Childcare Assistance Available for Eligible Mansfield Residents

Applications for Childcare Assistance Now Available

If you or a loved one have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need assistance with paying for childcare, we may be able to help. The Town is now accepting applications for assistance i...

Childcare Assistance Available for Eligible Mansfield Residents

Applications for Childcare Assistance Now Available

If you or a loved one have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need assistance with paying for childcare, we may be able to help. The Town is now accepting applications for assistance i...

Family Advisory Team Sessions with Supt. Dart

Mansfield and Region 19 Public Schools Announce Policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2022-23

Mansfield, CT  September 26--The Mansfield and Region 19 Public Schools announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Schoo...

An Update for Families from Principal Rodriguez

Good Evening Mansfield Elementary Families,

I am reaching out to you to provide an update and to share my appreciation for your patience as we work through the challenges before us.  I also want to reassure you that school will be in session tomor...

Supt. Peter Dart's First Interview on WILI-AM with Wayne Norman

"In the end we're about these three big ideas: We want to Know Students, we want to Support the Whole Child, and we must Ensure Deep Learning. Our students must be actively engaged, all students, with authentic, relevant tasks."

Two Mansfield Teachers Studying Sustainability in Denmark

“We hope we can help guide our own students to make changes in our school and our community beyond.”

Mansfield Elementary School Teachers Jennifer Zugarazo and Michelle Mather are headed to Denmark for 14 days this summer as Fund for Teachers Fellows.

Jen i...

Announcement from the Superintendent

New Mansfield Elementary School Information Session

On Monday, June 6 Superintendent Kelly Lyman, Principal Lauren Rodriguez and incoming Superintendent Peter Dart hosted an opportunity for parents to hear plans and pose questions they have about the opening of school for Mansfield Elementary School (MES)....

Witness Stone Unveiling Monday, June 13 at 4:45 PM

Mansfield Middle School grade 8 students are participating with the Witness Stones Project which “seeks to restore the history and honor the humanity of the enslaved individuals who helped build our communities.” Begun in Guilford, CT, W...

Summer Issue of the Mansfield Public Schools Newsletter

To read this issue of the Mansfield Public Schools Newsletter, just click here: 

 https://www.mansfieldct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14183/Mansfield-Public-Schools-Newsletter--Summer-2022

Read on...

Mansfield Names Assistant Principal for New Elementary School

Mansfield, CT   May 19, 2022 –Mansfield Public Schools has announced that Rebecca “Becky” Granatini has been hired as the assistant principal for Mansfield Elementary School.  

The newly created position for th...

Status Update on New Mansfield Elementary School

You can also read announcement here:  /DocumentCenter/View/13718/Community-Letter-41522

Status Update on New Mansfield Elementary School

April 15, 2022

 Dear Mansfield Community, 

The excitement about our new elementary sch...

Early Spring Newsletter from the Board of Education

Read the Early Spring Issue of the Mansfield Board of Education's Newsletter.  

Click here to download:  https://mansfieldct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13644/FINAL-BoE-Newsletter-Early-Spring-2022

Read on...

Mansfield Video Series Highlights School Culture and Opportunities

Mansfield Public Schools has produced a series of videos which highlight the cutting edge curriculum, daily practice of Core Beliefs and commitment to growing educators for which Mansfield is known. Through a grant to the district from Insight Education G...

Mike Seal Named Director of Teaching and Learning

Michael Seal Named as Mansfield’s Director of Teaching and Learning 

Mansfield, CT   March 11, 2022 – Superintendent Kelly Lyman announced to staff and families this week that she is naming Michael R. Seal as Director o...

Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent

For Immediate Release                

 Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent 

Mansfield, CT   February 2...

Special Edition of Board of Education Newsletter: New School Update

Read the Special Edition of the Board of Education Newsletter with construction and transition updates on the new Mansfield Elementary School

Mansfield Teacher Kim King Named Connecticut Teacher of the Year

Click here to view the announcement celebration held at Southeast School in Mansfield on Thursday, October 28:  https://mansfieldct.gov/pressconference

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES MANSFIELD EDUCATOR NAMED CONNECTICUT’S 2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Art Te...

