Blandford Select Board Addresses Road Safety and Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: The most recent meeting of the Blandford Select Board brought to light several infrastructure projects and concerns, with a particular emphasis on road safety issues and the strategic planning of road maintenance and repairs. The board discussed numerous topics, including the payment schedule for the Beachill Road Bridge project, the need for culvert replacements on Gibbs Road and Shephard Road, and the Russell Road surface danger.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Infrastructure and Community Projects

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Blandford Select Board addressed a range of issues, including funding for infrastructure projects and the appointment of key town positions. Additionally, the board tackled the maintenance of town facilities, volunteer coverage and liability, and the involvement of local businesses and utilities in community projects.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Budget Discrepancies and Contract Management

Overview: At the recent Blandford Select Board meeting, critical financial matters dominated the discussion, with attention paid to correcting budget discrepancies and addressing concerns over contract management. The board scrutinized a substantial discrepancy in broadband revenue figures and debated a bill for $110,000. Alongside these fiscal conversations, the Select Board also addressed the need for additional scrutiny and oversight on various contracts and invoices related to town projects and services.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Ambulance Service Funding Challenges

Overview: In a recent Blandford Select Board meeting, one notable issue discussed was the financial sustainability of the local ambulance service. A representative from Hilltown Ambulance presented a detailed breakdown of the service’s operating costs and the challenges faced, including a net loss and difficulties in competing for personnel due to delayed revenue from patient billing. The need to increase the per capita rate was emphasized to address these challenges and to provide competitive wages and benefits to retain staff.

Blandford Board Tackles Highway Exit Referendum and Town Appointments

Overview: The Blandford Select Board convened to deliberate on a series of matters affecting the local community. Among the issues discussed were the potential inclusion of a referendum question regarding a highway exit on a future ballot, the search for a new Town Administrator, and the announcement of multiple town appointments and resignations.