Upton Zoning Board approves deck renovation, continues reviewing 27-unit townhouse. The board unanimously approved a special permit for Kathy Kessel and John Dennis to expand their deck at 73 Crockett Road by 73.8 square feet to align with sliding glass door egress. The board unanimously accepted a
Upton Select Board authorizes $1.5 million capital project borrowing and building committee appointments. Chair Brett Simas and Select Members Maureen Dwinnell and Laura Hebb unanimously approved Bond Anticipation Notes for the DPW Building Renovation/Expansion Project at 3.100 percent interest
Upton Cultural Council unanimously approves new grant payee and funds merchandise stamp. The council approved changing its Multicultural Night grant recipient from Upton Regional School District to Spanish Immersion Booster, and also funded a coaster-stamp design featuring a map of Upton at
Upton Historical Commission reshuffles officers after member resignation. Craig Weinfuss was appointed chairman and Joan Burrill as treasurer following John Kehoe's departure, with the secretary position left vacant for future recruitment. The Commission approved a First Cemetery headstone
Upton Conservation Commission closes development hearings on East Street and 40B housing applications. Commission Chair Christine Scott and Vice Chair Mike Penko recused themselves from the East Street ANR lot 2 vote due to service on the Metacomet Land Trust Board; the Land Disturbance Permit
Upton Planning Board approves waivers for senior housing at Mechanic Street. The Board voted unanimously to grant three development waivers for a proposed senior housing project by Bugsy LLC, including allowances for a dead-end street exceeding 500 feet, a minimum road width below 26 feet, and
Upton's Library Board of Trustees elected officers and approved routine business at June meeting. Debbie Amorelli was re-elected Chair, Alycia Phylis as Vice Chair, and Charlotte Carr as Clerk; eight trustees attended and Fran Gustman was absent. All routine items passed unanimously: May 11
Community Preservation Committee discusses Holy Angels emergency preservation as Special Town Meeting option emerges. The CPC reviewed potential emergency funding for Holy Angels structural repairs to the bell tower, roof, and trusses, estimated at $50,000 to $60,000, with the Select Board
Upton Economic Development Committee directs infrastructure capacity analysis. The committee unanimously approved prior minutes while hosting presentations from Kevin Kuros of the Mass Office of Business Development and Anne Szender McCarthy of MassDevelopment on state business resources. Town
Upton Board of Health appoints new chair, approves waste and camp fee increases. The board unanimously appointed member Farrell Jolly-Parks as Chair in a governance rotation. Assistant Public Health Supervisor Matthew Rollins confirmed a six-month WasteZero bag quote valid through fiscal year-end,