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
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of April 28, 2026
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 capacity of approximately $71 million, with the town planning to issue $5 million in short-term notes in July. The Board appointed Kelsey Chelo, Assistant Town Accountant since 2021, as Acting Town Accountant on a 5-0 vote with amended contract approved unanimously.
The School Building Committee presented a $190 million to $200 million new school construction proposal with MSBA reimbursement expected at approximately 58 percent of eligible costs and anticipated opening in Fall 2029.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 748 words
Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Blackstone meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Blackstone who follows town government? Share Townbrief Blackstone: they can sign up free.