Blandford Select Board Navigates Tax Rate Challenges and Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: The Blandford Select Board meeting was dominated by discussions on tax rates for fiscal year 2026, infrastructure concerns, including roof repairs and the management of local wildlife issues, and the acceptance of a significant ADA grant. These topics were explored with an eye on their implications for the town’s future.

Blandford Select Board Grapples with Project Delays and Financial Concerns Amid Infrastructure Needs

Overview: During the recent Blandford Select Board meeting, members tackled various issues, including concerns over project management delays, the need for infrastructure repairs, and the financial implications of ongoing projects. The board deliberated on these matters, emphasizing the necessity for effective leadership and organizational transparency to address the town’s challenges.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Solar Project Conditions and Landscaping Plans

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Blandford Select Board took steps toward the approval and regulation of a proposed large-scale solar project on Chester Road. The board focused on ensuring compliance with local zoning bylaws, refining landscaping plans, and setting terms for the project’s decommissioning.

Estate Donation Significantly Reduces Costs for Porter Memorial Library Expansion in Blandford

Overview: During the recent Blandford Select Board meeting, the town’s expansion project for the Porter Memorial Library took center stage, with the announcement of a substantial reduction in anticipated costs due to a generous donation. Sunner Robbins, a deceased community member, bequeathed approximately $890,000 to the library expansion, nearly halving the town’s financial responsibility for the project. This donation means that residents will not face any tax increases to fund the estimated $1,166,662 needed for the library’s expansion.

Blandford Select Board Addresses Cemetery Trust and Unregistered Vehicle Fines in Deliberations

Overview: During the recent Blandford Select Board meeting, discussions centered on the acceptance of a trust for the perpetual care of the North Blandford Cemetery and a dilemma concerning a local resident’s unregistered vehicles. The board also tackled various municipal repair projects and funding allocations.