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Coffee in hand, Mansfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Life sentence handed down in 2023 Mansfield murder case
  • How Mansfield residents can help shape future bike and walking routes

Also on today's calendar: Austin Millz and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kingston Man Pleads Guilty to 2023 Mansfield Murder (wbsm.com) — A Kingston man has been sentenced to life in prison, with possible parole after 22 years, for the 2023 fatal shooting of 23-year-old Samuel Waters inside a Mansfield home on West Church Street. Prosecutors say Mansfield Police quickly located the gunman nearby and recovered the weapon, and the case involved prior firearms offenses and mental health history. The plea ends a major local murder case.
   

• Help plan future bike and pedestrian paths in southeastern Mass. (heraldnews.com) — Mansfield residents are invited to apply for a new regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee that will help shape walking and biking plans across southeastern Massachusetts. The group will meet quarterly and seeks diverse voices, especially people who rely on walking, biking, or transit. Applications are due November 16 and can be submitted online, with accommodations available on request.
   

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Ok Mansfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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