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  2. Government

    1. Boards & Committees
      1. Vacancies Board / Committee / Commission
      2. 250th Semiquincentennial Celebration
        Capture Our Town Through Art - Rules
      3. Board of Assessors
      4. Board of Health
        1. Blackstone Valley Partnership of Public Health
        2. Board of Health Fee Schedule
        3. Central Mass Mosquito Control
        4. Food Establishment Inspection Reports
        5. Forms, Permits & Information
        6. Homebound Vaccination Program
        7. Regulations
        8. Trash & Recycling
        9. Updated Face Mask Guidance
        10. Vaccine Consent Form for Individuals under 18 Years of Age
        11. Covid 19
          When Can I get the Covid-19 Vaccine
        12. Food Establishment Inspections Reports.
          1. 2025
          2. 2026
      5. Board of Registars
      6. Board of Selectmen
        1. Agreements/Contracts
        2. Assessments / Budget / Capital
        3. Financial Statements / Letters
        4. License Applications
        5. Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC)
        6. Massachusetts Municipal Employee Disclosure Forms (State Ethics Commission)
        7. Plans & Surveys
        8. Public Records
        9. Room Reservation Request Form
        10. Town Administrator
        11. Town By-Laws
        12. Community Choice Power Supply Program
          1. Community Choice Power Supply Program FAQ
          2. How to participate if already with a 3rd party provider
          3. Sample Electric Bill
          4. Colonial Power Group - Blackstone Page
        13. Annual Town Reports
      7. Capital Outlay Committee
        1. Assessments / Budget / Capital
        2. Town Charter & By-laws
      8. Conservation Commission
        1. Conservation Commission Meeting Calendar
        2. Submission & Advertising Requirements & Schedule
        3. Current and Past Blackstone Filings
        4. Rules for Hiring Outside Consultants
        5. MA Wetlands Protection Act
        6. Town of Blackstone Wetlands By-Law (PDF)
        7. MA Department of Environmental Protection Regulations & Standards
        8. Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)
        9. Flood Plain Rules & Regulations (PDF)
        10. MA River Protection Act
        11. River & Stream Water Quality
        12. Wetlands Permitting Forms
        13. Frequently Asked Questions
      9. Council on Aging
        Senior Center
      10. Cultural Council
      11. Disability Commission
        1. ADA and Accessibility
        2. Disability Commission
          1. ADA and Accessibility
          2. Disability Commission
      12. Economic Development Committee
      13. Finance Committee
        1. BMRSD Regional Agreement
        2. Citizen's Guide to Town Meeting (PDF)
        3. Finance Committee Handbook (PDF)
      14. Historical Commission
        Historical Museum (PDF)
      15. Housing Authority
      16. Library Board of Trustees
        1. Library
        2. Library Board of Trustees Minutes
      17. Memorial Day Committee
        1. Food Trucks
        2. Live Music & Fireworks
        3. Celebration & Vendors
        4. Parade
      18. Parks & Recreation Committee
      19. Planning Board
        1. Planning Board Meeting Calendar
        2. Planning Board Applications
        3. Planning Board Rules & Regulations (PDF)
        4. Blackstone Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Bylaws
        5. Zoning Bylaws
        6. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
      20. Water & Sewer Commission
        Stormwater (PDF)
      21. Zoning Board of Appeals
        1. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Calendar
        2. Variance & Special Permit Application
        3. Outline of Rules of Procedure for Zoning Board of Appeals
        4. Zoning Map
        5. Zoning Setback Requirements
        6. Zoning ByLaws
        7. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
        8. Zoning Questions/Service Request Form
    2. Intranet
      1. Forms
      2. Training Videos
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  3. Departments

