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The making of objects is inherent to us all.
It is the mission of The Blackstone Valley School of Crafts
To Provide the finest craft education, to inspire the creative spirit and to celebrate the handmade.
We want to bring craft back to the community, and the community back to craft.



Sunday, September 25, 2011

Delay, Delays

The image below is of  a sign posted in the front yard of One Hartford Ave East, what use to be the Blanchard Early Childhood Education Center. This is what we responded to nearly two years ago.  We have submitted two proposals about our plans to occupy the building and develop a community craft center.  Two weeks ago we had a definitive date and time as to when we would meet the board of selectman and present our plans and proposal.  Well- again they have been cancelled.  The chairman of the board contacted me and told me that it is the responsibility of the new town manager.  I've contacted him about my desire to meet with him and any one else on the board to discuss our vision, but as of yet there has been no return message.  So- we sit and wait again.  This building has been empty for over eight years, yes there are some concerns and issues to be dealt with.  We are willing to address these concerns and issues.  This building would cost the town a fortune to demolish.  That money could be turned back into the facility for repairs and we could have a vibrant craft center catering to the needs and wants of the Uxbridge community.  This is getting very, very frustrating.  It seems like nobody at town hall wants to be responsible for making a decision on this building.  Please keep checking in and thank you always for your support.  If we get a confirmation meeting date I'll post it and send out an email.
Regards
Steve

 

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