5 Things: Hornets Boys' Hockey Tournament Bound, Tax Help in Mansfield, and More!

1. Today's Forecast From the National Weather Service

• Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph.
• Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light south wind.

2. February Break Soccer Clinic With the Boston Breakers

Limited spots are still available for the Boston Breakers' soccer clinic next week at the M-Plex. The cost for the four day clinic is $120 and is open to children aged 7-12.

To signup, click here.

3. Free Tax Help in Mansfield

The countdown is on! Now through April 16, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide – the nation’s largest, volunteer-run, free tax preparation program – is ready to help taxpayers with basic federal and state income tax returns.

Available to middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention given to those 60 and older, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides face-to-face assistance at the Mansfield Senior Center on Mondays.

To make an appointment at this site, call (508) 261-7368.  For more information, call 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669) or go online to www.aarp.org/ma.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service.  The AARP Foundation is an affiliated, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, charitable organization established in 1961.  To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/taxaide. 

4. Hornets Qualify for Boys' Hockey Tournament

With a 2-1 win over rival North Attleboro last night, the Mansfield Hornets have punched their ticket to the MIAA Division 2 South hockey tournament.

Down 1-0 after a period of play, Kevin Flynn's game-tying goal less than 90 seconds into the second period made it 1-1 game.

A backhanded shot from Brenden Murphy found the back of the net to give the Hornets the lead and the later the win with 5:30 remaining in the game.

Mansfield improves to 8-4-3 overall and 8-3 in league play. The Hornets will travel to Nauset Regional on February 16 for a 3:30 p.m. puck drop.

5. Home of Mansfield Boys' Hockey Expanding

Speaking of hockey, hopefully this means that the Hornets can get some better ice times next season. The Foxboro Planning Board will hold a public hearing tonight at 8:15 p.m. in the Andrew Gala Meeting Room of Town Hall to review a Site Plan for the Foxboro Sports Center. The review application from F.S.C. Realty LLC is for the construction of an addition to the existing skating rink facility to include a third skating rink and associated improvements.