Town of Blackstone

Downtown Blackstone Inc About Us Blackstone’s Historic Business District In the heart of Southside Virginia, small town simplicity never looked so appealing! Blackstone’s charming Historic Business District features an array of historic buildings, quaint shops, unique restaurants, service providers, museums, and prominent nods to the locality’s identity as a proud military community. It’s a destination for visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, enjoy seasonal events, and saunter through downtown where you’ll always be greeted by a friendly hello and wave from small business owners and community residents. Given its rich sense of place and abundant community spirit, we’re thrilled to call this town home and we’re certain that you’ll enjoy your visit in historic Downtown Blackstone, VA ! Main Street America As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, DBI is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America. Virginia Main Street Since 1985, the Virginia Main Street (VMS) Program has been helping localities revitalize the economic vitality of downtown commercial districts using the National Main Street Center’s successful Main Street Approach™. VMS offers a wide range of services and assistance to communities through a comprehensive and incremental approach to revitalization, built around a community’s unique heritage and attributes. As a proud VMS community, Blackstone stimulates long term economic growth and pride in the heart of our community – downtown. Visit Blackstone! Downtown Blackstone Inc.

FY2026 EL Rates Electric Rates Effective July 1, 2025 Usage Town of Blackstone Residential: Basic customer Charge $9.17/MONTH FIRST 800 0.10778 801 - 2,500 0.11828 2,501 - 50,000 0.11898 OVER 50,001 0.11931 SECURITY LIGHT $10.57 PER MONTH $3.00 UTILITY TAX FOR NOTTOWAY COUNTY PER METER FOR LANDFILL Small General: Basic Charge $17.14 /MONTH First 3,000 KWH 0.11333 All over 3,000 KWH 0.09050 First 20KW (Demand Charge) FREE all over 20 KW $9.88 $3.00 UTILITY TAX FOR NOTTOWAY COUNTY PER METER FOR LANDFILL THE FEE FOR DELIVERING DISCONNECTION NOTICES IS $12.50 Power Clause Adjustment (PCA): All utility customers will have a PCA charge code for the following pass thru expenses: PCp *True Up .00000 per kWh - Effective 6/2026 FA *Fuel Adjustment 0.03956 per kWh - Effective Billing Period 6/1/26 SEPA *Southeastern Power Admin 0.00164 per kWh Electric Consumption Tax: State Special Local Total Consumption Tax Regulatory Tax Consumption Tax Consumption Tax O - 2500 KWH $0.00102 $0.000165 $0.00038 $0.00160 2,501 – 50,000 KWH $0.00065 $0.000165 $0.00024 $0.00102 OVER 50,001 KWH $0.00050 $0.000165 $0.00018 $0.00077 FY26 Garbage Pickup Rates

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

FY23 Electric Rates Electric Rates Effective July 1, 2022 Usage Town of Blackstone Residential: Basic customer Charge $8.12/MONTH FIRST 800 .09538 801 - 2,500 .10588 2,501 - 50, 0 00 .10658 OVER 50,001 .10691 SECURITY LIGHT $10.57 PER MONTH $3.00 UTILITY TAX FOR NOTTOWAY COUNTY PER METER FOR LANDFILL Small General: Basic Charge $15.17/MONTH First 20KW FREE all over 20 KW $8.74 First 2,500 KWH 0.10023 2,501 - 3,000 KWH 0.10093 3,001 - 50,000 KWH 0.07355 All over 50,001 KWH 0.07387 $3.00 UTILITY TAX FOR NOTTOWAY COUNTY PER METER FOR LANDFILL THE FEE FOR DELIVERING DISCONNECTION NOTICES IS $12.50 Power Clause Adjustment (PCA): All utility customers will have a PCA charge code for the following pass thru expenses: PCp *True Up 0.00685 per kWh FA *Fuel Adjustment 0.01852 per kWh SEPA *Southeastern Power Admin 0.00164 per kWh Electric Consumption Tax: State Special Local Total Consumption Tax Regulatory Tax Consumption Tax Consumption Tax 0 – 2500 KWH $0.00102 $0.000165 $0.00038 $0.00157 2,501– 50,000 KWH $0.00065 $0.000110 $0.00024 $0.00100 OVER 50,001 $0.00050 $0.000077 $0.00018 $0.00076 For More Info For Outages Call 434-292-3402

FY25 Water & Sewer Rates Water & Sewer Rates Effective July 1, 2024 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.

Allen C. Perkinson Airport /Blackstone Army Airfield (KBKT) KBKT is a Public/Military airport located two miles east of central business district of Blackstone. FAA Identifier: BKT Lat/Long: 37-04-29.1624N / 077-57-23.7544W 37-04.486040N / 077-57.395907W 37.0747673 / -77.9565984 (estimated) Elevation: 437.4 ft. / 133.3 m (surveyed) Variation: 09W (2000) From city: 2 miles E of BLACKSTONE, VA Time zone: UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time) Zip code: 23824 The airport covers an area of 600 acres which contains two concrete paved runways. Airport use: Open to the public Activation date: 08/1937 Sectional chart: WASHINGTON Control tower: yes ARTCC: WASHINGTON CENTER FSS: LEESBURG FLIGHT SERVICE STATION NOTAMs facility: DCA (NOTAM-D service available) Attendance: MON-FRI 0730-1630 CLOSED FEDERAL HOLIDAYS Wind indicator: lighted Segmented circle: yes Lights: WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MIRL RY 04/22 - CTAF. Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise. For FBO Info Current Fuel Prices AV Gas/100LL- $4.35 Jet Fuel - $4.10 For Fueling Assistance 434-294-7558

ABOUT THE TOWN The Town of Blackstone is located in the heart of Southside Virginia, offering visitors a charming and vibrant experience. With an abundance of restaurants and a lively downtown district filled with unique shops, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to come explore and experience the very best Blackstone has to offer. Conveniently situated, Blackstone is just 35 miles southwest of Petersburg and 50 miles south of Richmond. Lynchburg lies 80 miles to the west, while Washington, D.C. is only 150 miles to the north—making Blackstone an accessible and inviting destination for travelers from near and far. HISTORY The Village of Blacks and Whites traces its origins back to the Revolutionary War era, though its exact founding date remains unknown. The unique name is believed to have been derived from two rival tavern keepers, Mr. Schwartz and Mr. White. In German, “Schwartz” means “black,” and over time, the crossroads became known as Blacks and Whites. On April 7, 1829, a post office was established under the name Blacks and Whites. The name was later changed to Bellefonte on May 11, 1875, to match the Norfolk and Western Railroad station. However, the original name was restored on August 4, 1882. At a meeting of local citizens, Dr. Jethro Meriwether Hurt proposed renaming the town Blackstone in honor of Sir William Blackstone (1723–1780), a renowned English jurist. The name change became official on February 23, 1886. Blackstone was formally incorporated as a town on February 23, 1888, marking the beginning of its continued growth and development.

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