Blackstone, MA

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

Board of Health

Board of Health

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will vote on several new business items, including the re-appointment of Town Counsel and Cultural Council members. The agenda includes approving a lease agreement for the Blackstone/Millville Regional School District and a contract for FY27 IMA Nursing Services. The board will also approve a proposal for continued MS4 Permit Compliance Support from Weston & Sampson for permit years 8 and 9. The meeting concludes with executive sessions to discuss litigation strategy and collective bargaining.

• Re-appointment of Jaime Kenny as Town Counsel-Labor for a 1-year term expiring June 30, 2027
• Re-appointment of Carolyn Sullivan to the Cultural Council for a 2-year term expiring June 30, 2028
• Approval of a Lease Agreement for the Blackstone/Millville Regional School District
• Approval of a Contract for FY27 IMA Nursing Services
• Approval of a proposal for Continued MS4 Permit Compliance Support, Permit Years 8 and 9, from Weston & Sampson

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Board of Selectmen is holding a joint meeting with the School Committee, School Building Committee, and Finance Committee. The main item is a discussion of the procedures for a building vote under Massachusetts General Law. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Discussion of building vote procedures under General Law Chapter 71, Section 16(n)
• Matters not anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting
• Future board agenda items

Planning Board

The Blackstone Planning Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a continued site plan and stormwater review for the Kimball Site Expansion, a by-law review update, and a review of solar and battery storage bylaws by CMRPC. They will also discuss OpenGov, FY27 DLTA funding, and handle routine business like minutes and bills.

• Continued site plan and stormwater review by Tetra Tech for Kimball Site Expansion
• By-law review update with Gino
• FY27 DLTA funding discussion
• CMRPC review of bylaws for solar and battery storage
• OpenGov discussion

Planning Board

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional District School Committee Policy Sub Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review and discuss the Protect Act Model Policy. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and a review of upcoming meetings, specifically noting an October 1, 2026 session. No specific votes, dollar amounts, or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review and discussion of the Protect Act Model Policy
• Notice of upcoming meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Blackstone on September 14, 21, and 28 to respond to resident concerns about mosquitoes. Dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather, mosquito activity, or special events. Residents can request service by phone or online, and property owners may opt out of spraying.

• Spraying dates: September 14, 21, 28 (tentative)
• Residents can request service at (508) 393-3055 or cmmep.org
• Property owners may exclude their property from spraying per 333 CMR 13.03(1)(a)

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Blackstone on September 14, 21, and 28 to respond to resident concerns about mosquitoes. Dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather, mosquito populations, virus activity, or special event spraying. Residents can request service by phone or online, and property owners may opt out of wide-area pesticide applications.

• Spraying dates: September 14, 21, 28 (tentative)
• Residents can request service via phone (508) 393-3055 or cmmep.org
• Property owners can designate land for exclusion from spraying per 333 CMR 13.03(1)(a)
• Daily spray schedule posted after 3:30 p.m. on CMMCP phone system and website

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Blackstone on September 14, 21, and 28 to respond to resident concerns about mosquitoes. Dates are tentative and subject to change. Residents can request service by phone or online, and can opt out of spraying on their property.

• Spraying dates: September 14, 21, 28 (tentative)
• Residents can request service via phone (508) 393-3055 or website
• Property owners can exclude their property from spraying per 333 CMR 13.03(1)(a)

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional District School Committee will vote on the budget journal entries and approve minutes from June 2026. The body will also review several policies, including those on bus driver training, school choice, and student restraint, and discuss a lease agreement with the Town of Blackstone. Additionally, the committee will address the ballot language for the upcoming school building project vote and update the 2026-27 meeting calendar.

• Review of ballot language for School Building Project Vote
• Discussion of Lease Agreement with the Town of Blackstone
• Policy review for EEAEA-Bus Driver Examination and Training
• Policy review for JFBB-School Choice
• Policy review for JKAA-Time out, Seclusion, and Restraint of Students

Zoning Board

The Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss two items: a shed at 168 Farm Street and amendments to Chapter 40A in the state budget. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, bill payments, and correspondence. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on shed located at 168 Farm Street
• Discussion on Chapter 40A amendments in State Budget

Zoning Board

The Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss two items: a shed at 168 Farm Street and proposed amendments to Chapter 40A in the state budget. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering minutes, bills, and correspondence.

