1,635,755.71 (3‑0‑1, Doherty abstained)

MFN Regional Wastewater District

The MFN Regional Wastewater District will meet virtually to approve bills and a services agreement. The body will also receive updates on sludge removal, long-term contracts, and employee succession planning.

• Approval of SCADA Services Agreement with CDMSmith
• Approval of Bills Warrant FY26-04
• Sludge Removal Update
• Review of MFN Long Term Contracts & Obligations
• Operations Employees Retirements/Succession Planning update

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the FY27 budget planning timeline and the potential transfer of the Roland Green School to the Town of Mansfield. The meeting includes administrative updates on school returns, grants, and capital projects.

• Vote on transferring the Roland Green School to the Town of Mansfield
• Discussion of FY27 budget planning timeline
• Approval of Warrant Memo dated 08-14-25
• Executive session regarding impact bargaining with Mansfield Paraprofessionals’ Association
• Updates on Prism II / III Grant and Early College

The committee approved the warrant memo for the district’s finances (5‑0). A new three‑year contract for paraprofessional staff was agreed upon, including salary and benefit changes. The care, custody and control of the Roland Green Pre‑School Building at 29 Dean Street was transferred to the Select Board (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved entry into Executive Session under Exception No. 3 (4‑0)
• Approved warrant memo dated 08‑14‑25 (5‑0)
• Approved new 3‑year paraprofessional contract with specified salary increases
• Approved transfer of care, custody and control of Roland Green Pre‑School Building to Select Board (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The Mansfield Finance Committee will meet to approve July 2025 minutes, review financial updates for fiscal years 2025 through 2027, and discuss long-term financial tracking items including a cell phone tower and the Roland Green Building.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• FY 26 budget planning and override discussion
• Bristol County Pension Contribution
• Long-term tracking: Cell Phone Tower
• Long-term tracking: Roland Green Building

The committee voted to approve the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0 vote. No other motions were decided during this session.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Board

The board appointed Joseph Cerretani as Acting Clerk and approved the cell‑tower landscaping plan at 499 East Street. It closed the public hearing and approved the merger of Lots 126 and 23 into Lot 16A in the Rolling Fields Village Cluster. The board also approved a remediation plan for the stone wall at 996 West Street and authorized painting of Building I at Mansfield Crossing. Finally, it authorized the chair to sign support letters for a rental‑housing project and for 668 Elm Street.

• Appointed Joseph Cerretani as Acting Clerk (6-0-0)
• Approved landscape plan for cell tower at 499 East Street (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing and approved merging Lots 126 and 23 into Lot 16A (5-0-0)
• Approved remediation plan for stone wall at 996 West Street (5-0-0)
• Approved facade painting of Building I at Mansfield Crossing (6-0-0)
• Authorized chair to sign and transmit support letter for proposed rental housing development (6-0-0)
• Authorized chair to sign and transmit support letter for 668 Elm Street (6-0-0)

Recreation Commission

The commission approved the July 29 meeting minutes (4-0-1). It adopted a split beginner and advanced pickleball program (5-0). It also approved women's over‑40 soccer games and a youth flag‑football schedule, each passing 5-0.

• Approved July 29, 2025 Recreation Commission minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved split beginner and advanced pickleball programs (5-0)
• Approved women's Over‑40 Soccer schedule at Plymouth Street (5-0)
• Approved Mansfield Youth Flag Football schedule at Lower Memorial (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Registrars

The Board voted to delegate all delegable registrar functions to the Town Clerk and her staff. It also approved designating Town Clerk office employees as Assistant Registrars. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

• Authorized delegation of all delegable registrar duties to the Town Clerk and her office (unanimous)
• Designated Town Clerk office staff as Assistant Registrars (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold hearings on three separate land-use requests involving wetlands and reservoirs. The board will also review a recommendation letter for the Open Space and Recreation (OSRC) plan.

• Notice of Intent for parking expansion and stormwater upgrades at 31 Plymouth St
• Request for Determination of Applicability for fill relocation at 900 S. Main St near Norton Reservoir
• Notice of Intent for inground pool installation at 31 Cobbler Rd
• Approval of recommendation letter for the OSRC plan

The Commission voted to continue two pending hearings—one for a parking expansion at 31 Plymouth St. and another for fill relocation at 900 South Main St.—to the September 29 meeting. It approved an Order of Conditions for Jeremy & Brittney McAuley’s in‑ground pool at 31 Cobbler Rd. with a 4‑0 vote. The July 28, 2025 minutes were approved, and the Commission directed the Town Council to address a repeat enforcement issue at 88 Highland Ave. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm.

• Continue Michael Harrington parking NOI hearing to Sept 29 (4‑0)
• Continue IBEW fill relocation RDA hearing to Sept 29 (4‑0)
• Issue Order of Conditions for 31 Cobbler Rd. pool (4‑0)
• Approve July 28, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Pursue Town Council action on 88 Highland enforcement issue (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 6:36 pm (4‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to volunteer at a Recreation sponsored event for the 250th Spirit Weekend.

• Volunteering at the 250th Spirit Weekend event

The Mansfield Recreation Commission met on August 23, 2025. Attendees included Mitch Bregnard, Chait Giada, Chris Leard, Patrick Latchay, Sherri Gurnon, Mary Sellner, and Clerk Linda McCabe. The commission gathered to volunteer at the 250" Spirit Weekend recreation‑sponsored event. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Board

The board agreed that Depot I (218 units) and Depot II (137 units) together provide sufficient capacity for MBTA Communities 3A compliance, eliminating the need for Twin Oaks. The Mansfield Station Revitalization Overlay District map will be expanded from 71.2 acres to about 105.2 acres, then reduced to cover only the two depots. Public hearings are scheduled for September 10 and October 8, 2025, and the board will discuss the amendment package on August 27, 2025.

• Approved using Depot I (218 units) and Depot II (137 units) for compliance
• Excluded Twin Oaks from the compliance strategy
• Planned MSROD map expansion to approx. 105.2 acres, later limited to Depot I & II
• Scheduled public hearings for September 10 and October 8, 2025
• Planning Board to discuss amendment package on August 27, 2025
• Outreach to Beacon management (Station Pointe) continued
• Outreach to Twin Oaks (Peter Clark) continued
• DHCD coordination meeting set for August 27, 2025

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee will meet to plan events for the Town's 250th anniversary and discuss the Mansfield Spirit Weekend 2025 schedule.

• Plan 250th anniversary events and activities
• Review Mansfield Spirit Weekend 2025 schedule
• Establish future meeting dates

The 250" Celebration Committee approved a motion to adjourn the August 20 meeting with a 10‑0 vote. It also set the next two meeting dates for September 9 and September 23 at 6:30 PM in Town Hall, room 2 a/b. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Adjourn meeting (10-0 vote)
• Schedule meeting for Sept 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM, Town Hall room 2a/b
• Schedule meeting for Sept 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM, Town Hall room 2a/b

Select Board

The Select Board will appoint an acting Town Manager and discuss search criteria for the permanent role, including the use of an outside search firm. The board will also receive an update on the search for an Assistant Town Manager.

• Appointment of acting Town Manager
• Discussion of Town Manager search criteria and use of outside search firm
• Update on Assistant Town Manager search

The Select Board approved a request for quotes to hire an outside firm for the Town Manager search. They appointed Josh Reinke as Acting Town Manager and set his weekly stipend at $1,090. The Assistant Town Manager search was tabled. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Request for Quotes for Town Manager search (5-0)
• Appointed Josh Reinke as Acting Town Manager with $1,090 weekly stipend (5-0)
• Tabled Assistant Town Manager search (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exec. Board Mtg.

The committee will discuss budget support for the Massachusetts Health Officers Association and review budget period 2 priorities. The meeting includes updates on the Local State Advisory Committee and the Health & Medical Coordinating Coalition.

