Conservation Commission continues senior housing review and approves peer review scope. Travis Brown of Turning Point Engineering presented plans for a 16-unit senior housing development at 0 Mechanic St within the 200-foot riverfront area, and the commission unanimously voted to continue the
Upton Board of Health seeks additional Title V inspectors amid spring demand surge. The board, led by Chairman Quinn Parks with members Laura Hebb and Farrell Jolly-Parks, unanimously voted to solicit Title V inspectional services from surrounding communities to meet surging demand for septic
Upton Planning Board approves special permit for development, backs five grant applications. Chair Tom Davidson led the unanimous approval of a special permit for 47 Mechanic St, with the condition that the applicant secure gas company approval for a pipeline crossing. Board members Katherine
The Upton Council on Aging unanimously advanced a budget request for $26,150 in additional funding, including $22,000 for a part-time program coordinator and a $4,150 increase in operating costs, directed to the Finance Committee for the May 7 town meeting. Director Tania Paparazzo reported that a
Upton Library board approves March financials as strategic survey compilation advances. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved the monthly vouchers and financial report by roll call vote. Director Matthew Bachtold presented preliminary results from the Strategic Survey, which received
Upton Community Preservation Committee approves study payment, updates capital projects. The committee unanimously approved the February 4 meeting minutes and voted to pay TRC for the Pratt and Mill Pond management study. Chair Mike Penko reported the first 15 percent Community Preservation Act
Upton Community Preservation Committee schedules April meeting to prepare May annual hearings. Chair Mike Penko reported that contractor submittals for the Pratt and Mill Pond Management Plan are under review, with water quality samples showing high dissolved oxygen levels, and the committee
Upton's Select Board unanimously endorses the public safety transition plan with staffing and promotion actions. Emergency Management Director and Fire Chief Bradley reported adding paramedic capacity through two new hires and completed training for two firefighter-EMTs, bringing the department to
Upton Conservation Commission issues negative determination for Grove Street garage project. The Commission, chaired by Christine Scott, unanimously approved a Negative Determination of Applicability for a 24-by-24 detached garage at 30 Grove Street, clearing the demolition of an existing shed
Upton Planning Board schedules residential development hearings. The board approved public hearing dates for five housing applications totaling at least 21 units, including 16 senior housing units at 0 Mechanic Street and five garden apartments at 3 Centennial Court. The Planning Board also