Blackstone Historical Commission unanimously accepts prior minutes, defers senior visit. Chairman Mike Buckley reported museum staffing for March and April filled and will investigate commission apparel options. The body approved a 12-by-30-foot metal sign for the museum's back entrance facing the
Blackstone Board of Health unanimously approves payroll and vendor invoice. Health Agent Colleen M. Strapponi reported winter weather disrupted trash collection, with Monday's route missed; residents were offered the option to drop up to three bags at the Recycling Center or receive three
Blackstone Selectmen voted 3 to 1 to allow DDM Cannabis to open at 7 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. Chairman Daniel Keefe recused himself from the vote; Selectman Gino Olaes opposed the measure, citing concerns about proximity to school routes. Police Chief Gregory Gilmore reported minimal issues with the
Blackstone Zoning Board votes unanimously to refund variance application fee for 45 County Street after Building Commissioner Vincenzo Tirone said relief was no longer needed. Chairman Marc Gregoire, Vice Chairperson Lori Poirier, and members Gary Jolicoeur and Haley Pimenta approved the
Blackstone selectmen held a workshop addressing deficit snow and ice spending and extensive FY27 budget preparation. Chairman Daniel Keefe and the board unanimously approved $106,204.50 in Snow and Ice deficit coverage and voted unanimously to authorize a $500,000 bridge repair and engineering
The Blackstone Board of Health unanimously approved a 1.19 percent annual budget increase for the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project. Chairman Joshua J. Ryan, Vice-Chairman Kevin J. Ryan, and member Peter C. Ryan, Sr. also unanimously approved payroll for Health Agent Colleen M.
Water and Sewer Commission unanimously approves $627,084.97 in commitments. The board accepted a water commitment of $358,107.17 and a sewer commitment of $268,977.80, both dated December 15, 2025, during its February 12 meeting. Superintendent Sullivan reported ongoing repairs to water mains on
Library Board of Trustees submits two budget scenarios to the Town Administrator. Director Lisa Cheever presented a 50 percent reduction budget of $721,407 and a level-funded budget of $704,557 in response to a municipal request for contingency planning. Cheever warned Trustees that failure to meet
Conservation Commission issues variance for 8 Spruce Street residential project. Chairman Jordan Andrade's motion to approve the Notice of Intent with mandatory monthly environmental monitoring passed 5-1, with Ed Arsenault opposed. The applicant significantly reduced impacts from an original
Blackstone Board of Assessors approves routine vouchers and abatements without debate. Chair Bob Kluchevitz and members Joseph Morin, Nicole Desmeule, and Marcus Milano unanimously approved four separate motions: vouchers, motor vehicle abatements posted since February 11, real estate and personal
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