• Discussion of Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA) attendance and budget support
• Review of Crawford & Associates proposal for Emergency Response Framework Tabletop Exercise (ERF TTX)
• Review of Budget Period (BP) 2 priorities, deliverables, and budget review
• Review of Grants Management Manual (GMM) modifications
• Review of revised Logistics Plan

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. The committee also approved the Early College grant funds, enabling tuition‑free alternative programs with Quincy College. Several items were scheduled for future subcommittee meetings, including a review of the school‑town cost‑sharing agreement and wage‑transparency planning. The next full committee meetings are set for September 23 and November 20, 2025.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved Early College grant funds for tuition‑free programs

Board of Health

The Board approved its consent agenda and the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously waived the required anatomy training for John Peckham to allow a body‑piercing variance. It also unanimously adopted draft tobacco regulations, including a 6 mg nicotine‑pouch limit, to take effect on January 1, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Waived required anatomy training for John Peckham body-piercing variance (4-0)
• Adopted draft tobacco regulations effective Jan 1 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the weekly motor vehicle abatements, the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes, and the Motor Vehicle Commitment 4 for 2025. The Board entered and later exited an executive session, during which it unanimously approved eight FY 2026 statutory exemptions. The next meeting was set for September 17, 2025.

• Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Commitment 4 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session under G.L.c. 30A s21(a)(7) (unanimous)
• Approved eight FY 2026 statutory exemptions (unanimous)
• Set next Board meeting for September 17, 2025 at 7 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve a one‑day beer and wine license for Angle Tree Brewery and waive the fee. It also approved modifications to the Town Manager’s employment contract by a 5‑0 vote. The Consent Agenda, including minutes, vendor warrants and permits, was adopted unanimously. Several payroll warrants totaling over $4 million were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 PM.

• Approved One Day Beer and Wine License for Angle Tree Brewery, fee waived (5-0)
• Approved modifications to Town Manager employment contract (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, vendor warrants, permits) (5-0)
• Approved Town Payroll/Town Medicaid Payroll $1,272,767.43 (5-0)
• Approved Town Deductions Vendor Payroll $410,888.89 (5-0)
• Approved School Payroll/School Medicaid Payroll $1,653,938.60 (4-0-1)
• Approved School Deductions Vendor Payroll $464,590.02 (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board decided to include Depot I and Depot II in the zoning expansion and to exclude Twin Oaks. It set the expansion to use Sub‑district C zoning parameters (3 stories, 15 units per acre) and matching setbacks. The board also adopted a motion to adjourn, which passed 2‑0.

• Include Depot I and Depot II in zoning expansion (decision)
• Exclude Twin Oaks from zoning expansion (decision)
• Apply Sub‑district C zoning parameters (3 stories, 15 units/acre) (decision)
• Motion to adjourn passed 2‑0

Historical Commission

The commission accepted the June 17 minutes unanimously. It approved a motion to investigate updates to its website and a motion to invite a Uncommon Theater representative to the fall meeting, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:25 PM.

• Accepted June 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved investigation of website updates (unanimous)
• Approved invitation of Uncommon Theater representative to fall meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0‑2 vote. Members scheduled the next meeting for August 20, 2025 in room 2 a/b. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 12‑0 vote.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-2)
• Set next meeting for August 20, 2025, room 2 a/b
• Adjourned meeting (12-0)

Airport Commission

The Mansfield Airport Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved a payment of $32,655.82 to cover the regular monthly expense items listed in the Treasurer’s report. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of $32,655.82 for monthly expenses (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (5-0)

Mansfield Housing Corporation

The Mansfield Housing Corporation will meet to review treasurer and secretary reports. The board will continue discussions regarding a property and hold an open discussion for new business.

• Further discussion of the property

The board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ellen Spifewski and a second by James Taylor; the approval was unanimous. The committee reported that the 2024 income‑tax revisions had been approved at the June 9 meeting and the invoice was sent to the town accountant on July 15. The Erick Road and Bonney Lane lot was transferred to the Building Commission for future study, with plans to hire a land surveyor and explore building options. A filing notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was received, and Mr. Amoruso will prepare the required reports.

• Approved July 14 meeting notes (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board voted 4‑0 to enter an executive session and not return to the open session. In that executive session, the Board reached consensus to approve the amendment to the Town Manager’s employment agreement. The session was then adjourned at 7:00 PM by unanimous consent. No other items were decided.

• Enter executive session and not return to open session – approved (4-0)
• Approve amendment to Town Manager’s employment agreement – consensus
• Adjourn executive session at 7:00 PM – approved (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board discussed a GIS data error that caused a shortfall of about 255 housing units in the MBTA Communities zoning compliance. Options such as expanding the North Main Street Overlay District and adding parcels like Twin Oaks and Depot 40B were considered, but no formal action was approved. The only recorded action was a motion to adjourn, which passed 2‑0. The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Planning Board

The Select Board voted unanimously to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments, including the 40Y housing amendment, back to the Planning Board for public hearings as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5. The motion passed 5-0-0. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0-0 vote.

• Refer zoning bylaw amendments (including 40Y) to Planning Board for public hearings – Passed 5-0-0
• Adjourn Planning Board meeting – Passed 4-0-0

Select Board

The Select Board approved the change‑of‑officer application for Blazin Wings, Inc. (5‑0). It then voted to refer the proposed zoning bylaw amendments, including the 40Y development, back to the Planning Board for a public hearing (5‑0). An executive‑session motion to discuss non‑union contract strategy was also approved (5‑0). Other items such as the SEMRECC discussion and District Improvement Financing were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved change of officer application for Blazin Wings, Inc. (5‑0)
• Referred proposed zoning bylaw amendments (including 40Y) to Planning Board for public hearing (5‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss non‑union contract strategy (5‑0)
• Returned from executive session (no vote required)
• Discussed SEMRECC; item to be rescheduled (no decision)
• Discussed District Improvement Financing; no decision taken
• Discussed Master Plan update; no decision taken

Recreation Commission

The commission approved a division of the town's Pickleball program into a Beginner level (8:30‑9:30 am) and an Advanced/Intermediate level (9:30‑?? am) with a 3‑1‑0 vote. It also approved eight separate facility and event requests, including softball, soccer, a corn‑hole tournament, field use by MUASC, a Scout rocket launch, an Elks soccer shootout (fee waived), and a Democratic Committee potluck, each passing unanimously (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved split of Pickleball program into Beginner and Advanced/Intermediate sessions (3-1-0)
• Approved Mansfield Girls Softball field use June 25‑Aug 25, Mon‑Wed 5‑8 pm (4-0)
• Approved Mario Harrison Soccer/Exercise July 8‑31, 5‑7 pm and waived fee (4-0)
• Approved Mansfield Girls Softball Cornhole Tournament Oct 5, 11 am‑4 pm (4-0)
• Approved MUASC use of Plymouth Street Turf & Grass Fields Aug 24‑Nov 16, 8 am‑12 pm (4-0)
• Approved Scout Troop 51 rocket launch July 19, 9 am‑3 pm (4-0)
• Approved Elks Soccer Shootout Sep 13, 10 am‑2 pm and waived fee (4-0)
• Approved Mansfield Democratic Committee Potluck Aug 21, 6:30‑8 pm (4-0)

School Committee

The committee approved the Food Services memorandum of understanding covering 2025‑2028. The contract adds annual hourly wage increases of $2.00, $1.50, and $1.50, two additional vacation days (Labor Day and Juneteenth), a $250 clothing allowance, and a $125 longevity increase. The warrant memo dated June 11, 2025 was approved with a 3‑0‑1 vote. Prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Food Services MOU (2025‑2028) (unanimous among parties)
• Approved warrant memo dated 6‑11‑25 (3‑0‑1)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (multiple votes 4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 6‑0 to issue an Order of Conditions with special mitigation requirements for the Benjamin Cavallo single‑family home at 885 Maple Street within a 100‑foot wetland buffer. It also approved a full Certificate of Compliance for Karl Clemmey at 16 Perkins Avenue, continued a parking‑area stormwater request to the next meeting, and endorsed the 2025 Open Space and Recreation letter and the June 23 minutes. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Issued Order of Conditions for 885 Maple St project (6‑0)
• Continued Michael Harrington parking‑area NOI to Aug 25 meeting (6‑0)
• Issued full Certificate of Compliance for 16 Perkins Ave (6‑0)
• Supported 2025 Open Space and Recreation letter (6‑0)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:39 pm (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted to appoint Mark Corsillo as the new clerk, with all seven members in favor. The board also voted to continue the public hearing on Thomas Walsh’s Rolling Fields cluster subdivision modification to August 27, 2025. A separate motion continued the hearing on Timothy Cahill’s scenic road request to the same date; no final action was taken on the Feck residential compound application.

