Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Nov. 2: Crime, Elections and Recycling

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• A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
• Friday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

2. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released its 2011 crime data. Mansfield has had mostly reductions in crime since 2010. Click here to read more.

3. Mansfield is currently preparing for the general election on Nov. 6. Click here to read more.

4. There's lots of stuff to do this Friday in or around Mansfield.

• Kindercare in Mansfeild is hosting their first Coat Drive to help local families during the winter months.  Infant to adult size coats, clothing (hats, mittens, sweaters, boots, etc) that are gently used or new will be collected from now until Nov. 2 at KinderCare (515 West Street, Mansfield).
• MMAS & The New England Repertory Company present A Nice Family Gathering a comedy play by Phil Olson at the Black Box Theater.   The play will run for three weekends opening on Friday, October 19th until Sunday, November 4th. CAST:  Bruce Church of Norton, Alice Springer of Sharon, Maggie Nichols of Stoughton, Rich Stiles of Plymouth, David Anderson of Boston, Rachel Morandi of Bellingham. Performances: Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights at 8 p.m.  Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
• The MMAS Mornini Gallery located at 377 North Main Street in Mansfield presents  The Art of Quilts Exhibit. Running from Oct. 20 to Nov. 4. MMAS will host a reception with special live demonstration, and .quilt sale on Saturday, Oct. 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

5.Miller Recycling Corporation announced that they will host their second E-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, Dec. 8 for the proper disposal of obsolete electronics. Click here to read more.