Upton Select Board tables funding and property decisions. The board unanimously accepted a $1,500 donation from Saint Gabriel Knights of Columbus for Elder and Social Services and accepted the resignation of Kristyn Moen from the Capital Budget Committee. The board postponed action on a FUSe
Upton EDC advances parking lot design and schedules MassDOT review. The committee, meeting with four of seven members present, heard from Town Planner Michael Antonellis that a MassDOT 75 percent design review will be held February 4 at the Community Center, and Allen Engineering has been hired to
Conservation Commission approves pool variance, seeks trail bridge funding for 2026. The Commission unanimously granted a variance to allow a 15-by-30-foot swimming pool within the 50-foot no-build buffer at 9 Claflin Farm Rd, with applicant Jonathan Caruso proposing permeable pavers and a drywell.
Upton Planning Board advances solar and ADU bylaws toward spring town meeting. Town Planner Mike Antonellis presented a draft bylaw regulating ground-mounted solar systems as an accessory use, requiring Site Plan Approval through the Planning Board to address recent problems. The Board also
Upton Trust Fund Commissioners decide to maintain existing format for 2025 annual report. All three commissioners were present: Chair Robert Fleming, Stephen Matellian, and Lyn Haggerty. The board discussed whether to reformat the Commission Report for the Annual Town Report submission but decided
Recreation Commission approves concert funding and opens spring registration. The commission voted 2-0 to approve a $2,250 budget carryover from last summer for a June concert by Studio 2 (a Beatles cover band) and to open the Kids at Pratt youth program for spring sign-ups, with staff recruitment
Upton Select Board unanimously authorizes FY2026 housing grant contract for state-aligned housing initiatives. LUIS Director Mike Antonnellis presented the grant request, which the Board unanimously authorized the Town Manager to execute. The Board also unanimously approved a one-day wine and malt
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:
Upton Historical Commission approves prior minutes, advances cemetery work and 300th anniversary planning. Chair Craig Weinfuss, Co-Chair Patrick Rosendale, and Secretary Katherine Worsham attended with members Ed Phillips and Russell Wood; Treasurer Joan Burrill and member John Kehoe were absent.
Upton Conservation Commission approves conditions for East Street septic project. At its January 14 meeting, the Commission issued an Order of Conditions for a septic system installation within wetland buffer at Lot 11b East Street, with plans to show construction entrance and area compliance under
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