Blandford Select Board Considers New Meeting Format and Opts Out of Mail-In Voting for Local Election

Overview: At the recent Blandford Select Board meeting, attention was given to the introduction of a new meeting structure aimed at improving interdepartmental communication and the decision to forgo mail-in voting for the upcoming local election due to budgetary constraints. Additionally, the board discussed updates on public participation guidelines and addressed several budget-related matters.

Blandford Board Grapples with Battery Storage Concerns Amid State Regulatory Changes

Overview: The Blandford Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on the proposed battery energy storage systems on Northford Road, highlighting community concerns over fire risks, environmental impacts, and the implications of new state legislative changes. The meeting also covered resignation from the Board, financial oversight, and collaboration on renewable energy initiatives.

Blandford Select Board Addresses Utility Pole Hearing, Plumbing Repairs, and Fiscal Policy Concerns

Overview: The recent Blandford Select Board meeting focused on multiple issues, including the postponement of a utility pole hearing due to notification errors, unresolved plumbing repairs at the Old Town Hall, and the town’s adherence to fiscal policies. These matters were discussed alongside other community and administrative concerns.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Funding for Brush Truck and Battery Storage Concerns

Overview: The Blandford Select Board meeting covered community issues, including approving a contract for a brush truck and addressing safety concerns related to proposed battery storage installations. The board also deliberated on stipends for first responders and discussed infrastructure maintenance, among other topics.

Blandford Select Board Discusses Bel Flur Agreement Amid Tax Base Concerns

Overview: During the recent Blandford Select Board meeting, topics included the ongoing negotiations of the Bel Flur agreement, the anticipated reimbursement from the Massachusetts Works grant, community service initiatives, and the implications of a new property acquisition project on Chester Road by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).