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Parks and Recreation Commission approves $1,100 for Turbesi path repairs and benches.

Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission approves $1,475 in spending and grants field access to BMR. The commission unanimously approved up to $1,100 for fibar and crushed-stone repairs at Turbesi Park and $375 to update the Turbesi sign with new decals. Chair Bob Gilbert and members also granted

Board of Selectmen approves police sergeant promotion, zoning officer appointment

Blackstone Board of Selectmen unanimously promotes 26-year veteran to sergeant. Police Officer Gregory Haynes advanced after passing written examination alongside three other candidates and surviving panel interview by three external chiefs; Police Chief Gregory Gilmore cited his leadership

Parks and Recreation Commission approves bills, addresses field use insurance gaps.

Parks and Recreation Commission approves $1,614.27 in vendor bills and confronts a compliance standoff with two adult leagues. The men's softball league, already in play since April 19, and Swishville Hoops both lack required liability insurance despite receiving field-use approval March 26, and

Planning Board reorganizes; marijuana hearing deferred to Town Meeting

Blackstone Planning Board reorganizes and votes to recommend marijuana social consumption zoning amendment. Chairman Paul Marvelle was re-elected 3-1, with Owen Bebeau as Vice Chairman and Joe Belrose as Clerk and CMRPC delegate. The board voted 3-1 to recommend an amendment to Section 123-23.7 of

Council on Aging approves director's report on spring activities and summer programming.

Blackstone Council on Aging reviewed spring activities and summer programming. Director Tiziana Milano reported April's Birthday Bash drew 157 unduplicated attendees and three new members, with a Baked Potato Bar and entertainment by Kim Oats; the Tall Ships trip sold out, and the October 6 New