Family Advisory Team Sessions with Supt. Dart

Mansfield and Region 19 Public Schools Announce Policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2022-23

Mansfield, CT  September 26--The Mansfield and Region 19 Public Schools announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Schoo...

Update from Principal Barlow

Good Evening MMS Families,

I wanted to reach out to all of our families in order to provide an update and assure you that school will be in session tomorrow, September 8th.  First, thank you all for your understanding and flexibility today as we w...

Supt. Peter Dart's First Interview on WILI-AM with Wayne Norman

"In middle school, students seek challenges...great middle school education makes sure students have choices and are able to explore interests.... We want our kids to know that they are the change. This is their world."

Larry Barlow Named as Mansfield Middle School Principal

An Announcement from Superintendent Peter Dart

August 15, 2022

Dear Mansfield Families, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators:

I am thrilled to announce that Mr. Larry Barlow has been selected to serve as Mansfield Middle School’s next Principal, effective imme...

Two Mansfield Teachers Studying Sustainability in Denmark

“We hope we can help guide our own students to make changes in our school and our community beyond.”

Mansfield Elementary School Teachers Jennifer Zugarazo and Michelle Mather are headed to Denmark for 14 days this summer as Fund for Teachers Fellows.

Jen i...

Letter of Condolence from the Superintendent

District to offer support for family and friends of ParaEducator Sarah Kaplan

A Letter from the Superintendent

July 8, 2022

Greetings Mansfield Families:

As you know, this past spring we created a new district level position for Director of Teaching and Learning who would provide continued leadership and vision in the ongoing implementation, development, d...

Two Mansfield Middle School Students Awarded CABE Student Leadership Recognition

The Mansfield Board of Education presented the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Student Leadership Awards to two outstanding Mansfield Grade 8 youth.  Adam Soucy and Kalyani Tihaiya were recognized for their achievements at t...

Announcement from the Superintendent

Witness Stone Project Website Showcases Project

Learn about Titus, the local enslaved man whom the students honored with the Witness Stone placement. Reflect on the goal of the project, and see works of writing and artwork students created interpreting their understanding of slavery.

New Mansfield Elementary School Information Session

On Monday, June 6 Superintendent Kelly Lyman, Principal Lauren Rodriguez and incoming Superintendent Peter Dart hosted an opportunity for parents to hear plans and pose questions they have about the opening of school for Mansfield Elementary School (MES)....

Summer Issue of the Mansfield Public Schools Newsletter

To read this issue of the Mansfield Public Schools Newsletter, just click here: 

 https://www.mansfieldct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14183/Mansfield-Public-Schools-Newsletter--Summer-2022

Read on...

Witness Stone Ceremony at 4:45 PM Monday, June 13

Mansfield Middle School grade 8 students are participating with the Witness Stones Project which “seeks to restore the history and honor the humanity of the enslaved individuals who helped build our communities.” Begun in Guilford, CT, W...

Status Update on New Mansfield Elementary School

You can also read announcement here:  /DocumentCenter/View/13718/Community-Letter-41522

Status Update on New Mansfield Elementary School

April 15, 2022

 Dear Mansfield Community, 

The excitement about our new elementary sch...

Early Spring Newsletter from the Board of Education

Read the Early Spring Issue of the Mansfield Board of Education's Newsletter.  

Click here to download:  https://mansfieldct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13644/FINAL-BoE-Newsletter-Early-Spring-2022

Read on...

Mansfield Video Series Highlights School Culture and Opportunities

Mansfield Public Schools has produced a series of videos which highlight the cutting edge curriculum, daily practice of Core Beliefs and commitment to growing educators for which Mansfield is known. Through a grant to the district from Insight Education G...

Mansfield Middle School Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Four Mansfield Middle School students have earned recognition in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a prestigious competition with 975 Connecticut students submitting creative work. 

Sophie Marcus, a grade 8 student, earned a Gold ...

Mike Seal Named Director of Teaching and Learning

Michael Seal Named as Mansfield’s Director of Teaching and Learning 

Mansfield, CT   March 11, 2022 – Superintendent Kelly Lyman announced to staff and families this week that she is naming Michael R. Seal as Director o...

Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent

For Immediate Release                

 Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent 

Mansfield, CT   February 2...

