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MANSFIELD - The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Mansfield, according to the state Department of Public Health.
In 2020, 7,156 mosquito samples were tested for West Nile virus and 99 samples were positive. Mansfield had no West Nile virus positive mosquito samples identified in 2020, according Health Agent Amy Donovan-Palmer.
At this point, Mansfield continues to be low risk for West Nile Virus, according to Donovan-Palmer.
There will be no aerial spraying at this time. Residents may request ground spraying for mosquitoes at their property by contacting Bristol County Mosquito Control at 508-823-5253. More information can be found at www.mansfieldma.com/222/Mosquito-Control.
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MANSFIELD A town restaurant has been fined $3,700 for violating capacity limits and operating its bar amid COVID-19 restrictions in Massachusetts.
On Dec. 31, close to 90 people were ringing in the new year at Sake in Mansfield Crossing, according to police.
The problem was Massachusetts restaurants are currently restricted to a 25 percent capacity limit to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. For Sake, that meant about 25 people.
The Mansfield Board of Health unanimously decided on Jan. 7 during a virtual meeting to issue the $3,700 fine.
The governor’s order allows the town to fine restaurants as much as $500 per person over the restaurant’s capacity restriction. The board of health chose to fine Sake $50 per person as well as add a $500 fine for operating the bar outside of state guidelines.