Welcoming the Holidays in Mendon & Upton!
Residents of all ages can welcome in the holidays during the weekend
Voters Support Fire Department Requests and Build Up Reserves
In just over three hours, Mendon residents discussed and debated a 29 artic
Solar Program Discussed with Selectmen
Mendon residents Anne Mazar and Carolyn Barthel attended the November 12 Bo
Dual Tax Rate Criticized
The chairman of the town’s Downtown Revitalization Committee told selectm
Scouting for Food
During the first weekend of November Milford scout troops hung Scouting for
Firefighters Successfully Put Out East St. Blaze
Firefighters from Milford, Hopedale and Bellingham battled a two-alar
Ghosts, Goblins and Witches – Oh, My!
Halloween is just around
the corner and Milford has a
lot planned for the
$1-Million Grant Awarded for Opioid Programs
The federal Department of Justice this month awarded the Worcester County D
Two More Self-Service Gas Stations Approved
There soon will be two more self-service gasoline stations in Milford; the
National Defense University Visits BVT
Blackstone Valley Tech students and staff welcomed veterans and active-duty
Upton Fire Department Recipient of Two Grants Totaling Nearly $100,000
The Upton Fire/EMS Department recently learned it received two grants; one
Bair Gives Selectmen Update on Historical Society
Upton Historical Society President Tom Bair provided the Board of Selectmen
Miscoe and Nipmuc Action Plans
School officials from Miscoe Hill and Nipmuc Regional High Schools presente
One-Article Special Town Meeting
The Board of Selectmen voted on September 9 to set a one-article Special To
Health Board Limiting E-Cigarette/ Vaping Sales
The Board of Health voted unanimously on September 16 to restrict the sales
Selectmen Discuss Surplus Land Sale Procedures
A request to sell 0.133 acres of town-owned land on Birch St. at the Boar
Town and State Officials Continue to Monitor EEE Virus Threat
Town officials in both Mendon and Upton continue to monitor the threat of
An Artful Look at Science & Technology
New Century/New Materials, a truly NEW exhibit featuring current art tren
Upton Selectmen Hear Initial Review of Master Recreation Plan
Upton Recreation Director Andrew St. George and Commission members Debra Am
Fred Kelley Named Mendon’s Senior Citizen of the Year
Fred Kelley will soon have his name added to the list of recipients n
Back to School for Mendon Upton Students
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for many parents – back to sch
Mendon Selectmen Approve Appointments and Open Warrant
During a short 30-minute meeting, the Mendon Board of Selectmen checked
of
A Double Eagle for Upton Boy Scout Troop 132
During a Court of Honor Ceremony on June 18 at St. Gabriel the Archan
Luchini Installed as 59th Prospect Heights “Mayor”
New Mayor Jamie Luchini tips his hat to fellow Prospect Heights mayor
Final Arguments in Water Company Purchase Filed with DPU
Lawyers for the Town of Milford and the privately held Milford Water Compan
Valley Tech Students Shine at SkillsUSA Nationals
Valley Tech Students Shine at SkillsUSA Nationals
In the final stage of th
A Good Year for the Milford School District and its Superintendent
The Milford School Committee commended Superintendent Dr. Kevin McIntyre
111th Eagle Scout for Upton Boy Scout Troop 132
Upton Boy Scout Troop 132’s newest Eagle Scout, Nicholas Herd was r
Mendon Selectmen Approve First Marijuana Host Agreement
During a June 17 meeting, the Mendon Board of Selectmen approved the town
Upton Selectmen Approve Increased Water / Wastewater Rates
A public hearing was held during Upton’s June 18 Board of Selectmen’s m
Facing a Budget Gap, School District Cuts Six Positions
Six positions in the Mendon Upton Regional School District will be cut af
Just Keep Going Advises 100 Year Old Georgia Deane
Georgia Deane celebrated her 100th birthday at a party at the Mendon
Selectmen Given Update on Upton Dog Park
Bill Taylor of the Open Space Committee provided
the Board of Selectmen an
Milford High Sends the Class of 2019 Off to New Adventures and New Successes
The 246 members of the Class of 2019 gathered together for one last t
Valley Tech Celebrates the 301 Members of the Class of 2019
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School graduated 301 m
Milford Girl Scouts Service Unit Team Earns President’s Award
Milford Girl Scouts Service Team Unit Team members are, l-r, Karen Ra
Fourteen Valley Tech Seniors Commit to STEM College Majors
Fourteen Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT)
Selectmen Discuss Closing Warren St.