• Appointed Mark Corsillo as Planning Board clerk (7-0-0)
• Continued Thomas P. Walsh rolling fields modification hearing to Aug 27, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Continued Timothy Cahill scenic road hearing to Aug 27, 2025 (7-0-0)
• No decision taken on Michael and Amy Feck residential compound application (motion withdrawn)

School Committee

The committee voted 5-0 to appoint Superintendent Michelle McKeon to the BICO Board of Directors. They also voted 5-0 to enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy. The proposal to transfer the Roland Green School to the Town of Mansfield was postponed to a later date. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Superintendent Michelle McKeon to BICO Board (5-0)
• Approved executive session for collective bargaining and litigation discussion (5-0)
• Roland Green School transfer postponed (no vote)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the July 23, 2025 subcommittee meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (2‑0 vote)

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee approved a drone show at Fulton's Pond with a budget not to exceed $25,000. It also approved $1,500 for Spirit Weekend decorations, permission for the Mass Arts Center to use the 250" logo on T‑shirts, and a schedule of merchandise sales dates. Additional approvals included a hand‑spinning kit sale, Garden Club use of the logo, and adoption of the June 4 minutes.

• Approved drone show at Fulton's Pond, budget ≤ $25K (11-0)
• Approved $1,500 for Mansfield Spirit Weekend decorations (9-1)
• Approved permission for Mass Arts Center to use 250" logo on T‑shirts (11-0)
• Approved merchandise sales on specified dates (11-0)
• Approved hand‑spinning kit demonstrations and sales (10-0)
• Approved Garden Club use of 250" logo (10-0)
• Approved adoption of 6/4/25 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved permission for Garden Club to use 250" logo (10-0)

Finance Committee

The committee discussed FY25 revenue, FY26 and FY27 budget updates, and upcoming survey and meeting plans. No formal approvals or denials were recorded. The only formal action was the motion to adjourn, which passed 5‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the weekly motor‑vehicle abatements, the May 21 meeting minutes, and Motor Vehicle Commitments 3 (2025) and 8 (2024) by unanimous vote. The Board entered and later closed an Executive Session, also by unanimous vote. It then approved the FY 2026 exemption spreadsheet items and set the next meeting for August 13, 2025.

• Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Commitment 3 for 2025 and Commitment 8 for 2024 (unanimous)
• Moved to enter Executive Session under G.L.c. 30A s21(a)(7) (unanimous)
• Closed Executive Session and resumed open meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 exemption spreadsheet items for Sections 17D, 22, 22D, 22E, 37A, & 41C (unanimous)
• Set next Board of Assessors meeting for August 13, 2025 at 7 p.m. (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Mansfield Airport Commission approved the regular and executive session minutes from June 9, 2025, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:22 p.m. with a 5‑0 vote. No other business or decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of June 9 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 9 executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (5-0)

Mansfield Housing Corporation

The committee unanimously approved the June 9 meeting minutes. They also unanimously appointed Nick Riccio as the new treasurer after Jeff Plante resigned. The revised 2024 income taxes were approved unanimously, with payment to be sent to the town accountant. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Nick Riccio as treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2024 income taxes (unanimous)
• Recorded resignation of Treasurer Jeff Plante

Select Board

The Board voted 4-0 to approve a new All Alcohol On-Premises Common Victualler license for Burtons Grill & Bar at 280 School Street. The Board also appointed Jeff Paten to the Open Space and Recreation Committee for the unexpired term ending Dec 31 2027, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. Motions to open and close the public hearing on the license each passed 4-0.

• Approved All Alcohol On-Premises Common Victualler license for Burtons Grill & Bar (4-0)
• Appointed Jeff Paten to Open Space and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on Burtons Grill license (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on Burtons Grill license (4-0)

Industrial & Development Commission

The committee voted 5‑0 to approve five reserve fund transfer requests totaling $138,000, $300,000, $6,000, $200,000 and $8,500. It also approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑1 vote. Future Finance Committee meetings were scheduled for July 17, 2025 and a possible August date. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved reserve fund transfer for legal fees $138,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for firefighter contract $300,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for testing at Roland Green School $6,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for cell‑phone tower remediation $200,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for animal shelter cameras $8,500 (5‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Set July 17, 2025 Finance Committee meeting date
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the reserve fund transfer requests for legal fees, a firefighter contract, testing at Roland Green School, remediation at a cell‑phone tower site, and cameras at the animal shelter (5‑0). It also approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1) and adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Approved reserve fund transfer for legal fees $138,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for firefighter contract $300,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for testing at Roland Green School $6,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for cell‑phone tower remediation $200,000 (5‑0)
• Approved reserve fund transfer for animal shelter cameras $8,500 (5‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑1)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Board of Health

The Board approved its consent agenda and the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to stop requiring the Envision Hotel to submit weekly logs, appointed the Massachusetts Health Officers Association as the town’s Tobacco Control Agent, and adopted a policy prohibiting pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The Board also scheduled a revisit of nicotine pouch restrictions for January 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Stopped requiring Envision Hotel to send records to Public Health Department (3‑0)
• Appointed Massachusetts Health Officers Association as Tobacco Control Agent (3‑0)
• Adopted policy prohibiting pet dogs in outdoor dining areas (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Planning Board

The board approved a new special‑permit process for signage and moved forward with several zoning bylaw updates, such as off‑street parking standards, floodplain district language, and map reference corrections. It rejected the proposed firearms‑business special permit and struck outdated moratorium and impact‑fee sections. The board also appointed an acting clerk for the meeting.

• Approved special‑permit process for signage (§230-4.7)
• Rejected firearms‑business special permit amendment (§230‑xx)
• Approved off‑street parking and loading amendment (§230-4.4)
• Deleted special‑permits submission requirements (§230-5.5)
• Struck moratorium on resource‑recovery systems (§230-5.5H)
• Struck expired scheduled‑rate‑of‑development moratorium (§230-4.2C)
• Approved floodplain district amendment (§230-3.4)
• Approved MSROD map reference update (§230-2.2G)

School Committee

The committee voted 4‑0 to enter an executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy. It then approved a 5‑0 donation of historical items to the Mansfield Historical Society and a 5‑0 donation of surplus Little Hornets supplies to the Hockomock Area YMCA. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Enter executive session on collective‑bargaining (4‑0)
• Donate historical items to Mansfield Historical Society (5‑0)
• Donate surplus Little Hornets supplies to Hockomock Area YMCA (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 5‑0 to issue an Order of Conditions to Michael & Jessica Woodward for their single‑family dwelling at 0 Erick Road, and also voted 5‑0 to issue an Order of Conditions to Stanley Feck for his duplex at O Noonan St. Both orders include specific mitigation, fencing, planting and runoff requirements. The Commission also approved the April 28, 2025 minutes (4‑0‑1) and moved the next meeting to July 28, 2025.

