Protects Upton's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
44 items across 4 meetings.
May 27, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Inground fiberglass pool approved with no work inside the 50ft buffer and no wastewater discharge anticipated; commission issued negative determination.
📍 146 Westboro Rd
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued at applicant's request to June 10 at 7:10.
📍 East St
✅ Approved
5/13 minutes approved as presented.
✅ Approved
One voucher approved for payment.
💬 Discussed
Deed for land donated by the Adams Family expected to be recorded this week.
💬 Discussed
Interns are pulling invasives, mowing, and assessing Howarth Glen boardwalk; chainsaw use deferred pending training discussion with DPW.
📍 Howarth Glen
✅ Approved
Emergency order issued for dam repairs at Sterling Pond off Chestnut St, with a Notice of Intent to be filed afterward.
📍 Sterling Pond, off Chestnut St
💬 Discussed
Commission agrees to move easement location as far as possible from owners' driveway; a fence on railroad property must be relocated.
📍 2 Dogwood
💬 Discussed
Town will pay $150,000 to the restriction holder (funded by Sudbury Valley Trustees and Metacomet Land Trust) to transfer land to Conservation Commission, with closing possible in early June.
💰 $150,000 paid by Town
📍 Forest Heights
May 13, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved replacing a Route 140 utility pole and routing underground conduit up a common driveway to power two new houses near 15 W Main.
📍 15 W Main St
✅ Approved
Issued a Certificate of Compliance for a completed riding arena, with conditions to keep boundary markers in place and do no work beyond the described limits.
📍 117 South St
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of site work for a home on the proposed East St Estates subdivision; conservation restriction line near the vernal pool must be reset to 150ft and shown on plans.
📍 East St (East St Estates subdivision)
✅ Approved
No wetland filing needed to remove phragmites and Japanese barberry on the Sudbury Valley Trustees property, as no wetland area was found.
🔄 Postponed
Continued to June 10 at the applicant's request; project would demolish existing residential structures and build a 3-story mixed-use building.
📍 6-8 Grove St
🔄 Postponed
Continued to May 27; proposed senior housing within 200ft of riverfront, with discussion of preserving open space linking Pixie's Park, Baker Pond and Mechanic St.
📍 0 Mechanic St
✅ Approved
Approved removal of trees leaning over a shed for safety, but limited cutting to only trees marked by the administrator rather than the requested 26 white pines.
📍 75 Elm St
🔄 Postponed
Continued to June 10 at the applicant's request.
📍 169 South St
✅ Approved
Confirmed wetland line accuracy for recurring vegetation management along the railroad and issued a negative determination.
🔄 Postponed
Continued to May 27; 40B (affordable-housing law) project for 27 townhouses with buildings encroaching the wetland buffer zone, prompting an independent wetland review.
📍 45 Milford St
🔄 Postponed
Continued to May 27; DPW plans to expand and improve its facility within lawn and previously developed areas, with driveway pitched away from a nearby vernal pool.
📍 100 Pleasant St
✅ Approved
Approved prior meeting minutes.
✅ Approved
Approved payment of one voucher.
💬 Discussed
Noted a leaf-blowing/wetland complaint at 33 Shore Dr and that a Governor's Landing Certificate of Compliance was misfiled with the town and will be closed out with the state.
📍 33 Shore Dr
💬 Discussed
Discussed a new trail alternative along Warren Brook that avoids switchbacks and a bridge while mostly staying out of wetlands.
✅ Approved
Approved an extension for the timing of required vernal pool buffer plantings.
📍 200 W River St
✅ Approved
Signed the Forest Heights conservation restriction after the Select Board threatened eminent domain, having offered restriction holders up to $150,000 against a $300,000 request.
💰 $150,000 offered vs $300,000 requested
📍 Forest Heights
April 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Proposed updates to Upton's stormwater bylaw and regulations could affect how all new construction and site work must manage runoff town-wide.
🔄 Postponed
16-unit senior duplex community proposed at 0 Mechanic St within 200 feet of riverfront area; continued from March 11.
📍 0 Mechanic St, Upton
📋 Proposed
Site work for a new single-family house on an ANR (approval-not-required subdivision) lot on East St.
📍 East St, Upton
📋 Proposed
Sand nourishment project proposed at Kiwanis Beach to replenish the shoreline.
📍 Kiwanis Beach, Upton
📋 Proposed
Solar field installation at 169 South St requires Conservation Commission review under wetland/resource-area rules.
📍 169 South St, Upton
🔄 Postponed
Request to fill backyard and remove 20 white pines at 75 Elm St; continued from November 12.
📍 75 Elm St, Upton
💬 Discussed
Routine administrative update from the Conservation Administrator.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from January 14 and January 28 meetings.
📋 Proposed
Review of expense vouchers and commission financial status.
💬 Discussed
Routine status update from the Open Space Committee.
💬 Discussed
Routine status update from the Land Stewardship Committee.
💬 Discussed
Discussion update on the Forest Heights project (details not specified in agenda).
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Peppercorn fundraiser details.
💬 Discussed
Planning discussion for trails on Robinson Family conservation restriction (CR) land.
💬 Discussed
Possible enforcement discussion over tanker trucks allegedly withdrawing water from Warren Brook without authorization.
📍 Warren Brook, Upton
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 22 — demolition of existing residential structures and construction of a 3-story mixed-use building at 6-8 Grove St; continued from March 25.
📍 6-8 Grove St, Upton