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KEEP MANSFIELD BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: 10 March 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: Room 3A/B-Mansfield Town Hall
Attendees: Jeff Ward (Chair), Kelly Kemp, Mike Healey, Janice Wivagg, Pat Colbert, Martha O'Connell,
Danielle Dupre, Kara DesRoche, Tobey Lovett Ludlow
Absent: Ana Newell
Welcome & Call to Order
• Meeting called to order at 7:07 p.m.
• Motions made to accept minutes from KMB meeting of 10 February 2026, Approved by
committee members in attendance.
Treasurer's Renort
Treasurers Report as of 10 March 2026
Total FY 2026: $16,157.02
Mural Account: 3$ ,000.36
Net Total: $19,157.38
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$2,650.00
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$136.48
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$6,143.40
$176.48
$1.07
$5,505.46
$813.35
Total Balances Prior Yrs.
$15,343.67'
Total FY 2026
$16,157.02`
Mural Account
$3,000.36
$3,000.36 '
Net Total
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Note from Treasurer: Ana Newell is compiling a list of the KMB Treasurer's job
description/responsibilities for committee members to review.
Fundraising 2026
Fundraising Letters - No updates to date on 2026 fundraising letter funds. Kara DesRoche continues
to work on fundraising ideas%efforts with Megan. Kara will continue to update committee on their
progress.
Grant Programs - Jeff Ward continues to look at potential grant programs for KMB to tap into.
KMB has not taken advantage of many grants other than those offered at the town level (i.e. Non -
Profit Gift Fund). Past grant opportunities included one for the beautification of downtown building
facades. Jeff will reach out to Neil Rhein to inquire about potential new grant opportunities.
Shaw's Reusable Bag "Give Back Where It Counts" Program - No updates.
Town Of Mansfield KMB Funds_ Past $2K donation from town to help fund KMB Programs. No
updates.
New Conversations/Initiatives
Nancy Wall Memorial Bench and Plaque — Ana Newell met with and discussed the location of the
site for the memorial bench placement with DPW and Nancy's husband. Since Nancy Wall
spearheaded the original project for the creation of the town mural, it was decided that the memorial
bench will be placed in North Common facing the mural wall. There are 3K in remaining funds in the
mural account that can be used towards payment for the bench and plaque costs. DPW will install the
cement pad required for bench placement. Wording for the plaque that will be attached to the
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memorial bench needs to be determined. Ana suggested contacting Neil Rhein for input in the
inscription text . Once the committee approves the final bench location, costs and inscription text, the
DPW can move forward with the bench order and installation at Ana's direction. Martha O'Connell
will reach out to Neil for inscription content.
At a past meeting, the committee discussed placing a plaque in Nancy's memory on the mural wall.
Kelly Kemp reached out to artist Ian Gaudreau to inquire if he is interested in painting a plaque on the
mural. Ian did not respond. Kelly will inquire again. If Ian is not interested in the work, committee
will discuss alternatives.
Nip Bottle Recycling - Janice Wivagg reached out to the MA President of the MADD organization
to inquire how the group utilizes monies collected from the current Nip Bottle Stipend Program at the
State level. She learned there are no local chapters of MADD, and all educational activities are
coordinated at the State level. In addition, any campaign against nip sales cannot target a particular
liquor brand.
Disposal of nips is still a concern. The dispensers to discard used nips at town liquor stores are
underutilized. Nips are the top items collected during KMB cleanups. The committee revisited past
discussions had on a potential town ban on the sale of nips. Some MA towns passed a nip sales ban.
There was also a bill banning the sale of nips proposed at the State level. The current Nip Bottle
Stipend Program was the result of a compromise from liquor stores to continue nip sales. Janice will
follow up with Neil Rhein on any new recycling ideas and options.
Area Beautification Opportunities — Tobey Lovett Ludlow asked that this new item be added to the
potential new conversations/initiatives list. She cited some areas in town that are unkept eyesores (i.e.
the Grain Mill building and parking lot area and lot beside the old downtown fire station). Grain Mill
building is near Harry Chase Park that is maintained by DPW. These areas should be considered for
some cleanup efforts by groups during the April cleanup. Since they are in the downtown area
(Precinct 5), Janice Wivagg could work with Pat Colbert to identify potential cleanup group
assignments. Note that the lot beside the old fire station is privately owned.
Open KMB Board Positions — KMB currently has two open board positions that can hopefully be
filled by actively advertising them during the Spring Cleanup and Family Fun Night events. An item
for the open positions was included in the latest KMB Newsletter. Kelly Kemp thinks we need an
informational handout that can be given to interested applicants. She indicated how important it
would be to obtain contact information and invite potential candidates to a KMB meeting. Searching
Adopt -a -Spot and Cleanup Precinct volunteer lists may be good resources for identifying potential
candidates. Committee members would need to search through the available data.
