Mansfield
Upcoming
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan modification at 87 Central Street and 30 Winthrop Street to add a 7,250 SF building for manufacturing, but the applicant has requested a continuance to July 22, 2026. The board will also discuss multiple zoning bylaw amendments and policy updates, including accessory dwelling units, B4 district changes, and floodplain regulations.
- Continued public hearing for site plan modification at 87 Central St & 30 Winthrop St (7,250 SF manufacturing building)
- Zoning bylaw amendments: ADU setbacks, 55+ residential facilities, B4 district commercial/multifamily changes
- North Main Street Overlay District permitting clarification
- Floodplain zoning definitions and special permitted uses
- Planning Board fees and procedures review
Select Board
The Select Board holds a workshop to discuss the Master Plan and associated board strategies and priorities. They will also review identified goals for Fiscal Year 2027.
- Review and discuss Master Plan regarding Select Board strategies and priorities
- Review identified Select Board goals for Fiscal Year 2027
School Committee
The School Committee will attend the Select Board meeting to discuss and consider the appointment of Saravanan Karuppusamy to the Audit Committee.
- Appointment of Saravanan Karuppusamy to Audit Committee
- School Committee attendance at Select Board meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold three public hearings. One continues a request for a setback variance to build a carport at 2 Jewell Street. Another seeks approval to add to a nonconforming structure at 433 Elm Street. The third requests variances to build a single-family home and septic system on a nonconforming parcel at 1769 West Street, including land on Greenwood Lake.
- Continued hearing for Edward & Loretta Martin: variance to build carport with 20.5-ft front setback (required 30 ft) at 2 Jewell Street
- Hearing for AbdelGhany Moustafa: finding to alter nonconforming structure with rear and front/side additions at 433 Elm Street
- Hearing for David & Amy Walsh: variances to construct single-family home, septic, and well on nonconforming parcel at 1769 West Street (includes island in Greenwood Lake)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will consider an amended order for a large project at New England F.C. involving wetland filling and parking lot regrading for an artificial turf field. Other items include a vegetation management plan along railroad right-of-way, a Notice of Intent for a pool near wetlands, and a land disturbance permit for a five-dwelling compound. The commission will also approve a fee schedule and review previous meeting minutes.
- Amended Order of Conditions for New England F.C. at 283 Gilbert St.: modifications to access road, filling of bordering vegetated wetland, stormwater structures, parking lot for artificial turf field.
- Extension of Order of Conditions for same project (three-year extension).
- Notice of Intent for Ronak Patel at 55 Willow St.: in-ground pool and patio within 100-foot buffer of bordering vegetated wetland.
- Land Disturbance Permit for Faceoff Holdings LLC on Gilbert St.: stormwater management for construction of five-dwelling residential compound.
- Request for Determination of Applicability for Thomas Lewis: vegetation management plan along Massachusetts Coastal Railway ROW.
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Non-Profit Gift Fund
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.
250th Celebration Committee
The committee will review financial reports and remaining funds for the upcoming celebration. Members are also considering plans for a time capsule to be placed in 2075.
- Approval of December 29, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of remaining 250th anniversary funds
- Discussion of 250th time capsule placement for the year 2075
Planning Board
The Planning Board continues a public hearing for a special permit and site plan to build two full-size and one half-size synthetic turf soccer fields with lighting, access driveway, and 245 parking spaces at 283 Gilbert Street. The board will also endorse two Approval Not Required plans for lot adjustments, and discuss various zoning bylaw amendments and policy updates.
- Continued public hearing: New England F.C. proposes synthetic turf soccer fields, lighting, 24-ft driveway, 245 parking spaces at 283 Gilbert Street (Residential 1 zone)
- ANR plan endorsement: lot line adjustment at 34 Cobbler Road and 211 Willow Street, no new lots
- ANR plan endorsement: lot adjustments at 112-114 and 122 School Street to address cemetery encroachments
- Ongoing discussions: zoning amendments including ADU setbacks, B4 district changes, floodplain zoning, and inclusionary zoning incentives
- Discussion: North Main Street Overlay District permitting clarification and scenic road bylaw revisions
250th Celebration Committee
This meeting notice appears to be a procedural announcement, possibly for cancellation or scheduling. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review FY26 financials, consider financial transfers, and discuss the FY27 budget. They will also examine long-term tracking items including the Roland Green Building and Bristol County Pension contribution. Public comment will be heard.
- Review and discussion of FY26 Financials
- Discussion and consideration of Financial Transfers
- Review and discussion of FY27 Budget
- Discussion of Roland Green Building
- Discussion of Bristol County Pension Contribution
Animal Welfare Committee
This meeting is officially cancelled. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and routine committee reports. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings will take place.
- Animal Control Officer report
- Shelter population update
- Veterinary and maintenance updates
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and prioritize implementation actions from the 2020 Master Plan. They will review progress on 87 strategies, identify completed items, and confirm near-term priorities for the next 2-3 years. Key areas include economic development, transportation, zoning, and school facilities.
- Strategic economic development plan (unanimous green light)
- Coordinate with GATRA on new transit routes and frequent service
- Develop a traffic calming policy
- Evaluate regulations on temporary/mobile food service
- Review zoning and allowable uses in business parks
Select Board
The Select Board is reviewing progress on the 2020 Master Plan to determine which goals are complete and which require focus over the next 2–3 years. The discussion aims to translate the broad policy framework into a concrete work program for town staff and the Town Manager.
- Proposed Strategic Economic Development Plan
- GATRA transit coordination and late-night service
- Business park zoning and Ryan-Elliot market analysis
- Downtown residential development and TOD integration
- School facilities and enrollment growth coordination
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on a revised town flag policy, changes to plumbing/mechanical/electrical permit fees, and inspectional services pay rates. They will also consider extending restaurant alcohol service hours to 2am and allowing public alcohol consumption in public spaces. Appointments to boards and non-profit grant allocations are also on the agenda.
- Vote on revised flag policy
- Changes to plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permit fees
- Extend alcohol service hours from 1am to 2am until July 31
- Allow public consumption of alcohol in public spaces
- Rescind $40,000 grant for 250th Celebration Committee and approve new non-profit grants
School Committee
The Mansfield School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will review and discuss multiple school policies, including student discipline (JIC), bullying prevention (JICFB), physical restraint (JKAA), and health services (JLC series). They will also follow up on pending changes for non-resident students (JFAB) and attendance (JH), and discuss updates from the MASC May 2026 newsletter. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion and recommendation session.
- Discussion of student discipline policy JIC
- Follow-up on non-resident student policies JFAB and JFABB
- Review of bullying prevention policy JICFB and its plan JICFB-R
- Physical restraint policy JKAA discussion
- Health services policies: JLC, JLCD, JLCDC
Land Sale Ad-Hoc Committee
The Land Sale Ad-Hoc Committee will review various town-owned properties to determine if they are surplus. The committee may vote to recommend specific parcels for auction through the Custodian Treasurer/Collector.
- Review of Hope Street parcels
- Discussion of Habitat Project land
- Vote on recommending parcels for auction