Blackstone Finalizes Fireworks Plan for 250th Anniversary Celebration
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of April 28, 2026
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 four-inch maximum shells due to site constraints, while Police Chief Greg Gilmore confirmed off-site parking unnecessary except Saturday peak hours. Parks and Recreation Chairwoman Celeste Langlois reported vendor participation exceeded projections with over 100 applications and approximately 24 food trucks committed.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 28, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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