Town of Blackstone

Elected Government Officials *Please click below to see Committee Assignments* Committee Assignments Town Mayor Lafayette Dickens 906 Brunswick Avenue Blackstone, VA 23824 804-301-5930 (C) Contact Mayor Council President At-Large Eric Nash 503 Tenth Street Blackstone, VA 23824 434-294-1346 (c) Contact Mr. Nash At-Large Chris Page 505 Sixth Street Blackstone, VA 23824 434-233-1753 (c) Contact Mr. Page Ward A Nathaniel Miller 404 E. Broad Street Blackstone, VA 23824 434-264-2608 (c) Contact Mr. Miller Ward B Wesley Gormus 1023 S. Main Street Blackstone, VA 23824 804-921-0577 (c) Contact Mr. Gormus Ward C Jake Allman 515 Second Street Blackstone, VA 23824 434-264-2034 (c) Contact Mr. Allman Ward D Carolyn Williams 800 Second Street Blackstone, VA 23824 804-477-2143 (c) Contact Ms. Williams Ward E Lloyette Wynn 530 N. Main Street Blackstone, VA 23824 434-264-3114 (h) Contact Ms. Wynn

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FY26 Water & Sewer Rates Water & Sewer Rates Effective July 1, 2025 Usage Town of Blackstone In-Town Gallons: Amount: FIRST 3,000 $26.42 3,001 – 40,000 $8.81/1000 40,001 – 87,000 $8.64/1000 87,001-130,000 $8.52/1000 ALL OVER 130,000 $8.35/1000 Minimum sewer fee of $26.49 Sewer Rate will be $8.81 per thousand gallons of water over 3,000 gallons used. Customers having sewer only will be charged $41.37 per month. Also 50% additional charge for water and sewer for all customers outside the corporate limits. Out-of-Town Gallons: Amount: FIRST 3,000 $39.63 3,001 – 40,000 $13.22/1000 40,001 – 87,000 $12.96/1000 87,001-130,000 $12.78/1000 ALL OVER 130,000 $12.53/1000 Minimum sewer fee of $39.74 Sewer Rate will be $13.22 per thousand gallons of water over 3,000 gallons used. Customers having sewer only will be charged $62.06 per month.

Water & Sewer Rates *Please click below to see the Water & Sewer Rates for each different fiscal year* FY19 - FY22 Water & Sewer Rates FY23 Water & Sewer Rates FY25 Water & Sewer Rates FY26 Water & Sewer Rates FY24 Water & Sewer Rates

Utilities New Utility Service To open up a new account with the Town of Blackstone you must visit our office to sign the new service paperwork, provide all necessary documents, and pay the deposit and connection fees. Required Documents: * Form of ID * Social Security Card * Copy of signed lease If you are unable to provide a social security card, we can accept a formal document that has your full name and full social security number. (Example: W2) We also offer to run a soft credit check that verifies your social security number matches your name. Choosing to do this will be an extra $3.00 charge. The deposit amount depends on what services are provided at the address for which you are inquiring. Deposits: * Electric: $250.00 * Water: $125.00 * Electric and water: $300.00 Connection fees are $10.00 per service. We require that all documents and full payment is received before an account can be opened. We accept cash, check, and card payments. Our business hours are Monday-Friday from 8AM to 5PM. We do ask if you are coming in to set up new utilities and would like it to be connected into your name the same day that you come in by 3:30 to get all the paperwork processed. FAQ Town of Blackstone-Utilities For any questions regarding your utility account, please call 434-292-7251 Information on Utilities

Blackstone Chamber of Commerce The Blackstone Chamber of Commerce (BCOC) serves as the heartbeat of Nottoway County, Virginia, nestled in the Central Piedmont Region. Our mission is to champion local businesses, foster community growth, and drive economic development across the region. We exist to create a supportive network where businesses can thrive, connecting them with resources, opportunities, and each other. By promoting local enterprises and advocating for business-friendly policies, we aim to spur growth that benefits the entire community. Together, we're working to make Nottoway County a vibrant hub of innovation, commerce, and opportunity in the heart of Virginia. Mission The BCoC seeks to empower our community to thrive by fostering economic growth, innovation, and prosperity for all, while championing diversity, collaboration and excellence in business practices. We envision a vibrant county where businesses flourish, residents prosper, and economic growth is inclusive and sustainable. Through advocacy, networking, and education, we strive to be the catalyst for economic development, making our county a premier destination to live, work, and play. Vision Empowering our community by fostering growth, connection and prosperity through championing local and countywide businesses across all industries. Blackstone Chamber of Commerce

Lakeview Cemetery The Lakeview Cemetery Association, Inc. was chartered as a corporation in 1891 and operated Lakeview Cemetery as a private cemetery until February 4, 1930, when it was purchased by the Town of Blackstone because of the efforts of certain women's organizations that wanted it taken over by the town and properly maintained. The Town has purchased additional land and still maintains the grounds. Lakeview Cemetery records are handled at Town Hall. Please call 434-292-7251 during normal business hours for any questions or concerns. The Town Council has adopted a new Cemetery Policy beginning January 25, 2021. Information can be found under the Rules and Regulations tab. Cemetery Burial Fees Standard Plot - Burial Fee $200.00 Search Cemetery Records Rules and Regulations

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FY23 Water & Sewer Rates Effective July 1, 2022 Usage Town of Blackstone *In Town Water & Se wer Rates* Gallo ns Amount 0-3,000 $25.40 3,001-40,000 $8.47/1000 40,001-8 7,000 $8.31/1000 87,001- 130,000 $8.19/1000 130,001-999,999 $8.03/1000 *Minimum s ewer fee of $25.47 * Sewer Rate will be $8.48 per thousand gallons of water over 3,000 gallons used. *Customers having sewer only will be charged $39.78 per month. * Out Of Town Wate r & Sewer Rates * G allo ns Amount 0- 3,000 $38.10 3,001-40,000 $12.71/1000 40,001- 8 7,000 $12.47/1000 87, 001- 130,000 $12.29/1000 130,001 - 999,999 $12.05/1000 *Minimum sewer fee of $38.21 *Sewer Rate will be $12.72 per thousand gallons of water over 3,000 gallons used. *Customers having sewer only will be charged $59.67 per month. For More Info

News & Events In January 2021 the Blackstone Police Department started collecting monthly data for the Virginia Community Policing Act. These reports are now available online for your convenie nce. Please click on the link below to view these reports. Community Policing Data Collection

Continued Meetings March 15, 2023 May 3, 2023 June 28, 2023 October 4, 2023 November 21, 2023 November 28, 2023 January 3, 2024 February 7, 2024 February 12, 2024 May 1, 2024 June 5, 2024 June 20, 2024 June 27, 2024 August 7, 2024 October 1, 2024 June 25, 2025 October 29, 2025 February 18, 2026 January 8, 2025 January 22, 2025 May 29, 2025

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