• Discussion on shed at 168 Farm Street
• Discussion on Chapter 40A amendments in State Budget

Housing Authority

The Blackstone Housing Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the minutes of the July 28, 2026 emergency meeting and the July 2026 warrant, and will hear the Executive Director's report on administration and maintenance/capital items. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of July 28, 2026 emergency meeting minutes
• Approval of July 2026 warrant
• Executive Director report on administration and maintenance/capital items
• Public comment period

Parks and Recreation

The August 24, 2026 meeting of the Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

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

The Blackstone Economic Development Committee is meeting to finalize its business list for the month and receive updates, including from Main Street America. New members will be welcomed, and representatives from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission will introduce a Priority Development Center Study. The agenda also includes a citizens forum and correspondence on permitting via the Board of Health.

• Welcome new member Keithley R. Sutton, Jr.
• CMRPC reps to introduce Blackstone Priority Development Center Study
• Finalize business list for action this month
• Correspondence: Outline of Permitting via Board of Health
• Future: Garrett Mancieri Main Street America overview

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)

Water & Sewer Commission

This meeting of the Blackstone Water & Sewer Commission, scheduled for August 13, 2026, was cancelled by Patricia A. Dubois. The agenda is not provided; the only action is the cancellation request.

• Meeting cancelled

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional District School Finance Committee is meeting virtually to review end-of-year FY26 budget items, an update on the FY25 audit, and reports on EOYR and E&D. They will also discuss the transition to a new Interim Director of Finance. The meeting is primarily a routine finance oversight session.

• FY26 Budget End-of-Year review
• FY25 Audit update
• EOYR and E&D Report
• Transition to new Interim Director of Finance

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)

Conservation Commission

The Blackstone Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss enforcement complaints, review four NOI filings (121 Lakeshore Drive, Lot 1-D Mendon Street, 133 Lakeshore Drive, and Parcel 24-21 Union Street), and consider an ANRAD for Kimball Sand Company. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone-Millville Regional District School Building Committee is meeting to review interior design renderings, receive a community engagement group update, and approve minutes from the July 8 meeting. The OPM (Owner's Project Manager) will provide general, financial, and schedule updates, including July invoices from DRA and CPL. A public forum is scheduled.

• Interior renderings and design discussion
• Community engagement group update
• Review of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• OPM financial and schedule update
• DRA and CPL July invoices

Board of Assessors

The Blackstone Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from June 10, 2026, discuss correspondence, and vote on vouchers, motor vehicle tax commitments, and abatements. The board also plans to enter executive session for confidential matters such as abatements and exemptions.

• Vote to approve and sign Motor Vehicle Tax Commitments
• Vote to approve and sign list of Motor Vehicle Abatements posted since June 10, 2026
• Vote to enter Executive Session under Purpose 7 for confidential abatements and exemptions

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Board of Selectmen is meeting to handle a range of routine municipal business, including renewing a lease agreement with the BMR School District, signing the state primary election warrant, and approving several appointments and licenses. The agenda includes multiple one-day liquor license requests from The Daniel’s Farmstead, a contract with BSC Group for Valley Street, and the disposition of library property. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed beyond these administrative items.

• BMR School District Lease Agreement Renewal
• Sign State Primary Election Warrant
• BSC Group Contract — Valley Street
• Approve One-Day Liquor licenses for The Daniel’s Farmstead (5 events, Aug–Oct 2026)
• Re-appointment of Jaime Kelly as Town Counsel-Labor; appointment of Keithley R. Sutton Jr to Economic Development Committee

Board of Selectmen

The Blackstone Board of Selectmen will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, covering routine items such as minutes approval, public hearings, and reports. Key actions include signing the State Primary Election Warrant, renewing the BMR School District lease agreement, and approving several licenses and appointments.

