Upton, MA

Lakes, Ponds & Streams Committee

The Lakes, Ponds & Streams Committee will meet remotely to discuss several water-related items. Key topics include reviewing Scenario 2 for Pratt Pond, revising cyanobacteria protocols, and considering boating regulations and enforcement for Pratt Pond. The committee will also take up a new member application and other routine matters.

• New Member Application
• Pratt Pond Scenario 2 Review
• Cyanobacteria Protocol Revisions
• Pratt Pond Boating Regulations & Enforcement
• Benthic Mat mapping

Zoning Board of Appeals

Recreation Commission

The Upton Recreation Commission will meet virtually on August 4, 2026, to review the director’s report, explore summer concert series options, discuss capital needs, and consider items for auction at a town-wide event. The meeting will also address field requests and approvals.

• Summer concert series options
• Capital needs discussion
• Items to auction off at town-wide event
• Field requests-approvals

Select Board

The Upton Select Board will meet to discuss potential litigation related to the Route 140–Main Street/Milford Road Water and Sewer Extension Project, appoint special counsel, and set a date for a Special Town Meeting regarding the Holy Angels property. The meeting includes an executive session and public discussion on reappointing town counsel.

• Appointment of Petrini & Associates, P.C. as Special Counsel for the Route 140–Main Street/Milford Road Water and Sewer Extension Project
• Reappointment of Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC as Town Counsel
• Vote to set a Special Town Meeting date for the Holy Angels petition
• Vote to Open and Close the STM Warrant by August 7, 2026
• Discussion on the Holy Angels Property – Auction

Town Hall Building Committee

The committee will hold an organizational meeting to nominate and elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. Members will also discuss the project scope of work for the town hall building project. The agenda includes time for public comments and setting the next meeting date.

Economic Development Committee

The Upton Economic Development Committee will review and approve previous meeting minutes, hear a presentation from MassDevelopment, and discuss three focus projects for FY24: an infrastructure analysis final plan, a West Upton Center Vision update, and extended parking plans at 0 Grove St. The committee will also elect officers and set the next meeting date.

• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• MassDevelopment Planner’s Report presentation (no action required)
• Infrastructure Analysis – final plan (FY24 focus project)
• West Upton Center Vision update (FY24 focus project)
• 0 Grove St Parking Plans extended to December 2026

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will review and discuss enforcement of cemetery policies, particularly regarding shrubs, plantings, and brick enclosures that do not meet guidelines. The commission will also consider public notification of policy enforcement, review Massachusetts General Laws c.114, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of enforcement of cemetery policies on shrubs, plantings, and brick enclosures
• Review of Massachusetts General Laws c.114 governing cemeteries
• Review of Upton cemetery policies (revised October 2025)
• Discussion of public notification for policy enforcement
• Approval of prior months' minutes

Conservation Commission

The Upton Conservation Commission meets to continue hearings on five development projects: a 3-story mixed-use building at 6-8 Grove St, a trail bridge at North St (Forest Heights), a solar field at 169 South St, a five-unit multi-family dwelling at 3 Centennial Court, and DPW facility expansion at 100 Pleasant St. Two fill/lawn permit applications and a shared driveway proposal are also on the agenda.

• NOI – 6-8 Grove St: demolition and 3-story mixed-use building (continued)
• NOI – 169 South St: solar field (continued from June 24)
• NOI – 3 Centennial Court: five-unit multi-family dwelling (continued)
• COC 128 Glenview St: fill and lawn within buffer zone
• COC 30 & 32 Mendon St: shared driveway and single-family home

Upton Housing Authority

The Upton Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its April 28, 2026 board meeting and review accounts payable through June 30, 2026. The board will also receive the fee accountant’s financial statements and discuss correspondence from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.

