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March 5, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Maureen R. Doherty, Brendan Roche, Walter Wilk, Diana L. Bren, Michael A. Trowbridge Sr.
Absent: None
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Opt out of conducting Vote by Mail for the May 13, 2025 local election
To opt out of conducting Vote by Mail for the May 13, 2025 local election
From the minutes
“Motion: To opt out of conducting Vote by Mail for the May 13, 2025 local election. (Wilk/Roche) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Roche)
Approve 2025 Live Nation License Agreement and Entertainment License. (Wilk/ Roche) 5 Passes: 5:0 4. Town Manager's Report > Update on the Supply of Emergency Water to the City of Attleboro > Update o
To approve 2025 Live Nation License Agreement and Entertainment License. (Wilk/ Roche) 5 Passes: 5:0 4. Town Manager's Report > Update on the Supply of Emergency Water to the City of Attleboro > Update on the Reservoir Street Communications Tower Project >» Update on Cell Phone Tower Town Project on East Street > Miscellaneous Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas started his Town Manager's report stating that Mansfield received communication from Attleboro, thanking the Town for the emergency supply of water and the city no longer needs assistance from Mansfield. He noted that this provided the Town with $200,000 in revenue. Mr. Dumas then provided an update on the tower projects on Reservoir Street and East Street. Mr. Dumas stated that the snow and ice deficit is at $109,276. Mr. Dumas then announced that Live Nation/Xfinity Center is excitedly hosting the 250" Firework Celebration event on October 18". He then stated that he spoke to the State delegation and requested $200,000 for the 250" Celebration and $50,000 for a third year of the Downtown Sign and Facade Program. Mr. Dumas noted that the State delegation is set to visit a Select Board and just need to know what date. Ms. Doherty said she had been working on those dates with Ms. Carrie Champagne and Mr. Dumas said he would follow up with her. 5. Public Comment _ Ms. Sandra Levine from 20 Walnut Street came forward and asked if Mansfield was done giving Attleboro a ‘water supply and Mr. Dumas confirmed it ceased last week. Ms. Levine then stated that there were talks of " permanent vaults to allow for water transfers for communities around Mansfield and asked if that is included in the 2026 budget. Mr. Dumas responded that it is not included in the 2026 budget as Mr. Shawn Precourt needs to do further work and research for that. The Chair took items out of order and skipped to agenda number seven at 6:27PM. 6. 6:30PM ~ Public Hearing in Accordance of M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 for a Transfer of an All Alcohol On Premises License for Legends Music LLC dha Xfinity Center, located at 885 South Main Street pending routing through Town Departments and Public Safety Motion: To open the public hearing at 6:30PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve 2025 Live Nation License Agreement and Entertainment License. (Wilk/ Roche) 5 Passes: 5:0 4. Town Manager's Report > Update on the Supply of Emergency Water to the City of Attleboro > Update on the Reservoir Street Communications Tower Project >» Update on Cell Phone Tower Town Project on East Street > Miscellaneous Select Board Questions and Comments on Town Manager's Report Mr. Dumas started his Town Manager's report stating that Mansfield received communication from Attleboro, thanking the Town for the emergency supply of water and the city no longer needs assistance from Mansfield. He noted that this provided the Town with $200,000 in revenue. Mr. Dumas then provided an update on the tower projects on Reservoir Street and East Street. Mr. Dumas stated that the snow and ice deficit is at $109,276. Mr. Dumas then announced that Live Nation/Xfinity Center is excitedly hosting the 250" Firework Celebration event on October 18". He then stated that he spoke to the State delegation and requested $200,000 for the 250" Celebration and $50,000 for a third year of the Downtown Sign and Facade Program. Mr. Dumas noted that the State delegation is set to visit a Select Board and just need to know what date. Ms. Doherty said she had been working on those dates with Ms. Carrie Champagne and Mr. Dumas said he would follow up with her. 5. Public Comment _ Ms. Sandra Levine from 20 Walnut Street came forward and asked if Mansfield was done giving Attleboro a ‘water supply and Mr. Dumas confirmed it ceased last week. Ms. Levine then stated that there were talks of " permanent vaults to allow for water transfers for communities around Mansfield and asked if that is included in the 2026 budget. Mr. Dumas responded that it is not included in the 2026 budget as Mr. Shawn Precourt needs to do further work and research for that. The Chair took items out of order and skipped to agenda number seven at 6:27PM. 6. 6:30PM ~ Public Hearing in Accordance of M.G.L. Chapter 138, Section 12 for a Transfer of an All Alcohol On Premises License for Legends Music LLC dha Xfinity Center, located at 885 South Main Street pending routing through Town Departments and Public Safety Motion: To open the public hearing at 6:30PM. (Wilk/Roche) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Roche)
Close the public hearing at 6:37PM
To close the public hearing at 6:37PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To close the public hearing at 6:37PM. (Roche/ Trowbridge) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Roche, second: Trowbridge)
In accordance with Mass General Law Chapter 40A Section 5, to forward the proposed zoning bylaw amendments submitted by citizens petitions, for School Street and West Street, to the Planning Board for
