Town of Blackstone Zoning Board continues hearings, approves amended decision and records resignation

The Town of Blackstone Zoning Board of Appeals on March 19, 2025, with three members present, voted to continue the public hearing for applicant Gary Jolliker, approved an amended decision related to 12 Orchard, accepted minutes from three meetings, approved payment for the recording secretary and acknowledged the resignation of board member Mark Cinnabaldi.

The board began with a roll call confirming Paul, Mark and Laurie were present and then moved several routine and procedural items. A board member moved to continue the public hearing for Gary Jolliker because the applicant was not present; another member seconded the motion and the board voted in favor to continue the hearing.

The board also considered an amended decision for a matter involving 12 Orchard and approved the amended decision. The chair said the board had addressed the item several times and that the amended decision contained another issue that required signatures; members agreed to sign the document when the full membership could do so.

The Zoning Board approved minutes for its Dec. 18, Jan. 22 and Feb. 19 meetings and approved payment of $180 for the recording secretary. The chair acknowledged an administrative mistake in omitting payment earlier and requested a motion to approve the bill, which the board approved.

During "matters the chair did not reasonably anticipate," members noted that Mark Cinnabaldi had resigned from the board. The chair said the board will seek an alternate to apply to become a full voting member and encouraged residents to apply for alternate positions. The chair thanked Cinnabaldi for his service.

Votes at a glance - Motion to continue the public hearing for Gary Jolliker: approved (continued). Presence recorded as three members; vote recorded as "Aye." Motion moved and seconded on the record. - Motion to approve amended decision for matter at 12 Orchard: approved. Motion moved and seconded on the record. - Motions to accept meeting minutes (Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 19): each approved. - Motion to approve payment of $180 for the recording secretary: approved. - Motion to continue variance and special-use permit applications to the next meeting: approved (continued). - Motion to adjourn: approved.

The meeting contained primarily procedural and administrative business; no contested hearings or public testimony were recorded during the excerpt provided. The board indicated the postponed variance and special-use items will be placed on a future agenda when more members are present.