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Upton Planning Board proposes solar, ADU bylaw changes

Upton Planning Board advances solar and ADU bylaws toward spring town meeting. Town Planner Mike Antonellis presented a draft bylaw regulating ground-mounted solar systems as an accessory use, requiring Site Plan Approval through the Planning Board to address recent problems. The Board also

Upton Trust Fund Commissioners keep 2025 report format unchanged

Upton Trust Fund Commissioners decide to maintain existing format for 2025 annual report. All three commissioners were present: Chair Robert Fleming, Stephen Matellian, and Lyn Haggerty. The board discussed whether to reformat the Commission Report for the Annual Town Report submission but decided

Recreation Commission approves concert funding and opens youth registration

Recreation Commission approves concert funding and opens spring registration. The commission voted 2-0 to approve a $2,250 budget carryover from last summer for a June concert by Studio 2 (a Beatles cover band) and to open the Kids at Pratt youth program for spring sign-ups, with staff recruitment

Select Board approves housing grant, liquor license, and vehicle surplus

Upton Select Board unanimously authorizes FY2026 housing grant contract for state-aligned housing initiatives. LUIS Director Mike Antonnellis presented the grant request, which the Board unanimously authorized the Town Manager to execute. The Board also unanimously approved a one-day wine and malt

Upton Cultural Council Confirms Spring, Summer Grant-Funded Events

Upton Cultural Council confirms spring and summer cultural programming from FY2025 grants. The council reports all allocations have been issued and maintains $942.96 in local funds, plus $7,100 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council received January 6. Three performances are confirmed for 2026: