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- How much new funding is coming to Mansfield’s food pantry?
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- Monday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 24 degrees.
- Tuesday: Cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 38, low: 33.
- Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bluestone Charitable Foundation supports local food pantries (enterprisenews.com) — Mansfield residents should know the local food pantry is among 14 across Southeastern Massachusetts receiving new funding from the Bluestone Charitable Foundation to fight food insecurity. A Mansfield Food Pantry leader says the support is especially crucial as living costs rise, helping neighbors cover essentials like rent and medications while keeping food on the table. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mansfield
- Mansfield-Foxboro-Norton Wastewater District
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- Box of binders – assorted sizes, some are brand new, others are gently used.
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- Home Depot posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Mansfield. Apply here.
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