Blackstone, MA

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional School Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Boards of Selectmen and Finance Committees. The main item is a discussion of building vote procedures under General Law Chapter 71, Section 16(n).

• Discussion of building vote procedures under General Law Chapter 71, Section 16(n)
• Joint meeting with Boards of Selectmen and Finance Committees
• Public forum scheduled
• Upcoming SBC meetings on August 12 and September 9, 2026

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional School Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Boards of Selectmen, Finance Committees, and School Building Committee. They will discuss building vote procedures under state law and consider a field trip request for the marching band.

• Discussion of Building Vote Procedures under General Law Part I, Title XII, Chapter 71, Section 16(n)
• Field Trip Request - Marching Band

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional District School Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Boards of Selectmen, Finance Committees, and School Building Committee. The primary discussion item is the procedures for a building vote under Massachusetts General Law. The meeting includes a public forum and introductions of members.

• Discussion of Building Vote Procedures under General Law - Part I, Title XII, Chapter 71, Section 16(n)
• Joint meeting with Boards of Selectmen, Finance Committees, and School Building Committee
• Public forum for resident input

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The School Committee will vote on a contract for an Interim Director of Finance and Operations and discuss the 2026-2027 school calendar. The meeting also includes a field trip request for the band and a closed session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Vote on Interim Director of Finance and Operations Contract
• 2026-2027 School Committee Calendar update
• Field Trip - Band

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting jointly with the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and School Building Committee to discuss procedures for a building vote under Massachusetts General Law. The agenda includes only procedural items and a placeholder for unanticipated matters.

• Discussion of building vote procedures under M.G.L. Part 1, Title XII, Chapter 71, Section 16(n)
• Matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting

Historical Commission

The Blackstone Historical Commission will meet to discuss routine business including staffing, updates on signage, technology upgrades, apparel, a ramp, a social media policy, a mural, a senior visit plan, and a Green Community grant. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings noted.

• Open discussion on plans over next 90-180 days
• Update on end of fiscal year: technology upgrades, apparel, ramp
• Social media policy from the town
• Mural update
• Green Community grant

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with the School Committee, School Building Committee, and Finance Committee to discuss building vote procedures under General Law Chapter 71, Section 16. The agenda also includes routine items such as future agenda planning and adjournment.

• Discussion of building vote procedures under General Law Chapter 71, Section 16
• Joint meeting with School Committee, School Building Committee, and Finance Committee
• Matters not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting

Council on Aging

The Blackstone Council on Aging board will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items including the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, public comment, approval of June meeting minutes, a director's report, and an update from the Friends Group. No specific votes, ordinances, or financial actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June
• Director's report on COA operations
• Friends Group update

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional District School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss and review several policies, including bus driver examination and training, school choice, time-out/seclusion/restraint of students, and a cell phone policy. No decisions are being made at this subcommittee meeting; items are under review for potential recommendation to the full committee.

• Review of EEAEA policy on bus driver examination and training
• Review of JFBB policy on school choice
• Review of JKAA policy on time-out, seclusion, and restraint of students
• Discussion of a cell phone policy

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging board will hold a workshop to discuss improvements and the future vision for the COA. No specific proposals, votes, or funding amounts are listed on the agenda.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the Kimball Site Expansion stormwater and site plan. Members will also discuss veteran's housing, site prioritization, and FY27 DLTA funding.

• Site Plan and Stormwater Review by Tetra Tech for Kimball Site Expansion
• Discussion and vote on requiring 2 paper copies and 1 electronic .pdf copy for planning applications
• Veteran’s Housing discussion
• FY27 DLTA funding discussion
• By-Law review update

Planning Board

The Blackstone Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss several planning and development topics. Key items include a continued site plan and stormwater review for the Kimball site expansion, a discussion on veteran's housing, and a vote on requiring two paper copies and an electronic PDF for planning applications. The board will also discuss FY27 DLTA funding and a potential alternate member.

