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OPINION: Main Street Corridor Improvement project is a mess; ain’t she a beaut?
MANSFIELD — I took a walk downtown on Wednesday afternoon to get a last gasp of sunshine before autumn really begins. It was not an easy walk. Turning this way and that, roads and sidewalks are blocked in various directions. And all I could think was, “It’s about damn time.” Obviously the project is in […]
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Downtown Mansfield Inc. offers latest Main Street Improvement Project update
MANSFIELD — The $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Program is nearly one-third complete, according to city officials. The project, which began Feb. 24 and is scheduled to be complete by October 2026, is a complete upgrade of Main Street from First to Sixth streets and Park Avenue from Main to Diamond streets. Downtown Mansfield […]
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Downtown Mansfield Inc. offers latest Main Street improvement project update
MANSFIELD — The Main Street Corridor Improvement Project in downtown Mansfield has officially reached the quarter-pole of the 20-month project. According to Downtown Mansfield Inc., the work during the last two weeks included: Here’s what to expect in the new two weeks: Here is a look at traffic and accessibility impact: DMI said every effort […]
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Downtown Mansfield businesses voice concerns about Main Street project impact
MANSFIELD — Nichole Hamilton didn’t mince words Wednesday during a public meeting to discuss the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project.
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Public meeting set for July 30 to discuss Mansfield Main Street improvement project
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield Inc. has invited community members to a public meeting on the Main Street Improvement Project on July 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at DMI’s offices, 128 N. Main St. DMI said the meeting will provide a status update on the project, including completed components, pending construction and the ongoing project […]
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Grant funding approved for businesses struggling during Main Street construction
Editor’s Note: This report was written by Source Media Journalism Fellows Avery Smith and Hudson Stacy. MANSFIELD — Applications are open for a one-time grant program to assist small businesses struggling during the Main Street Improvement Project. Downtown Mansfield Inc. will administer the $50,000 grant program, funded with the $5 driver’s license fees received by […]
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DMI announces 2025 Final Friday concert series lineup
MANSIFELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) has announced the 2025 Final Friday Concert Season lineup. On Friday, May 30, the season will begin with opening act, Steve Brown, followed by Rare Vintage with the Michael Weber Show headlining. Friday, June 27 will feature opening act, Jaydon Telakowicz, followed by Moonfire with Zack Attack headlining. Friday, […]
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‘Shovels in the ground:’ Main Street Corridor Project work to begin in March
City engineer Bob Bianchi said work on the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project is set to begin at the beginning of March.
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Downtown Improvement Advisory Board OKs $500K for Main Street Corridor project
MANSFIELD — The Downtown Improvement Advisory Board made it official on Thursday, voting to allocate $500,000 to the Main Street Corridor Improvement project set to begin in early 2025. The board had been expected to contribute to the $19.7 million project, utilizing revenue it receives through a $5 annual vehicle license tax increase for all vehicles […]