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Dana Hansen, district director for U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, announced that the Department of Transportation had awarded Mansfield a $75,000 Federal Aviation Administration grant for the municipal airport and said the congressman’s office is pursuing community project funding for a proposed Council on Aging building at 40 West Street. \"I just literally got an email before I came here this evening from the Department of Transportation that, Mansfield was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for your municipal airport,\" Hansen said.

State lawmakers at the meeting framed the state budget as cautious but constructive. \"The House of Representatives just finished its proposal in debate on the FY '26 budget,\" said State Representative Adam Scanlon, noting an increase in the town’s Chapter 78 school funding and continued support for community colleges, special education (the circuit breaker) and transportation programs.

Sen. Paul R. Feeney told the board that MassDOT has begun demolishing the long-blighted rest-area building on I-95 and has committed to replacing it with a new, lockable restroom facility and landscaping during this construction season. \"They are currently demolishing the building ... MassDOT is committed that this construction season they will tear down that building,\" Feeney said.

Delegation members repeatedly warned that federal negotiations over reconciliation could reduce federal aid and that proposed Medicaid cuts loom as the largest risk. \"What keeps me up at night is the thought that the federal government could cut Medicaid ... the latest numbers $16,000,000,000 hit to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,\" Feeney said, adding that such reductions would strain state and local budgets and could increase insurance costs for residents.

Officials described a likely $150-per-pupil minimum state aid proposal in the House and Senate budgets and said the delegation continues to pursue local earmarks and funding for transit and community projects. Representative Mike Chasen and others said they are pushing to fund a local Blue (Apple) bus service but that dedicated funding has not yet been secured.

Board members asked delegation staff to stay in close contact about potential federal impacts to grant programs and Medicaid. The delegation also encouraged the town to continue applying for state and federal grants and promised to support those applications where possible.

Why it matters: Local services—including school aid, senior services and transportation—depend on state appropriations and federal grants. Delegation members told the select board that while the current House and Senate budgets include some increases for Mansfield, federal decisions could still force painful cuts at the state level.

What’s next: Delegation offices said they will keep town staff updated; the congressman’s office will forward formal notice of the FAA award to the town manager. Town leaders said they will continue to pursue community project funding and keep the select board informed if federal reconciliation changes state aid projections.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Mansfield: Select Board 5/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Federal, state and congressional representatives told the Mansfield Select Board on May 7 that state budget proposals would add targeted local aid but that federal budget uncertainty—especially possible Medicaid cuts—could sharply affect towns.","taxTitle","Town of Mansfield, Bristol County, Massachusetts","taxId",68738,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6050386,"Mansfield honors outgoing select board members Michael Trowbridge and Diana Bren",1338,222000,1560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464016-c0ff10353a8a305c18dc02cc36c1b44a&start=222&end=1560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464016-c0ff10353a8a305c18dc02cc36c1b44a/thumbnail_222000.jpg","/articles/6050386/Massachusetts/Mansfield-honors-outgoing-select-board-members-Michael-Trowbridge-and-Diana-Bren","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050386-9b139bdeb20b2654bf749ee79be4c223/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934489&Signature=BwKKJYuQ92Dnngc7ScJdvGKH3-Q-QlaD1aXwyZ1sKIslpA8-GGASI8W1CIv6d50vQTXVs26Mcwf-SpDIULAlUYBPbxJXwaQBUaQJZhEUNysfkzKut4qc48MubQfGnwLs7cnz-dvzuOvbqPaZhdlzu6Ub-vg2GdlwZPQabNU3mFulBw1cAuG7AUWbddxw8AUKfQ~G568CiZrOg3gE5M7s-1ZUI5asWpng7DyEO0Dd2t5GIHHVqpn8~jmfRJnIIWes4XoOl4Gy-jMwqMXvnVe-0Lyq4i4BLHXFOzBG7mbAztrRJPHvnpNSHVWLFBHOs~jrrFH5RHqVdSOzAKicr3oHCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 7 meeting, the Mansfield Select Board and visiting state and federal officials presented citations and public remarks honoring outgoing members Michael Trowbridge and Diana Bren.

