A steering committee is being formed in #Mansfield to help develop a plan to promote safety for and encourage more bicyclists and pedestrians.

Meet Opal, a 1-year-old Portuguese Podengo with a shy, cautious nature around people, but give her a canine friend and she absolutely lights up. Opal is available for adoption at the #Mansfield animal shelter. https://t.co/rpiq2N8gMY #dogs #pets

Meet Kiki, a gentle, lively, loving 10-year-old #cat who found her way to the shelter when her beloved owner moved into a nursing home. She’s a friendly, talkative feline. Kiki is available for adoption at the #Mansfield animal shelter. https://t.co/SKQe2bzp4k

.#Mansfield school committee member Steve Schoonveld has resigned, and a call is being made for candidates to fill the vacant seat on the five-member board.

Meet young Brandy Lynn and Marylou, who spent their early days outdoors before being brought into a foster home. Now they're looking for a permanent home, together. They are available for adoption at the #Mansfield animal shelter. https://t.co/xaJsFLG8zg #cats

Town meeting voters in #Mansfield will be deciding tonight whether to demolish the century-old Roland Green School building and sell the property for house lots.

Meet Mini Bob, a #cat weighing in at 13 pounds. He's estimated at between 1 and 2-years-old and is a laid-back feline. Mini Bob is available for adoption at the #Mansfield animal shelter. https://t.co/orIa04vYVK #pets

.#Mansfield residents are being asked to vote some financial requests and several zoning bylaw changes at a special town meeting which starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school.

Police arrested a #Mansfield man who was reported to be armed following a tense standoff early Wednesday morning.

Meet Chance, a 1-year-old Lab mix who is sunshine in #dog form. He's looking for a family to play with. Chance is available for adoption at the #Mansfield animal shelter. https://t.co/IL7VqRAF8K #pets

The King Philip, #Mansfield and Plainville school systems have been informed they are eligible for the financial help from the Massachusetts School Building Authority for repair projects.

State police are investigating after a wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash on Interstate 495 in #Mansfield early Sunday morning.

E-bike riders are facing some blowback, as local officials from several communities including Norton and #Mansfield are in discussion to either put restrictions on or altogether ban e-bikes from recreational trails.

A former #Mansfield resident who killed a fellow teen nearly two decades ago during a drug deal gone bad was denied parole following his first appearance before the Massachusetts Parole Board.

Officials in Norton and #Mansfield say speed limits need to be established on bike paths to deal with an increase in incidents involving #e-bikes.

The East Wing of the White House has come down and with it the work of Lorenzo Winslow, a #Mansfield High School graduate who was the architect for a number of White House construction projects and became the official White House architect in 1940.

Meet Geo, a friendly male #cat, about 14 years old. He doesn't purr-fer other cats. Geo is available for adoption at the #Mansfield animal shelter. https://t.co/4NGJJTZAF6 #pets

The year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of Mansfield's founding will go out with a bang. The last major event in the celebration is being held Saturday, with food trucks, a bonfire and fireworks display set for the Xfinity Center.

Several communities in The Sun Chronicle’s circulation area, including #Mansfield, will be hosting “No Kings” protests Saturday.

Meet P.J., a 10-year-old, affectionate, mellow #cat who enjoyed petting and sleeping in bed with his owner, who moved and couldn’t keep him. P.J. is available for adoption at the #Mansfield animal shelter. https://t.co/VRsk0hqpSm #pets