By Dave Watkins in News — 02 Oct 2026

Planning board weighs tiny-house zoning change

Planning board hears tiny home petition, housing study. Mansfield's Planning Board took up a resident's push to legalize tiny houses as a cheaper ADU option and a consultant's sobering accounting of how much buildable land remains at the town's 35 County Street site for a possible housing district.Mansfield News

Town announces annual Halloween Parade. Mansfield posted word of its annual Halloween Parade this week, pointing residents to the town website for route and timing details as they're finalized.Town of Mansfield
Town releases October newsletter. Mansfield published its October Town Newsletter, rounding up updates from town departments, boards and committees for residents to read online.Town of Mansfield

Mon, Oct 5, 2:30 p.m.: Bi-County Collaborative meets Monday afternoon. The Bi-County Collaborative holds its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Mansfield.Town of Mansfield
Mon, Oct 5, 7:30 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Monday at Park Row. The Mansfield Local Cultural Council meets Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at 6 Park Row.Town of Mansfield
Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Wastewater district board meets Tuesday. The Mansfield-Foxboro-Norton Wastewater District board holds its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m.Town of Mansfield
Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Wednesday at Bicentennial Court. The Mansfield Housing Authority meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. at 22 Bicentennial Court.Town of Mansfield
Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Wednesday at Park Row. The Select Board meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at 6 Park Row Town Hall.Town of Mansfield
Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.: Airport Commission meets Wednesday at Fruit Street. The Mansfield Airport Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at 265 Fruit Street.Town of Mansfield

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