Upton Finance Committee unanimously approves DPW Facility Expansion as borrow article for town meeting. Paul Flaherty opened the May 7 meeting where the committee voted to recommend Warrant Article 5. The committee also finalized FY27 budget items, including setting the Snow Removal article at
Upton's Annual Town Meeting voted to support a $2,457,651 Proposition 2.5 school operating override and authorized $17 million in borrowing for a Department of Public Works facility overhaul, sending both to a ballot vote on May 12.
The DPW Building Committee backed a debt exclusion article for the May 7 Town Meeting. Chair Paul Flaherty led the meeting with members John Johnson, Andy Leonard, David O'Brien, Steven Rakitin, and DPW Director Dennis Westgate in attendance. Absent were Dan Lazarz and John Westerling.
Recreation Commission moves to split K@P program into two independent half-day sessions. Chair Rick Porter and the Commission determined the program needs restructuring to meet true program qualification standards. Each session will maintain a 1:6 staff-to-child ratio with a 30-minute midday
Upton Board of Health unanimously waived rabies vaccination requirements for two older dogs with ongoing medical conditions. Asst. Public Health Supervisor Matthew Rollins reported that Kids @ Play will restructure into separate morning and afternoon camps to comply with state regulation 105 CMR
Upton Select Board appoints Rogers and Morton, advances $19.5M DPW facility project. Chair Laura Hebb and Select Members Maureen Dwinnell and Brett Simas unanimously appointed Susan Rogers as Assistant Treasurer/Collector and Lisa Morton to the Cemetery Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.
Upton Planning Board continues hearings on three residential developments, releases completed project bond. The board moved three projects to May 26 hearings: the 17-lot East St Estates subdivision, a 4-lot subdivision at 130 South St, and a senior housing development at Mechanic Street. The board
Upton Personnel Board approves four job descriptions and three HR policy updates. The board unanimously approved revised job descriptions for Program Specialist, Social Services Administrator, Director of Elder Services, and Assistant Fire-EMS Chief positions, with the Social Services Administrator
The Upton Capital Budget Committee reviewed the schematic design and approximately $17 million budget for a Department of Public Works facility expansion prepared by Weston & Sampson.
The DPW Building Committee reviewed schematic designs and discussed cost estimates at an April 22 remote meeting. Chair Paul Flaherty and the committee heard presentations from Weston & Sampson and The Vertex Companies outlining minimal improvements, including radiant heating in the floor.