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
Blackstone Board of Selectmen coordinates extensive safety and logistics planning for June Semi-Quincentennial celebration carnival. Vice Chairman Mike Sweeney presided over a workshop attended by Fire Chief Kevin Roy, Police Chief Greg Gilmore, and Health Agent Colleen Strapponi. The carnival will
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 $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
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
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
Capital Outlay Committee votes to recommend parks warrant article. The Committee voted 5-1 to support Warrant Article 31, which would redirect $53,927 in unexpended appropriations toward basketball court renovation at Turbesi Park and ADA-related repairs town-wide. Finance Committee representative
Blackstone Board of Health unanimously appoints Animal Inspector. Jordan Andrade, who presented credentials to the board, was appointed on a motion by Vice-Chairman Kevin J. Ryan, seconded by member Peter C. Ryan, Sr. Health Agent Colleen M. Strapponi reported ongoing compliance inspections at
Blackstone Selectmen advance planning for town's 250th anniversary celebration. Vice Chairman Mike Sweeney led the April 28 workshop with Selectwoman Mary Bulso and Selectman Edward W. Castonguay present; Selectman Gino Olaes was absent. Fire Chief Kevin Roy finalized the fireworks plan at
Blackstone Selectmen unanimously authorize $117,270 water meter project contract and approve $107,500 easement purchase to resolve seven-year drainage issue. Interim Town Administrator Lauren Taylor presented the debt overview showing total outstanding debt of $6.5 million and statutory debt
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