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Parks and Recreation Commission approves bills, addresses field use insurance gaps.

Parks and Recreation Commission approves $1,614.27 in vendor bills and confronts a compliance standoff with two adult leagues. The men's softball league, already in play since April 19, and Swishville Hoops both lack required liability insurance despite receiving field-use approval March 26, and

Planning Board reorganizes; marijuana hearing deferred to Town Meeting

Blackstone Planning Board reorganizes and votes to recommend marijuana social consumption zoning amendment. Chairman Paul Marvelle was re-elected 3-1, with Owen Bebeau as Vice Chairman and Joe Belrose as Clerk and CMRPC delegate. The board voted 3-1 to recommend an amendment to Section 123-23.7 of

Council on Aging approves director's report on spring activities and summer programming.

Blackstone Council on Aging reviewed spring activities and summer programming. Director Tiziana Milano reported April's Birthday Bash drew 157 unduplicated attendees and three new members, with a Baked Potato Bar and entertainment by Kim Oats; the Tall Ships trip sold out, and the October 6 New

Capital Outlay Committee approves parks warrant article despite cost concerns.

Capital Outlay Committee votes to recommend parks warrant article. The Committee voted 5-1 to support Warrant Article 31, which would redirect $53,927 in unexpended appropriations toward basketball court renovation at Turbesi Park and ADA-related repairs town-wide. Finance Committee representative

Board of Health appoints Animal Inspector to vacancy

Blackstone Board of Health unanimously appoints Animal Inspector. Jordan Andrade, who presented credentials to the board, was appointed on a motion by Vice-Chairman Kevin J. Ryan, seconded by member Peter C. Ryan, Sr. Health Agent Colleen M. Strapponi reported ongoing compliance inspections at