• Continued site plan and stormwater review by Tetra Tech for Kimball site expansion
• Discussion and vote on requiring 2 paper copies and an electronic .pdf for planning applications
• FY27 DLTA funding discussion
• Veteran's Housing discussion
• Site prioritization planning discussion

Planning Board

The Blackstone Planning Board will continue a site plan and stormwater review for the Kimball Site expansion, discuss and possibly vote on requiring two paper copies plus an electronic PDF for planning applications, and review a bylaw update with Gino. Other topics include site prioritization, veteran’s housing, and FY27 DLTA funding.

• Site plan and stormwater review by Tetra Tech for Kimball Site expansion (continued)
• Discussion and vote on requiring two paper copies and an electronic .pdf for planning applications
• FY27 DLTA funding discussion
• Veteran’s Housing discussion
• By-Law review update with Gino

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

This is a notice from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project, not a meeting agenda. It announces planned mosquito control operations in Blackstone on five dates in August 2026, subject to change. Residents can request site-specific spraying or opt out of wide-area applications on their property.

• Spraying dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (tentative, weather-dependent)
• Residents can request service by calling (508) 393-3055 or visiting www.cmmep.org
• Private property owners may opt out of wide-area applications per 333 CMR 13.03(1)(a)

Conservation Commission

Board of Assessors

Water & Sewer Commission

The Water & Sewer Commission will consider approving water and sewer commitments totaling $537,743.26 and receive updates on drought conditions, well and sewer reports, lead service line inventory, and water treatment plant status.

• Approve Water Commitment $282,327.16
• Approve Sewer Commitment $255,416.10
• Drought conditions update as of August 13, 2026
• Lead service line inventory update
• Water treatment plant update (Gary Bibbo)

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Blackstone on August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 to respond to resident concerns about mosquitoes. Spraying may occur in defined site-specific areas using truck-mounted equipment. Residents can opt out of wide-area applications on their private property.

• Spraying dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• Residents can request service by calling (508) 393-3055 or visiting cmmep.org
• Private property owners may designate their property for exclusion from wide-area spraying per 333 CMR 13.03(1)(a)

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) will conduct mosquito control activities in Blackstone on August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, with dates subject to change due to weather or mosquito activity. Residents can request service or check the daily spray schedule via the CMMCP website or phone system.

• Mosquito control spray scheduled for August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
• Spray dates may change due to weather, mosquito populations, or special events
• Residents can request service or check spray schedule via (508) 393-3055 or www.cmmep.org
• Applications may target specific areas using truck-mounted equipment
• Property owners can opt out of pesticide applications per 333CMR13.03(1)(a)

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

This is a notification from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project about their August 2026 spray schedule and how residents can request service. The board is not meeting; this is an informational notice.

• Spray dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (tentative, weather-dependent)
• Residents can request service by calling (508) 393-3055 or online at www.cmmep.org
• Property owners may opt out of wide-area applications per 333 CMR 13.03(1)(a)
• Spray schedule posted after 3:30 p.m. daily on phone system and website

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

This notice from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project informs the Blackstone Board of Health that personnel will be in town on five dates in August to respond to mosquito concerns. The schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather, mosquito activity, or virus risk. Residents may request site-specific spraying by phone or online.

• Spray dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (tentative)
• Residents can request service by calling (508) 393-3055 or visiting www.cmmep.org
• Private property owners may opt out of spraying via the 'No Spray Info' page on the website

Housing Authority

The Blackstone Housing Authority will vote on the FY2027 Annual Plan and discuss a smoking policy update at its July 28, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes approval of June 2026 warrants and minutes from the June 23 emergency meeting.

• Approval of FY2027 Annual Plan
• Smoking Policy Update
• Approval of June 2026 warrants
• Approval of June 23, 2026 emergency meeting minutes

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

This is a notice from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project, not a meeting agenda. It informs the Town of Blackstone of planned mosquito control visits on July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026, subject to change. Residents can request site-specific spraying by phone or online, and may opt out of wide-area applications on their private property.

