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Updated June 16, 2026

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June 16, 2026
School Committee
School Committee
Oversees Mansfield public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
June 16 School Committee meeting covers new teacher contract, district handbook changes, FY28 budget process, and superintendent evaluation.
Executive Session — MEA Contract MOU & Hive Block MOU
Board enters closed session to discuss strategy on two Mansfield Educators Association collective-bargaining MOUs before voting to approve them.
Review of Town Manager FY28 Budget Process Document
Discussion of the Town Manager's process document for building the FY28 budget, with implications for school funding.
Announcement of 2026–2029 MEA Contract
Informational announcement of the new three-year Mansfield Educators Association contract covering 2026–2029.
Presentation of Draft Strategic Plan
Informational presentation of the district's draft strategic plan.
Consideration of Handbook Changes
Vote on a new district-wide student handbook plus policy-related and school-specific handbook changes affecting all schools.
12 more items on the agenda
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at Town Hall Room 2AB, 6:00 p.m.
Public Speak
Fifteen-minute public comment period; speakers get 2–3 minutes each on topics within School Committee's scope.
Approval of Warrants — Warrant Memo dated 06-02-26
Routine approval of school expenditure warrant dated June 2, 2026.
Accept MESA Financing of New Basketball Hoops at Robinson Playground
Vote to accept MESA-funded basketball hoops for Robinson Playground.
Best Buddies Annual Update
Informational update on the Best Buddies inclusion program's annual activities.
Best Buddies Leadership Field Trip to Indiana
Vote on approving a student leadership field trip to an Indiana conference for the Best Buddies program.
Announcement of QMS Hive Block MOU
Informational announcement of the Hive Block scheduling MOU for Qualters Middle School.
FY26 School Improvement Plan Progress Report
Informational presentation on progress toward FY26 school improvement goals across the district.
Consideration to Adopt Superintendent McKeon's Summative Evaluation Report
Vote to formally adopt the summative evaluation of Superintendent McKeon for the current year.
Consideration to Approve FY26 Vacation Buy-Back for Superintendent McKeon
Vote on compensating Superintendent McKeon for unused vacation time in FY26.
Consideration of FY27 District Salary Ranges — MA Wage Transparency Act
Vote to approve district salary ranges for FY27 as required by the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 16, 2026
Zoning Board (ZBA)
Zoning Board (ZBA)
Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
Three residential setback variance hearings — for carports and garages — are on the June 16 ZBA agenda.
Variance — 2 Jewell Street (Carport, Front Yard Setback)
Edward & Loretta Martin seek a variance to build a carport with a 20.5-ft front setback where 30 ft is required; Map/Parcel 006/115, R1 zone.
📍 2 Jewell Street, Assessor's Map/Parcel 006/115
Finding — 381 Willow Street (Garage Replacement, Front Yard Setback)
Lisa Martin & Carole Dutchka seek a Finding to demolish a nonconforming garage (10.5-ft setback) and build a new one at 20.9 ft, closer to the required 30 ft; Map/Parcels 029/059, R2 zone.
📍 381 Willow Street, Assessor's Map/Parcels 029/059
Variance — 35 Spring Street (Garage, Rear Yard Setback)
Taylor & Jordan Sjoberg seek a variance for a garage with a 15-ft rear setback where 30 ft is required; Map/Parcel 027/002, R3 zone.
📍 35 Spring Street, Assessor's Map/Parcel 027/002
3 more items on the agenda
Call to Order
Routine meeting opening.
Meeting Minutes — May 19, 2026
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
Adjournment
Meeting close; next ZBA meeting July 21, 2026.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 17, 2026
School Committee
School Committee
Oversees Mansfield public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
Policy Subcommittee meets June 17 to review student discipline, bullying, physical restraint, health services, and school choice policies.
Non-Resident Student Policies (JFAB, JFABB)
Follow-up discussion on policies governing enrollment eligibility and requirements for non-resident students.
Student Attendance Policy (JH)
Follow-up discussion on pending changes to the student attendance policy.
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policies (JICFB, JICFB-R)
Follow-up discussion on updates to the bullying prevention policy and intervention plan.
Physical Restraint Policies (JKA Corporal Punishment, JKAA Physical Restraint)
Discussion of recommended changes to policies on corporal punishment and physical restraint of students.
Student Health Services Policies (JLC, JLCD, JLCDC)
Review of policies covering student health services, medication administration, and students' self-carry of medications.
MASC May 2026 Policy Newsletter Updates (ECAB, EEAEA, JFBB School Choice, KBG PACs)
Discussion of state-association-recommended policy updates including building access, bus driver training, school choice enrollment, and Parent Advisory Councils.
