The Upton Historical Commission is a seven member agency of the town appointed by the Selectmen. Our most important goal is the preservation of the community’s historic places. This is accomplished by the identification, evaluation and listing of the buildings, sites, and land areas which are important in our heritage. We work closely with the all of the Town Boards, Committees and Commissions. We have maintained a continuing relationship with the Historical Society because we share the same goals of protecting our historic resources. The Commission’s projects include providing bronze markers that designate the sites and buildings important to the town’s history. We also mark the sites of Upton’s District Schools and the Ball Fields and Buildings which have been dedicated in honor of servicemen killed in action and other outstanding townspeople. The Commission is also responsible for designating street names for new streets in Town that reflect Upton's history. In September of 2005, the Historical Commission sponsored a Demolition Delay Bylaw that the Town approved at Town Meeting. This bylaw protects historic buildings and sites in Town and is administered by the Historical Commission. To view bylaw, click here. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Police Station at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend. Committee Members: Chairman - Barbara E. Burke
Vice Chairman - Russell W. Wood
Clerk - David Mackey
Treasurer - Jonathan Meagher
Member - Catherine Taylor
Member - Jerome Owczarzak
Member - Joyce Heywood |