Mansfield Select Board approves 2025 Live Nation entertainment license and fireworks celebration

The Town of Mansfield Select Board convened on March 5, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including voting procedures, a license agreement with Live Nation, and updates on town projects.

The meeting began with a discussion on the voting process for local elections. Due to the absence of state elections this year, the town will not be mailing out vote-by-mail postcards, which typically inform residents about their voting options. The board noted that historically, local elections have not utilized vote-by-mail options, and last year, only 2.06% of local voters participated in this manner. The board unanimously approved the continuation of the current voting process.

Next, the board reviewed the 2025 Live Nation license agreement and entertainment license. The agreement included minor amendments, particularly regarding procedures for events affected by weather conditions. The board confirmed that the document was clean and ready for approval, with no outstanding issues. The agreement was unanimously passed, ensuring that Live Nation will host events at their venue, including the town's 250th fireworks celebration scheduled for October 18, 2025.

The town manager provided updates on several projects, including the supply of emergency water to the city of Attleboro, which has concluded, resulting in over $200,000 in unexpected revenue for the town. Progress on the Reservoir Street communications tower project was reported, with infrastructure installation ongoing and scheduled for completion soon. Additionally, the cell phone tower project on E Street has received necessary approvals and is set for summer construction.

The town manager also mentioned a snow deficit totaling $109,276.49 and discussed ongoing efforts to secure state funding for the town's 250th celebration and facade program.

The meeting concluded with no further comments from board members, marking a productive session focused on enhancing town services and planning for future events.