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Board of Health approves rabies exemption, discusses beaver removal

Upton Board of Health unanimously waived rabies vaccination requirements for two older dogs with ongoing medical conditions. Asst. Public Health Supervisor Matthew Rollins reported that Kids @ Play will restructure into separate morning and afternoon camps to comply with state regulation 105 CMR

Planning Board continues three subdivision hearings, releases Upton Ridge bond

Upton Planning Board continues hearings on three residential developments, releases completed project bond. The board moved three projects to May 26 hearings: the 17-lot East St Estates subdivision, a 4-lot subdivision at 130 South St, and a senior housing development at Mechanic Street. The board

Capital Budget Committee considers DPW project review workgroup

Upton Capital Budget Committee discusses forming review workgroup for DPW building project. The committee met April 16 with Chair Dan Lazarz presiding, four members present, and one member absent. DPW Director Dennis E Westgate Jr and Building Committee members Paul Flaherty and Steve Rakitin

ZBA approves pool variance at Westboro Road

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.

Finance Committee approves $29M revised budget with MURSD reduction

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