Town of
Upton
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-529-6901
Select Board Chair:
Maureen DwinnellSelect Board:
Maureen Dwinnell
Laura Hebb
Brett Simas
Annual Town Meeting:
May 2, 2024May, 1st Thursday
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, Tuesday following 1st Thursday
Demographics
| Population | 8,050 | |
| Population Density | 373 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,267 | |
| Income Per Capita | $60,961 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $177,778 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 90% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $541,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,138 | |
| Total Households | 2,733 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.87 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.87 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $83,868,386 | |
| Total Expenditures | $24,069,416 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $24,169,041 | |
| State Aid | $998,600 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,050,209 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,003 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Upton offers remarkably diverse landscapes that reflect the forces of nature and human culture, historic villages and new neighborhoods, and protected open space (one-third of the town) for residents and visitors to enjoy, all within five miles of I-495 and MetroWest.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,735 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 21.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 80.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Ryan Fattman
Mass. House
David Muradian, Jr.