• Spray dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27 (tentative, weather-dependent)
• Residents can request service by calling (508) 393-3055 or visiting www.cmmep.org
• Private property owners may designate exclusion from wide-area pesticide applications per 333 CMR 13.03(1)(a)

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone Economic Development Committee will finalize a business list for action in August, receive an update on the Cristina Coulter MSA, and hear from DPH Chair Joshua Ryan. The meeting also includes a future agenda item on the Main Street corridor.

• Finalize business list for action in August
• Cristina Coulter MSA update
• DPH Chair Joshua Ryan in attendance to meet EDC
• BOS agenda - Main Street corridor

Parks and Recreation

The Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission will review bills, ADA-related repairs, and field use fees at this meeting. Public comments and correspondence, including a drone-related email, will also be addressed. No major decisions are scheduled, but updates on playground equipment and semiquincentennial events will be discussed.

• Review of ADA Action Items (Article 31) including competitive procurement for basketball courts
• Discussion on price points for field use fees
• Update on playground equipment at Elm Street Station
• Semiquincentennial event recap
• Open discussion with leagues on field use requests

Zoning Board

The Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No business, decisions, or discussions were listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board

The Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting on July 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items such as roll call, correspondence, minutes, bills, and adjournment. No rezonings, special permits, variances, or other substantive decisions are listed for discussion or action.

• No rezonings, special permits, or variance requests are on the agenda.
• No contracts or dollar amounts are mentioned.
• The meeting includes routine items: roll call, correspondence, minutes, and bills.
• A matter not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting may be discussed.
• The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026.

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Board of Selectmen agenda for July 21, 2026, contains only procedural items and no concrete decisions or discussions. The meeting includes a workshop session, public hearings, and reports, but no specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are detailed.

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Board of Selectmen will hold a workshop meeting to review progress on the town’s Semiquincentennial Celebration. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is informational.

• Discussion on the Semiquincentennial Celebration

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

This is a notice from the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project, not a meeting agenda. It announces four tentative dates in July 2026 when personnel will be in Blackstone to respond to residents' mosquito concerns. Spraying is subject to change due to weather, mosquito activity, or special events. Residents can request site-specific spraying by phone or online.

• Tentative spray dates: July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
• Residents can request service by calling (508) 393-3055 or visiting www.cmmep.org
• Property owners may exclude their private property from wide-area spraying per 333CMR13.03(1)(a)

Board of Health

The Blackstone Board of Health will meet to discuss routine minutes, public welfare, and the Health Agent’s report. Items include a septic system variance for 133 Lakeshore Drive, a potential property gift for the Farm Street Landfill, and approval of payroll and invoices. Food permits for several vendors are also on the agenda.

• 133 Lakeshore Drive — Upgrade Septic System Variance
• Farm Street Landfill — Gift of Property by Owner
• Payroll approval for Health Agent (pay periods 05.17.26–05.30.26)
• Food permits: Myla Charcuterie, Sophies Dips and Sauces, Master Tater
• Fiesta Shows Food Permit (via email from Conor Rochibaud)

Board of Health

The Blackstone Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a septic system variance for 133 Lakeshore Drive, acceptance of a property gift for the Farm Street Landfill, and approval of payroll and invoices. The board will also hear a report from Health Agent Deb Vescera and consider food permits for local vendors.

• Farm Street Landfill — Gift of Property by Owner
• 133 Lakeshore Drive — Upgrade Septic System Variance
• Payroll approval for Health Agent pay periods 05.17.26 through 05.30.26
• Food permits for Daniels Farm Concession Stand 2026, Myla Charcuterie, Sophies Dips and Sauces, and Master Tater
• Landfill Mowing discussion

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone Board of Health is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a septic system variance for 133 Lakeshore Drive, a gift of property for the Farm Street Landfill, and multiple food permits for the 2026 season. The board will also consider payroll for the Health Agent and review incident reports for several addresses.

