Select Board
Upton's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
74 items across 8 meetings.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the meeting.
📍 1 Main Street, Upton, MA — Room 203
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Town Manager provides general updates.
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Residents may address the board; limited to 10 minutes total, 2 minutes per speaker.
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Select Board meets with the Economic Development Committee to discuss planning for the West Upton area.
📍 West Upton area
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Board will vote to adopt a town-wide Sustainable Purchasing Policy.
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Discussion on moving the Historical Society Museum from the second floor to the first floor of the Risteen Building.
📍 Risteen Building
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Board to discuss and set a date for a Special Town Meeting related to Holy Angels.
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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
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Board votes to accept a $400 donation on behalf of Elementary/Secondary Schools (ESS).
💰 $400 donation
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Board votes to establish a new committee to oversee Town Hall building matters.
📍 1 Main Street, Upton, MA
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Board to appoint Edward Phillips to the Cemetery Commission.
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Board to appoint Faith Sirvio as a part-time Communications Officer for the town.
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Routine approval of four prior meeting minutes.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of the meeting.
• Status unclear
Town Manager presents updates; specifics not listed.
• Status unclear
Open floor for residents; speakers limited to 2 minutes, 10-minute total period.
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Board and Community Preservation Committee discuss the Holy Angels property — likely historic preservation or community reuse.
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Board will set dates and planning details for a Special Town Meeting this fall.
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Accept a $50 donation earmarked for the Senior Center.
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Board considers a formal Order of Taking (eminent domain action) related to the Forest Heights area.
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Board will sign documents placing a conservation restriction on Forest Heights land, permanently limiting development there.
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Board considers authorizing a water/sewer extension under a Land Development Agreement at 45 Milford Street.
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Rushford & Sons Brewhouse requests eight one-day licenses to serve wine and malt beverages at events.
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Board votes to appoint James Sumner as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
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Board votes to appoint Kason Fark as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
• Status unclear
Meeting expected to adjourn at approximately 7:05 PM.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of the meeting.
📍 1 Main Street, Upton, MA — Room 203
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Board reorganizes, likely electing new officers/chair for the coming year.
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Board discusses potentially adopting electronic voting procedures.
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Board takes up a Men's Club proposal for new 'Welcome to Upton' signage.
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Board votes on changing electrical permit fee amounts enforced through Code Enforcement.
💰 Fee amounts not specified in agenda
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Board discusses crosswalk and sidewalk requirements tied to the East Street Estates 17-lot subdivision development.
📍 East Street Estates subdivision
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Board considers approving a grant of easement (a legal right granted over private land) related to the Crosswinds property.
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Board discusses the Holy Angels property with the Historical Commission, likely regarding preservation or redevelopment.
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Board addresses underground or above-ground tank removals at two Upton properties.
📍 3 Main Street; 142 Mendon Street, Upton, MA
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Town Manager provides routine updates to the Board.
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Up to 10 minutes of public input; speakers limited to 2 minutes each.
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Routine approval of five prior regular meeting minutes.
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Approval of executive session minutes from May 12, 2026.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
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Board enters closed session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(6) to discuss strategy and property value for a proposed conservation restriction acquisition at Forest Heights, 0 North St.
📍 0 North St, Upton, MA
• Status unclear
Meeting expected to adjourn around 9:45 AM.
May 7, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of the meeting.
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Board reviews all Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and confirms its motions or recommendations for each — decisions here shape what residents vote on at Town Meeting.
📍 Nipmuc Regional High School Auditorium, 90 Pleasant Street, Upton
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Meeting adjourns immediately after warrant review so members can proceed to the Annual Town Meeting.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
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DPW Building Committee will update the Select Board on the status of the Department of Public Works building project.
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Board asked to accept an unsolicited $1,100 gift to support the town's Food Pantry.
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Board asked to accept a $1,000 gift from FUSe to sponsor the 2nd Annual Senior Soiree.
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Board to accept a new streetlight at the intersection of Claflin Farm Road and Hopkinton Road.
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Board to accept a donated compost gift for use at the community garden.
• Status unclear
Routine updates from the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
Public input period; limited to 10 minutes total, 2 minutes per speaker.
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Board to vote on appointing Susan Rogers as Assistant Treasurer/Collector.
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Board to vote on appointing Lisa Morton to the Cemetery Commission.
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Board to discuss and vote on authorizing the Town Manager to execute a municipal electricity aggregation contract, which sets the town's bulk electricity rate for residents.
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Routine approval of prior executive session minutes.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
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Board enters closed session to discuss a resident's financial assistance request where open discussion would violate personal privacy law.
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$5,000 from the Beautification Trust Fund requested for planters and island gardens throughout town.
💰 $5,000 from Beautification Trust Fund
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$12,295 from the Beautification Trust Fund requested to replace the town's 'Welcome to Upton' signs.
💰 $12,295 from Beautification Trust Fund
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Request to spend up to $600 from the Lora Dearth Library Trust Fund for library purposes.
💰 Up to $600 from Lora Dearth Library Trust Fund
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Board asked to accept a $500 gift to the library from the Cogan-Duncan Fund.
💰 $500 gift
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Board asked to accept a $2,000 gift from the Friends of Upton Library Trust, Inc.
💰 $2,000 gift
• Status unclear
Routine updates from the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
Public comment period, limited to 10 minutes total with 2 minutes per speaker.
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Board will discuss and vote on awarding 2026 town scholarships.
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Board votes to sign the warrant setting the official ballot for the 2026 Annual Town Election.
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Board discusses and votes to sign the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, which sets all articles residents will vote on.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting expected to adjourn after all items are addressed.
April 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening of meeting.
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Board enters closed session to discuss strategy and property value for a potential conservation restriction on land at 0 North St (Forest Heights); closed under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(6) to protect negotiating position.
📍 0 North St, Upton, MA (Forest Heights)
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Meeting expected to adjourn around 9:15 AM.