Thursday, May 17, 2012
Mansfield's Robin Organ at Green Schools Selected as a 2012 Nonprofit Excellence Award Finalist.
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The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network has announced that Robin Organ at Green Schools, an environmental education and youth organization in Mansfield, has been selected as a finalist for the 2012 Nonprofit Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards are given each year to outstanding nonprofit organizations and professionals in the Commonwealth as part of MNN’s Nonprofit Awareness Day, a statewide holiday recognizing the nonprofit sector in Massachusetts. Robin Organ has been selected as a finalist for the Nonprofit Excellence Award in Leadership for her dynamic role founding Green Schools. With school buildings across the state aging, presenting air quality and other environmental concerns to both students and teachers, Organ recognized the …
The following is a summery of issues discussed at the May 16 Mansfield Board of Selectmen meeting.
The Mansfield Board of Selectmen heard from State Rep. Jay Barrows, R-Mansfield on the progress of the tri-town sewer district. The selectmen voted 4-0 with Kevin Moran absent to endorse an amendment that would allow each specific town to set their own rates in the district system. Town Manager William Ross said that the South East Health Insurance Group will be sending the town $490,000 for the town. 90 percent of the funds given will be put in the general fund and the rest will pay for claims. George Dentino asked for weekly updates concerning the Comcast Center’s indemnity agreement in the company’s entertainment license. During the previous meeting, the license was approved with the agreement incomplete. A citizen wrote the board …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The following is from the Mansfied Park and Rereation Department.
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The twentieth annual Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department Youth Fishing Derby at Fultons and Kingman Ponds was held on Saturday, May 12 with many participants and winners. The fish were tough to catch, but the participants persevered throughout the morning with enthusiasm and excitement. All of the registered children received a bag of prizes and treats. Trophies were awarded in the following age categories: Ages 4 - 5: first place co-winners, Brendan Keefe & Jack Chartier; third place, Brendan Keefe Ages 6 - 7: first place, Isabella Walnista; second place Henry Stiehl; third place, Stephen Mullert Ages 8 - 9: first place, Drew Gulley; second place, Megan Whalen; third place, Frank Morasea Ages 10 - 11: first place, …
Mansfield-based Driver’s Choice Driving School abruptly closed down on Monday with no notice.
In what may remind some of a Wayland Driving School’s closing last year, the Mansfield-based Driver’s Choice Driving School abruptly closed it’s doors on Monday. According to some customers of the school, it gave no notice of closure, aside from a large sign that read closed. This is a quote from the company’s Web site: "Effective May 14, 2012 Driver's Choice has ceased all operations. The Registry of Motor Vehicles will be in touch will all students or you can call the RMV. We here at Driver's Choice truly regret any hardship this may cause our customers. We will be mailing documents to all students that have been affected by the closing of our school." Attleboro resident and mother of a nearly-old-enough-to-drive teenager Teri Marshall…
The following is from the Mansfield Police Log from May 13 - 14.
May 13 12:54 p.m. Caller reported his motor vehicle was struck in a hit and run the previous night while it was parked on Otis Street. 4:30 p.m. Caller reported his motor vehicle was struck in a hit and run the previous night while it was parked on Cobb Street. May 14 8:39 a.m. Caller reported a larceny from her residence on Bicentennial Circuit. 8:49 a.m. Caller reported her mailbox was damaged during the night on Paula Lane. 9:11 a.m. Reporting party came into the station and stated that a vehicular break in had occurred the previous night while her car was parked on Marshall Avenue. 3:34 p.m. Caller reported a hit and run in the Home Depot parking lot by a commercial vehicle. 4:11 p.m. Caller reported that one of his license plates had …
What do you think should go here?
This week, we're looking at the commercial at 670 East St, Mansfield. The location could be ideal for a brand new retail store or boutique. It used to be the consignment store New to You. An area that has unique commercial oppertunities; it has the location to service people from Mansfield, Easton, Attleboro, Foxborough, Norton and Sharon. Last year, there was talk of developing a Greek restaurant at this location, but nothing has yet to materialize. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community?
Trivia and craft beers tonight.
1. A chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind between 7 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 20%. 2. Casey O'Conor's is back with Pub Trivia from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Come join Owner Rob Burns and enjoy funny and challenging questions on sports, tv, music, movies and more. Cash prizes will be available. Trinity Bar & Restaurant is holding Cornhole Tournaments tomorrow at 8 p.m. Cornhole is similar to horseshoes. 3. Come …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Police Log from May 8 to 12.
May 8 10:58 a.m. Reporting party came into the station and stated that four of his solar lights were taken from his yard on Concetta Drive. May 9 3:06 p.m. Derek Washburn, 21, of 20 Copeland Dr. was arrested on a warrant by Mansfield Police. He was wanted for alleged kidnapping of his 19-year-old girlfriend. May 10 10:57 a.m. Mansfield Police assisted in the evacuation of the Robinson Elementary School after a staff member had reported finding a white powder substance in an envelope. May 11 1:13 a.m. James Harrington, 24, of 136 Highland Ave. was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol at the intersection of Route 140 and School Street. 8:48 p.m. Mansfield Police responded to a call reporting a …
The following is from Laura Dunn of the Mansfield Band Parent Association.
My name is Laura Dunn, I am the president of the Mansfield Band Parent Association. I am writing to recognize the students of the Mansfield school bands, including the Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard. All of our groups have been so successful this year, I don't know where to begin! On April 7th our marching and concert ensembles competed in the NESBA (New England Scholastic Band Association) Championships. Both Ensembles placed first in their divisions making them the New England Champions! On April 18th both units traveled to the World Championships in Dayton Ohio. On Friday 4/20 Our marching group placed 10th in the world, beating out over 60 groups! This is the first time our marching group has made finals! The unit …
Mansfield's Nick Leonard was presented with the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Jack Grinold Eastern Mass Chapte rScholar Athlete Award Dinner.
Nicholas Leonard High School: Mansfield College choice: Boston College As a two-year starter for Mansfield at offensive guard and linebacker, Leonard was a key figure in the Hornets 19-3 regular season record ... a member of the Sun-Chronicle All-Area team and team captain ... ranked 13th in a class of 361 ... a member of both the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Jack Grinold Eastern Mass ChapterScholar Athlete Award Dinner One of the premier sports events each year in the Boston area is the chapter's annual scholar-athlete dinner. From a large pool of over 225 schools, 33 exceptional young men are honored for their outstanding academic achievement. One is selected to…
Andy Trask
6:24 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Laura - Way to keep these important programs front and center. Mansfield has a music program that does us proud on top of giving our kids the opportunity and experience to get into some of the nation's top music schools! - Andy more ›