• Approval of April 28, 2026 board meeting minutes
• Review of accounts payable warrant with detailed check summary through June 30, 2026
• Presentation of fee accountant financial statements
• Discussion of EOHLC correspondence

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on proposed FY27 water and sewer rates, then consider and possibly vote on several items including updates to the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual, a contract award for the Grove Street Bridge, and setting a date for a Special Town Meeting on November 10, 2026. The board will also vote on appointments to the Town Hall Building Committee and other town positions, accept donations for the Senior Center and food pantry, and discuss a native planting plan at Heritage Park. The meeting will end with an executive session on litigation strategy for 79 Main Street.

• Public Hearing – FY27 Water & Sewer Rates (6:15 PM)
• Vote to sign and issue warrant for September 1, 2026 State Primary
• Grove Street Bridge – Contract award and authorization for Town Manager to execute
• Vote to set date for Special Town Meeting (November 10, 2026)
• Appointments to Town Hall Building Committee (6 candidates)

Cultural Council

The Upton Cultural Council will hold its July 21, 2026 meeting to approve minutes, review the treasurer’s report, and vote on next fiscal-year officers. Members will also set dates for the 2026 grant cycle, discuss a scarecrow contest and Heritage Day, and review possible fundraising items.

• Vote on next FY officers
• Set 2026 grant cycle deadlines (applications open 9/1, close 10/15)
• Plan September 26 Heritage Day
• Discuss pricing for pint glasses and wine glasses for fundraising
• Scarecrow Contest programming

Historical Commission

The Upton Historical Commission will meet on July 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM to review and approve June meeting minutes, receive the Treasurer's report, and discuss several items including a request from Marcella Stasa for Heritage Park invasive species funding, bids for headstones at the 1st Cemetery, updates on the 1st Cemetery and roof repair at the Historical Apartments, and logistics for Upton's 300th anniversary fund.

• Marcella Stasa - Heritage Park funding for invasive species
• Bid for Headstones for 1st Cemetery
• 1st Cemetery updates
• Roof Repair - HA
• Upton’s 300th anniversary fund - Update from Joan - Logistics

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: a variance for a pool house at 14 Plumbley Rd, a variance to reduce parking and increase restaurant occupancy at 118 Main St, and a comprehensive permit under MGL Chapter 40B for 27 townhouses at 45 Milford St. The board will also approve minutes from June 17 and review changes to its rules of procedure.

• Comprehensive permit for 27 townhouses at 45 Milford St (parcel 021-120) under MGL Chapter 40B
• Variance for pool house at 14 Plumbley Rd to reduce side-yard setback in Agricultural Residential district
• Variance at 118 Main St to reduce off-street parking and increase restaurant occupancy from 65 to 96 persons in General Business zone

Finance Committee

The Upton Finance Committee will review, discuss, and vote on proposed line-item transfers for the fiscal year 2026. They will also address any outstanding FY26 closeout issues or known FY27 budget-related items. The meeting includes an in-person session at Town Hall Room G07 and a virtual joint meeting with the Select Board.

• Vote on FY26 line-item transfers (summary by Finance Director)
• Discuss outstanding FY26 closeout items
• Discuss known FY27 budget-related items

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on FY26 year-end transfers with the Finance Committee, and authorize the Town Manager to sign a contract with Tighe & Bond for a water risk and resiliency assessment and emergency response plan.

• Joint meeting with Finance Committee to vote on FY26 year-end transfers
• Authorize contract with Tighe & Bond for water risk and resiliency assessment and emergency response plan

Planning Board

The Upton Planning Board will meet on July 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM to approve minutes, review reports, and hold public hearings on several land-use proposals. The board will also discuss a Master Plan Update Review. No decisions are required on approval-not-required plans.

• 169 South St/0 Sawmill Brook Lane – Public Hearing for Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation
• 6-8 Grove St – Public Hearing for Site Plan Review for mixed-use building
• 100 Pleasant St – Public Hearing for DPW Renovations Site Plan
• East St Estates – Public Hearing for Definitive Subdivision for 17 lots
• 3 Centennial Ct – Public Hearing for Site Plan for 5 apartments

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Upton Community Center. The agenda includes electing officers, receiving reports from the director, social services, and nutrition, and discussing facility space needs.

