5 Things: Mansfield Elks Carnival, Water and Sewer Rate Increased, and More

1. Today's Forecast From the National Weather Service

• Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.
• Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

2. Mansfield Hornets Sports Today

• 3:30 - Boys Varsity Baseball vs Canton High School
• 3:30 - Girls Softball @ Canton High School
• 3:30 - Boys Tennis vs Canton High School
• 3:30 - Girls Tennis @ Canton High School
• 4:15 - Girls Lacrosse @ Canton High School
• 6:00 - Boys Lacrosse vs Canton High School

3. Water and Sewer Rate Increased

This week, the Mansfield selectmen approved an increase in water and sewer rates by six percent.

According to DPW Chief Lee Azinheira, the hike is part of an effort to cover the costs of service and capital expenses needed to maintain and expand current facilities.

The hike was originally was expected to be ten percent but delay in expansion plans allowed for a lower increase.

4. Mansfield Elks Carnival

The Mansfield Elks Spring Carnival will be at the Comcast Center though May 5. The carnival will be open 6 p.m. -11 p.m. on Friday, noon - 11 p.m.on Saturday, and noon - 5 p.m. on Sunday.

5. Help Us Get to 1,000 Likes on Facebook!

This month, Mansfield Patch has a goal of reaching 1,000 likes on our Facebook page. To help us head over to our page and make sure to like us!