Blandford Tackles Asbestos and Public Safety Concerns

The latest meeting of the Blandford Select Board centered on pressing public safety issues, including the discovery of an exposed asbestos pipe and the deteriorating condition of a fence at Veterans Park. The board also dealt with property complaints, discussed legal matters, and tackled administrative tasks, including committee appointments and potential adjustments to the meeting schedule for the summer months.

An exposed asbestos pipe on Old Chester Road was the point of focus due to the health hazards it poses. A community member brought the issue to the board’s attention, stressing the urgency of addressing the problem. The board agreed on the necessity of swift action and deliberated on the appropriate course to engage relevant departments for a resolution.

In a closely related safety concern, the state of a deteriorating iron fence at Veterans Park was examined. The board acknowledged the risk it presented and committed to addressing the repairs in the upcoming fiscal year.

The meeting further conveyed the board’s responsiveness to residents’ complaints as a property on Main Street was scrutinized. The property, featuring a pool that was identified as a potential hazard, prompted debate on the best approach to mitigate risks. Concerns over the pool included the accumulation of water, which could attract disease-carrying mosquitoes and frogs, presenting a public health and safety liability. The possibility of the fire department intervening to pump out the water was discussed, revealing differing views among board members on how to proceed.

In the realm of administrative tasks, Christine Ferrara was appointed to the Energy Management and American Disabilities Act committees.

The board also navigated discussions on financial management, specifically addressing department transfers and the approval of fund transfers from vocational education to the Hilltown Community Ambulance and from the Town Administrator to town hall miscellaneous expense.

Legal matters were not overlooked, as the need to send a letter to an individual was discussed, though the specifics of the legal issue were not detailed in the provided summaries.

The potential for grant applications for the transfer station and the Board of Health was broached, emphasizing the importance of including the new administrator in grant-related activities. The board’s awareness of available resources and its intent to pursue financial opportunities for municipal services were evident.

Looking ahead, the board contemplated adjustments to their meeting schedule during the summer months, a period when attendance can fluctuate because of vacations and other seasonal activities.

The meeting concluded on a lighter note, with a nostalgic conversation about a red house on Main Street. This exchange, while not directly related to board business, provided a moment of community connection and reflection.

Note: This meeting summary was generated by AI, which can occasionally misspell names, misattribute actions, and state inaccuracies. This summary is intended to be a starting point and you should review the meeting record linked above before acting on anything you read. If we got something wrong, let us know. We’re working every day to improve our process in pursuit of universal local government transparency.
Town Administrator:
Michael Szlosek
City Council Officials:
Cara Letendre, Ted Cousineau, Jeff Allen, Joann Martin (Administrative Assistant)

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