Once again, a discussion on closing Warren St. came up during the Upton Boa
Historical Commission Sounds Off on Demo Delay Process
Selectmen concerning a number of properties in town that have been demolish
Town Meeting Nixes Increasing Selectmen, Moving Voting Date
Citizens’ petitions to increase the number of selectmen from three to fiv
Recent Actions by Milford Selectmen
• Approved transferring the Retail Package, Wine and
Malt license from
Selectmen Discuss Appointing Interim Police Chief
Selectmen Chairman William Buckley suggested to his colleagues on April 22
Selection Committee Finalizes Chief ’s Job Description
In weekly meetings held on April 23 and April 30, the Police Chief Selectio
Selectmen Vote Not to Sell Watershed Lands
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on April 22 not to
sell two parce
Mendon Budget, Ambulance, and Rezoning to be Voted Tonight
On Friday, May 3, Mendon’s Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to take place
St. Gabriel’s and United Parish Community Youth Event, May 5
REFUGE Youth Event, sponsored by United Parish and St. Gabriel’s Church w
New Selectman and Marijuana Question to be Determined on Election Day in Upton
Upton voters will determine their new Selectman and whether or not to prohi
Electronics Recycling Day
The First Congregational Church of Milford, 4 Congress St., is sponsoring a
Taking a Week to Focus on Health and Wellness
The Milford Public Schools celebrated their annual Wellness Week April 8-12
Selectmen Vote to Sell Two Surplus Properties
After much discussion on April 8, the Board of Selectmen decided to offer t
Pre-Town Meeting Forum Being Held on May 15
The Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee is sponsoring a Pre-Town M
Soares Explains Petition to Increase Number of Selectmen
Milford resident Michael Soares used the Board of Selectmen’s “Invitati
Recent Actions by Milford Town Boards
• Met with Maureen Giffin, Human Resources director, to review the job de
Senior Nursing Facilities at “Crisis Stage”
Nursing facilities across the state are “at a crisis stage,” with 20
Walsh Re-elected Selectman
Milford’s voters put Michael Walsh back on the Board of Selectmen for ano
Team Rak Page
Visit Team Rak today. All proceeds are donated to fight Cancer.
MyCHIP Event at Montgomery Lodge
– On the 16th of March, Montgomery Lodge of Milford, Ancient Free and Acc
DeBartolomeis to Chair Police Chief Search Committee
Former Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis was chosen as chairman of the Police
11 Year-old Chess Champion
Leo Marzoratti is only 11 years old, but he’s already a “ranked” ches
Recent Actions by Milford Town Boards
• Approvedachangeofmanagerfor19thGolfandGrillat350East
Main St. (Rt. 1
Town Seeks to Dismiss O’Loughlin’s Suit
Lawyers for the Town of Milford, Selectman William Buckley and Selectman
Selectmen Discuss Streamlining Hiring Process
Following a discussion on hiring a new Information Technology (IT) Support
New Faces Lead MHS Softball
The Milford High girls softball program has been
a powerhouse in recent
Sports Flash
When someone dies after a bout with cancer, it’s sometimes said he or she
Walsh Tells Selectmen: Don’t “Muddy the Waters”
Selectmen Chairman Michael Walsh took umbrage on February 25 at his two col
Planning Board Opposes Sale of Watershed Lands
With the Board of Selectmen discussing the potential sale of several parcel
Milford Democratic Town Committee to Honor O’Loughlin
The Milford Democratic Town Committee (DTC) will honor longtime police chie
Hospital’s Patient Advisory Council Needs New Members
Milford Regional Medical Center is seeking community members from their 19
Future of Milford High and Stacy Middle Schools; Focus of Community Forums
Milford Public School officials will be seeking input from the community on
Empty Chair Degree
On Memorial Day, May 27th, the Brethren of Montgomery Lodge of Milford will
Despite Canceled Meetings, Mendon’s Budget Preparation on Track
Despite the fact that several Board of Selectmen meetings were canceled, Me
Scaling Kilimanjaro to Support Make-A-Wish
I am Brenna Ashby, a member of the Hopedale High School class of 2017 and a
Upton Selectmen Support Funding for Analysis of Holy Angels
During a February 5 meeting, the Board of Selectmen gave their support to t