• Issued Order of Conditions to Michael & Jessica Woodward (0 Erick Rd) – passed 5:0 (Roth/Gallagher)
• Issued Order of Conditions to Stanley Feck (O Noonan St) – passed 5:0 (Hedlund/Gallagher)
• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes – passed 4:0:1 (Roth/Gallagher/Hedlund)
• Motion to continue meeting to July 28, 2025 – passed 5:0 (Gallagher/Roth)
• Second motion to continue meeting to July 28, 2025 – passed 5:0 (Gallagher/O’Hara)

Select Board

The Board accepted a 24‑acre land donation on East Street, placing it under Conservation Commission care. It signed an application to add one affordable unit at the Spring Street Mill property to the state housing inventory. The Board approved the transfer of an all‑alcohol off‑premises license to Rang Meladi Inc. and appointed three members to the Planning Board. Additional actions included appointing a member to the Downtown Committee, approving a non‑profit gift‑fund scenario, signing an $18,060 attorney‑fee agreement, and approving Robinson School drop‑off and parking improvements.

• Accepted 24‑acre East Street land donation (5‑0)
• Signed LIP‑LAU application to add affordable unit at Spring Street Mill (5‑0)
• Approved transfer of all‑alcohol off‑premises license to Rang Meladi Inc. (5‑0)
• Appointed Sreelatha Allam, Ryan Maxwell, Bryan Haworth to Planning Board (5‑0)
• Appointed Maureen Doherty to Downtown Committee (5‑0)
• Approved scenario #1 of 2025 Non‑Profit Gift Fund Recommendations (5‑0)
• Approved and signed $18,060 attorney‑fee agreement for Maureen Doherty (5‑0)
• Approved Robinson School drop‑off and parking configuration improvements (5‑0)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Board approved the May meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to file the treasurer’s report was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted May minutes (unanimous)
• Filed treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Mansfield Historical Commission unanimously accepted the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion for the Historical Society and the Department of Public Works to work together to elevate the Aztec stone figures at Memorial Hall using crushed stone and curbing. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM.

• Accepted May 20, 2025 minutes as read (unanimous)
• Approved elevation of Aztec stone figures with crushed stone and curbing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 PM (unanimous)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee voted 5-0 to appoint Matthew Violette as the district's Director of Finance and Operations. The committee noted his start date will be July 15 and the budget can cover an overlap of two salaries during the summer mentorship period. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Matthew Violette as Director of Finance and Operations (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (5-0)

Light Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 executive session, but kept them confidential. They voted to increase General Manager salary by $8,500 to a total of $222,500. They also voted to extend the General Manager's contract for one year, ending on December 31, 2028. The session was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Approved April 28, 2025 executive session minutes (confidential) (4-0)
• Approved $8,500 General Manager salary increase to $222,500 (4-0)
• Approved one‑year extension of General Manager contract to Dec 31 2028 (4-0)
• Adjourned executive session at 7:40 PM (4-0)

Non-Profit Gift Fund

The Non‑Profit Gift Fund Committee elected Mike Healey as chair, Kevin McNatt as vice chair, and Kathy Fasoli as clerk (3‑0 each). It approved submitting two funding proposals to the Select Board—one for $40,000 to the 250" Anniversary Celebration Committee and a second allocating smaller amounts to several local groups. The committee also unanimously approved the TOM 250" Committee’s request to carry over $2,307 of unspent funds. Kevin McNatt abstained from votes involving the 250" Committee proposals.

• Elected Mike Healey as chair (approved 3‑0)
• Elected Kevin McNatt as vice chair (approved 3‑0)
• Elected Kathy Fasoli as clerk (approved 3‑0)
• Approved submission of two funding proposals to the Select Board (no vote tally recorded)
• Unanimously approved TOM 250" Committee carry‑over of $2,307
• Kevin McNatt abstained from votes on the 250" Anniversary Celebration Committee proposals

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 4‑0‑0 to endorse a draft letter to the Select Board and Town Manager supporting the Robinson Elementary School drop‑off lane improvement project, authorizing the Chair to sign it. The Board also postponed the public hearings for the Rolling Fields Village Cluster modification and the 996 West Street scenic‑road application to July 23, 2025. Additionally, the Board approved road construction plans for a private driveway on Mary Avenue to serve a proposed duplex.

• Endorsed draft letter for Robinson Elementary drop‑off lane improvement (4-0-0)
• Continued Rolling Fields Village Cluster public hearing to July 23 2025 (4-0-0)
• Continued 996 West Street scenic‑road hearing to July 23 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved Mary Avenue private road plan for duplex access (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 4‑0 to enter an executive session for strategy discussions on non‑union personnel negotiations. In that session the Board expressed full support for drafting a contract for Assistant Town Manager/Finance Director Matthew Violette. The Board then voted 4‑0 to adjourn the executive session. The Board also decided to add the training workshop topics to the agenda for the July meeting.

• Entered executive session for contract‑negotiation strategy (4‑0)
• Supported creation of contract for Assistant Town Manager Matthew Violette (full board support)
• Adjourned executive session (4‑0)
• Added training workshop item for discussion at July Select Board meeting

Keep Mansfield Beautiful

The committee accepted the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It voted to appropriate up to $200 for prizes for the July 15 Family Fun Night. The board set the annual Fall Rolling Cleanup for November 1‑15, 2025 and will store cleanup materials at Pat Colbert’s residence. Additional actions include posting a banner on Route 106 and adding a sign‑up sheet to the website for the Fall Cleanup.

• Accepted minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting (approved by members present)
• Approved up to $200 for Family Fun Night prize purchases (vote)
• Scheduled the Fall Rolling Cleanup for November 1‑15, 2025 and will keep materials at Pat Colbert’s residence
• Pat Colbert to raise a banner on Route 106 to announce the Fall Cleanup
• Kelly Kemp to add a sign‑up sheet for the Fall Cleanup on the KMB website
• Family Fun Night set for July 15, 2025, location front of Bluestone Bank parking lot (rain‑or‑shine)
• Pat Colbert to obtain the vendor invoice for the traffic‑light box wrap (projected cost $795)
• Committee will continue offering logo merchandise and purchase watering cans ($20‑$25 each) for events

Industrial & Development Commission

The commission adopted the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It set the next meeting for July 15, 2025. Members agreed to draft a mission statement and aim to finalize it at the July meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopt May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Call to order motion passed (4-0)
• Schedule next IDC meeting for July 15, 2025 (agreed)
• Commit to draft IDC mission statement for review at next meeting (agreed)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The committee voted 5‑0 to approve a Best Buddies field trip to Indiana. It also approved changes to the 2025‑26 MHS handbook and created a new Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst position. An executive‑session was entered under Exception No. 3. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Best Buddies field trip to Indiana (5‑0)
• Approved changes to 2025‑26 MHS Handbook (5‑0)
• Approved Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst job description (5‑0)
• Entered Executive Session under Exception No. 3 (5‑0)

Airport Commission

The Mansfield Airport Commission approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting (4‑0). It authorized up to $6,000 to replace the Fruit Street fence (4‑0). It also approved a $72,068.65 payment for regular monthly expenses (5‑0). The meeting then entered and exited an executive session before adjourning (5‑0).

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved up to $6,000 for Fruit Street fence replacement (4-0)
• Approved payment of $72,068.65 for regular monthly expenses (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session (5-0)
• Exited Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Mansfield Housing Corporation

The board approved the May 12, 2025 meeting notes unanimously. A buildable lot at Erick Road and Bonney Lane was transferred to the Building Commission for future study, and a surveyor will be consulted. The corporation received a Commonwealth filing notice requiring annual reports by November 2025 and will prepare 2024 tax filings for town payment. The July meeting was canceled, with the next meeting set for August.

• Approved May 12 meeting notes (unanimous)
• Canceled July meeting

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee approved several motions, including selling 30 parade banners for $50 donations, setting up a table at Family Fun Night on July 15, and allowing the Parks and Recreation Department to use the 250" logo on summer camp T‑shirts. The committee also designated the Captain’s chest as the backup for the 250" time capsule. All motions passed unanimously, with vote totals ranging from 8‑0 to 11‑0, and the May 14 minutes were approved.

