Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation Commission approves major equipment and field maintenance purchases. Commissioners voted unanimously to buy six tables and trash receptacles for $10,725.92 from Uline, fence capping for $5,430.00, and grass seed for $5,392.00. The board also approved Bay State Bulls softball

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

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 Parks and Recreation Commission approved softball field request and portapotty increase. The Men's Evangelical Softball League will use Goulet Park Mondays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. from May 4 to August 3 for $140.00. The commission voted unanimously to increase Roosevelt Park portapotty

Parks and Recreation Commission reorganizes with new leadership. Celeste Langlois was unanimously elected chairperson, Bob Gilbert vice-chairperson, and Don Cox treasurer. The commission approved field requests from four recreational organizations, including the Blue Birds for Saturday and