Library Board of Trustees submits two budget scenarios to the Town Administrator. Director Lisa Cheever presented a 50 percent reduction budget of $721,407 and a level-funded budget of $704,557 in response to a municipal request for contingency planning. Cheever warned Trustees that failure to meet
Conservation Commission issues variance for 8 Spruce Street residential project. Chairman Jordan Andrade's motion to approve the Notice of Intent with mandatory monthly environmental monitoring passed 5-1, with Ed Arsenault opposed. The applicant significantly reduced impacts from an original
Blackstone Board of Assessors approves routine vouchers and abatements without debate. Chair Bob Kluchevitz and members Joseph Morin, Nicole Desmeule, and Marcus Milano unanimously approved four separate motions: vouchers, motor vehicle abatements posted since February 11, real estate and personal
Blackstone Selectmen blueprint July semiquincentennial celebration with seven dedicated subcommittees. The festival, running July 24-26 at Blackstone Millville Regional High School, will feature carnival rides, food trucks, live music, and fireworks tentatively set for Saturday, July 25 at 9:30 PM.
Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission approves craft night program and ADA strategy. The five-member commission voted unanimously to allocate $200 for a game and craft night February 18 at the Senior Center and accepted a plan by Sara Peters, chairperson of the town ADA committee, to pursue a
Planning Board authorizes drainage investigation for flooded Blackstone Street properties. Resident Peter Blaise presented photos of water trespass affecting his property at 57 Blackstone Street and a neighbor's property at 55 Blackstone Street, blaming a 30-year-old municipal drainage system that
Blackstone Council on Aging approved prior meeting minutes and reviewed winter programming. Chairperson Jay DiLibero reported the congregate lunch program with Tri-Valley succeeded in January; February birthday bash will feature a pasta bar and entertainment February 24 at noon. Outreach
Blackstone Historical Commission approves prior minutes and plans summer events. Chairman Mike Buckley reported February museum staffing is complete and the Commission unanimously accepted January 14 minutes. The Commission is pursuing a Celtic Celebration program by storyteller Davis Bates
Selectmen workshop defers bike route endorsement to February. The eight-minute Board of Selectmen session heard Town Administrator Lovett report on Department of Public Works response to recent water main breaks and snowstorm damage. Chairman Daniel Keefe deferred discussion of US Bicycle Route 1
Blackstone selectmen call May 26 town meeting and eye $61.7 million municipal facilities overhaul. The Board voted unanimously to schedule both meetings, with the Special Town Meeting at 7:00 PM and Annual Town Meeting at 7:30 PM on May 26, 2026. Architects from Kaestle Boos Associates presented a