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Zoning Board continues variance hearing on Monica Lane setback

Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals postpones Monica Lane variance hearing. Chairman Marc Gregoire and the board unanimously continued the side setback variance application for 2 Monica Lane (Section 123-13, Intensity of Use Schedule) to May 20, 2026, citing the applicant's need for surveyor access

Board of Health approves tobacco fine and suspension for D&H Variety.

Board of Health unanimously enforces tobacco compliance at D&H Variety. Director of the Boards of Health Tobacco Control Alliance Joan E. Hamlett reported that tobacco agent Mary Joann Brighenti found an unopened tobacco product in self-service at the establishment on March 5, triggering a

Conservation Commission approves peer review and bond for Carter Avenue project.

Conservation Commission requires ANRAD for Elm Street earth removal expansion. The commission voted unanimously to require Kimball Sand Co. to submit an Abbreviated Notification to the Regional DPM for its proposal to expand an existing gravel mining operation onto approximately 77 acres, with 40

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