• Election for Council officers
• Discussion on facility space needs
• Fuse updates

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet virtually to approve June 2026 meeting minutes, review monthly vouchers and financial reports, and discuss the director’s draft performance review for FY’27. No major decisions are expected beyond routine approvals.

• Review and approve June 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly vouchers and financial report
• Library Director Draft Performance Review, FY’27 goals and Contract

Recreation Commission

The Upton Recreation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on July 9, 2026. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a Director's Report, and field requests.

• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Director's Report from Recreation Director Maria Cherubino
• Field requests

Conservation Commission

The Upton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent: a single-family home and ADU at 49 Mechanic St., a DPW facility expansion at 100 Pleasant St., and a five-unit multi-family dwelling at 3 Centennial Court. The agenda also includes a Request for Determination of Applicability for a four-lot subdivision at 130 South St., an Eagle Scout kestrel-box project, and general business items such as meeting minutes, expense vouchers, and committee updates.

• LDP – 49 Mechanic St. – Construction of single-family home and ADU
• NOI – 100 Pleasant St – DPW facility expansion and improvements (continued from June 24)
• RDA – 130 South St – Proposed 4-lot subdivision (continued from May 27)
• NOI – 6-8 Grove St – Demolition and 3-story mixed-use building (continued from June 10)
• NOI – 3 Centennial Court – Five-unit multi-family dwelling (continued from June 24)

The Commission closed the hearing for a single-family home and ADU at 49 Mechanic St, conditioned on receiving a national heritage letter and a stormwater checklist. A continuance was granted for the 100 Pleasant St DPW facility expansion to July 22. A negative 3 and positive 2a determination was issued for the septic repair at 23 Forest St. The hearing for the 130 South St subdivision was continued to August 12.

• Closed hearing for 49 Mechanic St home and ADU with conditions (all in favor)
• Continued 100 Pleasant St DPW facility expansion hearing to July 22 (all in favor, Stasa recused)
• Issued negative 3 and positive 2a determination for 23 Forest St septic repair (all in favor)
• Continued 130 South St subdivision hearing to August 12 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 24 (all in favor)
• Approved Nearmap payment and other expense vouchers (all in favor)
• Accepted peer review quote for 3 Centennial Ct (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 PM (all in favor)

Lakes, Ponds & Streams Committee

The Lakes, Ponds and Streams Committee will discuss early results from the cyanotoxin protocol, review test kit ordering, and consider the Phase II draft report for the Town of Upton. The meeting will also cover benthic mat mapping and next steps for routine algal sampling.

• Early Cyanotoxin Protocol Results from Northeast Labs
• Gold Standard Test Kit Ordering
• TRC Phase II Draft Report: presentation, comment period, and FE/P samples remainder of CY26
• Benthic mat mapping: next steps and timing based on routine algal results

Land Stewardship Committee

The Upton Conservation Commission will review ongoing trail and conservation projects, including boardwalk repairs, sign replacements, and trail easements. The meeting also covers updates on the Pleasant Woods affordable housing project and vernal pool certification. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Robertson Family trail alternative to Warren Brook bridge
• Center Brook Conservation Area Trail Easements
• Pleasant Woods – Affordable Housing
• Pleasant Woods Vernal Pool Certification
• Stefans Farm Field Mowing and Field Edges – hire contractor?

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear the director's report, and discuss field requests. The agenda also includes a period for other topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance.

• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Director's Report
• Field requests
• Other topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chairperson 48 hours in advance

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss Holy Angels with the Historical Commission and receive updates on funded projects including Pratt/Mill Pond Management Plan, Howarth Glen Boardwalk Repairs, First Cemetery Repairs, Town Hall Rehabilitation, and MURSD Field Improvements.

