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Thursday, December 13, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Dec. 13: Rocco, Miller Fire and Purse Snatcher

Fire again breaks out at the Miller Recycling Plant.

1.  2. Mansfield selectmen discussed the recent euthanization of a pit bull named Rocco at the Mansfield Animal Shelter and the controversy that followed. Click here to read more. 3. Click here to read the most recent police log. Lately, theft, purse snatching, shoplifting and fishtailing are all items on the log. 4. For the third time in two year a fire has broken out at the Miller Recycling Center in Mansfield. Click here to read more.  5. Glee Gifts in Mansfield is hosting the 4th Annual Joe Andruzzi Shopping for a Cause today at 10 a.m. The Foundation is committed to providing financial and emotional assistance to the broad community of cancer patients and their families throughout New England, New York and New Jersey.  In addition …

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Dec. 12: 12/12/12, Police Logs and Bargames

Happy 12/12/12!

1. Skies on Wednesday will be sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind. 2. Click here to check out the latest Mansfield Police Log. Theft seems to be the name of the game this time around. Watches, purses and retail items were the focus of thefts thi past weekend. 3.Trinity Bar & Restaurant is holding Cornhole Tournaments tomorrow at 8 p.m. Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden platforms and corn bags in place of horseshoes and metal stakes.  Casey O'Conor's is back with Pub Trivia from 8-10 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…

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Dec. 11: School Play Canceled, Zumba and the Mansfield Education Foundation

Five things you need to know.

1. 2. Mansfield's Jordan Jackson will not be hosting a holiday concert/play this season. Click here to read more. 3. MEF Secret Shop a Success at Mansfield's Jordan Jackson - Secret Shop was originally started by The Mansfield Social Club in the 1960s. Since 2010, MEF has successfully continued the tradition of gathering student elves and parent volunteers to transform the Jordan Jackson Elementary School cafeteria into a holiday mini mall. 4. There will be a free introductory Zumba class today. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class. First class is free. After that, our classes are only $5.00 per class with no long-term committment. 5. Michael's in Mansfield Crossing is hosting a beginner Acrylic Painting class hosted by Grumbacher…

Saturday, December 8, 2012

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Five Things: Dec. 8 and 9

Five things you need to know!

1.  2.  The Miller Recycling Corporation E-Waste Event is on December 8th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Fifty percent of theproceeds will be donated to the Westside Benevolent Societ 3. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class. You will dance to upbeat, energetic and inspiring songs while burning tons of calories. 4. Approximately 22 local craftspeople will be there to present their lovely displays of gifts! Something for everyone here....jewelry, holiday decorations, sock monkeys, doll clothes, quilts, pet gear and so much more. 5. A completely handcraft Holiday market in the style of a European Christmas Market!  Approximately 22 local craftspeople will be there to present their lovely displays of gifts! Something for …

Friday, December 7, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Dec. 7: Fiscal Cliff, Police Logs and Holiday Events

Check out the Mansfield Crossing!

1. 2. How will Gov. Patrick's proposed $500 million in cuts affect Mansfield? In a hundred little ways. Click here to read more about how the fiscal cliff will affect Mansfield in the budget season. 3. Click here to read the latest Police Log. 4. Looking for upcoming holiday events in Mansfield? Look no further! Check out our holiday guide for events, sales and local organizations getting into the holiday spirit! 5.  Norton Meat Raffle - Nine raffles of meat and one 50/50 raffle. Food for purchase so bring your appetite. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Dec. 6: School Mandates, Karaoke and House Prices

Mansfield on the inexpensive side for house listings.

1.  2. Mansfield is getting ahead of state mandates for school development. Click here to read more. 3. Mansfield turns out to be a very inexpensive place to live, at least in terms of house pricing. Click here to find out more and where it's more or less expensive to buy a house. 4. There are two story times for ages 2-3 and 4-5 today at the Mansfield Public Library. The morning group meets at 11 a.m. and the afternoon group meets at 1 p.m. 5. Come by and check out Karaoke with DJ Jim every Thursday nigth at Casey O'Conor's.  Enjoy the largest selection of Karaoke and Music Videos on the South Shore.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Dec. 5: Selectmen, Police Log and Joe Andruzzi

Karaoke tonight!

1.  2. Check out the latest Police Log by clicking here. Recently Mansfield saw a few break ins, an OUI hit and run and over $2,000 worth of merchandise theft from Best Buy. 3.Trinity Bar & Restaurant is holding Cornhole Tournaments tomorrow at 8 p.m. Cornhole is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden platforms and corn bags in place of horseshoes and metal stakes.  Casey O'Conor's is back with Pub Trivia from 8-10 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. 4. Click here to check out last week's fire and EMS log. This week saw a lot of highway accidents and a car fire. 5.  The fifth annual New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer Gala …

Monday, December 3, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Dec. 3: Advanced Placement, Super Bowl and Keep Mansfield Beautiful

Keep Mansfield Beautiful goes on its fourth year!

1.  2. Mansfield schools were awarded a place on the College Board's 2012 AP District Honor Roll for expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and maintaining or improving the percent of students scoring three or higher. Click here to read more. 3. Keep Mansfield Beautiful Celebrates Fourth Year cleaning and sprucing up the town.  4. Click here to read the latest job postings in Mansfield. 5. Check out this photo gallery from Mansfield's latest Super Bowl bid.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Nov. 29:

Mansfield going to the Superbowl!

1.  2. Mansfield selectmen voted to reduce the tax rate increase for 2013. Click here to read more. 3. Click here to read the latest Mansfield Police Log. This time around saw a break in, repeated vandalizm and a shoplifting arrest. 4. Mansfield Education Foundation's Secret Shop Back for 2012. The Secret Shop will be held on Saturday, Dec.1 at the Jordan Jackson Elementary School. 5. Mansfield Hornets are going to the Super Bowl against Reading at Bentley University at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Five Things You Need to Know in Mansfield for Nov. 28: Superbowl, Powerball and High School Graduates

Mansfield going to the superbowl!

1.  2. Mansfield Hornets have beaten Duxbury and will be going to the superbowl. Click here to read more. 3. Massachusetts State Police in Bristol County will be performing sobriety checks this weekend. Click here to read more. 4. While Massachusetts is below the top ten in the country for High School graudates, it's above the state average. Click here to read more. 5. Want to try to win the latest Powerball Jackpot? Click here to find out where in Mansfield you can get your ticket.

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