• 133 Lakeshore Drive — Upgrade Septic System Variance
• Farm Street Landfill — Gift of Property by Owner
• Permits: Daniels Farm Concession Stand 2026, Big Daddy Bites, Citrus Got Real, Sophies, Master Tater, Healthy Express, T.C. Scoops (mobile food permits)
• Discussion and possible vote to approve Payroll for Health Agent pay periods 05.17.26 through 05.30.26
• Incident Reports: 18 Rayner St., 288 Lincoln Street, 56 Summer Street, 157 Main Street, 40 Bellingham Road, 37 Rocco Drive

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Board of Selectmen will hold a workshop meeting to review progress on the town’s Semiquincentennial Celebration, marking 250 years since Blackstone’s founding. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is focused on discussion and updates.

• Semiquincentennial Celebration planning discussion

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Economic Development Committee will finalize a business list for action in August and set dates for visits from the Department of Public Health and Garrett Mancieris. The committee will also accept a resignation and assign a member to research the MSA program.

• Finalize business list for action in August
• Finalize dates for DPH visit and Garrett Mancieris visit
• Resignation of Jing Peng Xu
• Assign a member to review and bring back information about the MSA program

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss field use policies, budget resolutions, and upcoming town events. The meeting includes public comments, correspondence review, and updates on past and new business items.

• Approve minutes from 6/29/26 Parks & Recreation Meeting
• Article 31 basketball courts competitive procurement
• Review fiscal budget year accounting resolutions for Turbesi trash and picnic tables purchase
• Field use policy review and refund for Men's Softball
• Semiquincentennial parking assistance at Goulet

The Commission approved several maintenance bills and a $210 refund to Men's Softball. Members discussed upcoming events including the Fall Festival, a town-wide yard sale, and the Semiquincentennial Celebration.

• Approved minutes of the 6/29/26 meeting
• Approved TruGreen bill for $358.56 (FY 2026 budget)
• Approved Home Depot bill for $33.31 (FY 2027 budget)
• Approved Leeway bills for $114.82 and $7.16 (FY 2027 budget)
• Approved $210 refund to Men's Softball
• Tabled field use discussion until Sara is present

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will conduct site visits in Blackstone on July 6, 13, 20, and 27 to address resident concerns about mosquitoes. Dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather, mosquito activity, or special events. Residents can request service or check spray schedules via phone or the project’s website.

• Site visits scheduled for July 6, 13, 20, and 27
• Residents can request service by calling (508) 393-3055 or visiting www.cmmep.org
• Spray schedule updates posted daily after 3:30 PM on CMMCP phone system and website
• Private property exclusion requests allowed per 333CMR13.03(1)(a)
• Project may shut down when cool nighttime temperatures become predominant

Library Board of Trustees

The Blackstone Board of Library Trustees will meet on July 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Blackstone Public Library. The agenda includes discussion of the FY27 operating budget and warrants, approval of building maintenance contracts, and the annual evaluation of the Library Director. Trustees will also consider the approval of LIG/MEG funds for FY27 and the election of officers.

• FY27 operating budget and warrants
• Approval of building maintenance contracts
• Approval of LIG/MEG funds for FY27
• Library Director evaluation
• Election of officers

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone Economic Development Committee will reorganize, approve past minutes, hear public comment, finalize a business action list for August, schedule a DPH and Garrett Mancieris visit, accept a member resignation, and assign a new member to review the MSA program.

• Finalize business list for action in August
• Finalize dates for DPH visit and Garrett Mancieris visit
• Resignation of Jing Peng Xu
• Assign new member to review MSA program
• BOS agenda item on Main Street corridor

Water & Sewer Commission

The Blackstone Water and Sewer Commission meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, was cancelled. No votes or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled

Water & Sewer Commission

The Blackstone Water & Sewer Commission will meet to approve commitments for water and sewer services. Town Administrator Lauren Taylor will discuss drainage issues on Bellingham Road. The meeting will also review drought conditions, sewer reports, and updates on lead service line inventory and water quality samples.

