Blandford Board Explores New Risk Management Coordinator Position

Overview: In a recent Blandford Select Board meeting, the most point of discussion centered on the potential creation of a risk management coordinator position. This role would be tasked with overseeing safety and training programs for various town departments, including the fire department, water department, police department, Board of Health, and Highway Department. The board considered whether this position should be distinct from the town administrator’s duties, whether it could be shared among multiple towns, and discussed the potential costs and necessary training associated.

Blandford Grapples with Transportation Service Future and Road Improvement Plans

Overview: The Blandford Select Board meeting addressed concerns regarding the future of the town’s transportation service and road infrastructure. The board expressed apprehension about the continuation of the FERA transportation service following administrative changes in Huntington, which led to the termination of the only driver and the potential disuse of the FERA vehicle. Additionally, the meeting included a public request for the board’s endorsement and town funds for significant road improvement projects, which raised questions about funding sources, project details, and the involvement of Springfield Water and other organizations.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Town’s Infrastructure Issues

Overview: The Blandford Select Board meeting addressed multiple significant town infrastructure concerns, including the town water system’s state, the Beaver dam impacts on dirt roads, and the potential increase in ambulance rates. These issues brought forth debates on budgeting, project effectiveness, and inter-departmental cooperation.

Blandford Board Tackles Sprinkler System Repairs and Missing Funds

Overview: The Blandford Select Board addressed infrastructure and financial irregularities in their recent meeting. The board’s discussions centered on urgent repairs to the town’s fire department sprinkler system and the investigation into missing bicentennial funds. These issues were at the forefront of a meeting that also spanned topics including union negotiations, the fire department building updates, ADA upgrades, and plans for the town’s 250th anniversary.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Infrastructure and Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Blandford Select Board addressed community concerns including infrastructure issues at the post office, maintenance and funding for Bicentennial Park, the appointment of a new fire chief, and the possible consolidation of fire services with the town of Chester. The meeting also touched on the impact of a landslide on Nightbrook, maintenance for the local playground, and budgeting for town equipment.