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A collection of 62 issues

Capital Outlay Committee recommends $1.8M radio upgrade and nine warrant articles.

Capital Outlay Committee recommends nine warrant articles totaling over $5 million for the 2026 Town Meeting, including a $1.8 million public safety radio system upgrade and $1.5 million Maloney School conversion. Fire Chief Kevin Roy and Police Chief Gregory Gilmore described the radio system as a

Parks and Recreation reorganizes; approves field requests and Derby Days funding.

Parks and Recreation Commission reorganizes with new leadership. Celeste Langlois was unanimously elected chairperson, Bob Gilbert vice-chairperson, and Don Cox treasurer. The commission approved field requests from four recreational organizations, including the Blue Birds for Saturday and

Conservation Commission approves ANRAD for 41 Carter Avenue property.

Conservation Commission approves ANRAD for 41 Carter Avenue after closing public hearing. Chairman Jordan Andrade and all seven members present voted unanimously to approve the Abbreviated Notification of Resource Area Delineation filing. The commission also accepted February and March minutes and

Selectmen reorganize, approve FY27 budget and 43 warrant articles.

Blackstone Selectmen finalize FY27 budget at $35.3 million with 1.97 percent growth. The Board approved 43 warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including $1.8 million for public safety radio infrastructure (passed 4-1 with Chairman Keefe opposed), $225,000 for Roosevelt Park

Board of Health reorganizes; votes fine for third tobacco violation.

Board of Health reorganizes, unanimously levies $5,000 fine for third tobacco violation. Joshua J. Ryan was re-elected Chairman and Kevin J. Ryan as Vice-Chairman following the town election. The board voted unanimously to fine a business owner $5,000 and impose a 21-day suspension for a third