Special Edition of Board of Education Newsletter: New School Update

Read the Special Edition of the Board of Education Newsletter with construction and transition updates on the new Mansfield Elementary School

Mansfield Teacher Kim King Named Connecticut Teacher of the Year

Click here to view the announcement celebration held at Southeast School in Mansfield on Thursday, October 28:  https://mansfieldct.gov/pressconference

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES MANSFIELD EDUCATOR NAMED CONNECTICUT’S 2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Art Te...

BOE Transportation Committee

On Thursday, September 29th, the BOE reactivated the Transportation Committee and held a meeting for families and community members to give public comment.  The committee also shared updates, information regarding the recent challenges, and the s...

New Playground Coming to Mansfield Public Library!

Parks and Recreation is managing the installment of the new playground at the Mansfield Library. Mansfield Public Works will be completing subbase site preparation. M.E. O’Brien Inc. of Medway, MA will be completing installation of the new playg...

Ongoing COVID Communications & Center Updates

• MCC COVID Procedures Guide as of January 13, 2022
• Masks Required for All Town Buildings, including the MCC
• Follow Town of Mansfield updates and information here.

Please check back often for updates.

PARK USE SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS

Mansfield parks, trai...

Click Here to Donate!

Click here to make a donation to the Parks and Recreation Fund.  

• In order to make your donation online, you will need to log into our online registration system. For those that have registered for programs or membership in the past through our of...

The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is coming to the Library on Tuesday, October 11!

The Pequot Story: Celebrating Heritage Tuesday, October 11^th 11:00 AM

The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is coming to the Library!  Join us for this fascinating look at Pequot history, life and culture designed especially for a famil...

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting

New Database! Get Creative with Creativebug

Creativebug is the go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos produced by renowned artists and creative experts. The instructors bring a lifetime of practice, passion, and proven teaching methods along with the basics e...

New and improved playground and parking lot coming soon!

Construction began on September 15. We hope to have it all done by mid-October. Please forgive the inconvenience, it will be great when it's done!

Some playground features to look forward to include: Farmers Market Café and Loft, a musi...

Waking Up White: Book Discussion and In-Person Author Talk

Stop by the Mansfield Public Library and pick up your copy of this book, then join our conversation!

Read on...

See what's new at the Mansfield Library

Sign up for Wowbrary's weekly emails to receive our weekly email list of our latest books, movies, and music!

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Sign up to receive text messages from the Library

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Mansfield Public Library by signing up to receive text notifications!

You can do this when you subscribe to any of our At The Library mailing lists.

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Fern Road and Coventry Road (Fern Road to Route 32) Paving

The Department of Public Works has completed the installation of drainage pipe and structures on Fern Road and on the portion of Coventry Road from Fern Road to Stafford Road (Route 32).  The Department of Public Works will now resurface Fern Roa...

Road Closure - Hunting Lodge Road

Hunting Lodge Road between North Eagleville Road and Separatist Road will be closed indefinitely due to a failure of the current two pipe culvert system over the Eagleville Brook.  No thru traffic will be allowed, local traffic ...

Family Advisory Team Sessions with Supt. Dart

Mansfield and Region 19 Public Schools Announce Policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2022-23

Mansfield, CT  September 26--The Mansfield and Region 19 Public Schools announced today its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Schoo...

Supt. Peter Dart's First Interview on WILI-AM with Wayne Norman

"In the end we're about these three big ideas: We want to Know Students, we want to Support the Whole Child, and we must Ensure Deep Learning. Our students must be actively engaged, all students, with authentic, relevant tasks."

An Update from Supt. Dart about Food Services and Bus Transportation

Free Meals Extended for Start of School; Final Bus Schedules Due Soon

Larry Barlow Named as Mansfield Middle School Principal

An Announcement from Superintendent Peter Dart

August 15, 2022

Dear Mansfield Families, Faculty, Staff, and Administrators:

I am thrilled to announce that Mr. Larry Barlow has been selected to serve as Mansfield Middle School’s next Principal, effe...

Two Mansfield Teachers Studying Sustainability in Denmark

“We hope we can help guide our own students to make changes in our school and our community beyond.”

Mansfield Elementary School Teachers Jennifer Zugarazo and Michelle Mather are headed to Denmark for 14 days this summer as Fund for Te...

