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Planning Board addresses stormwater drainage, Butler Street development, and regional planner search.

Planning Board authorizes drainage investigation for flooded Blackstone Street properties. Resident Peter Blaise presented photos of water trespass affecting his property at 57 Blackstone Street and a neighbor's property at 55 Blackstone Street, blaming a 30-year-old municipal drainage system that

Council on Aging approves December minutes, plans trips and events.

Blackstone Council on Aging approved prior meeting minutes and reviewed winter programming. Chairperson Jay DiLibero reported the congregate lunch program with Tri-Valley succeeded in January; February birthday bash will feature a pasta bar and entertainment February 24 at noon. Outreach

Historical Commission discusses museum programs and 250th celebration plans

Blackstone Historical Commission approves prior minutes and plans summer events. Chairman Mike Buckley reported February museum staffing is complete and the Commission unanimously accepted January 14 minutes. The Commission is pursuing a Celtic Celebration program by storyteller Davis Bates

Selectmen defer Route 1 endorsement and veteran housing pledge

Selectmen workshop defers bike route endorsement to February. The eight-minute Board of Selectmen session heard Town Administrator Lovett report on Department of Public Works response to recent water main breaks and snowstorm damage. Chairman Daniel Keefe deferred discussion of US Bicycle Route 1

Selectmen call Special and Annual Town Meeting for May 26

Blackstone selectmen call May 26 town meeting and eye $61.7 million municipal facilities overhaul. The Board voted unanimously to schedule both meetings, with the Special Town Meeting at 7:00 PM and Annual Town Meeting at 7:30 PM on May 26, 2026. Architects from Kaestle Boos Associates presented a