• Approve Water Commitment
• Approve Sewer Commitment
• Town Administrator Lauren Taylor re: Bellingham Road drainage
• DROUGHT CONDITIONS update as of July 9, 2026
• Lead Service Line Inventory Update

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional School District School Building Committee is meeting to discuss design updates for a school project, including exterior renderings. The committee will also review a community engagement group report and receive an OPM report on the SD submission status, finances, and invoices.

• Design update with site and exterior renderings
• Review of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (vote to approve SD package submission)
• OPM report including SD submission status, financial and schedule update
• Invoices: DRA June Invoice, CPL June Invoice

Conservation Commission

The Blackstone Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a Notice of Intent (NOI) for 133 Lakeshore Drive, continue a NOI for Parcel 24-21 Union Street to July, and continue an ANRAD for Kimball Sand Company to August 12. The agenda also includes standard items such as roll call, public forum, enforcement/complaints, minutes approval, and bill payments.

• NOI 133 Lakeshore Drive
• NOI Parcel 24-21 Union Street continued to July
• ANRAD for Kimball Sand Company continued to August 12

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The School Building Committee will review site and exterior renderings for the school building project and discuss the design. The committee will also receive an update from the Community Engagement Group and review the OPM report on the Schematic Design submission status, finances, and schedule.

• Site and exterior renderings presented for discussion
• Community engagement group update on progress and volunteers
• Vote to approve SD package submission from June 17, 2026 meeting
• OPM report on SD submission status, financial and schedule update
• Invoices from DRA and CPL for June reviewed

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission will hold a joint executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding OA Homes, LLC v. Town of Blackstone Conservation Commission, a case in Worcester Superior Court. The chair has declared that an open meeting would harm the town's litigating position. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for litigation strategy on OA Homes, LLC lawsuit
• Case in Worcester Superior Court (Case No. 2685cv00178)

Conservation Commission

The Blackstone Conservation Commission will meet to discuss enforcement actions, a Notice of Intent for 133 Lakeshore Drive, and continued items for Union Street and Kimball Sand Company. The meeting includes public comment and routine administrative items.

• Notice of Intent for 133 Lakeshore Drive
• Continued NOI for Parcel 24-21 Union Street
• Continued ANRAD for Kimball Sand Company (to August 12)

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Water & Sewer Commission will discuss a proposed easement on Bellingham Road and vote on whether to authorize it. The agenda contains only this one substantive item plus procedural actions.

• Discussion and vote on Bellingham Road easement

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Board of Selectmen will meet to review the town’s foreclosure process, including a discussion to revisit the June 16 update. They will also consider refinancing a property at 44 Fox Run Road and approve a common victualler license for Coldstuff Ice-cream LLC at 97 Main Street.

• Discussion to revisit Foreclosure process (same info as June 16 agenda)
• Authorization for refinancing 44 Fox Run Road
• Approval of Common Victualler license #COMV-26-1 for Coldstuff Ice-cream LLC, 97 Main Street
• Approval of Payroll Warrant #27EWA03, #27PW03
• Approval of Vendor Warrant #27EW02, #27EW03

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a workshop to discuss the Semiquincentennial Celebration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion on the Semiquincentennial Celebration

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional School District School Committee will vote on approving a new Interim Superintendent Contract and an amendment to the Assistant Superintendent Contract. The meeting also includes discussion of the MSBA update, a school building vote, and approval of budget journal entries.

• Vote to approve new Interim Superintendent Contract
• Vote to approve amendment to Assistant Superintendent Contract
• MSBA update
• School Building Vote
• Vote to approve Budget Journal Entries