Mansfield Airport Construction Prompts New Traffic Advisory

Town officials this week called attention to an ongoing construction project at Mansfield Municipal Airport that continues to affect traffic near the Fruit Street facility, while a separate notice alerted residents that the town's firing range is currently in use.

TOWN HALL

The town's website is highlighting a traffic advisory tied to the Mansfield Municipal Airport's runway and taxiway improvement project. The work, located at 265 Fruit Street, began July 13 and involves major site renovations and upgrades that town officials say continue to affect the surrounding area.

Separately, the town posted a notification that its firing range is in use, a standard public notice for residents near the site.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Concert Review: Tyler Childers Along with Evan Honer Brought the Bluegrass, Hippie ...": A review touching on a Xfinity Center show in Mansfield was posted this week, though the outlet's own headline and content appear to reference different tour stops. (read it at https://www.rockdnamag.com/post/concert-review-tyler-childers-hershey-park-stadium)

"Delores M. (Sita) Zaffini Obituary - Mansfield MA - Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home": Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home has posted funeral and service information for longtime Mansfield resident Delores M. "Sita" Zaffini, per CurrentObituary.com. (read it at https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/302269)

COMING UP

The Select Board and School Committee both meet jointly with the Select Board on Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to the town calendar. The Animal Welfare Committee and Finance Committee both meet Thursday, Aug. 20. The School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets Monday, Aug. 24, and an amended Planning Board session is set for Wednesday, Aug. 26.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.