• Approved 5/14/25 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved sale of 30 banners for $50 donations (10-0)
• Approved table at Family Fun Night on July 15 (10-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation use of 250" logo on camp T‑shirts (11-0, one abstention)
• Approved Captain's chest as backup for 250" Time Capsule (11-0)
• Approved adjournment at 9:00 PM (11-0)

Select Board

The Board approved Live Nation’s request to increase Class IA flammable liquid storage from 6,000 to 8,000 gallons at 885 South Main Street. It also approved a one‑day beer and wine license for the Mansfield Elks, waived the $25 fee, and confirmed several appointments including Lori DeTrolio to the WWII Scholarship Fund Committee and Michael Feck to the Bristol County Advisory Board and as the town’s MPO representative. All motions passed unanimously or with a 4‑0 or 5‑0 vote.

• Opened public hearing on flammable gas license amendment (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on flammable gas license amendment (4-0)
• Approved flammable gas license amendment for DLC Corp dba Live Nation (4-0)
• Approved one‑day beer and wine license for Mansfield Elks and waived $25 fee (4-0)
• Appointed Lori DeTrolio to WWII Scholarship Fund Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Feck to Bristol County Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved License Agreement for Hands‑On Montessori School (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Feck as Select Board representative to SMPMPO with Kevin Dumas as designee (5-0)

School Committee

The committee elected Jenn Walsh as chair (3‑2) and Jenifer Sellon as vice chair (5‑0). It entered an executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining matters (5‑0). The board approved several policy and handbook revisions and exercised a four‑year option on the Connolly Bus contract (5‑0). The warrant dated May 13 2025 was also approved (5‑0).

• Jenn Walsh elected Chair (3‑2)
• Jenifer Sellon elected Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Entered Executive Session under Exception No. 3 (5‑0)
• Approved revisions to JKAA Physical Restraint policy (5‑0)
• Approved QMS handbook changes for 2025‑26 (5‑0)
• Approved Robinson/Roland Green handbook changes for 2025‑26 (5‑0)
• Exercised 4‑year option on Connolly Bus contract (5‑0)
• Approved warrant dated 05‑13‑25 (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 to assign Mr. Corsello as Acting Clerk. The board also voted 4‑0 to continue the Rolling Fields Village Cluster Modification hearing to June 11, 2025. A separate 4‑0 vote postponed the 996 West Street scenic‑road hearing to the same date. No other decisions were made.

• Assigned Mr. Corsello as Acting Clerk (4-0-0)
• Continued Rolling Fields Village Cluster Modification hearing to June 11, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Continued 996 West Street scenic‑road hearing to June 11, 2025 (4-0-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 29 and May 7 meetings with a 4‑0 vote each. It also approved facility usage requests for the MYS program, Mansfield Football & Cheer, and Youth Cheer Spring Practice, all passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved MYS facility request with Sunday exception and schedule notice requirement (5-0)
• Approved Mansfield Football & Cheer facility request pending high‑school time conflicts (5-0)
• Approved Youth Cheer Spring Practice request (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved several items, including weekly motor vehicle abatements and the FY 2026 preliminary tax commitments for real estate and personal property. They also approved a letter authorizing the Chief Assessor to electronically sign documents for FY 2026. The Board entered and later closed an Executive Session by unanimous roll‑call votes and scheduled the next meeting for June 25, 2025.

• Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Commitment 2 for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 preliminary real estate tax commitment (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 preliminary personal property tax commitment (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Authorization for Chief Assessor to e‑sign FY 2026 documents (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to review prior minutes and ATB cases (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved motion to close Executive Session (unanimous roll‑call)

Select Board

The board reorganized its leadership, declared a local dog a nuisance animal with required controls, and approved several financial measures. It adopted a $13,000‑per‑month fee structure for town counsel services, approved the Albertini Well PFAS Project, and authorized 6% water and 4% sewer rate increases effective May 21, 2025.

• Elected Walter Wilk as Chair of the Select Board (4-0)
• Elected Michael Feck as Vice‑Chair of the Select Board (4-0)
• Elected Kostas Loukos as Clerk of the Select Board (4-0)
• Declared dog Vada a nuisance animal and ordered obedience training, six‑foot leash, and front‑door security (5-0)
• Approved $13,000/month fee structure with Harrington Heep LLP for Town Counsel legal services (5-0)
• Approved the Albertini Well PFAS Project (5-0)
• Approved a 6% water rate increase effective May 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved a 4% sewer rate increase effective May 21, 2025 (5-0)

Historical Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 19, 2025 minutes as read. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:15 p.m. The commission scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Paolo DiGregorio will inquire with the town’s Engineering Department about a property survey for the Fisher‑Richardson House.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes as read (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, June 17, 2025
• Assigned Paolo DiGregorio to inquire with Engineering Department about Fisher‑Richardson House property survey

Light Commissioners

The Light Commissioners voted unanimously (4‑0) to appoint Maureen Doherty as chair, Kostas Loukos as vice chair, and Michael Feck as clerk. They also approved the proposed adjustments to ten electric service rate structures effective July 1, 2025, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Elected Maureen Doherty as chair (4‑0)
• Elected Kostas Loukos as vice chair (4‑0)
• Elected Michael Feck as clerk (4‑0)
• Approved rate adjustments for ten service categories (4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (4‑0)

Animal Welfare Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of updates on dogs, cats, and community outreach. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 (passed)

Planning Board

The board elected Sharon Friedman as chair and James Turnbull as clerk, extended the scenic road hearing for 996 West Street, approved the Forbes Boulevard warehouse site plan and a minor unit reduction at 68 Spring Street, and cancelled the July 11 and August 13 meetings.

• Elected Sharon Friedman as Chair (4-0-0)
• Elected James Turnbull as Clerk (4-0-0)
• Continued scenic road hearing for 996 West Street until May 28, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes for April 9, 2025 (4-0-0)
• Cancelled July 11, 2025 and August 13, 2025 Planning Board meetings (4-0-0)
• Approved site plan for 110 Forbes Blvd warehouse (4-0-0)
• Approved minor modification reducing units at 68 Spring Street (4-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the April meeting and the treasurer's report for March and April. They also approved allocating $600 for summer programming and adding "and political campaign activities" to guideline five of the Meeting Room policy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March and April treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Allocated $600 for summer programming (unanimous)
• Added "and political campaign activities" to Meeting Room policy guideline five (unanimous)

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes with an 11‑0 vote. Future meeting dates were set for June 4, 2025 and July 22, 2025. The committee deferred discussion of parade expenses to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned with an 11‑0 vote.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (11-0 vote)
• Set future meeting dates: June 4, 2025 and July 22, 2025
• Deferred parade expense updates to next meeting (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (11-0 vote)

Keep Mansfield Beautiful

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful committee approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and reviewed its FY 2025 finances. It decided not to apply for the Non‑Profit Gift Fund grant for the Route 106 embankment project and set plans for the town’s 250th anniversary parade, including installing flags on downtown flower barrels and marching in the May 17 parade. The next meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2025.

