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Blackstone, Massachusetts

Blackstone, Massachusetts
Administration
Full nameBlackstone, Massachusetts
Official nameBlackstone, Massachusetts
Settlement typeTown
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1662
Incorporated1845
Government
TypeOpen town meeting
Town AdministratorVacant
Board of
Selectmen		Robert J. Dubois, Chairman
Charles Sawyer, Vice-Chairman
Constance D. Perreault
Joseph Marchand
John Wozniak
Geography
Total Area11.2 sq mi (29 km2)
Land Area10.9 sq mi (28.2 km2)
Water Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation186 ft (56.7 m)
Demography
Total Population8804 (2000)
Density (pop.)311.7/km2 (807.4/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneEastern (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code01504
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-06015
GNIS feature ID0619477

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Blackstone is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 8,804 at the 2000 census. It is formally a part of the Providence metropolitan area. Blackstone is the only municipality in Massachusetts to employ automatic cameras in traffic enforcement.

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Shortly after 3am on June 4, 2010 dispatchers were receiving multiple calls for a fully involved occupied structure on Buffum Rd. A 2nd alarm for tankers was called on arrival as the large 2 sty house was fully involved in the nonhydrant district. All the occupants of the house escaped without injury. Mutual aid from Millville, Sutton, Blackstone, Upton, North Smithfield, RI and Douglas responded. www.providencefirevideos.com
1.55 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The first half of my first attempt at making a video diary. This is a rainy day of carp fishing a section of the Blackstone River in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. I haven't had much luck here this year so it was nice to get some solid action, even though none were huge carp. I ended the day with 5 total averaging 11.8 pounds and the biggest coming in at 17 pounds 1 ounce.
9.10 min. | 4.4 user rating		 Uxbridge and the Blackstone Valley, profiled on WBZ TV news; featuring Jack Williams, Liz Walker, Bill Shields, Park Ranger Jack Whittiker, Margaret Carroll of Millville, and farmer Ken Foppema.
8.32 min. | 5.0 user rating		 I revisit the canal four days after the fish kill incident to capture some of the after math. At this point nature is slowly taking it's course. Soon there will be no sign of the incident at all..people will occasionally ask why they don't catch any perch or suckers in the canal, but on the whole most will not know what happened. This is why I wanted to capture footage of the incident. I am not out to slam anyone personally but I want to raise awareness in the hopes that things like this will not happen in the future. In this situation I would have been much happier if park staff and contractors acted with forethought for the ecosystem to hopefully prevent this, after it happened the staff should have been more willing to clean up the canal, compost the dead fish and be all around more apologetic for the mistakes made. Sadly this is not the first time something has gone wrong at the canal.. This took place at River Bend Farm, also known as the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge Massachusetts. Contact them below; www.mass.gov
7.73 min. | 5.0 user rating		 On June 28th through June 30th State employees as well as state contractors "accidentally" created a large scale fish kill. This incident is the direct result of incompetence and a lack of understanding of the ecosystems under state care. The staff's solution was to act like it did not happen and close the tow path in a feeble attempt to keep the public from seeing. Not only did the incident not need to happen, state employees had no intention of rectifying the situation once it had. This took place at River Bend Farm, also known as the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge Massachusetts. Contact them below; www.mass.gov
7.12 min. | 5.0 user rating
Watch Part 2: www.youtube.com The Southern New England Trunkline Trail is a rail trail in Massachusetts. It occupies an abandoned railroad corridor running for approximately 22 miles (35 km) with an eastern terminus at Union Street in downtown Franklin, Massachusetts and a western terminus at the Connecticut state line in the Douglas State Forest, Douglas, Massachusetts. The trail cannot be followed from end to end, as almost all bridges, including those over major rivers, are unsafe or missing. The trail continues into Connecticut as the Airline State Park, which extends to East Hampton near the Connecticut River. It is a vital part of the southern New England rail trail system. The trail was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1994, having been acquired in 1984 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management. The surface of the trail is gravel ballast. The trail is designated for use by pedestrians, equestrians or non-motorized vehicles. The trail passes through the following towns in Massachusetts. Douglas Uxbridge Millville Blackstone Bellingham Franklin The songs in this video are "Bad Wolf Bay" and "The New Assistant" by Tom Milsom, used with permission of dftba.com where you can buy the CD!