Two Mansfield Middle School Students Awarded CABE Student Leadership Recognition

The Mansfield Board of Education presented the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Student Leadership Awards to two outstanding Mansfield Grade 8 youth.  Adam Soucy and Kalyani Tihaiya were recognized for their achievements at t...

Witness Stone Project Website Showcases MMS Project

Learn about Titus, the local enslaved man whom our middle school students honored with the Witness Stone placement. Reflect on the goal of the project, and see works of writing and artwork students created interpreting their understanding of slavery.

Summer Issue of the Mansfield Public Schools Newsletter

To read this issue of the Mansfield Public Schools Newsletter, just click here: 

 https://www.mansfieldct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14183/Mansfield-Public-Schools-Newsletter--Summer-2022

Read on...

Witness Stone Unveiling Monday, June 13 at 4:45 PM

Mansfield Middle School grade 8 students are participating with the Witness Stones Project which “seeks to restore the history and honor the humanity of the enslaved individuals who helped build our communities.” Begun in Guilford, CT, W...

Mansfield Names Assistant Principal for New Elementary School

Mansfield, CT   May 19, 2022 –Mansfield Public Schools has announced that Rebecca “Becky” Granatini has been hired as the assistant principal for Mansfield Elementary School.  

The...

Mansfield Budget Approved at Town Meeting May 10

At Town Meeting at Mansfield Middle School on Tuesday, May 10, Mansfield voters approved the Town Council's Proposed Budget by ballot:

     84 YES

      2 NO

If you want to hear the Town Meeting providing...

Early Spring Newsletter from the Board of Education

Read the Early Spring Issue of the Mansfield Board of Education's Newsletter.  

Click here to download:  https://mansfieldct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13644/FINAL-BoE-Newsletter-Early-Spring-2022

Read on...

Mansfield Video Series Highlights School Culture and Opportunities

Mansfield Public Schools has produced a series of videos which highlight the cutting edge curriculum, daily practice of Core Beliefs and commitment to growing educators for which Mansfield is known. Through a grant to the district from Insight Education G...

Mansfield Middle School Students Earn Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Four Mansfield Middle School students have earned recognition in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a prestigious competition with 975 Connecticut students submitting creative work. 

Sophie Marcus, a grade 8 student, earned a Gold ...

Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent

For Immediate Release                

 Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent 

Mansfield, CT   February 2...

Special Edition of Board of Education Newsletter: New School Update

Read the Special Edition of the Board of Education Newsletter with construction and transition updates on the new Mansfield Elementary School

Mansfield Teacher Kim King Named Connecticut Teacher of the Year

Click here to view the announcement celebration held at Southeast School in Mansfield on Thursday, October 28:  https://mansfieldct.gov/pressconference

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES MANSFIELD EDUCATOR NAMED CONNECTICUT’S 2022 TEACHER OF THE ...

Childcare Assistance Available for Eligible Mansfield Residents

Applications for Childcare Assistance Now Available

If you or a loved one have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need assistance with paying for childcare, we may be able to help. The Town is now accepting applications for assistance i...

October Issue of News & Updates, Town of Mansfield e-Newsletter

To see this issue, click here:  /DocumentCenter/View/15006/October-2022-Town-of-Mansfield-e-Newsletter-FINAL

In this October/November issue you will read about:

• Appointment of the new Planning and Development Director
• The Library's new playg...

Waking Up White: Book Discussion and In-Person Author Talk

Stop by the Mansfield Public Library and pick up your copy of this book, then join our conversation!

Read on...

Community Input Requested on Regional Branding by October 11

Take the survey about which branding you think best suits our region:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/4TownsBrandSurvey

Towns of

BOLTON w COVENTRY w MANSFIELD w TOLLAND

Point ...

Sign Up for the 2022 Mansfield Local Government Academy

"Each week's presentations have been impressive, and left me feeling proud of my local government"

"I didn't expect as much information as was shared at each session.  There is way more going on in Mansfield local ...

August Issue of News & Updates, Mansfield's e-Newsletter

Read the August-September issue of News and Updates from the Mansfield Town Manager.  

To see the issue, click here: /DocumentCenter/View/14551/Aug-2022-Town-of-Mansfield-e-Newsletter-FINAL

In this issue you will read about:

• Who is...

