Housing study weighed for County Street site

From Mansfield News

• Planning Board hears County Street housing study. The Mansfield Planning Board reviewed a feasibility study on turning five town-owned acres at 35 County Street, a former Superfund site, into housing, with a consultant presenting scenarios of 29 or 54 units. Neighbors questioned why they weren't notified and raised health concerns tied to the site's history.Mansfield News
• School Committee tackles HR staffing changes. The Mansfield School Committee considered a new HR generalist job description after its HR director's September retirement, questioning whether the cheaper role truly saves money, while also addressing a school resource officer agreement, building removal and rising bus costs.Mansfield News

Mansfield on Sat, Oct 17

• DPW issues final paving notice for West Street. The town's Department of Public Works posted a final paving notification for West Street, alerting residents that road work on the street is being completed.Town of Mansfield
• Town announces fall water system flushing. The town posted its fall water system flushing notification, warning residents that routine hydrant flushing could cause temporary discoloration or lower pressure in some areas.Town of Mansfield
• Town posts election resources for Nov. 3 vote. The town posted links to candidate and ballot question information ahead of the November 3 state election, part of its preparation resources for voters.Town of Mansfield

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 19, 3:30 p.m.: School Committee policy panel meets Monday. The School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets at 2 Park Row to continue reviewing district policies.Town of Mansfield
• Tue, Oct 20, 3:30 p.m.: Council on Aging board meets Tuesday. The Council on Aging board meets at 255 Hope St. to discuss senior services and programs.Town of Mansfield
• Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 6 Park Row to take up pending variance and special permit applications.Town of Mansfield
• Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Tuesday. The Historical Commission meets at 6 Park Row to discuss preservation matters in town.Town of Mansfield
• Wed, Oct 21, 5:30 p.m.: Light Commissioners meet Wednesday. The Light Commissioners meet at 6 Park Row to oversee the town's municipal light department.Town of Mansfield
• Wed, Oct 21, 5:45 p.m.: Audit Committee holds revised meeting Wednesday. The Audit Committee holds a rescheduled meeting at 6 Park Row to review town financial audits.Town of Mansfield
• Wed, Oct 21, 6:00 p.m.: Bike and pedestrian plan panel meets Wednesday. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan Steering Committee meets at 6 Park Row to continue work on the town's active-transportation plan.Town of Mansfield
• Wed, Oct 21: Select Board meets Wednesday. The Select Board meets at 6 Park Row to take up town business.Town of Mansfield
• Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Early voting opens Saturday for Nov. 3 election. Early in-person voting for the November 3 state election is available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24.Town of Mansfield
• Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Voter registration deadline hits Saturday. Saturday, Oct. 24, is the deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 3 state election; the Town Clerk's office at 6 Park Row is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Town of Mansfield

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