Student Discipline Policy Update (JIC)
Discussion of upcoming changes to the student discipline policy.
4 more items on the agenda
Approval of Minutes – March 5, 2026
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📍 Superintendent's Office, 2 Park Row
Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activity Policies (JJ, JJA, JJI)
Discussion of policy changes for student clubs, organizations, and the student complaints/grievances process.
Set Priorities for Fall 2026
Subcommittee will establish its policy work priorities for the fall 2026 term.
Set Next Meeting Date/Time
Routine scheduling of the next subcommittee meeting.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 17, 2026
Select Board
Select Board
Mansfield's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
Select Board reviews 2020 Master Plan progress and sets implementation priorities for the next 2–3 years across housing, transit, schools, and economic development.
Master Plan Implementation Status Overview
Of 87 Master Plan strategies, 9 are complete, 60 are ongoing, and 18 haven't started; Board will confirm which to close out vs. keep as priorities.
Downtown & Economic Development Priorities
Board to decide the highest-value downtown action for 2026–2028, including continued residential development, TOD streetscape ties, and pop-up business support.
📍 Downtown Mansfield
Strategic Economic Development Plan & Business Park Zoning
Unanimous survey support (6 green) to launch a Strategic Economic Development Plan; Board asked whether business park competitiveness should be the next major planning initiative.
📍 Ryan-Elliot Park area
Transportation & Mobility — GATRA and Traffic Calming
GATRA route coordination and traffic calming policy both received unanimous green ratings; several transit items may be consolidated into one mobility workstream.
School Facilities & Enrollment Growth Coordination
School facilities study and growth/build-out scenario coordination broadly supported, but status is unclear — Board asked to confirm what's already completed.
Proposed 2026–2030 Implementation Roadmap
Staff draft framework proposes confirming completed items, consolidating active workstreams (TOD, GATRA, downtown tools), and launching new priorities like the Strategic Economic Development Plan and Ryan-Elliot market analysis.
Master Plan Implementation Progress Review
Staff will present a status dashboard showing 9 of 87 strategies complete, 60 ongoing, and 18 not yet started, as a basis for setting 2026–2030 priorities.
Transportation & Mobility — GATRA Coordination and Traffic Calming
Top-rated survey items: coordinating with GATRA on new/frequent routes (6 green) and continuing traffic calming policy (5 green), potentially consolidated into one mobility workstream including late-night and TOD access.
2 more items on the agenda
Mixed or Lower-Priority Items
Dog park, Transportation Management Association (TMA), District Improvement Financing (DIF) for Ryan-Elliot, tenant improvement grants, and industrial park wayfinding all received mixed or low survey scores and are unlikely near-term priorities.
📍 Ryan-Elliot Park area
Public Facilities & Airport Capacity
Airport capacity expansion (strategy 6d.iv) has mixed/unclear completion status; Board needs to confirm what work is done before reprioritizing.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 24, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board
Reviews and approves new housing developments, commercial buildings, and land subdivisions before construction begins.
Continued hearing on New England F.C.'s three synthetic turf soccer fields with 245 parking spaces in a Residential 1 zone at 283 Gilbert Street.
Continued Public Hearing – New England F.C. Special Permit & Site Plan, 283 Gilbert Street
Continued hearing on a special permit to build two full-sized and one half-sized synthetic turf soccer fields, lights, a 24-ft paved driveway, and ~245 parking spaces on Assessor's Map 004, Lot 023 (R1 zone) along a scenic road.
📍 283 Gilbert Street, Assessor's Map 004, Lot 023
Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks
Discussion of proposed changes to setback rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs — secondary units on a residential lot).
Zoning Bylaw Amendments – B4 Zoning District (commercial component & multifamily by special permit)
Two B4 amendments: how commercial components are configured and allowing multifamily residential by special permit in B4 districts.
Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Parking, Primary Dwellings, and North Main Street Overlay
Proposed clarifications to 1.5-space parking requirements per unit, definition of 'primary' dwellings (§230-4.1E), and permitting rules in the North Main Street Overlay District.
📍 North Main Street
Bill HD.5686 – Missing-Middle Starter Home Program (Corsillo, initiated 2/25/26)
State bill creating a missing-middle (small multi-unit) starter home development and ownership program is under board discussion.
Commercial Space Loss, Downtown Parking & Density Policy Discussion (Penney, initiated 12/10/25)
Multi-topic discussion on protecting commercial/business space in B1, B2, and downtown zones, parking-driven redevelopment, density bonuses, and cumulative policy impacts.