Ongoing Programs
Traffic Box Wrap Project Revisited - Pat Colbert worked with designer Karen Reardon to create
the Select Board approved design for a KMB funded traffic box wrap at the corner of Pratt Sheet and
Rte. 106 across from Carman Fuel. The box was prepped for the wrap installation in 2025 and the
initial company who was stated to install the wrap could not deliver. The wrap must be installed in
warm weather. Pat Colbert will inquire at Bay State and Allegra to see if there is any company
interest in their producing the final product and installing the wrap.
Home Depot Community Outreach — Kara DesRoche is working with Home Depot Community
Liaison (Zachary) to discuss KMB/HD partnership ideas. Kara proposed sponsoring a corporate
cleanup activity along Rte. 140, a cleanup that was formerly done by Samsonite Corp. There is also
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opportunity for Home Depot to donate materials for the Community Roots Program or the Pollinator
and Science Gardens at the Jordan Jackson School. The former Science Garden needs a complete
overhaul as it was neglected for several years. Fencing and other gardening materials need
replacement. JJ Principal, Diane DeGrassa, is organizing a parents group with Kara to support the
project and on -going garden maintenance. Watering plants over the summer months has been an
obstacle in the past. Kara mentioned utilizing the Summer Champs Program may be an option to help
solve the watering issue.
Flower Barrel Program — This program was financially self-sustaining for the 2025 season. Pat
Colbert will soon need to begin promoting and soliciting downtown businesses for the 2026 season as
Patrick Lyons Nursery will need to be contacted for plant orders. Mike Healey said inventory of
existing flower barrels is needed. No barrels were replaced last year.
Adopt -a -Spot Program — There are two garden sites that still need adoption: the Flammia Square
Memorial on Rte. 106 near the Jeep Dealership that was formerly maintained by Mary Dalton's Girl
Scout Troop and the small garden on West Street near the Fulton's Pond Bridge. Ana inquired at the
Jeep Dealership; they have no interest in maintaining that garden site. Both sites have perennial plants
and require seasonal maintenance.
Community Roots Program_ The free trees from Patriot Subaru in No Attleboro are currently
being held at Anna Newell's house and are growing well. The business is tied to the National
Subaru/Arbor Day Foundation (ADF). Trees will be planted this Spring (i.e. Kid's Planting Day/Earth
Day). Program opening was announced on social media and the Town Newsletter.
Danielle Dupre placed a Google form on the KMB website for applicants to submit a summary of
their proposed tree planting location and type of tree desired. A planting guide needs to be developed
and provided to the lottery winners. A KMB watering will also be gifted to winners. Danielle
suggested winners be decided at the next KMB meeting on 7 April.
2026 Spring Cleanup — Saturday, April 25, 2026
Jeff Ward submitted the events application for permits in January and permits were approved. Picnic
will be held on South Common. Mike Healey submitted the application for required permit to the
Board of Health and permit was approved (Permit # CEF-26-001).
Kelly Kemp has the updated project plan with tasks that need attention:
- Flyers need to be updated and sent to Karen Reardon for 2026 updated design and registration dates.
Printing of flyers to be done at Allegra. Kelly will tell committee once flyers are available for
distribution to select locations.
- Website form for registrations to be updated by Danielle Dupre.
- Banner to be placed over Rte. 106 announcing Cleanup and Registration for 2 weeks beginning last
week of March.
- MEMA and Community Sports Groups will be contacted by Pat Colbert to announce Cleanup date.
- Electronic Signs to announce Cleanup event will be explored. Pat Colbert to contact Tracy Whalen.
- Mike Healey will contact Stop & Shop for some picnic volunteers. Mike will procure the waters
needed for the picnic from Stop & Shop.
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Mike Healey and Pat Colbert will take a supply inventory. There may be a need to purchase some T-
shirts, gloves and grabbers. Motion was made and approved to appropriate $2K for supplies needed.
Danielle Dupre will reach out to Home Depot to see if they have interest in sponsoring T-shirts or
grabbers. Suggestion was made to see if Home Depot might provide a gift card for picnic raffle. We
will want to recognize Home Depot if they contribute to picnic or cleanup activities/supplies.
- Kelley Kemp will contact the photographer for Cleanup and picnic activities. Kelley also will get
picnic supplies.
- Jeff Ward ordered pizzas from Cousins Pizza. He will set up Zoom call before the Cleanup and post
events.
- Park & Rec needs to be contacted for games. Will Teresa & Neil Rhein bring games to picnic?
Suggestions were made to contact the Marching Band to see if they could play and see if we can get
someone to do face painting at the picnic.
Upcoming Suggested KM B Meeting Dates for 2026
Tuesday, 7 April
12 May - TBD
16 June - TBD
Motion made to adjourn meeting and approved by all members.
Meeting Adiourned: 9:05 p.m.
Next Meeting Date: 7 April 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
Minutes approved on: V A,�,P Zp
Secretary signature:
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