• Approved minutes from the 8 April 2025 meeting
• Decided not to apply for the Non‑Profit Gift Fund grant for the Route 106 embankment project
• Planned to install 250th anniversary flags on downtown flower barrels before the May 1 parade
• Planned KMB participation in the May 17 parade
• Scheduled Family Fun Night for July 15
• Decided to store spring cleanup materials at Pat Colbert’s house for the fall cleanup
• Noted removal of train station signage and barrier
• Set next meeting for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Airport Commission

The Mansfield Airport Commission approved the minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting by a 4-0 vote. It approved a payment of $18,1 67.95 for regular monthly expenses with a 5-0 vote. The Commission then voted 5-0 to enter an executive session and subsequently adjourned the meeting with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment of $18,1 67.95 for monthly expenses (5-0)
• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Mansfield Housing Corporation

The board voted unanimously to approve the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed payment of a $1,154 insurance renewal and noted a property transfer to the Building Commission for future affordable housing. The board also voted unanimously to let Secretary John Colbert approve the 2024 income tax filing. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Secretary John Colbert to approve 2024 income taxes (unanimous)

School Committee

The committee unanimously approved the Robinson School field trip to Roger William’s Zoo on June 6. It also voted unanimously to enter an executive session under Exception No. 3 to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy, a Level III grievance, and an MOU for the Office Assistants/Clerks bargaining unit.

• Approved Robinson School field trip to Roger William’s Zoo (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining and grievance (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The commission heard Youth Lacrosse’s concerns about limited field availability and its desire for 2‑3 permanent fields. Commissioners, Select Board members, and town staff discussed past licensing agreements with Mansfield Youth Soccer and the potential for a new capital‑funding project and field designations. No formal vote, approval, denial, or tabling of any motion was recorded; participants were encouraged to continue planning with town officials.

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee approved the April 23 minutes and authorized Grogan Marciano to use the 250" logo on T‑shirts, allowing up to $300 for purchase. It also gave Friends of COA permission to use the logo for the May 17 parade and voted to hold the next speaker series outside the Card Chapel. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 4/23/25 minutes (10-0)
• Authorized logo use on "Kick the Bar" T‑shirts up to $300 (9-0)
• Authorized Friends of COA logo use for parade participation (10-0)
• Approved speaker series presentation outside Card Chapel (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 PM (9-0)

Select Board

At the May 7 meeting the Board approved a new all‑alcohol on‑premises license for Tang Sz Corp dba Cheng Du Restaurant (5‑0). The Board also appointed Joseph O’Malley to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Kevin Dumas (with Josh Reinke as alternate) to the Joint Transportation Planning Group, each by unanimous vote. Additionally, the Board approved several vendor warrants totaling $6,800,692.82. No public comments were received.

• Opened public hearing for Cheng Du Restaurant license (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Approved new all‑alcohol on‑premises license for Tang Sz Corp dba Cheng Du Restaurant (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph O’Malley to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Appointed Kevin Dumas to Joint Transportation Planning Group and Josh Reinke as alternate (5-0)
• Approved vendor warrants: Town Vendor No. 25043T $364,637.65; Electric Vendor No. 25043E $158,904.89; Town Vendor No. 25042TL $9,576.25; Town Vendor No. 25044T $263,118.31; Electric Vendor No. 25044E $26,367.98; School Vendor No. 250445 $171,093.34; Town Vendor No. 25045T $3,866,059.45; Electric Vendor No. 25045E $1,940,934.95

Industrial & Development Commission

The commission adopted the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a letter of support for the One Stop For Growth grant, requesting $110,000 with no local match. The commission approved two Sign‑and‑Facade program applications: one for Mansfield Lodge #2633 and one for Stan’s Barber Shop, the latter pending a completed W‑9 form. The next meeting was scheduled for June 10, 2025.

• Adopt April 8, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Endorse letter of support for $110,000 One Stop For Growth grant (5‑0)
• Approve Sign‑and‑Facade application for Mansfield Lodge #2633 (4‑0‑1, one abstention)
• Approve Sign‑and‑Facade application for Stan’s Barber Shop pending W‑9 (4‑0‑1, one abstention)
• Set next meeting date for June 10, 2025 (unanimous)

School Committee

The committee entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining (vote 5‑0). It then unanimously approved revised orientation and start dates for the Roland Green preschool, approved the deletion of the JIHA locker policy, and adopted policy changes for background‑check procedures and teen‑dating‑violence protocols (each vote 5‑0). No formal decision was made on the upcoming budget‑override ballot, though it was discussed.

• Entered executive session on collective bargaining (5‑0)
• Approved revised orientation and start dates for Roland Green Preschool (5‑0)
• Approved deletion of JIHA Locker Policy (5‑0)
• Approved ADDA policy changes for CORI background checks (5‑0)
• Approved JICFC policy changes for teen dating violence (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (5‑0)

Budget Subcommittee

The subcommittee voted 6‑0 to approve the minutes from the January 16, February 12, February 25 and March 26, 2025 meetings. It then voted 6‑0 to adjourn the May 5, 2025 meeting at 8:12 PM. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of Jan 16, Feb 12, Feb 25 & Mar 26 2025 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 PM (6‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board approved certificates for James Spencer and Officer Christopher Sorge. It scheduled a public hearing on the dangerous dog complaint for May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The board adopted a temporary order requiring dog Vada to be on a three‑foot lead, under adult control, and muzzled when outside the home. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved certificates for James Spencer and Officer Christopher Sorge (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for dangerous dog complaint on May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM (5-0)
• Ordered dog Vada to be restrained on a three‑foot lead and adult control (5-0)
• Amended order to also require a muzzle for dog Vada when outside (5-0)
• Continued Select Board to the Auditorium to attend Town Meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the Select Board meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted 4-1 to support Article 10 of the Town Meeting Warrant. They also voted unanimously 5-0 to adjourn the meeting and attend the Annual Town Meeting at 11:07 PM. No other actions were taken.

• Approved support for Article 10 of Town Meeting Warrant (4-1)
• Approved adjournment to attend Annual Town Meeting (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved a series of facility reservations and waived fees for community sports events, all with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. It also approved a $3,000 replacement of shade fabric at the Memorial Park playground and a donation for the MESA Spring Fling. Additionally, the commission required youth sports groups to submit practice schedules two weeks before the season and voted to suspend the 2025 scholarship because no applicants met the criteria.

• Approved Resendes Soccer Academy field reservation (4-0)
• Approved Scoops Lacrosse Clinic reservation (4-0)
• Approved Bruce Bouck's Running and Conditioning Camp and waived the fee (5-0)
• Approved Grade Field Day reservation (5-0)
• Approved Soccer Fundraiser date and waived the fee (5-0)
• Approved donation for MESA Spring Fling (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 shade‑fabric replacement at Memorial Park playground (5-0)
• Paused 2025 Mansfield Parks & Recreation scholarship (5-0)

School Committee

The committee announced that Roland Green Preschool will be relocated to the Robinson School, which will close the Little Hornet's program. The board also approved several items, including an executive‑session declaration, the Buildings and Grounds MOU, the town warrant memo, the Reveal Math curriculum for middle school, the 2025‑26 QMS Program of Studies, school‑choice openings for grades 6, 9 and 10, and updates to job descriptions and the bullying‑prevention plan.

• Executive session on collective‑bargaining matters approved (4‑0)
• MOU for Buildings and Grounds accepted (5‑0)
• Warrant memo dated 4‑10‑25 approved (5‑0)
• Reveal Math program for middle school approved (5‑0)
• 2025‑26 QMS Program of Studies approved (5‑0)
• School‑choice openings for grades 6, 9, 10 approved (5‑0)
• Director of Facilities job description approved (5‑0)
• Revision to JICFB‑R Bullying Prevention plan approved (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued negative determinations with conditions for two water‑related projects: a PFAS building at the Albertini Well site and a septic‑system replacement on Pine Needle Lane. It also approved an Order of Conditions for the Mansfield Municipal Airport runway, taxiway and stub‑taxiway reconstruction. A motion to condition roadway and pedestrian improvements on Chauncy Street was presented, but the vote outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Negative determination for PFAS building at Albertini Well site (5:0)
• Negative determination for septic‑system replacement on Pine Needle Lane (5:0)
• Order of Conditions approved for Mansfield Airport runway reconstruction (5:0)

Light Commissioners

The Light Commissioners unanimously approved the March 17, 2025 board minutes, a memorandum of agreement with IBEW Local 104, the FY 2026 operating budget, the FY 2026 capital budget, and the FY 2026 rate recommendations. They also approved the award for 15 kV capacitors and controls. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 17, 2025 Board Minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with IBEW 104 Professional Unit (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 operating budget as presented (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 capital budget as presented (3‑0)
• Approved FY 2026 rate recommendations (3‑0)
• Approved award recommendation for 15 kV capacitors & controls (3‑0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy (3‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Planning Board

The board opened after achieving a quorum and nominated Joseph Cerretani as acting chair. It approved the façade and storefront enhancements at Mansfield Crossing Building 1, Suite 100, continued the hearing on the 110 Forbes Boulevard site plan to May 14, 2025, approved a letter of support for the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and appointed Brendan Roche as the 2025‑2026 SRPEDD Commission member. The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 pm.

