The Planning Board approves residential development and public works renovation site plans. The board approved a five-apartment residential development at 3 Centennial Court with conditions including accessible parking and Fire Department vehicle-access confirmation, and a public works renovation
Upton Library trustees unanimously approved the director's contract and amended his performance review. The review passed by majority with one abstention. Director Matthew Bachtold requested moving the Passport Program from his performance goals to become a board policy.
Worcester County Registry of Deeds records show eight Upton property transfers between July 10 and August 8. Only one included a disclosed sale price: $749,000, for a property sold by Michael and Grace Maneri to Nicholas and Abigail Tancrede on July 13. The other seven transactions, spa…
Upton Recreation Commission voted 3-0 to charge facility users for off-hours staff at the director-level hourly rate and approved expanded programming for the 2027 summer concert series. Rick Porter's field requests for Memorial, Leland, Kiwanis, and West River fields earned unanimous approval.
Select Board appoints special counsel for construction project dispute. The Upton Select Board voted unanimously on August 4 to engage Petrini & Associates, P.C. as Special Counsel to address potential litigation with GEG Construction, Inc. over the Route 140-Main Street/Milford Road Water and
Town Hall Building Committee reorganizes and seeks project manager for $3.39M work. The committee unanimously elected Paul Flaherty as Chair, Bill Andrews as Vice-Chair, and Steven Rakitin as Clerk. A Building Envelope Team assessment dated October 28, 2025, and preliminary cost estimates from
Upton Cemetery Commission outlines policies on plot ownership and maintenance. Chair Edward W. Phillips and member Lisa Morton, with Kathleen Bern and Tim Rick, reviewed the deed process and will survey neighboring towns to develop a heirship policy. The commission discussed Massachusetts General
Upton Select Board approves 5 percent water and sewer rate increase for fiscal 2027. Vice Chair Laura Hebb and Select Member Maureen Dwinnell voted unanimously to adopt the increase, which DPW Director Dennis Westgate attributed to rising operating costs. Town Manager Kristen Rubin recommended and
Upton Cultural Council launches October scarecrow contest and advances the grant cycle. The council approved its fall programming at its July 21 meeting, setting a scarecrow contest for October 18 through November 2 with displays on the Town Common and surrounding areas. Treasurer's report showed
Historical Commission approves new member, accepts Heritage Park grant. Chair Craig Weinfuss led the commission as it unanimously approved Lindsay Baker's application for membership. Treasurer Joan Burrell moved to accept a $7,000 to $8,000 grant from Peckham Industries for invasive species removal