• Holy Angels discussion with Historical Commission
• Pratt/Mill Pond Management Plan update
• Howarth Glen Boardwalk Repairs update
• First Cemetery Repairs update
• Town Hall Rehab update

Board of Health

The Upton Board of Health will review and approve meeting minutes, vouchers, and a recycling bin design. They will also discuss purchasing apparel and outreach opportunities, and consider a variance request for the Lantern Hill over-55 community at 0 Mechanic Street.

• Review Request for Variance - Lantern Hill over 55 community, 0 Mechanic Street
• Review and approve recycling bin design and quantity
• Discuss potential purchase of Board of Health apparel
• Discuss potential Board of Health Outreach opportunities
• Review and sign vouchers

DPW Building Committee

The Upton DPW Building Committee will meet to approve April meeting minutes, hear a design update from Vertex and Weston & Sampson, discuss proprietary items and the prequalification process, and vote on the prequalification committee roster.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 22, 2026
• Design progress update from Vertex and Weston & Sampson
• Discussion and possible vote on proprietary items
• Discussion of prequalification process and schedule
• Possible vote on prequalification committee roster

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will elect officers, review new cemetery management software, and discuss current fee schedules and policies. They will also address enforcement of rules regarding shrubs, plantings, and brick enclosures.

• Election of officers (Secretary and Chair)
• Review of new cemetery software
• Discussion of Massachusetts General Laws c.114 regarding cemeteries
• Review of current fee schedule (linked from town website)
• Enforcement of cemetery policies on shrubs, plantings, and brick enclosures

The commission elected Edward W. Phillips as chair and Lisa Morton as Secretary/Treasurer. Members decided to send letters to families who purchased plots over 75 years ago to determine if they will be used. The commission also planned a walk-through of Maplewood and Lakeview cemeteries to identify plots that do not meet guidelines.

• Elected Edward W. Phillips as chair
• Elected Lisa Morton as Secretary/Treasurer
• Decided to send letters to families regarding plots purchased 75+ years ago and never used
• Decided to conduct a walk-through of Maplewood and Lakeview cemeteries with the groundskeeper to ensure guideline compliance

Conservation Commission

The Upton Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent (NOIs) and Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDAs) for projects including a solar field, a five-unit multi-family dwelling, a DPW facility expansion, and a floating dock. The meeting also includes discussion of special conditions for properties on Mechanic, Milford, and East Streets, and an update on the Forest Heights development. Several items are continued from previous meetings.

• 73 Crockett Rd. – Modification for deck layout change and patio addition
• 169 South St – Solar field (continued from June 10)
• 3 Centennial Court – five-unit multi-family dwelling
• 100 Pleasant St – DPW facility expansion and improvements (continued from June 10)
• 6-8 Grove St – demolition of existing residential structures and construction of a 3-story mixed use building (continued to July 22)

The Commission approved changes at 73 Crockett Rd, closed hearings for 28 Hartford Ave N and 18 Kiwanis Beach Rd, and continued hearings for 169 South St solar field, 3 Centennial Ct, and 100 Pleasant St. Partial certificates of compliance were issued for 30 Pearl St and 236 Milford St. The Commission also upheld a 2024 decision allowing removal of up to 20 trees at 75 Elm St.

• Approved changes at 73 Crockett Rd (deck/addition, net impervious reduction) — all in favor
• Closed NOI hearing for 28 Hartford Ave N — all in favor
• Continued 169 South St solar field NOI to July 22 — all in favor
• Hired peer reviewer for 3 Centennial Ct NOI — all in favor
• Continued 3 Centennial Ct hearing to July 22 — all in favor
• Continued 100 Pleasant St NOI to July 8 — all in favor (Stasa abstained)
• Closed RDA hearing for 18 Kiwanis Beach Rd dock — all in favor
• Issued partial COC for 30 Pearl St (missing wetland replication area) — all in favor

Planning Board

The Upton Planning Board will hold public hearings on four development proposals: a DPW renovation at 100 Pleasant St, a 17-lot subdivision at East St Estates, a 4-lot subdivision at 130 South St, and a 5-apartment site plan at 3 Centennial Ct. The board will also vote on a special permit for the Lantern Hill senior housing community at 0 Mechanic St and discuss a draft Housing Chapter update with the Affordable Housing Trust.

