Conservation Commission unanimously approves swimming pool at Westboro Road and Mechanic Street trail project. Chair Christine Scott and members voted to permit an inground pool at 146 Westboro Rd with no work in the 50-foot wetland buffer and no anticipated wastewater discharge. The Commission
Upton Planning Board advanced six development applications without substantive votes Tuesday. The board continued hearings on a 17-lot subdivision at East St Estates, a 4-lot subdivision at 130 South St with a revised plan addressing pipe coverage issues, and a senior housing development at 0
Upton Trust Fund Commissioners elect new leadership and defer website disclosure. Lyn Haggerty was unanimously elected Chair, replacing Robert Fleming, while Stephen Matellian continues as Secretary in a vote that included Matellian's abstention. The board tabled discussion about publishing trust
Upton's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved five applications on May 20, granting special permits for three building additions and one warehousing use, while also clearing the revocation of an accessory dwelling unit permit. Peter Schrafft received relief to construct an addition at 88A
Upton Select Board elects Simas Chair while approving electrical permit fees and additional signage funding. The Board voted unanimously to elect Member Simas as Chair and Member Hebb as Vice Chair. In two unanimous votes, the Board approved a new electrical permit fee schedule for multifamily
Upton Cultural Council approves grant amendment, pivots funding priorities. The council unanimously changed the payee for the Multicultural Night grant from the school district to the Spanish Immersion Booster, with Kate Baden reporting the May 6 event drew strong attendance despite weather. The
Upton's Historical Commission approves prior minutes and discusses West Upton Visioning design modifications. Five of six members attended the May 14 meeting with Chair Craig Weinfuss, Co-Chair Patrick Rosendale, Secretary Katherine Worsham, and members Ed Phillips and Russell Wood; Treasurer Joan
Upton Conservation Commission signs Forest Heights conservation restriction after Select Board negotiations. The Commission voted 4-0 to sign the conservation restriction for Forest Heights as the Select Board pursued resolution through negotiation, having offered $150,000 to holders who requested
Upton Council on Aging moves forward with coordinator hire on approved budget. Director Tania Paparazzo and Social Services Coordinator Katie San Clemente reported attendance growth of approximately 100 participants year-over-year and 400 year-to-date, with several programs at capacity. The $26,000
Upton Library Board approves staff pay raises and hour expansions for fiscal 2027. The board unanimously approved a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment plus a 2.45 percent merit increase for all staff. The Children's Assistant and Graphic Design roles will expand from 14 to 16 hours weekly