• Sign State Primary Election Warrant
• BMR School District Lease Agreement Renewal
• Approve one-day liquor licenses for The Daniel’s Farmstead (5 events, Aug–Oct 2026)
• Approve Drainlayer License #DL-18 for Poulin Enterprises, 72 Fisher Street
• Approve First Release of Road Maintenance Bond for Road Opening Permit PN-16-23-H, 142 Blackstone Street

Board of Health

The Blackstone Board of Health will meet to discuss and vote on routine business, including accepting minutes, a health agent report on sanitary code violations, and approving payroll and invoices. They will also consider new business such as vacation time carryover for the health agent and a gift of land related to the Farm Street Landfill. Several permit applications for body art, mobile food, and food establishments are on the agenda.

• Incident reports: Cumberland Farms complaint, 37 Rocco Drive; State Sanitary Code violations at 2 Monica Lane and 27 Farm Street; abandoned property at 92 Main St.
• Orders for Correction at 92 Main St.
• Farm Street Landfill — Gift of Land
• Payroll approval for Health Agent pay periods July 19–August 1, 2026
• Permits: Wayne Tervo (Body Art), Twisted Beverage (Mobile Food), Caribbean Press (Mobile Food), Lil Miss Bakery, Myla Rae Charcuterie

Board of Health

The Blackstone Board of Health is meeting to discuss and vote on routine matters including minutes, health agent reports, and permits. The agenda includes several health code violation reports and a discussion on a possible gift of land for the Farm Street Landfill. No major policy changes are listed.

• Health code violations at Cumberland Farms (37 Rocco Drive), 2 Monica Lane, 27 Farm Street (abandoned property), and 92 Main St.
• Discussion on Farm Street Landfill gift of land
• Vote on payroll for Health Agent (July 19-August 1, 2026)
• Permits: Wayne Tervo (body art), Twisted Beverage (mobile food), Caribbean Press (mobile food), Lil Miss Bakery (food), Myla Rae Charcuterie
• IMA discussion with Winn Waste Sub-Committee

Library Board of Trustees

The Blackstone Board of Library Trustees is meeting to discuss the library's finances, including the FY26 budget and encumbrances, the FY27 operating budget and warrant article funding, and approval of building maintenance contracts. The board will also hear director's and trustees' reports, covering topics like correspondence, policy, legislative matters, a food drive, and a December workshop. Old business includes the library director evaluation and by-laws.

• Approval of building maintenance contracts
• FY27 operating budget and warrant article funding
• FY26 budget and encumbrances
• Library Director Evaluation
• Update on Legislative library matters, Suzan Trinque

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)

Parks and Recreation

The Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and review bills. They will discuss allocating funds for the Ice Cream Social/Movie Night, finalize plans for upcoming events, and address basketball court procurement and benches. The board will also discuss field use requests with leagues and a possible Food Truck/Movie Night on September 12.

• Allocate funds and finalize plans for Ice Cream Social/Movie Night
• Article 31 basketball courts competitive procurement
• Basketball court benches
• Open discussion with leagues on field use requests and guidelines
• Food Truck/Movie Night on September 12

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Town of Blackstone Economic Development Committee is meeting to accept minutes, hear public comment, and receive updates. The main business is finalizing the list of actions for August and receiving an update from Cristina Coulter regarding MSA. The committee will also discuss correspondence about Board of Health permitting and future agenda items.

• Finalize business list for action in August
• Crista Coulter MSA update
• Correspondence: Outline of Permitting via Board of Health
• Future agenda: Garrett Mancieri to join on 8/24/26 for Main Street America overview
• Future agenda: BOS agenda - Main Street corridor

All Other Groups, Boards, and Committees

The Blackstone Economic Development Committee is meeting to finalize its business list for the month and receive an update from Main Street America representative Cristina Coulter. The committee will also discuss correspondence on Board of Health permitting and hear from a Board of Selectmen member. Future agenda items include a Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission presentation on the Blackstone Priority Development Center Study and a Main Street America overview.

• Finalize business list for action this month
• Cristina Coulter Main Street America (MSA) update
• Correspondence: Outline of Permitting via Board of Health
• CMRPC reps to present Blackstone Priority Development Center Study on 8/24/26
• Garrett Mancieri to present Main Street America overview (date TBD)

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 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

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 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

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

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