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Parks and Recreation Commission approves softball field request and portapotty cleaning plan.

Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission approved softball field request and portapotty increase. The Men's Evangelical Softball League will use Goulet Park Mondays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. from May 4 to August 3 for $140.00. The commission voted unanimously to increase Roosevelt Park portapotty

Site Prioritization Plan Working Group considers veterans housing properties

Blackstone's Site Prioritization Plan Working Group discussed three candidate properties for veterans housing, raising environmental and infrastructure concerns. Planner Bruce Webb presented updates on 22 Chestnut Street (Countryside Auto) and 0 Elm Street (Veterans Park), with members Mary Bulso

Board of Health fines D&H Variety owner $5,000 for third offense.

Board of Health fines D&H Variety for third violation in three years. The board, chaired by Joshua J. Ryan, voted unanimously to impose a $5,000 fine and 21-day suspension on the business owner and reported that tobacco products have been removed from sale. In a separate 2-1 vote, Vice Chairman

Zoning Board tables Monica Lane variance to May 20.

Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals tabled variance application for 2 Monica Lane. Chairman Marc Gregoire and member Gary Jolicoeur were present at the April 15 meeting; three members were absent. The public hearing on the side setback variance under Section 123-13 of the Zoning Bylaws was continued

Selectmen approve separation agreement, elevate assistant to interim role

Blackstone Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a voluntary separation agreement with Town Administrator Chad Lovett and promoted Assistant Town Administrator Lauren Taylor to Interim Town Administrator. Chairman Daniel Keefe emphasized the separation was positive and mutually respectful, with