• Public hearing: DPW Renovations at 100 Pleasant St – Site Plan
• Public hearing: East St Estates – Definitive Subdivision for 17 lots
• Public hearing: 130 South St – Definitive Subdivision for 4 lots
• Public hearing: 3 Centennial Ct – Site Plan for 5 apartments
• Vote on Special Permit for Lantern Hill Senior Housing Community at 0 Mechanic St

The Planning Board approved a special permit for the Lantern Hill project at 0 Mechanic St, removing a conservation restriction condition and passing the decision unanimously. Several public hearings were continued to future dates: 100 Pleasant St (DPW renovations) to July 14, East St Estates to July 14, 130 South St to August 11, and 3 Centennial Ct to July 14. The board also held a joint meeting with the Affordable Housing Trust to discuss updating the Housing Chapter of the Master Plan, with no formal decisions made.

• Approved Lantern Hill special permit at 0 Mechanic St, removing condition 10 (unanimous)
• Continued 100 Pleasant St DPW renovations hearing to July 14 at 7:15 PM
• Continued East St Estates hearing to July 14 at 7:20 PM, with constructive grant deadline extended to August 31
• Continued 130 South St hearing to August 11 at 7:05 PM, with constructive grant deadline extended to August 31
• Continued 3 Centennial Ct hearing to July 14 at 7:25 PM
• Approved minutes from June 9 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trust Fund Commissioners

The Board of Trust Fund Commissioners will meet with Paul D. McDounough of RBC Wealth Management to review investments. They will also discuss Trust Funds listings and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive item.

• Meet with Paul D. McDounough, RBC Wealth Management, review of investments
• Discussion of Trust Funds listings
• Approve meeting minutes of May 23, 2026

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust will review a feasibility study proposal for two town-owned parcels (0 Westboro Rd and 0 Warren St) known as Pleasant Woods. They will also discuss possible applications for a MHP Mini-boost grant and a CPC grant agreement, and review a draft of the updated Housing Chapter from the Master Plan with the Planning Board.

• Review proposal for feasibility study for 0 Westboro Rd and 0 Warren St (Pleasant Woods)
• Discuss possible applications for MHP Mini-boost grant
• Review AHT/CPC Grant Agreement
• Review draft of updated Housing Chapter from the Master Plan with the Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three items: a special permit for a deck renovation at 73 Crockett Road, a request to withdraw a special permit for a 10-unit townhouse development at 19 Glen Avenue, and a comprehensive permit application under MGL Chapter 40B for 27 townhouses at 45 Milford Street. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 20 meeting.

• Comprehensive Permit – 45 Milford Street, LLC: 27 townhouses proposed under MGL Chapter 40B in GB Zoning District
• Special Permit – 73 Crockett Road: deck renovation adding 73.8 sq ft
• Special Permit – 19 Glen Avenue: applicant requests withdrawal of proposal for 10-unit townhouse development

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a deck renovation at 73 Crockett Road (5-0). A separate application for a 27-unit townhouse development at 45 Milford Street under Chapter 40B was continued to a future meeting for further review of fire apparatus access and other conditions. A request to withdraw a 10-unit townhouse proposal at 19 Glen Ave was granted without prejudice (5-0).

• Approved special permit for deck renovation at 73 Crockett Road (5-0)
• Granted withdrawal without prejudice for 10-unit townhouse at 19 Glen Ave (5-0)
• Continued 27-unit 40B townhouse at 45 Milford Street for further study
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 (5-0)