Sunday, May 19, 2013
A smattering of business news in the region.
Mansfield Catman a Dream Come True in Mansfield It's been 11 years since Steve Cerullo started the Catman Café with his childhood friend Michael “Catman” Cataldo. While the road has been rocky, Cerullo feels he’s made a good business here in Mansfield. Cerullo said he’s always been in the restaurant business, and leaving it is very tough for him. “It’s always a little crazy here,” he said. “This business does affect you a little bit. I mean my wife’s been to Italy, Ireland and I just can’t leave this place for more than three days.” Cerullo said he and Cataldo had been friends since he can remember. He said he made it into the restaurant business while Cataldo went into the insurance business, at which Cataldo was very successful. “He won…
Check out up-to-date listings from Zillow.
We feature homes for sale each week, but there are also rental opportunities in the Mansfield area. Click on the homes in the map to get more information about the available rental properties in the Mansfield area.
An outfielder at Coastal Carolina University, Mansfeld's Bri Chiusano was named to the Big South Conference's All-Freshman team.
Mansfield's Bri Chiusano didn't take long to adapt to college softball. The Coastal Carolina University freshman outfielder batted .330, second on the team and was perfect in stolen bases, 29 for 29. She appeared in 58 games as a starter as Coastal Carolina went 37-22 on the season. The Chants' leadoff hitter was named to Big South Conference's first All-Freshman Team. As a senior at Mansfield High, Chiusano batted a school-record .560 and she also holds the record for career stolen bases with 96.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
May 20 and 21 are national days in honor of the strawberry.
There are two days this week to celebrate strawberries. Monday (May 20) is Pick Strawberries Day and Tuesday (May 21) is National Strawberries and Cream Day. It's a little early for the traditional strawberry season in Massachusetts, but with the miracles of modern technology, we are able to find strawberries throughout the year. So, you can try these strawberry-themed recipes whenever you want. (from Windsor Patch) Ingredients Biscuits Filling Real whipped cream Directions In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the butter and pulse/process until the butter is completely incorporated into the flour mixture. Transfer the flour mixture from the food processor to a …
Former Patriots offensive tackle Matt Light on head coach Bill Belichick: "He rarely smiles, but he does laugh."
Former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light was at Southeastern Regional in Easton Wednesday morning promoting his nonprofit, the Light Foundation. Light took time to mingle with some students and talk about the upcoming cornhole tournament at Gillette Stadium to support his foundation.
The following information was provided by the Mansfield Police Department. Arrests and charges listed do not imply conviction.
May 10 9:06 a.m. - The Store on South Main Street called to report a woman drinking in the store and giving employees a hard time. Police arrested and charged Loretta Wilner, 57, of 67 Coral Street with disorderly conduct. 6:18 p.m. - Michael Kerr, 31, of 21 Webb Place #2C was arrested on a warrant. 9:15 p.m. - After attempting to purchase alcohol with a fake ID, Brendan Greene, 19, of 13 Strawstone Lane, Norton was given a summons for possession or use of ake or stolen RMV documents. May 12 9:00 - A stolen bike at the Mansfield Commuter Rail station was reported. May 13 2:51 p.m. - Mark Bowser, 20, of 101 Francis Avenue was arrested on two warrants. 5:15 p.m. - Mansfield police responded to a report of a man falling into a pond …
A look at the top stories around Mansfield.
Eight Displaced After Fulton Place Fire Early Friday morning, Mansfield fire and local departments providing mutual aid assisted with extinguishing a fire located in a set of apartments on 15 Fulton Place. According to scanner reports and Mansfield fire, flames started to appear from one of the buildings a little before 2 a.m. The fire was located in the second story of the wooded frame building with three units. Crews from Mansfield, Norton, Attleboro, Sharon, Foxborough, and North Attleboro responded to the fire, taking about a half-hour to get the flames under control. While there were no injuries, eight pepole were displaced due to the fire. Read more by clicking here. Keep Mansfield Beautiful Provides New Trees on Route 106 In an …
Today, KISS 108 will hold their annual concert at the Comcast Center.
Tonight, KISS 108 will present their annual concert at the Comcast Center. A yearly tradition, the Boston radio station will present some of the most popular and hottest names in pop music in one big concert. Whether you are going to the show or are just looking to avoid the traffic, Mansfield Patch has you covered with everything you need to know about the second show of the first concert weekend of the year! 1. Parking All 16 lots will be open for this event starting at 3:30 p.m. All ticket-holders will be allowed access to the parking lots free of charge. For those interested in VIP parking, it is available for $40 but must be purchased ahead of time. Those with VIP parking are asked to arrive before the start of the show. For those …
A look at what is happening around Mansfield this weekend.
1. This Weekend's Forecast From the National Weather Service 2. Mansfield Hornets Sports This Weekend The Mansfield Hornets will compete at the 2013 Hockomock League Track and Field Championship Meet on May 19 at North Attleboro. The boys will go for their 11th title in a row while the girls look to return win their first title since 2011. Field events start at 11 a.m. and running events begin at 2 p.m. 3. Yard and Bake Sales On May 18, there will be a yard sale fundraiser to benefit Haley's Heroes Relay for Life Team on 48 South Main Street. Many household goods, dress up clothes, toys, books and more! Haley's Heroes Relay for Life Team is comprised of both adults and youth members. It was created five years ago by Don and Brenda …
Recap and analysis of the week in state government.
Like pieces of a puzzle that don't quite fit together yet, the Big Three may have been separated at birth, but with each incremental step their destinies seem to grow more intertwined. No, we're not talking about those Big Three - Gov. Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker Robert DeLeo - though they play major character roles in this thickening plot. Instead, three bills have come to define the early months of the 2013 legislative agenda and resolutions on tax hikes, local road funding and the annual state budget continue to be elusive and dependent on one another. Patrick spent the early part of his week welcoming British Prime Minister David Cameron to Boston for a few quick meetings and a visit to the Copley …
David H. Cheresh
4:53 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
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