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A Pawsitive Step Forward: Police Department to Welcome Comfort Dog Program
The Blackstone Police Department is preparing to welcome a new kind of community partner—one with soft fur, a calm presence,…
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Millville Library’s Gnome Scavenger Hunt Kicks Off June 1 — Don’t Miss the Auction!
Millville, get ready for some summertime fun! The Millville Free Public Library is gearing up to bring back the much-loved…
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Your Money, Your Town: Understanding the Key Discussions at Blackstone’s FinCom Meeting
FinCom Deliberates on Town Spending – Are Blackstone’s Priorities in Line with Yours? Blackstone neighbors, the winds of financial decisions…
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Key Takeaways from Millville’s 2025 Town Meeting: Budget, Bylaws, and Big Debates
Millville Voters Weigh In: What Passed (and What Didn’t) at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Millville residents gathered at the…
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BMR School Committee Votes to Keep Students Out of Millville Elementary for 2025–26
Unanimous vote follows public concern over water system readiness, safety, and long-term cost At its May 13 meeting, the Blackstone-Millville…
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Blackstone 2025 Town Meeting Warrant: Article-by-Article Breakdown
Updated May 12, 2025: Budget is now available on the website here. What’s on the Warrant? Breaking Down All 35 Articles…
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Blackstone 2025 Special Town Meeting: 6 Warrant Articles Explained
📝 This article is part of a special Small Town Post series where we’ll be breaking down Blackstone’s Town Meetings—what’s…
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Community Love in a Gift Bag: The Return of Adopt-A-Senior
In the midst of uncertain times and canceled celebrations, Blackstone and Millville found a way to lift up its graduating…
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Blackstone Finance Committee Recap: 2026 Budget Discussions, Department Requests & What Happens Next
Updated May 12, 2025: Budget is now available on the website here. Where Your Money’s Going: Breaking Down the Budget…
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What’s at Stake at Millville’s Town Meeting on May 12
Final Warrant, Budget Gap, and Board Recommendations Explained This article is a companion to our earlier post, “Know Before You…
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