5 Things To Know In Mansfield: Town Council Meets After Whistleblower Report, Plasmonic Reactors And More

MANSFIELD, CT — The Mansfield Town Council meets Tuesday, after releasing the final report Oct. 2 on a whistleblower complaint against former Town Manager Ryan Aylesworth, and the Sustainability Committee hears from researchers on plasmonic reactor systems.

Here are five things to know about life around Mansfield this week:

1. Town Council Meets After Releasing Whistleblower Report
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building, 4 S. Eagleville Road
What to know: The Town Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday, according to the town calendar; the agenda had not been posted as of Thursday. On Oct. 2, the council released the final report on a whistleblower complaint against former Town Manager Ryan Aylesworth over his monitoring of library security camera footage. According to the council's statement, the investigator found he had spent considerable time watching the footage, that the evidence supports he was monitoring an employee he believed had performance issues, and that there had been no prior harassment complaints. The council accepted his resignation Sept. 14.
More information here.

2. Sustainability Committee Hears About Plasmonic Reactor Systems
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m.
Where: Conference Room C, Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building, 4 S. Eagleville Road
What to know: Guests Dr. Carlos Trallero, Dr. Dmitri Kharzeev and Greg Haddad will discuss plasmonic reactor systems, and the committee will take up the Switch Together solar initiative and updates on its heat pump campaign, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Walktober Family Hike And Scavenger Hunt
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m.
Where: Bradley Buchanan Woods, behind Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road
What to know: The library is hosting a family-friendly hike and scavenger hunt in the woods behind the library, part of The Last Green Valley's Walktober program, according to the town. If it rains, there will be indoor nature activities and stories.
More information here.

4. Veterans Coffeehouse Moves To Tuesday
When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road
What to know: All veterans are welcome at the coffeehouse, held Tuesday this month because of the Monday holiday, according to the town calendar. Questions and RSVPs go to Human Services outreach worker Amanda Gardiner, 860-487-9871.
More information here.

5. Transportation Advisory Committee Takes Up Complete Streets
When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. (virtual option)
Where: Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building, 4 S. Eagleville Road
What to know: The committee will discuss Complete Streets and an update on town projects and set its 2027 meeting schedule, according to the agenda. To watch, listen or comment, email dpw@mansfieldct.org or call 860-429-3331 by 3 p.m. that day.
More information here.