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Blackstone hears health-agent report, accepts public-health partnership items and waives cookout fee
Summary
At a Town of Blackstone meeting, an unidentified presenter summarized property cleanups, mosquito testing and school food inspections; the board approved items with the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health and unanimously waived a one-day cookout permit fee.
An unidentified meeting participant summarized public-health activity and property complaints while the Town of Blackstone board accepted partnership items and approved a one-day cookout permit with a fee waiver.
Speaker 2 reported officials inspected a complaint at 92 Main Street and found a vehicle containing clothing and personal effects; the owner arranged removal and the vehicle was gone when Speaker 2 and Kevin inspected the site. Speaker 2 said the property met the town's clutter index and that two adults, and no minors, were living there. "The property owner voluntarily gave us the key, which is at the police department," Speaker 2 said.
The presenter also said two areas in town have been tested for mosquitoes and that information about mosquito bites is posted on the town website. School food inspections will be scheduled, Speaker 2 said, and staff are discussing grant-funded housing repairs through the Betterment Program, including possible roof repairs when properties meet grant-activity requirements. Speaker 2 said the town has been coordinating with the town administrator and community opportunities groups and has reached out to outside contacts including Connor Robichaud and others for assistance.
On new business, the board considered items from the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health. Speaker 1 moved to accept the partnership items; the motion was seconded and the board responded with 'Aye' votes, carrying the motion. The meeting then approved beginning an intermunicipal arrangement with the partnership after a second motion and another set of 'Aye' responses.
The board addressed an email alleging illegal dumping; Speaker 2 said the attorney general's office had been notified to assist in retrieving information. Speaker 1 moved to notify Mr. Marsh and the board carried the motion with 'Aye' votes.
Under permits, the board reviewed an application for a one-day employee cookout and a request to waive the permit fee for an event proposed for Wednesday the 28th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Speaker 2 confirmed that food-handler certifications were on file. Speaker 1 moved to approve the permit and waive the fee; the motion was seconded and carried with 'Aye' votes.
The meeting also briefly discussed invoices and ongoing food-truck inspections; staff were directed to follow up with vendor contact information and inspection scheduling.
Votes at a glance
- Acceptance of Blackstone Valley Partnership items: motion moved by Speaker 1; second not specified; outcome: approved (voice 'Aye'). - Begin intermunicipal arrangement with Blackstone Valley Partnership: motion moved by Speaker 1; second not specified; outcome: approved (voice 'Aye'). - Notify Mr. Marsh re: dumping complaint / engage Attorney General's assistance: motion moved by Speaker 1; second not specified; outcome: approved (voice 'Aye'). - One-day employee cookout permit & fee waiver (Wednesday the 28th, 12–2 p.m.): motion moved by Speaker 1 to approve and waive fee; second not specified; outcome: approved (voice 'Aye').
What happens next: Staff will schedule school food inspections, follow up on the Betterment Program grant activities and housing repair referrals, continue coordination with the Blackstone Valley Partnership, and proceed with the cookout permit logistics and vendor inspections.