To in accordance with Mass General Law Chapter 40A Section 5, to forward the proposed zoning bylaw amendments submitted by citizens petitions, for School Street and West Street, to the Planning Board for public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion: In accordance with Mass General Law Chapter 40A Section 5, to forward the proposed zoning bylaw amendments submitted by citizens petitions, for School Street and West Street, to the Planning Board for public hearing. (Wilk /Bren) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Bren)
Include the solid waste fee in the override budget and eliminate the individual fee. (Wilk/ Roche) . Passes 5:0 _9. Update on Warrant Article 14 Regarding Massachusetts General Law Chapter 258, §13 OM
To include the solid waste fee in the override budget and eliminate the individual fee. (Wilk/ Roche) . Passes 5:0 _9. Update on Warrant Article 14 Regarding Massachusetts General Law Chapter 258, §13 OMr. Violette gave a summary about Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. He stated there was a "discussion with Town Counsel revealed that it doesn't have to be on warrant and it is the decision of the Select Board. Mr. Dumas explained that this item needs to go on the ballot. Mr. Wilk provided an example of a member of the Municipal Building Committee getting sued for a decision made and this would pay the legal fees of that committee member. Mr. Roche asked for clarification stating that this item needs to go on the ballot but it doesn't necessarily need to be added to the warrant and Mr. Dumas confirmed that was correct. Ms. Doherty, asked Mr. Trowbridge about a policy that indicated that members have up to a million dollars in fees. He stated that he did recall something that mentioned this. Ms. Doherty asked if it was possible that the vote went on a ballot but never made it to a Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Violette said he would be happy to follow up with the Town Clerk on ballots in the past to confirm. Mr. Trowbridge stated he will review his own folder of policies. Ms. Doherty stated that she always puts items on the agenda that Board members asked for and asked is anyone had anything else. Ms. Bren asked about bringing the DEI Committee in to a meeting and Ms. Doherty stated that she is working to invite all Boards and Committees in to present and asked if Ms. Bren would like for them to come in separately and she responded yes given that their charge is a little different than the other committees. Ms. Doherty then asked Mr. Violette to review the draft warrant as presented, Mr. Violette then went through the articles and provided a summary of each. 40. General Budget Discussion - Including Budget Subcommittee Update ' The general budget discussion agenda item is a regular Select Board agenda item that will be for the discussion on any fiscal year budgets and may include discussions of past fiscal years or future fiscal years. Select Board Meeting Minutes | March 5, 2025 Mr. Wilk stated that the last Budget meeting was a Tri-Board meeting so everyone is all caught up. He stated | that‘next the final numbers need to be made for the Town and School budget. Mr. Violette stated that the "Town has almost established a balanced budget and once there are updates from the Schools budget the budget will be finalized. Ms. Doherty asked about dates for public forums and when there will be a final list and Mr. Violette responded that he should be able to send that out later this week. Mr. Wilk asked about the 5 FAQ document and Mr. Dumas responded that it is all set. Ms. Doherty then stated that on April 2"? public presentation of the budget at the Select Board meeting. Mr. Roche asked if the Southeastern Regional Assessment was the expected amount and Mr. Violette said yes and that he had been using the unofficial number that he was given. 11. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Mr. Wilk stated that the Tri-Board meeting. Ms. Doherty gave her time to Ms. Nancy Griffin to talk about the 250" Celebration. Ms. Griffin stated that Saturday, March 29" the untold stories of Mansfield with Robert MacDonald. There is a Genealogy workshops starting April 12 offers insight to family history. The Grand parade is going to be Saturday, May 17* at 11am and Incorporation Weekend will be August 224 the24", 12. Public Comments There were no public comments. 13. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Select Board may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that item will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses and events have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: > February 19, 2025 oN > February 25, 2025 , ‘oy B. Vote to Approve Warrants: > Town Vendor Warrant No. 25035T in the amount of $313,644.06 > Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25035E in the amount of $120,732.71 > Town Vendor Warrant No. 25034TL in the amount of $4,817.50 > Town Vendor Warrant No. 25036T in the amount of $1,979,641.04 > Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25036E in the amount of $326,877.33 > School Vendor Warrant No. 250368 in the amount of $530,682.36 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: > Consideration of Banner Application for Keep Mansfield Beautiful > Consideration of Banner Application for Friends of the Mansfield COA > Consideration of Banner Application for DSF of Mansfield Dollars for Scholars > Consideration of Banner Application for Mansfield Youth and Cheer > Consideration of Special Events Application for Park and Recreation - Mansfield Common Market >» Consideration of Drainlayers License for Plainville Pump & Excavating Inc. > Consideration of Drainlayers License for ATL Construction Inc. > Consideration of Drainlayers License for Petroleum Engineering Inc. D. Proclamations: > Patricia Debold - Mansfield Elks Motion: To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Motion: To include the solid waste fee in the override budget and eliminate the individual fee. (Wilk/ Roche) . Passes 5:0 _9. Update on