The Upton Cultural Council elected five officers for the coming fiscal year at its September 8 meeting. Jenn Conrad and Robin Jokela were unanimously appointed as Co-Chairs; Marie Kitchen became Treasurer, Kate Baden Recording Secretary, and Shelley Glassman Social Media Manager.
Upton Cultural Council plans Heritage Day, approves merchandise purchase. The council voted unanimously to purchase 40 promotional glasses with a new Upton-shaped logo design for $298.60, to be sold at $12 each for fundraising. The council will host Heritage Day on September 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2
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
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 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 Cultural Council approves $250 for 250th anniversary celebration and Shakespeare production grant. All seven members unanimously approved allocation of $250 to support the town's 250th anniversary celebration and authorized a grant to the Upton Historical Society for a Revolutionary War
Upton Cultural Council approves agenda and January meeting minutes while multiple grant applications and 250th celebration proposals await funding determination. The council reviewed two Upton Historical Society proposals: a $750 "Revolutionary War Encampment" on October 17 and a $450 "Declaration
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:
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