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Board of Selectmen extends DDM Cannabis opening hours to 7 a.m.

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

Zoning Board refunds variance fee, continues Monica Lane hearing

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

Selectmen approve $500,000 bridge repair article with engineering planning focus

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

Board of Health unanimously approves mosquito control budget increase.

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 Commission accepts commitments totaling over $627,000.

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