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Blackstone Finalizes Fireworks Plan for 250th Anniversary Celebration

Blackstone Selectmen advance planning for town's 250th anniversary celebration. Vice Chairman Mike Sweeney led the April 28 workshop with Selectwoman Mary Bulso and Selectman Edward W. Castonguay present; Selectman Gino Olaes was absent. Fire Chief Kevin Roy finalized the fireworks plan at

Board of Selectmen approves school building project review and drainage easement.

Blackstone Selectmen unanimously authorize $117,270 water meter project contract and approve $107,500 easement purchase to resolve seven-year drainage issue. Interim Town Administrator Lauren Taylor presented the debt overview showing total outstanding debt of $6.5 million and statutory debt

Parks and Recreation Commission approves softball field request and portapotty cleaning plan.

Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission approved softball field request and portapotty increase. The Men's Evangelical Softball League will use Goulet Park Mondays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. from May 4 to August 3 for $140.00. The commission voted unanimously to increase Roosevelt Park portapotty

Site Prioritization Plan Working Group considers veterans housing properties

Blackstone's Site Prioritization Plan Working Group discussed three candidate properties for veterans housing, raising environmental and infrastructure concerns. Planner Bruce Webb presented updates on 22 Chestnut Street (Countryside Auto) and 0 Elm Street (Veterans Park), with members Mary Bulso

Board of Health fines D&H Variety owner $5,000 for third offense.

Board of Health fines D&H Variety for third violation in three years. The board, chaired by Joshua J. Ryan, voted unanimously to impose a $5,000 fine and 21-day suspension on the business owner and reported that tobacco products have been removed from sale. In a separate 2-1 vote, Vice Chairman