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Parks and Rec approves craft night, eyes $250K annual ADA grant.

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 addresses stormwater drainage, Butler Street development, and regional planner search.

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

Council on Aging approves December minutes, plans trips and events.

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

Historical Commission discusses museum programs and 250th celebration plans

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 call Special and Annual Town Meeting for May 26

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