9.53 min. | 5.0 user rating		 It was a chilly day, we went for a short walk to Rice City Pond. I left my first Offering Stone to say Thank you to the Blackstone River for all the joy we receive when we visit. Directions to Rice City Pond: Location: Northbridge to Uxbridge, MA Directions: Exit 11 off I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike). Take Rt.122 south to N.Uxbridge. At the traffic lights turn left onto East Hartford Ave. Drive past The UMass Tri-River Family Health Center (Oak Street). Drive over the narrow bridge. Parking is on the left. To walk to Rice City Pond.. walk down the path/field..turn left and follow to Rice City Pond. If you turn the Right at the end of the field this will bring you to the Trails for the longer walk to Lookout Rock. Its a very nice walk. mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htm
1.23 min. | 5.0 user rating		 It was a lovely morning at the Blackstone River and Canal ~ Heritage State Park ~ Riverbend ~ in Uxbridge Massachusetts. Last night we got 2" snow, it helped cover some of the ice,, which made it easier to take a walk. I believe the tracks I saw are from an Otter. We also stopped at Stanley Mills and took a short walk. There was a Turkey Vulture eating a dead Skunk. Turkey Vultures are not a Bird of Prey. They eat road kill. I know that this may be hard for some people to look at. Turkey Vultures tend to get a bad rap,,, they are an important part of the Food Chain. Blessings to the Skunk and Turkey Vulture. Last night I got a Ganesha Mala Beads at one of my favorite stores!! Artist: Project System 12 Song: Sparkling Water www.jamendo.com All the music on jamendo is available under Creative Commons licenses. Directions to Riverbend ~ Heritages State Park: From the East/West/Boston/Southeast: * Take Mass Pike (Rte. I-90) to exit #10A in Millbury, Rte 146 South. * Take Rte 146 S & follow for 12 miles to exit # 3, Route 16. * Turn left onto Rte 16 East and follow for 2 miles to the traffic lights. * Turn left onto Route 122 North and follow for 1-1/4 mile and then turn right at traffic light onto Hartford Ave. * In 1 mile, turn right onto Oak Street at the UMass Tri-River Family Health Center. * Visitor Center is 1/10 mile on the left in the red barn.
4.30 min. | 0 user rating		 This serene, meditative 10 minute video is of the Blackstone River Waterfall in Sutton, MA. This is located adjacent to where the bike path will be going. For more local animal photos and videos visit SuttonMass.org. Sutton is located in south central Massachusetts. Massachusetts is located in the northeastern corner of the United States.
10.02 min. | 0 user rating		 www.woodshedgallery.com The Woodshed Gallery in Franklin Mass is accepting exhibition proposals from artists and groups in Boston's Metro West area. ------------------------------ The Woodshed Gallery in Franklin, Massachusetts is offering its premier exhibition space to Bostons Metro-West artists, art groups and nonprofit organizations. The gallery space is available for periods of up to three weeks, starting in November of 2009. Several free exhibition packages are being offered, as well as the opportunity to purchase gallery services. The Woodshed Gallery specializes in conservation picture framing and the exhibition of original fine art. The gallery was founded by artist Angelina Wood in 1968, and continues to be a family-run business. For the past forty-one years, exhibitions have centered on the paintings of Angelina and her son Bruce Wood, with additional presentations by local art organizations, students, and professional illustrators and painters. Accepting new exhibition proposals marks the first time that the gallery has opened its walls for proposals from Bostons Metro-West area artists. Bruce Wood, the gallerys director explains, There are many talented artists whom we do not know because they have had limited exhibition opportunities. Many of them have never had the opportunity to present a large body of their work, simply because they have been restricted to showing in group exhibitions. This is an opportunity for them to take control of their careers by <b>...</b>
1.92 min. | 5.0 user rating

