Upton

Upton's focus on the preservation of culture and heritage unites with 
leading-edge technical educational facilities to create a unique and 
vibrant community.  This balance between industry and quality of life is 
carefully maintained in the mostly residential town.  On the easter 
border of the Blackstone Valley, Upton is minutes from teh Mass Pike and 
Interstate 495, providing another balance between easy access and manageable growth.

Contacts

Upton Municipal Offices: 508-529-6901
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce: 800-841-0919
Mendon-Upton Regional School District: 508-529-7729

Location

Upton is 15 miles southwest of Worcester, 
36 miles southwest of Boston and 
36 miles northwest of Providence, 
Rhode Island.

Government

Town (incorporated 1735); 
Board of Selectmen
Administrative Assitant, 
Open Town Meeting

Demographics

Population
1996  5799
2000  6287
2010  6734

Age Groups
0-4    333
5-14   600
15-44  2270
45-64  905
65+    569

Total Households
1810

Income Median:  $45962
Per Capita:     $20292
Avg. Annual:    $22659 

Housing

Total Units  2,276

Single Unit  1717
2-4 Unit     91
5+ Unit      21
Other        21

Median Price (1994) $169,000

Tax Rate

Residential (92%) $11.74
Commercial  (8%)  $11.74

Education

Public Schools 
(Mendon-Upton Regional)
   Memorial Elementary  K-4
   Henry P. Clough Elementary  K-4
   Miscoe Hill Middle  5-8
   Nipmuc Regional High 9-12
   Blacktone Regional Vocational 
    Technical High School  9-12

Colleges and Universities
Easy access to over 15 
institutions of higher 
learning within Worcester county.

Largest Employers

Mendon-Upton Regional School District
Town of Upton
Knowlton Manor Nursing Home
Upton Fuel Construction
Liquid Solids Control
Nahra Bus Company

Health Facilities

Hospitals
Easy access to 
Milford-Whitinsville 
Regional Hospital; 
University of Massachusetts 
Medical Center and others.

Long-Term Care/Rest Homes
Knowlton Manor Nursing Home

Culture and Recreation

Upton Town Library
Upton Inn
Upton State Forest
West Hill W.M.A.
Pine Ridge Country Club
Kiwanis Beach
Lake Wildwood
Conservation Commission Land
Various school grounds

Religious Institutions

Catholic
Congregational
Unitarian

Transportation and Access

Airports
Worcester Municipal; 
Boston, Providence 
and Hartford

Highways
State Route 140; 
easy access to 
Interstate Routes I-90 
(Mass Turnpike) and I-495

Rail Service
Amtrak passenger service 
is available from Worcester; 
freight service is provided 
by the Grafton & Upton Railroad, 
interchanging with Conrail.

Utilities

Electric
Massachusetts Electric Company

Gas
Commonwealth Gas Company

Sewer
Upton Sewer Treatment Plant

Water
Ground