Upton
Massachusetts
Town of Upton
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thur - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fri - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Town of Upton Mission Statement:
The government of the Town of Upton will provide the public with the highest, most efficient and effective level of service that is possible with the resources available in a manner that exemplifies honesty, transparency and accountability while honoring our history, promoting diversity, preserving the community’s well-being and dutifully planning for our future.
History of Upton
Welcome to the Town of Upton a suburban community located in Worcester County in south central Massachusetts 35 miles west of Boston and southeast of Worcester. The Town is 21.8 square miles in size, has approximately 7,540 residents. One of our notable residents was Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin. Upton is governed by an open town meeting form of government, a Town Manager and a three-member Board of Selectmen.
Upton was incorporated in June, 1735 with land taken from the towns of Hopkinton, Mendon, Uxbridge and Sutton. The first meeting house was erected on our first burying ground located at the junction of Mendon and Grove Streets and many of the first citizens are buried there. It is not clear who chose the name Upton for our town, however it is known that in England there is an Upton which is situated 13 miles south of Worcester. Many towns in New England were named after English towns. In Massachusetts, the town of Upton, like its counterpart is also 13 miles south of Worcester.
The main industry in Upton for 100 years was boots and shoes. In 1837 the Town's factories produced 21.7% of all of the boots manufactured in Worcester County. This was followed in 1860 by the making of hats and bonnets. William Knowlton began expanding small shops into a factory considered for 90 years as the largest hat industry in the world employing nearly 1,000 workers. Today the renovated Knowlton Hat Factory provides affordable senior housing that includes 89 units which allows many Upton seniors to remain in our community. Rail service came to Upton in 1873 with the building of the Grafton & Upton Railroad that today extends to Hopedale and Milford.
Recent News
Town Of Upton : 2023 Scholarships
- Town of Upton Annual Scholarship Policy - Scholarship Application The scholarship application for Upton high school seniors planning on furthering their education and the Town of Upton Annual Scholarship Policy that the Board of Selectmen has…
Read More »Town of Upton : Town Manager News and Updates - March 7, 2023
Want to learn more about what is going on in Town of Upton, MA? Visit the Upton Town Manager's News and Updates page for information about town projects, upcoming events and important dates, and various town initiatives. Visit…
Read More »Town of Upton New : Town Manager News and Updates Page
Welcome to the Town Manager News and Updates Web Page. Upton is very busy. At any given time, there are a large number of town projects, events, planning efforts that various departments and boards are undertaking. This page will provide…
Read More »Town Of Upton : Mendon-Upton Facade Improvement Program
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Read More »Town of Upton - Fiscal Year 2023 Assessment Information
The Town of Upton has experienced tremendous growth over the past year with new construction of single-family homes in new subdivisions and new condominium units since 2021. This growth has increased the total value of Real Estate in town, with an…
Read More »Town Of Upton Recreation News - Winter 2023
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Read More »Town Of Upton: Employment Opportunities
Communications Officer Part-Time Water and Wastewater Supervisor Land Use and Inspectional Department Specialist (FT) COA Department Specialist (PT) COA…
Read More »Town Of Upton Awarded MassWorks Infrastructure Grant
On October 26, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker announced $100 Million in grant awards to 60 communities to fund economic development projects across the state. The Town of Upton received $275,000 to extend water and sewer infrastructure from Upton…
Read More »FY23 Q2 Real Estate And Personal Property Tax Bills
Reminder to Taxpayers Bills can be paid in the office - Mon-Thurs 8 am to 4 pm & Fri 8 am to Noon. Non-cash payments can be dropped off anytime in the Town’s Dropbox (a black box on a pedestal on the Warren Street side of Town Hall)…
Read More »Town Of Upton : Hydrant Flushing
Please check your water before using it when flushing is taking place in your neighborhood. If the water is discolored, run a faucet until the water is clear. We recommend using an outdoor or bathtub faucet if possible. Discolored water is safe to…
Read More »Town of Upton : Halloween Decoration Contest
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Read More »Town of Upton : Seeking Proposals for Upton Center Development