State and federal representatives — including members of the local legislative delegation and congressional staff — read official citations from the Massachusetts House and Senate and from U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s office. Representative Adam Scanlon and State Senator Paul R. Feeney praised the two members for years of local service; Representative Ted Phillips and others offered personal remarks.

Speakers credited Trowbridge with nearly three decades of local service between the school committee and the select board and thanked Bren for her three years on the board. Representative Scanlon said both members modeled collaboration and constituent service; one citation read in part: \"The Massachusetts House of Representatives offers sincerest congratulations to Michael Trowbridge and Diana Bren in recognition of dedicating many years of service to the Select Board in the town of Mansfield.\" A representative of Sen. Markey read certificates of special congressional recognition that were to be mailed to both honorees.

Mansfield Electric General Manager Joe Salcedo also spoke, thanking the two members for support of the town-owned electric utility and recounting instances when both accompanied him to regional advocacy on public power.

Each honoree spoke briefly. Trowbridge thanked staff, colleagues and family and said he planned to spend more time with family; Bren thanked residents and town staff and said she had enjoyed her service.

Why it matters: The event recognized long-term local public service and included multiple levels of government presenting formal citations. The recognitions are ceremonial and do not change town governance or staffing.

What’s next: The board signaled gratitude and will proceed with transitions to new membership; presentations and formal citations will be left for later signing and display.","The Select Board and visiting state and federal representatives on May 7 recognized Michael Trowbridge (nine years on the Select Board, decades on the school committee) and Diana Bren (three years on the Select Board) with citations and public remarks thanking them for their service.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6050391,"Select Board approves new all‑alcohol license for Chengdu Restaurant at 249 North Main Street",198,2651000,2849000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464016-c0ff10353a8a305c18dc02cc36c1b44a&start=2651&end=2849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464016-c0ff10353a8a305c18dc02cc36c1b44a/thumbnail_2651000.jpg","/articles/6050391/Massachusetts/Select-Board-approves-new-allalcohol-license-for-Chengdu-Restaurant-at-249-North-Main-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050391-6870ff1a8a0122f2bdb46663ca98a90b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934489&Signature=ZQziK8sJcw26Ikn~qdJR1SsHoOZB51ZCSiAoMW8rQVddxzhrlCv8bJoNgomSvx4IICGUPz7dBm~fpmhltNZEAiKOAj2uWvjy2lpCmJAnWoGi2UFhZhQpOHmXAEp1PEloBLgvya0q5dhjUGQo7b722rAm~Y19ZLEe8DcZtJW16uEnJZ9Q5d7hSImcmtNB235V5ut3pPjT0RqgWR9kMdD4Tc~oMPeH-9TDMnHOPLO34PFHtDgVS0umSLDZynpGSkGm8VogG1FAiS~4oTpUq82LyuuzFysDu0~MXUH8L196nm0QXcExn8Du~7kER9gChoMbxvpH5v9xiNpbPaDp75UvSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mansfield Select Board unanimously approved a new annual all‑alcohol on‑premises common victualer license May 7 for Tang Z. Corp., doing business as Chengdu Restaurant, located at 249 North Main Street.

Attorney Jennifer Allen appeared for the applicants and told the board that the application replaces an earlier transfer and was filed at the ABCC’s direction to ensure the town and state files were complete. \"We are essentially applying just for a new license ... It just appears that files were lacking in the transfers ... the ABCC asked us to file for a new license,\" Allen said.

The board opened a public hearing under Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 138, section 12 and received no public opposition, either in person or virtually. After the hearing was closed, a motion to approve the new all‑alcohol on‑premises license was made and passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The action regularizes the restaurant’s alcohol authority and brings state and town records into alignment after the ABCC review. The applicant said no operational changes were planned.