    1. Accountant
      1. W-9 form
      2. Town Meeting Budgets
      3. FY2027 Budget Preparation
      4. Financial Statements & Management Letters
    2. Animal Control
      1. Animal Control Bylaws (PDF)
      2. Wildlife Information
    3. Assessors
      1. Board of Assessors
      2. Abutter's List
      3. Exemptions
      4. Forms & Information
      5. Motor Vehicle Abatement Application (PDF)
      6. Online Mapping
      7. Real Estate Abatement Information & Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
      8. Tax Rate & Due Dates
      9. Tax Appeals Guide for Tax Payers
    4. Collector / Treasurer
      1. Municipal Lien Certificate Request Form (PDF)
      2. Vendor Tailings
      3. Motor Vehicle Excise FAQ
    5. Department of Public Works
      1. DPW Request
      2. Highway Division
      3. Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022 (PDF)
      4. Sewer Division
        Sewer Connection Application (PDF)
      5. Stormwater Survey
      6. Water Division
        1. Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports
        2. Monthly Water Sampling
        3. Abatement Form (PDF)
        4. Water Connection Fees
        5. GAP II Grant (PDF)
        6. Request for Final Meter Reading
        7. Sewer Application (PDF)
        8. Statistical Reports
        9. Storm Water Management (PDF)
        10. Water Connection Application (PDF)
        11. Water Conservation
        12. Water Division Meeting Minutes
      7. Stormwater
      8. 2026 Winter Mailbox Policy
    6. Emergency Management
      1. After a Disaster
      2. Emergency Evacuation
      3. Family Emergency Communications Plan
      4. Helpful Tips to Protect Your Animals
      5. Kids Corner - Emergency Preparation Games For Children
      6. Prepare a Disaster Kit
      7. Sign up for CodeRed
    7. Fire Department
      1. CPR & First Aid Training
      2. FAQs
      3. Central Mass Emergency Medical Systems
      4. Code Red Enrollment
      5. Comstar Ambulance Billing
      6. Department of Fire Services
      7. Fees For Inspections
      8. Follow us on Facebook
      9. Fun for Children
      10. Guidelines for Open Burning
      11. Permit & Applications
      12. Photo Gallery
        1. 2013 Firemans Muster
        2. 2013 MDA
        3. 2018 Blackstone Library Touch a Truck
        4. BFD Brush Fire Training 2012
        5. Cold Water Rescue
        6. Safety Day (PDF)
      13. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
    8. Inspectional Services (Building & Code Enforcement)
      1. **CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ONLINE PERMIT & INSPECTION PORTAL**
      2. Permit Fees: Building, Electrical, & Plumbing/Gas
      3. How to Research Permits
      4. Plot Plan Application for Proposed Work
      5. Table of Work Requires CSL or HIC
      6. Contractor & License Verification Lookups
      7. Building Code
      8. Finished Basement Guide
      9. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
      10. Third Party Plan Review
      11. Chimney, Fireplace & Woodstove Handbook
      12. Home Energy Information
      13. Massachusetts Law About Neighbors & Trees
      14. Architectural Access Board
      15. Flood Resilience for Homeowners, Renters, & Business Owners
      16. Questions or Complaints Forms
    9. Library
    10. Parks & Recreation
      1. Open Space & Recreation Plan - Final
      2. Upcoming Events
      3. Youth Sports
      4. Adult Sports
      5. Fields/Facilities Use & Schedule
    11. Police Department
    12. Recycling Center 
    13. Senior Center
      1. Eating Healthy
      2. Facebook Page
      3. Food Pantries
      4. Newsletters
      5. Nutrition Program / Meals on Wheels
        Nutrition Program / Meals on Wheels
      6. Outreach / S.H.I.N.E.
      7. Photo Gallery
      8. Resources
      9. COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
      10. Senior Tax Exemption
      11. Tax Work Off Program
      12. Transportation
    14. Town Administrator
      1. Board of Selectmen
      2. Board / Committee / Commission Vacancies
      3. Drainlayer Listing (2023) (PDF)
      4. Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC)