Witness Stone Project Website Showcases Project

Learn about Titus, the local enslaved man whom our middle school students honored with the Witness Stone placement. Reflect on the goal of the project, and see works of writing and artwork students created interpreting their understanding of slavery.

Celebrate Juneteenth Independence Day

In collaboration with the Human Rights Commission, The Town of Mansfield's Town Council has issued a Proclamation to celebrate Juneteenth, June 19, 2022 in Mansfield. 

Please join the Human Rights Commission at the unveiling ceremony for ...

June Issue of News & Updates, Mansfield's e-Newsletter

To download the June issue of News & Updates, the Town of Mansfield's e-Newsletter, Click Here

In this issue you will read about:

• A recap of the 2022-23 final Town Budget
• Plans for the unveiling of a Witness Stone by Mansfield Middle Sc...

Taste of Mansfield Announces its First Annual Champion Award Winners

The Taste of Mansfield and community partners the Mansfield Agriculture Committee and  Economic Development Commission have selected the recipients of the first-ever Taste of Mansfield Champion Awards.   

The Taste of M...

Mansfield Budget Approved at Town Meeting May 10

At Town Meeting at Mansfield Middle School on Tuesday, May 10, Mansfield voters approved the Town Council's Proposed Budget by ballot:

     84 YES

      2 NO

If you want to hear the Town Meeting ...

Status Update on New Mansfield Elementary School

You can also read announcement here:  /DocumentCenter/View/13718/Community-Letter-41522

Status Update on New Mansfield Elementary School

April 15, 2022

 Dear Mansfield Community, 

The excitement about our new elementary sch...

Mansfield Receives $4.8 million in CT Communities Challenge Grant Funding

Will fund pedestrian safety, sidewalk and trail extensions and improvements along So. Eagleville Road, and facilitate Eagleville Green development with 42 units of mixed income housing

April Issue of News & Updates, the Town of Mansfield's e-Newsletter

Enjoy the Town of Mansfield's April Newsletter, News & Updates 

In this issue you will learn about:

• A multitude of activities to boost Sustainable Mansfield
• The schedule for the Town's Budget development process
• State f...

Introducing our new interactive GIS parcel viewer called AxisGIS

This upgraded platform will provide all the function and data that users find helpful, as well as new tools to better serve the needs of the public.

Statement on State Office of School Construction Controversy

Statement from the Mansfield Town Council about the 

State’s Office of School Construction Controversy

In recent months there has been increasing reports about allegations that Konstantinos Diamantis, formerly the Director of&am...

Town of Mansfield Lifts Mask Mandate Effective March 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mansfield Lifts Mask Mandate Effective March 1

MANSFIELD, CT  February 28, 2022– Effective at 12:01 AM on March 1, the Town of Mansfield is lifting the requirement (which was initially imposed via an Emerge...

Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent

For Immediate Release                

 Mansfield Board of Education Announces Peter Dart as Next Superintendent 

Mansfield, CT   February 2...

Mansfield Teacher Kim King Named Connecticut Teacher of the Year

Click here to view the announcement celebration held at Southeast School in Mansfield on Thursday, October 28:  https://mansfieldct.gov/pressconference

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES MANSFIELD EDUCATOR NAMED CONNECTICUT’S 2022 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Art Te...

Childcare Assistance Available for Eligible Mansfield Residents

Applications for Childcare Assistance Now Available

If you or a loved one have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need assistance with paying for childcare, we may be able to help. The Town is now accepting applications for assistance i...

Mansfield Launches New Town Newsletter: News & Updates

 Introducing the first edition of News & Updates from the Town of Mansfield 

Read the February issue by clicking here  

To sign up to receive the newsletter by email, plus other news and updates, sign up for NOTIFY ME at &...

Childcare Assistance Available for Eligible Mansfield Residents

Applications for Childcare Assistance Now Available

If you or a loved one have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need assistance with paying for childcare, we may be able to help. The Town is now accepting applications for assistance i...

Childcare Assistance Available for Eligible Mansfield Residents

Applications for Childcare Assistance Now Available

If you or a loved one have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need assistance with paying for childcare, we may be able to help. The Town is now accepting applications for assistance i...