What’s next: Town staff will update licensing records and the restaurant may operate under the newly issued license once administrative steps, including ABCC notifications, are complete.","At a public hearing May 7, the Mansfield Select Board approved a new annual all‑alcohol on‑premises common victualer license for Tang Z. Corp., d/b/a Chengdu Restaurant at 249 North Main Street after the applicant said the filing corrects paperwork with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC).",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6050396,"Youth lacrosse seeks more permanent field space as Mansfield parks reach capacity",1592,5261000,6853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464016-c0ff10353a8a305c18dc02cc36c1b44a&start=5261&end=6853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464016-c0ff10353a8a305c18dc02cc36c1b44a/thumbnail_5261000.jpg","/articles/6050396/Massachusetts/Youth-lacrosse-seeks-more-permanent-field-space-as-Mansfield-parks-reach-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050396-32d71e61e402d0478187745552b0b3be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770934489&Signature=eN5~oyLgVJGbG1vDy5CVuXbdEeRZleqQXo1iz1klkzFQy-lsu8b59nfABNg15XpPGqdLlFHMY0n684~Jlm6ICUZJkTOA5qybojbYiGOXkcZC-kxgcJ4TgGoRh76vEiKcmTagygYiwqSm6kDT~M-8HefXmMaU5QcTr2CcshxYdn5vbfSP4XSIIN-3tgqIMugm1PeAbFDD9zKw842GCGCpWSVmH8Dwi78ThWNlZgVI2H551ZNWn-Pl83Xp2VHlnMhThA6VeuSWooN4JypTMtuC1V9xyXf0X5LXaPFWRjYlYzuygMv7SYwaUPcavgDQN5TavjnJAPuMiMYe1eMGj3X7eA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parents and program leaders for Mansfield Youth Lacrosse told the Select Board on May 7 that the sport’s rapid growth is outpacing available field time and urged the town to identify a small set of reliable home fields.

Sherry Gurnan and other Parks & Recreation staff described the town’s field-permit priorities and recent Recreation Commission votes that granted lacrosse permits but left some scheduling uncertainty. \"We begin accepting permit applications January 1, and we have a priority list of facility reservations,\" a Parks & Recreation staff member said, summarizing the town policy adopted in 2003. The town’s priority order, she said, is Parks & Rec first, Mansfield School Department second, nonprofits third and for‑profits fourth.

Parks & Recreation described recent permit actions: the Recreation Commission in 2024 approved a request related to Plymouth Street; in early 2025 it approved Mansfield Youth Boys Lacrosse at Upper and Lower Hutchinson for the season and permitted 60 field hours per week (the board reported that the boys program later returned 14 hours per week that were not needed). On Feb. 25, 2025, the commission approved Mansfield Youth Girls Lacrosse at Plymouth Street for 21 field hours per week and was recorded as having 9 hours per week returned as no longer needed.

Mansfield Youth Lacrosse leaders said those approvals have helped but that last‑minute changes — for example, a school field taken back as unusable after the season schedule was set — forced scrambling for alternate fields and officials. \"We are very open to figuring out how do we make this work for the longer term,\" said a lacrosse board member. The group asked whether the town could designate one or two fields as a seasonal home for girls lacrosse and explore partnerships for capital improvements.

Select Board members and recreation officials discussed earlier private investments in fields by youth sport organizations and a town licensing arrangement that gave Mansfield Youth Soccer first right to expand some Plymouth Street parcels in the past. Select Board member Mike O’Hearn said private partners have previously financed major improvements and that the town is open to new license agreements for capital projects. \"Any organization that wants to look at potentially doing a license agreement and doing a capital project for the town, the town is definitely interested in talking to,\" he said.

What the board asked staff to do: Parks & Recreation said it will continue to collect season schedules from user groups, improve coordination with youth soccer, and work with clubs (and potential private funders) on longer-term planning, including reuse of back parcels at Plymouth Street if a license agreement and permitting are pursued. The department also asked clubs to share unused-field information promptly so staff can reallocate time.

Why it matters: Fields in Mansfield are a limited town asset; growth in one youth sport can create scheduling pressures for others. Several officials said they favor partnership-based capital projects to add capacity but noted such projects require permitting, wetlands work and money.","Mansfield Youth Lacrosse asked the Select Board and Parks & Recreation staff on May 7 for a more predictable, sustainable allocation of fields—particularly at Plymouth Street—citing rapid program growth and recurring last‑minute scheduling changes.","actionData","errors"]

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