Warrant Article 14 Regarding Massachusetts General Law Chapter 258, §13 OMr. Violette gave a summary about Article 14 of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. He stated there was a "discussion with Town Counsel revealed that it doesn't have to be on warrant and it is the decision of the Select Board. Mr. Dumas explained that this item needs to go on the ballot. Mr. Wilk provided an example of a member of the Municipal Building Committee getting sued for a decision made and this would pay the legal fees of that committee member. Mr. Roche asked for clarification stating that this item needs to go on the ballot but it doesn't necessarily need to be added to the warrant and Mr. Dumas confirmed that was correct. Ms. Doherty, asked Mr. Trowbridge about a policy that indicated that members have up to a million dollars in fees. He stated that he did recall something that mentioned this. Ms. Doherty asked if it was possible that the vote went on a ballot but never made it to a Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Violette said he would be happy to follow up with the Town Clerk on ballots in the past to confirm. Mr. Trowbridge stated he will review his own folder of policies. Ms. Doherty stated that she always puts items on the agenda that Board members asked for and asked is anyone had anything else. Ms. Bren asked about bringing the DEI Committee in to a meeting and Ms. Doherty stated that she is working to invite all Boards and Committees in to present and asked if Ms. Bren would like for them to come in separately and she responded yes given that their charge is a little different than the other committees. Ms. Doherty then asked Mr. Violette to review the draft warrant as presented, Mr. Violette then went through the articles and provided a summary of each. 40. General Budget Discussion - Including Budget Subcommittee Update ' The general budget discussion agenda item is a regular Select Board agenda item that will be for the discussion on any fiscal year budgets and may include discussions of past fiscal years or future fiscal years. Select Board Meeting Minutes | March 5, 2025 Mr. Wilk stated that the last Budget meeting was a Tri-Board meeting so everyone is all caught up. He stated | that‘next the final numbers need to be made for the Town and School budget. Mr. Violette stated that the "Town has almost established a balanced budget and once there are updates from the Schools budget the budget will be finalized. Ms. Doherty asked about dates for public forums and when there will be a final list and Mr. Violette responded that he should be able to send that out later this week. Mr. Wilk asked about the 5 FAQ document and Mr. Dumas responded that it is all set. Ms. Doherty then stated that on April 2"? public presentation of the budget at the Select Board meeting. Mr. Roche asked if the Southeastern Regional Assessment was the expected amount and Mr. Violette said yes and that he had been using the unofficial number that he was given. 11. Select Board Member Committee and Liaison Updates Mr. Wilk stated that the Tri-Board meeting. Ms. Doherty gave her time to Ms. Nancy Griffin to talk about the 250" Celebration. Ms. Griffin stated that Saturday, March 29" the untold stories of Mansfield with Robert MacDonald. There is a Genealogy workshops starting April 12 offers insight to family history. The Grand parade is going to be Saturday, May 17* at 11am and Incorporation Weekend will be August 224 the24", 12. Public Comments There were no public comments. 13. Review and Approve Consent Agenda All items on the Consent Agenda may be adopted with a single motion. Any member of the Select Board may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration in which case that item will be voted on separately from the remainder of the Consent Agenda. All licenses and events have been routed through Town Hall Departments and any conditions have been noted below. A. Vote to Approve Meeting Minutes: > February 19, 2025 oN > February 25, 2025 , ‘oy B. Vote to Approve Warrants: > Town Vendor Warrant No. 25035T in the amount of $313,644.06 > Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25035E in the amount of $120,732.71 > Town Vendor Warrant No. 25034TL in the amount of $4,817.50 > Town Vendor Warrant No. 25036T in the amount of $1,979,641.04 > Electric Vendor Warrant No. 25036E in the amount of $326,877.33 > School Vendor Warrant No. 250368 in the amount of $530,682.36 C. Consideration of Permits and Licenses: > Consideration of Banner Application for Keep Mansfield Beautiful > Consideration of Banner Application for Friends of the Mansfield COA > Consideration of Banner Application for DSF of Mansfield Dollars for Scholars > Consideration of Banner Application for Mansfield Youth and Cheer > Consideration of Special Events Application for Park and Recreation - Mansfield Common Market >» Consideration of Drainlayers License for Plainville Pump & Excavating Inc. > Consideration of Drainlayers License for ATL Construction Inc. > Consideration of Drainlayers License for Petroleum Engineering Inc. D. Proclamations: > Patricia Debold - Mansfield Elks Motion: To approve the consent agenda. (Wilk/Bren) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Wilk, second: Bren)
Adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 5, 2025 at 7:10PM
To adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 5, 2025 at 7:10PM
From the minutes
“Motion: To adjourn the Select Board meeting of March 5, 2025 at 7:10PM. (Trowbridge/Roche) Passes 5:0.” (Motion: Trowbridge, second: Roche)
From the Mansfield Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Mark Corsillo from his campaign website; Kostas Loukos from The Sun Chronicle; Brendan Roche from Run for Something; Walter Wilk from The Sun Chronicle (March 2024); Michael Feck cropped from a captioned submitted photo in The Sun Chronicle (September 2026).
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