Blackstone Library Board of Trustees approves FY2027 warrant articles. Director Lisa Cheever will submit the proposed articles to the town. The board reviewed the FY26 budget and account balances, with Chair Mary Lou Branchaud requesting agenda items be reordered; Trustee Suzan Trinque moved to
Blackstone Zoning Board approves storage building variance with strict residential-use conditions. Tom Walsh's 1,680-square-foot structure at 3 Chestnut Street exceeded the 600-square-foot accessory building standard; the board unanimously approved the variance conditioned on no commercial activity
Blackstone Selectmen finalized rules for the "Capture Our Town Through Art" contest as part of planning for a July 24–26 Semiquincentennial Celebration. The contest accepts original artwork in painting, drawing, photography, and People's Choice categories across adult and youth divisions, with a
Blackstone Historical Commission greenlights prior minutes and discusses 2026 programs. Chairman Mike Buckley reported completed ramp work, a potential mid-March visit from approximately 12 seniors from the Senior Center, and outreach to performer Davis Bates for a Celtic music program. Selectwoman
Conservation Commission approves wetland delineation for Union Street property. Chairman Jordan Andrade moved to issue an Order of Resource Area Delineation for 0 Union Street under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (DEP File No. 110-0428), with the motion seconded by Ed Arsenault and
Board of Assessors approves routine vouchers and abatement lists. Chairman Bob Kluchevitz and members Joseph Morin, Nicole Desmeule, and Marcus Milano unanimously approved vouchers; motor vehicle tax abatements posted since November 19, 2025; and real estate and personal property abatements and
Blackstone Board of Selectmen approves home occupation license for CPR trainer. The board unanimously approved a Home Occupation License for Dion Puleo, operating Ready to Rescue at 196 Blackstone Street. The board also unanimously released a certificate not to encumber on 68 Main Street, a 2008
Blackstone selectmen conduct first budget hearing on FY27 spending. Chairman Keefe and the Board reviewed preliminary requests from eleven departments totaling more than $7.3 million in operating costs, with the Police Department ($2,379,156), Fire Department ($1,854,000 after correcting a
Planning Board tables Goddard Street application, advances zoning bylaw revisions. The board voted unanimously to defer the 32 Goddard Street special permit subdivision application to February 5 pending engineering updates and applicant communication. Chairman Paul Marvelle, Vice Chairman Owen
Blackstone Council on Aging approves prior minutes and reviews strong year-end activity. Chair Jay DiLibero and Director Tiziana Milano reported successful holiday programming including a party at Galliford's Tavern and a community concert celebration, along with the launch of a new Tri-Valley