The Town of Upton invites qualified individuals and firms to develop and manage a mixed-use development project of commercial, retail, and residential uses within a five-parcel area encompassing approximately 1.5 acres in Upton Center. Located in…
Read More »Town of Upton News - Upton Seeking Proposals for Upton Center Development
Press Release - Request for Proposals is Available The Town of Upton invites qualified individuals and firms to develop and manage a mixed-use development project of commercial, retail, and residential uses within a five-parcel area…
Read More »Town Of Upton : Halloween Decoration Contest
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Read More »Town Of Upton : Guided Hike
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Read More »Town Of Upton Employment Opportunities
Communications Officer Part-Time Communications Officer Full-Time (2) - Police Officer Full-Time Water and Wastewater Supervisor Land Use and Inspectional Department Specialist Director of Elder and Social Services COA Department…
Read More »Town of Upton - Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities Communications Officer Part-Time Communications Officer Full-Time Water and Wastewater Supervisor Assistant Town Clerk Land Use and Inspectional Department Specialist Director of Elder and Social Services COA…
Read More »Town of Upton - Pfizer Bivalent Covid Booster Clinic
The Upton Board of Health will be holding a Pfizer bivalent covid booster clinic on October 1, from 10 am to 12 noon at Nipmuc High School (media center/library). Anyone wishing to receive the vaccination must first pre-register using the link…
Read More »Town of Upton News - Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities Communications Officer Part-Time Communications Officers Full-Time Water and Wastewater Supervisor Principal Assessor Assistant Town Clerk Land Use and Inspectional Department…
Read More »Town of Upton - Smoke Testing Of Sanitary Sewers
The Town of Upton, through its consultant, Tighe & Bond, Inc., is preparing to conduct smoke testing of several areas of the Town’s sanitary sewer system as part of an ongoing Sewer System Evaluation Survey. Smoke testing involves…
Read More »Town of Upton News - Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities Communications Officer Part-Time Communications Officers Full-Time Firefighter - Paramedic Water and Wastewater Supervisor Land Use & Inspectional Services Department Coordinator Principal Assessor…
Read More »Town of Upton - Beyond Backyard Birds with Mass Audubon
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Read More »Town of Upton - Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities: Communications Officer Part-Time Communications Officers Full-Time Firefighter - Paramedic Water and Wastewater Supervisor Land Use & Inspectional Services Department Coordinator Assistant Town…
Read More »Town of Upton - Employment Opportunities
Conservation Administrator Part-Time Communications Officer Part-Time Communications Officers Full-Time Firefighter - Paramedic Police Officer Water and Wastewater Supervisor Land Use & Inspectional Services Department Coordinator…
Read More »Town of Upton News - Seeking Housing Production Plan Steering Committee Members
Seeking Housing Production Plan Steering Committee Members At their June 21st meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted to create the Upton Housing Production Plan Steering Committee. The Charge can be found here. CMRPC has been engaged to do the…
Read More »Town of Upton Newsletter July 2022
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Read More »Town Of Upton Upton Awarded Community Compact Cabinet Municipal Fiber Grant
On June 2, 2022, Town of Upton was one of 86 municipalities and school districts across the Commonwealth to be awarded a grant under the Community Compact Cabinet Municipal Fiber Grant program. The Town of Upton received $237,500 to connect various…
Read More »Town of Upton - Spring Foraging Adventure sponsored by Upton Cultural Council
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Read More »Town of Upton Newsletter June 2022
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Read More »Town Of Upton Hydrant Flushing Starts On Monday May 9th
The planned flushing schedule is shown below but it could change because of unforeseen events or because of weather. Flushing will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Click Here for more…
Read More »Town of Upton Public Notice Mandatory Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use RestrictionFor Residential And Commercial Customers
Public Notice Mandatory Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use Restriction For Residential & Commercial Customers In accordance with the Town of Upton’s Water Management Act Permit, the Town has implemented a mandatory non-essential outdoor…
Read More »Town of Upton News - April 25, 2022
BoS Appointments Housing Authority & Annual Appointments A recent resignation from the Upton Housing Authority necessitates a vote of the remaining members of the Housing Authority and the Board of Selectmen for a replacement. They are currently…
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