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
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 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
Library Board of Trustees submits two budget scenarios to the Town Administrator. Director Lisa Cheever presented a 50 percent reduction budget of $721,407 and a level-funded budget of $704,557 in response to a municipal request for contingency planning. Cheever warned Trustees that failure to meet
Conservation Commission issues variance for 8 Spruce Street residential project. Chairman Jordan Andrade's motion to approve the Notice of Intent with mandatory monthly environmental monitoring passed 5-1, with Ed Arsenault opposed. The applicant significantly reduced impacts from an original
Blackstone Board of Assessors approves routine vouchers and abatements without debate. Chair Bob Kluchevitz and members Joseph Morin, Nicole Desmeule, and Marcus Milano unanimously approved four separate motions: vouchers, motor vehicle abatements posted since February 11, real estate and personal
Blackstone Selectmen blueprint July semiquincentennial celebration with seven dedicated subcommittees. The festival, running July 24-26 at Blackstone Millville Regional High School, will feature carnival rides, food trucks, live music, and fireworks tentatively set for Saturday, July 25 at 9:30 PM.
Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission approves craft night program and ADA strategy. The five-member commission voted unanimously to allocate $200 for a game and craft night February 18 at the Senior Center and accepted a plan by Sara Peters, chairperson of the town ADA committee, to pursue a
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
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
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