📍 B1, B2, Downtown
10 more items on the agenda
Call to Order
Routine meeting opening.
Ongoing Discussions – Parkway/Transit Oriented Development
Placeholder discussion on transit-oriented development planning near the Parkway corridor.
Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Residential Facilities for Residents 55+ (Clemmey)
Discussion of bylaw language governing age-restricted residential facilities for residents 55 and older.
Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Floodplain Updates
Proposed changes to floodplain definitions (§230-1.5), recreational vehicles, and special permitted uses (§230-5.4 E & F).
Zoning Bylaw Amendments – §230-3.5 Commercial Use Definitions
Amendments to add coworking/flexible office, expanded pet services, food incubators/commercial kitchens, makerspaces/artisan manufacturing, and updated amusement facility language.
Planning Board Policies, Procedures, and Fees Review
Review of Planning Board rules for site plan approval, special permits, and fee schedules.
Scenic Road Bylaw Strengthening (Corsillo, initiated 1/28/26)
Proposal to add stronger enforcement provisions ('more teeth') to the Scenic Road Bylaw.
Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Incentives (Haworth, initiated 1/28/26)
Proposal to create bylaw incentives encouraging developers to include affordable units in new construction.
Meeting Minutes – June 10, 2026
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
Adjournment
Meeting close; next meeting July 8, 2026.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 11, 2026
Uncorrected Food Code Violation on Re-Inspection – West Mansfield Variety
Re-inspection found unresolved food code violations at West Mansfield Variety; board will consider next steps.
📍 West Mansfield Variety
Why this matters: Local food retailer with unresolved health violations.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Board of Health · June 11, 2026
Department Updates – Whole Community Planning, Permitting, Bristol-Norfolk Coalition Grants, PFAS, Website/Social Media, Housing Inspections, FOG, Grants
Staff briefings cover PFAS (drinking water contaminants) monitoring, grant funding, housing inspections, permitting, and FOG (fats/oils/grease) program.
Why this matters: PFAS update directly affects local water quality concerns.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Ongoing Discussion – Parkway/Transit Oriented Development
Board continues planning discussions around transit-oriented development along the Parkway corridor.
Why this matters: Transit-oriented zoning can reshape density and traffic near residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Bicycle & Pedestrian Network Plan Steering Committee Discussion
Board discusses the town's Bicycle & Pedestrian Network Plan with the steering committee.
Why this matters: Could affect sidewalk/bike routes throughout town.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
🔄 Postponed Continued Public Hearing – Special Permit Modification, 249 Oakland Street (Map 030, Lot 136) Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Continued hearing on Zakary Medeiros/Arnold Medeiros Properties LLC request to modify a special permit for a driveway layout change at 249 Oakland Street, I-2 zone.
📍 249 Oakland Street, Assessor's Map 030, Lot 136
Why this matters: Industrial-zone driveway change near Oakland Street corridor.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Proposed changes to setback rules for ADUs (in-law suites/secondary units) in residential zones.
Why this matters: Affects what homeowners can build on their own lots.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Residential Facilities for Residents 55+ (Clemmey) Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Proposed bylaw amendment regarding residential facilities for residents 55 and older.
Why this matters: Could affect where 55+ housing developments are allowed.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Zoning Bylaw Amendments – B4 Zoning District (commercial component & multifamily by special permit) Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Two proposed amendments to the B4 district covering commercial layout requirements and allowing multifamily residential by special permit.
Why this matters: Multifamily-by-special-permit could increase density in B4 areas.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Zoning Bylaw Amendments – North Main Street Overlay District Permitting Clarification Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Proposed clarification to permitting rules within the North Main Street Overlay District.
📍 North Main Street
Why this matters: Affects development rules along a key commercial corridor.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Floodplain Zoning Updates Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Multiple floodplain-related bylaw updates covering definitions, recreational vehicles, and special permitted uses (§230-5.4 E/F).
Why this matters: Floodplain rules affect property insurability and what owners can build.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Scenic Road Bylaw – Stronger Enforcement (Corsillo, initiated 1/28/26) Planning Board · June 10, 2026
Proposal to add more enforcement authority (
Why this matters: Scenic road protections affect tree removal and road alterations near homes.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
💬 Discussed Bill HD.5686 – Missing-Middle Starter Home Program (Corsillo, initiated 2/25/26) Planning Board · June 10, 2026
State bill HD.5686 would establish a missing-middle (small multifamily) starter-home development and ownership program; board is monitoring/discussing.
Why this matters: Could change allowable housing types in residential neighborhoods.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Mansfield and is not legal advice.

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