• Nominated Joseph Cerretani as acting chair – passed (4‑0‑0)
• Approved façade and storefront enhancements at Mansfield Crossing Building 1, Suite 100 – passed (4‑0‑0)
• Continued hearing for 110 Forbes Boulevard site plan to May 14, 2025 – passed (4‑0‑0)
• Approved Open Space and Recreation Plan letter of support – passed (4‑0‑0)
• Appointed Brendan Roche as 2025‑2026 SRPEDD Commission member – passed (4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:54 pm – passed (4‑0‑0)

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee approved several items. The minutes from the April 8 meeting were approved 8‑0. The committee voted 8‑0 to order 100 embroidered yacht tote bags and 10‑0 to appropriate $200 for small 250" flags. The meeting was adjourned 11‑0 at 8:30 PM.

• Approved 4/8/25 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Ordered 100 embroidered yacht tote bags (8-0)
• Appropriated $200 for small 250" flags (10-0)
• Supported $10K Honey Farms Market Road Race sponsorship (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (11-0)

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee met on April 17, 2025 at Mansfield Airport. The committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. The agenda included reports on intake procedures, a foster placement, and a quilt contribution. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (passed)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the March meeting minutes (4‑0). It voted to support Town Meeting Articles 1‑9 (5‑0) and to transfer $118,753.96 from the General Fund Reserve to the Snow and Ice Salaries and Operations account (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0). A vote on Article 10 was deferred.

• Approved March 20‑April 2 Finance Committee minutes (4‑0)
• Supported Town Meeting Articles 1‑9 (5‑0)
• Deferred vote on Article 10
• Moved $118,753.96 from General Fund Reserve to Snow & Ice account (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Select Board

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee's traffic light box design for Pratt Street and Hope Street. It also appointed Jacqueline Curtis to the Board of Library Trustees, signed the Annual Town Election Warrant, and appointed member Brendan Roche to the SRPEDD. Additionally, the Board approved a Juneteenth and Pride Month proclamation and flag request and supported Articles 1‑10 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

• Approved traffic light box design for Pratt St & Hope St (5-0)
• Appointed Jacqueline Curtis to Board of Library Trustees (5-0)
• Approved and signed Annual Town Election Warrant (5-0)
• Appointed Brendan Roche to the SRPEDD (5-0)
• Approved Juneteenth and Pride Month proclamation and flag request (5-0)
• Supported Articles 1-10 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant (5-0)

Airport Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It set overnight airplane parking fees at $20 for single‑engine and $40 for multi‑engine aircraft. It also approved a $106,625.47 payment for the month’s listed expenses and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Set overnight airplane parking fees: $20 single‑engine, $40 multi‑engine (4-0)
• Approved payment of $106,625.47 for monthly expense items (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Industrial & Development Commission

The Industrial Development Commission approved the Lawadessa Cafe sign and facade application unanimously. It also conditionally approved the Chauncy Street, LLC application pending a required "before" photo, with a 5‑0 vote. The commission voted 4‑0 to call the meeting to order and later voted 5‑0 to adjourn at 6:26 PM.

• Called the commission to order (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Lawadessa Cafe sign and facade application (vote 5‑0)
• Conditionally approved Chauncy Street, LLC sign and facade application pending receipt of the "before" photo (vote 5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:26 PM (vote 5‑0)

Mansfield Housing Corporation

The board approved the meeting notes without dissent. The group discussed transferring a lot at Erick Road and Bonney Lane to the Building Commission for affordable housing and will hire a land surveyor at the next meeting. Insurance renewal at a cost of $1,154 was noted, with follow‑up assigned. A Commonwealth filing notice requires an annual report by November 2025 and past reports, and income‑tax status will be checked with the accountant.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

A quorum of Finance Committee members was present. The meeting was not called to order and no deliberation occurred. Consequently, no decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee met at 1:00 p.m. and heard a budget information session presented by Chair Steve Schoonveld. A motion to close the meeting at 3:12 p.m. was made by Jenn Walsh and seconded by Jenifer Sellon and carried unanimously, 4‑0. No other policy or budget decisions were made.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (4‑0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee approved its meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. The committee discussed several policies and noted that revisions or further review will be taken to the May 6, 2025 school committee meeting. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the consent agenda and the meeting minutes unanimously (4‑0 each). It decided to keep the town’s tobacco permit limit at 23, declining any additional permits. The Health Department was awarded an FDA Retail Standards Grant of $15,000 per year.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously (4‑0)
• Meeting minutes approved unanimously (4‑0)
• Tobacco permit limit kept at 23; no additional permits approved
• FDA Retail Standards Grant awarded $15,000 per year
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee did not have a quorum of members present, so no decisions were made or actions approved.

School Committee

The committee approved the appointment of Amy Bright as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, effective July 1, 2025, with a 4-0 vote. The motion to close the meeting at 8:40 p.m. also passed unanimously (4-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Amy Bright as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning (effective July 1 2025) – vote 4-0
• Approved motion to close meeting at 8:40 p.m. – vote 4-0

Planning Board

The board approved the special permit and site plan for the Stone Dog Inn adaptive reuse project at 600 S. Main Street, adding conditions on ownership, dog limits, drainage and other items. The hearing on the 110 Forbes Boulevard site plan was continued to April 23, 2025. The board also nominated Joseph Cerretani as chair, closed the public hearing, approved the meeting minutes, and adjourned.

• Nominated Joseph Cerretani as meeting chair (6-0-0)
• Continued hearing for 110 Forbes Blvd site plan to April 23, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Approved special permit and site plan for Stone Dog Inn at 600 S. Main St. (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing (6-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the weekly motor vehicle abatements and the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. In Executive Session it approved two exemptions under Section 17D, three under Section 22, and two under Section 37A, while denying one exemption under Section 41C. The Board also set the next meeting for May 21, 2025 and adjourned.

• Approved weekly motor vehicle abatements (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to review exemptions (unanimous)
• Approved two exemptions under Section 17D (unanimous)
• Approved three exemptions under Section 22 (unanimous)
• Approved two exemptions under Section 37A (unanimous)
• Denied one exemption under Section 41C (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 21, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. The board agreed to let the 250th committee set up a swag table at the genealogy program on April 12, 2025. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. was made.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Permitted 250th committee swag table at April 12 genealogy program
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:16 made

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee did not have a quorum, so no decisions were made during the meeting.

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee met on April 9, 2025, and presented a town-run school budget information session. No other agenda items were considered. The committee voted 4‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

Keep Mansfield Beautiful

The Keep Mansfield Beautiful Committee accepted the latest traffic‑light box wrap design and approved funding for the vendor’s travel costs (approximately $125). A motion to spend $300 on 250th‑anniversary flags for downtown flower barrels was also approved. The South Common location was approved for the 2025 spring cleanup picnic on April 26, and the committee set the date and logistics for the event.

