Upton Zoning Board of Appeals approves variance for in-ground pool at Westboro Road. The board unanimously approved applicant Jennifer Stange's variance request to construct an in-ground pool and retaining walls within minimum yard setbacks at 23 Westboro Road in the AR district; the vote was 5-0.
Upton Finance Committee approves revised budget with $116,679 MURSD savings. The committee unanimously adopted a revised line-item budget of $29,046,979, reflecting a renegotiated reduction in the Mendon-Upton Regional School District assessment. Paul Flaherty chaired the meeting, with Stephen Bern
Upton Community Preservation Committee passes over Robertson Trail Bridge funding request. Chair Mike Penko reported that the project could not obtain construction bids within budget, prompting the committee to defer the warrant article after discussions with the Robertson Family and the Department
Select Board approves $17,295 in beautification, library funding. The Board unanimously approved $5,000 for the Men's Club's seasonal planter maintenance and $12,295 to replace aging "Welcome to Upton" signs with permanent granite versions. Library Director Matthew Bachtold presented three gifts
Upton Planning Board accepts solar farm filing and schedules senior housing continued hearing. The board accepted the 169 South Street solar farm filing as complete for peer review by DGT, with a public hearing set for May 26. The board also scheduled a continued hearing for April 28 on Bugsy,
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
The Upton Council on Aging reviewed budget proposals that include funding for part-time program coordination and operating support. Director Tania Paparazzo reported the additions will provide relief for senior center staff. Social Services Coordinator Katie San Clemente outlined fraud prevention
Upton Library Board of Trustees votes unanimously to tighten study room reservations. The board adopted rules requiring a library card to reserve rooms and limiting bookings to a maximum of two per week with three-hour sessions, a recommendation from Director Matthew Bachtold intended to better
Upton Finance Committee approves $31.7 million line-item budget for fiscal year 2027. Chair Paul Flaherty led unanimous approval of the general budget of $29,163,658, while Police and Town Clerk line items of $2,388,075 and $133,842 passed with majority support as Finance Committee Co-Chair Stephen
Upton DPW Building Committee advances $17 million project toward April Town Meeting vote. Meeting with Acting Chair Dan Lazarz presiding over four of the eight committee members, the committee approved prior November minutes and received a progress update from Vertex Companies on the $17 million
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