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This week in Upton

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 16, 2026
Select Board
Select Board
Upton's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
Coming up June 16: Select Board to vote on DPW building borrowing, create Town Hall Building Committee, and discuss West Upton economic development.
Economic Development Committee: West Upton Area Planning Discussion
Select Board meets with the Economic Development Committee to discuss planning for the West Upton area.
📍 West Upton area
Holy Angels: Setting Special Town Meeting (STM) Date
Board to discuss and set a date for a Special Town Meeting related to Holy Angels.
Vote to Sign Short-Term Borrowing (BAN) Notes — DPW Building Renovation/Expansion
Board votes to authorize short-term borrowing notes (BAN) to fund the DPW Building Renovation/Expansion Project.
💰 Amount not specified; BAN (bond anticipation note) financing for DPW project
Vote to Create a Town Hall Building Committee
Board votes to establish a new committee to oversee Town Hall building matters.
📍 1 Main Street, Upton, MA
9 more items on the agenda
Call Meeting to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Routine opening of the meeting.
📍 1 Main Street, Upton, MA — Room 203
Town Manager Report
Town Manager provides general updates.
Public Comment
Residents may address the board; limited to 10 minutes total, 2 minutes per speaker.
Review and Vote on Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Board will vote to adopt a town-wide Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
Historical Society: Risteen Building Museum Relocation Discussion
Discussion on moving the Historical Society Museum from the second floor to the first floor of the Risteen Building.
📍 Risteen Building
ESS Acceptance of a $400 Donation
Board votes to accept a $400 donation on behalf of Elementary/Secondary Schools (ESS).
💰 $400 donation
Appointment to Cemetery Commission — Edward Phillips
Board to appoint Edward Phillips to the Cemetery Commission.
Appointment of Part-Time Communications Officer — Faith Sirvio
Board to appoint Faith Sirvio as a part-time Communications Officer for the town.
Approval of Regular Minutes (March 17, March 24, March 31, April 14, 2026)
Routine approval of four prior meeting minutes.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 17, 2026
Zoning Board (ZBA)
Zoning Board (ZBA)
Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
ZBA hears two significant development proposals June 17, including a 27-unit 40B townhouse project at 45 Milford St.
Special Permit – 19 Glen Ave (Parcel 019-061)
MJT RE LLC proposes a 10-unit, 3-bedroom townhouse development with full utilities in the General Business Zone under Sec. 7.2.
📍 19 Glen Ave, Upton
Comprehensive Permit – 45 Milford St (Parcel 021-120)
45 Milford Street LLC applies for a 40B (affordable-housing law) comprehensive permit for 27 townhouse units in the General Business District.
📍 45 Milford Street, Upton
4 more items on the agenda
Call to Order
Routine opening of the meeting.
Special Permit – 73/74 Crockett Road (Parcel 013-042)
Kathy Kessel and John Dennis seek a special permit to renovate and realign an existing deck, adding a net 73.8 sq ft to serve egress from sliding glass doors.
📍 73 Crockett Road (AKA 74 Crockett Road), Upton
Approval of Minutes – May 20, 2026
Board votes to approve prior meeting minutes.
Other Business / Adjourn
Topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance, then adjournment.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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📋 Proposed Planning Board · June 9, 2026
East St Estates – Public Hearing – Definitive Subdivision for 17 Lots
Public hearing on a definitive subdivision plan proposing 17 new residential lots on East St.
📍 East St, Upton, MA
Why this matters: 17-lot development significantly impacts neighborhood and roads.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Planning Board · June 9, 2026
6-8 Grove St – Public Hearing – Site Plan Review for Mixed-Use Building
Public hearing on a site plan for a new mixed-use (residential + commercial) building at 6-8 Grove St.
📍 6-8 Grove St, Upton, MA
Why this matters: New mixed-use building affects nearby property values and traffic.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Planning Board · June 9, 2026
0 Mechanic St – Public Hearing – Special Permit for Senior Housing Development
Public hearing on a special permit for a senior housing development on an undeveloped Mechanic St parcel.
📍 0 Mechanic St, Upton, MA
Why this matters: Senior housing development adds density; affects neighbors and traffic.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Planning Board · June 9, 2026
100 Pleasant St – Public Hearing – Site Plan for DPW Building Renovations
Public hearing on a site plan for renovations to the Department of Public Works building at 100 Pleasant St.
📍 100 Pleasant St, Upton, MA
Why this matters: Public works facility changes affect town services.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed CMRPC Safety Concerns Discussion Planning Board · June 9, 2026
Board discusses safety concerns raised by CMRPC (Central MA Regional Planning Commission); specific issues not detailed in agenda.
Why this matters: Regional safety findings could affect local roads or planning.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Preliminary Discussion – Potential Site Plan for 162 Milford St Planning Board · June 9, 2026
Early informal discussion of a possible site plan at 162 Milford St; no formal application yet.
📍 162 Milford St, Upton, MA
Why this matters: Early look at new development on Milford St corridor.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Discussion of Holy Angels with Community Preservation Committee Select Board · June 2, 2026
Board and Community Preservation Committee discuss the Holy Angels property — likely historic preservation or community reuse.
Why this matters: May affect use or funding for significant town property.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Scheduling and Planning for Fall Special Town Meeting Select Board · June 2, 2026
Board will set dates and planning details for a Special Town Meeting this fall.
Why this matters: Special Town Meeting could bring warrant articles affecting taxes or bylaws.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Order of Taking – Forest Heights Select Board · June 2, 2026
Board considers a formal Order of Taking (eminent domain action) related to the Forest Heights area.
Why this matters: Eminent domain action could affect nearby property owners.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Execution of Documents for Conveyance of Conservation Restriction – Forest Heights Select Board · June 2, 2026
Board will sign documents placing a conservation restriction on Forest Heights land, permanently limiting development there.
Why this matters: Permanently restricts development on Forest Heights parcels.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Water/Sewer Extension Authorization – 45 Milford Street Select Board · June 2, 2026
Board considers authorizing a water/sewer extension under a Land Development Agreement at 45 Milford Street.
Why this matters: New utility extension tied to development could affect rates or capacity.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed WasteZero Garbage Bag Quote Board of Health · May 28, 2026
Board will review a quote from WasteZero, which supplies the pay-as-you-throw trash bags Upton residents purchase.
Why this matters: Could affect cost residents pay for trash bags.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Upton and is not legal advice.

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