      5. Massachusetts Municipal Employee Disclosure Forms (State Ethics Commission)
      6. Plans & Surveys
      7. Room Reservation Request Form
      8. Town By-Laws
      9. Public Records
      10. FY2024 and FY2025 Holiday Schedule
    15. Town Clerk
      1. Dog Licenses
      2. Elections & Town Meetings
        1. 2010 Elections & Town Meetings
          Elections
        2. 2011 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. ATE April 4, 2011
          2. Special Town Meetings
            STM October 18,2011
          3. Town Meetings (PDF)
        3. 2012 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Elections
            1. ATE April 2, 2012
            2. Presidential Primary Election March 6, 2012.
            3. Results of State Election November 6, 2012 (PDF)
            4. State Primary Election September 6, 2012 Results (PDF)
          2. Special Town Meetings (PDF)
        4. 2013 Elections & Town Meetings
        5. 2014 Elections & Town Meetings
        6. 2015 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. 2015 Elections
          2. 2015 Town Meetings
        7. 2016 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Annual Town Election April 4, 2016
          2. Annual Town Mtg May 31, 2016
          3. Presidential Primary March 1, 2016
          4. Special District-Wide Town Mtg July 19, 2016
          5. Special Town Meeting February 2, 2016
          6. Special Town Mtg May 31, 2016
          7. State Election November 8, 2016
          8. State Primary Election September 8, 2016
        8. 2017 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Annual Town Election - April 3, 2017
          2. Annual Town Meeting - May 30, 2017
          3. Special Town Meeting - May 30, 2017
          4. Special Town Meeting May 2, 2017
        9. 2018 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Annual Town Election April 2, 2018
          2. Annual Town Meeting - May 29, 2018
          3. Special Town Meeting - January 24, 2018
          4. Special Town Meeting - June 27, 2018
          5. Special Town Meeting - May 29, 2018
          6. State Election - November 6, 2018
          7. State Primary Election - September 4, 2018
        10. 2019 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Annual Town Election April 1, 2019
          2. Special Town Meeting February 26, 2019
        11. 2020 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary
          2. April 6, 2020 Annual Town Election Postponed Until June 15, 2020
          3. May 26, 2020 Special Town Meeting
          4. May 26, 2020 Annual Town Meeting
          5. September 1, 2020 State Primary Election
          6. November 3, 2020 Presidential Election
          7. November 14, 2020 Special Town Meeting
        12. 2021 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Annual Town Election April 5, 2021
          2. Special & Annual Town Meeting May 25, 2021
          3. Special Town Meeting November 9, 2021
        13. 2022 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Annual Town Election April 4, 2022
          2. Special & Annual Town Meeting May 31, 2022
          3. State Election November 8, 2022
          4. State Primary Election September 6, 2022
        14. 2023 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Annual Town Election- April 3, 2023
          2. Special Town Meeting April 25, 2023
          3. November 6, 2023 Special Town Meeting
          4. Special & Annual Town Meeting- May 30, 2023
        15. 2024 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
          2. April 1, 2024 Annual Town Election
          3. May 28, 2024 Special & Annual Town Meeting
          4. September 3, 2024 State Primary Election
          5. November 5, 2024 Presidential Election
          6. December 3, 2024 Special Town Meeting
        16. 2025 Elections & Town Meetings
          1. Special Town Meeting January 21, 2025
          2. Annual Town Election April 7, 2025
          3. Special & Annual Town Meeting May 27, 2025
          4. Special Town Meeting November 8, 2025
        17. 2026 Elections & Town Meetings
          Annual Town Election
      3. Fee Schedule (PDF)
      4. Fish & Game
      5. Marriage Licenses
      6. Streets & Precincts (PDF)
      7. Town Bylaws / Zoning By-Laws
      8. Voting Information
      9. Planning Board Applications
      10. Zoning Board Applications
      11. Veteran's Monument Brick Order Form
      12. Voting by Mail
    16. Veterans Services
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  4. How Do I...

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      Employment Opportunities
    2. Contact
      1. Public Records
      2. All Staff
    3. Find
      1. Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
      2. Alerts
      3. Bids & RFPs
      4. Mass RMV
      5. Online Mapping
      6. Town of Blackstone Recycling Information
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Photo Contest
      3. Photo Contest Rules
    5. Submit
      1. Report a Concern
      2. Pay Taxes Online
    6. View
      1. Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
      2. Massachusetts State Website
      3. Privacy Policy
      4. Town By-Laws / Zoning By-Laws
      5. Bid Opportunities
      6. Municipal Power Aggregation
      7. Policies
      8. Flag Status
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