• Accepted traffic‑light box wrap design and omitted town seal (approved)
• Approved additional travel costs for wrap measurements (≈$125) (approved)
• Approved $300 expense for 250th‑anniversary flags (approved)
• Approved South Common as location for the April 26 spring cleanup picnic (approved)
• Scheduled the 2025 spring cleanup event for Saturday, April 26 (approved)
• Designated Pat Colbert’s house as supply pickup point for cleanup participants (approved)
• Authorized Kelly Kemp and Danielle Dupre to set up website for late registrants (approved)
• Authorized Ana Newell to lead Precinct 7 recruitment (approved)

250th Celebration Committee

The committee approved the use of a QR code for fan‑favorite and judge voting in the May 17 parade (8‑0). It also approved the high school band’s use of the 250" logo on T‑shirts for the parade (8‑0). The minutes from the March 26 meeting were approved (7‑0) and the meeting was adjourned (8‑0).

• Approved 3/26/25 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Supported QR code voting for parade (8-0)
• Approved high school band logo use on T‑shirts (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Industrial & Development Commission

The commission adopted the March 11, 2025 minutes and passed procedural motions to call the meeting to order and to adjourn. It decided that Chairman Christopher Jackson will ask the Town Manager to obtain missing information for the two Sign and Facade proposals. The commission also set the next meeting for April 14, 2025 to revisit those proposals.

• Call to order motion passed 6-0 (Smith/Wells)
• Adopt March 11, 2025 minutes passed 6-0 (Smith/Loukos)
• Chairman Jackson to request additional information for Sign & Facade proposals (Wayne Smith recused)
• Next meeting scheduled for 4/14/2025 to discuss Sign & Facade proposals
• Adjournment motion passed 4-0 (Wells/Ruiz-Caban)

Select Board

The Board appointed Elizabeth Dye to the Board of Registrar of Voters for a three‑year term. It recommended the FY 2026 town and school budget as presented. The Board approved a $2,703,469.15 override amount for the upcoming Town Meeting ballot. It also extended the meeting adjournment time beyond three hours and thirty minutes.

• Appointed Elizabeth Dye to the Board of Registrar of Voters (5‑0)
• Recommended FY 2026 budget as presented (5‑0)
• Approved $2,703,469.15 override amount for Town Meeting ballot (5‑0)
• Extended meeting adjournment time beyond 3 h 30 m if needed (5‑0)
• Adjourned Finance Committee meeting at 7:04 PM (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the FY26 town and school budget. The committee voted to approve the FY26 budget with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved FY26 Town and School Budget (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee approved the minutes from prior meetings by a 2‑0 vote. The subcommittee reviewed FY26 budget FAQs, building usage, and enrollment data, but no other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved meeting minutes (2-0)

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee approved the policy minutes with a 2‑0 vote. The committee reviewed several policies, noting some are ready for deletion, others have revisions completed, and a few are pending further review or state decisions. No other actions were voted on. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved policy minutes (2-0 vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously voted to continue the special permit and site‑plan hearing for 600 South Main Street to April 9, 2025. The Board also voted to skip reading the public hearing notice. No final approval was granted; the Board will draft conditions before the next meeting.

• Continue hearing for 600 South Main Street to April 9, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Do not read public hearing notice (7-0-0)

Budget Subcommittee

The Budget Subcommittee voted to adjourn its March 26 meeting, passing the motion 6‑0. The Finance, School, and Select Board committees also adjourned, each passing their motions 4‑0. A motion to approve and recommend the FY 26 Town and School Budget was offered but was not seconded, so no decision was made on the budget.

• Adjourn Budget Subcommittee meeting (6-0)
• Adjourn Finance Committee meeting (4-0)
• Adjourn School Committee meeting (4-0)
• Adjourn Select Board meeting (4-0)
• Motion to approve FY 26 Town and School Budget not seconded

250th Celebration Committee

The 250th Celebration Committee approved several items for upcoming festivities. Motions passed to purchase 500 cupcakes and a 250‑inch birthday cake, hire two musical groups for Incorporation Day, update the coffee‑mug design, revise the light‑pole banner, adopt a Route 106 banner design, support a historical presentation, and allow Bluestone Bank to use the 250th logo. All motions were approved unanimously, with one abstention on the cupcake motion. The meeting adjourned at 9:42 PM.

• Approved 3/11/25 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved purchase of 500 cupcakes and a 250" birthday cake (10-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved hiring Galley Dawgs and Diminished Capacity for Incorporation Day (11-0)
• Approved update to coffee mug proposal with similar mug (11-0)
• Approved light pole banner revision (11-0)
• Approved support for Route 106 banner design (11-0)
• Approved support for Mansfield Historical Commission Card Chapel presentation (11-0)
• Approved support for Bluestone Bank use of the 250" logo (11-0)

Select Board

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn the March 26, 2025 meeting, which passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive items were decided.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Robinson School Council

The Robinson School Council approved the minutes from its Jan. 22, 2025 meeting. Council members discussed the elementary student handbook, including a proposal to create a separate PreK‑2 handbook and reviewed recent suggestions, but no formal action was recorded. The council reviewed its 2024‑2025 responsibilities and scheduled the next meeting for April 30, 2025.

• Approved minutes from Jan. 22, 2025 meeting

Finance Committee

The committee discussed the FY26 Town and School Budget. A motion to approve the budget was made but was not seconded, so no approval was granted. Members agreed to have the budget vote taken at the Select Board meeting on April 24. The meeting adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.

• Motion to approve FY26 Town and School Budget not seconded (no action)
• Vote on FY26 budget deferred to Select Board meeting on April 24
• Committee adjourned (vote 4-0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The session included discussion of FY26 and FY27 budgets, a FAQ review, and communication plans for an upcoming override vote.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to approve the minutes from the February 25 meeting. It also approved permits for ten community events, including Abolition Day, JAM Volleyball Club, MHS Soccer Clinic, 7th Grade Field Day, South Shore Rox, Mansfield Pride and Juneteenth civic ceremonies, and two Women’s Over‑40 Soccer sessions. A $500 budget was proposed for Colonial Period games during the Incorporation Weekend. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Abolition Day event at South Common (5-0)
• Approved JAM Volleyball Club permit at Memorial Park Sand Volleyball Court (5-0)
• Approved MHS Soccer Clinic at Plymouth Street Turf/Grass Field (5-0)
• Approved 7th Grade Field Day at Memorial Park (5-0)
• Approved South Shore Rox permit at Memorial Park Baseball Field (5-0)
• Approved Mansfield Pride Civic Ceremony at South Common (5-0)
• Approved Mansfield Juneteenth Civic Ceremony at South Common (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee did not have a quorum, so the meeting was not called to order. No agenda items were considered. The meeting was adjourned.

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining (vote 4-0). They opened a public hearing on the FY26 school budget (vote 4-0), later closed the hearing (vote 4-0), and then approved the FY26 balanced budget presented by the superintendent (vote 4-0).

• Entered executive session on collective bargaining (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on FY26 school budget (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (4-0)
• Approved FY26 balanced budget (4-0)

School Committee

The Mansfield School Committee Budget Subcommittee met on March 21, 2025. Members reviewed the FY26 budget presentation slides and identified several edits, such as clarifying enrollment reductions, adding a page on grant funds, and noting program cuts. No formal approvals, votes, or actions were taken; the meeting concluded with plans to incorporate the suggested changes before the public hearing.

Animal Welfare Committee

The Animal Welfare Committee met on March 20, 2025 at Mansfield Airport. The committee approved the minutes from the February 2025 meeting (motion passed). The agenda included reports on licensing for out‑of‑town surrenders, in‑house microchipping, a new in‑shelter vet contract, cat fecal exams, a September 20 Celebration of Animals, and a request to remove a tree branch over the Pet Memorial Garden. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the November 2024, January 2025, February 13 2025 and February 25 2025 Finance Committee minutes with a 6‑0 vote. No substantive budget or policy actions were decided; members discussed FY25 and FY26 financial updates. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 13 2025, Feb 25 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)