The Mansfield Chamber of Commerce anticipated the fall at its August 9 meeting.
Mayor Kathy Barrett has announced that Trunk or Treat will take place at Smythe Park on October 31 from 5-7 p.m. This event continues to grow, attracting hundreds of visitors each year.
“Seven companies have already signed up,” Barrett said.
The United Methodist Church will be hosting a separate trunk or treat related to the Mansfield event.
“I feel like our event is just fueling the Trunk or Treat town, and Calvary Church has a similar thing,” Reverend Preston said. “It’s a chance for us to interact with the community.”
The Mansfield door-to-door tour or treatment will take place at the same time.
Ryan McNamara of the University of Mansfield said students have started moving to campus and classes start on August 22. McNamara also noted that MU recently signed academic agreements with Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Reading Area Community College.
The Mansfield University Homecoming will take place October 6-8 and will once again include a parade. The Labor Day celebration in downtown Mansfield, sponsored by the Lions Club, will take place on September 5 and will feature The Gabe Stillman Band.
Steven McCloskey of the Borough of Mansfield reported that the borough will soon finalize an increased matching grant for property owners who need to carry out sidewalk repairs.
“Homeowners are responsible for sidewalk maintenance and we try to help with that,” he said.
The Borough’s current matching grant is $1,000. It should be increased to $2,500 within the week.
“There’s a lot of energy within the borough council to make immediate structural improvements,” McCloskey said.
Residents must find a contractor, get a quote, and submit that information to council to receive a matching grant.
McCloskey said Mansfield’s new, still non-functional streetlights are being repaired, but due to supply chain issues, it’s taking time. He also reported that the borough is reviewing enforcement rules for pet owners with aggressive dogs, following complaints from the community.
Alvin M. Keeling 