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Moore wins close race to retain Senate seat - Wicked Local Milford Tweet this news
Wicked Local Milford--Claiming victory in Milford, Bellingham, -Blackstone-, Hopedale, Mendon, Uxbridge, Southbridge and Webster, Moore celebrated with supporters at the Uxbridge ... - Date : Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:44:34 GMT+00:00
UniBank participates in 'Costumed for a Cure' - Milford Daily News Tweet this news
Milford Daily News---...- for a Cure" to support the -Massachusetts- chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Employees in Whitinsville, Uxbridge, Douglas, Upton, -Blackstone-, ... - Date : Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:03:38 GMT+00:00
Mechanic Street paving starts tomorrow in Bellingham - Milford Daily News Tweet this news
Milford Daily News--The detour route will be on South Main Street and -Blackstone- Street. Motorist should expect delays and seek alternate routes.--- - Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:53:53 GMT+00:00
Standoff in Blackstone Ends - WLNE-TV (ABC6) Tweet this news
WLNE-TV (ABC6)--The -Massachusetts- State Police deployed a STOP team to assist the local police with the standoff, and resolved it peacefully around 630pm. ... - Date : Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:11 GMT+00:00
$671000 grant for Eco-Machine targets Fisherville Mill site water - Worcester Telegram Tweet this news
Worcester Telegram--The -Blackstone- River Integrated Water Quality Improvement Project, as it is formally called, will use a solar- or wind-powered Eco-Machine, a trademarked ... - Date : Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:44:56 GMT+00:00
Lesson Plan in Boston Schools: Don't Go It Alone - New York Times Tweet this news
New York Times--Heather Gorman is a teacher at -Blackstone- Elementary, where 38 of 50 teachers were removed. Earlier this year -Massachusetts- enacted a law ... - Date : Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:21:51 GMT+00:00
UniBank Concert Series - Millbury-Sutton Chronicle Tweet this news
Millbury-Sutton Chronicle--UniBank is sponsoring a series of free community concerts throughout the -Blackstone- Valley and Central -Massachusetts-: Saturday, July 10, 6 pm- Claflin Hill ... - Date : Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:19:29 GMT+00:00
Candidate's brochure scrutinized - Worcester Telegram Tweet this news
Worcester Telegram--Among the bulleted points is the claim that Mr. Fattman is “Recipient of the Lincoln Chafee -Blackstone- Valley Heritage Award.” There is no such award. ... - Date : Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:43:17 GMT+00:00
Money Briefs - Worcester Telegram Tweet this news
Worcester Telegram--MILLBURY � Wine Nation will hold a hiring open house from 11 am to 6 pm Friday and Saturday at its new store in the Shoppes at -Blackstone- Valley. ... - Date : Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:33:24 GMT+00:00
Hairy situation: Black bears spotted in 'burbs - Boston Herald Tweet this news
Boston Herald--Black bears have been sighted in some new places this year, including Jellystone . . . sorry, make that -Blackstone-, Bellingham, Hopedale, ... - Date : Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:07:20 GMT+00:00

Municipalities and communities of Worcester County, Massachusetts

CitiesFitchburg * Gardner * Leominster * Southbridge * Worcester
TownsAshburnham * Athol * Auburn * Barre * Berlin * Blackstone * Bolton * Boylston * Brookfield * Charlton * Clinton * Douglas * Dudley * East Brookfield * Grafton * Hardwick * Harvard * Holden * Hopedale * Hubbardston * Lancaster * Leicester * Lunenburg * Mendon * Milford * Millbury * Millville * New Braintree * North Brookfield * Northborough * Northbridge * Oakham * Oxford * Paxton * Petersham * Phillipston * Princeton * Royalston * Rutland * Shrewsbury * Southborough * Spencer * Sterling * Sturbridge * Sutton * Templeton * Upton * Uxbridge * Warren * Webster * West Boylston * West Brookfield * Westborough * Westminster * Winchendon
CDPsAthol * Baldwinville * Barre * Clinton * Cordaville * East Brookfield * East Douglas * Fiskdale * Fort Devens * Hopedale * Lunenburg * Milford * North Brookfield * Northborough * Oxford * Rutland * South Ashburnham * South Lancaster * Spencer * Sturbridge * Upton-West Upton * Warren * Webster * West Brookfield * Westborough * Whitinsville * Winchendon
Other
villages		Gilbertville * Ironstone * Linwood * North Uxbridge * Old Furnace * Wheelockville * Wheelwright



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