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Library Board approves FY2027 warrant articles.

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

Zoning Board approves garage variance, continues shed dispute to March

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

Selectmen approve art contest rules for town's 250th anniversary celebration.

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

Historical Commission approves prior minutes, discusses 2026 programs.

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.

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