Blackstone advances $980,000 PFAS water treatment planning grant as federal standards tighten. The Board of Selectmen unanimously authorized Weston & Sampson Engineering to file the grant application on behalf of the town, which faces estimated costs of $5 million to $8 million to comply with
Selectmen discuss planning for Blackstone's 250th anniversary celebration. Vice Chair Mike Sweeney led a workshop with Selectwoman Mary Bulso and Selectman Edward W. Castonguay present. The Board discussed event logistics including vendor management and entertainment, with approximately 30 food
Blackstone selectmen greenlighted a $10,000 peer review for a proposed earth removal operation at 202 Elm Street by Kimball Sand & Gravel, operating as Mill River LLC, and unanimously signed the 2026 Annual Town Election warrant. Collector/Treasurer Matt Ryan warned that proposed state legislation
Parks and Recreation approves six field-use permits for spring and summer leagues. The commission granted permits to men's softball ($210 through September 30), Roosevelt Little League baseball and softball with concession stand fee waived, Blackstone Middle Youth Soccer Organization at Goulet
Blackstone Economic Development Committee unanimously designates Main Street Corridor as priority. Chairwoman Elyse Gesmondi's committee voted to present the Main Street prioritization to the Board of Selectmen and request authorization for direct business engagement in that district, identified as
Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals postpones Monica Lane variance hearing. Chairman Marc Gregoire and the board unanimously continued the side setback variance application for 2 Monica Lane (Section 123-13, Intensity of Use Schedule) to May 20, 2026, citing the applicant's need for surveyor access
Board of Health unanimously enforces tobacco compliance at D&H Variety. Director of the Boards of Health Tobacco Control Alliance Joan E. Hamlett reported that tobacco agent Mary Joann Brighenti found an unopened tobacco product in self-service at the establishment on March 5, triggering a
Conservation Commission requires ANRAD for Elm Street earth removal expansion. The commission voted unanimously to require Kimball Sand Co. to submit an Abbreviated Notification to the Regional DPM for its proposal to expand an existing gravel mining operation onto approximately 77 acres, with 40
Blackstone advances planning for Semi-Quincentennial (250th anniversary) celebration with state emergency management guidance. The Board discussed sponsorship packages with a $15,000 to $20,000 top-tier range, parking logistics with off-site shuttle from JFK/AFM School, and noted police officers
Blackstone Selectmen approve National Grid utility pole on Mendon Street near Lincoln and Milk Streets. The Board voted unanimously to allow the pole installation to support equipment reducing power outages. In separate action, the Board voted 4 to 1 to accept $12,500 in Semi-Quincentennial