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Board of Selectmen approves National Grid utility pole on Mendon Street.

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

Parks and Recreation Commission approves Roosevelt playground rubber surface project.

Parks and Recreation Commission approves $3,932 Ultiplay rubber surface at Roosevelt. Chaired by Celeste Langlois, the commission unanimously backed the estimate for pathway-to-sunshade-bench installation and Turbesi swing-set touch-ups. The board also approved $300 for myFM coverage of Blackstone

Library Board approves FY27 budget submissions, discusses server replacement needs.

Blackstone Library Board approves dual FY27 budget submissions, flagging infrastructure needs. Director Lisa Cheever submitted both a level-funded budget and a fifty percent reduction scenario to the Town Administrator per request. The Board prioritized an updated server and staff computers after

Planning Board tables two applications, sets peer-review fees.

Planning Board tables two major applications, advances mixed-use project. Vice Chairman Owen Bebeau led the March 5 meeting, which included members Kirk Van Dyke, Joe Belrose, and Mike Savard, along with new Town Planner Bruce Webb and consultant Gino Carlucci. The board voted unanimously to table

Historical Commission approves prior minutes, plans senior visit delay.

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