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Select Board approves $8,754 from Risteen Beautification Trust for 2026 Fireworks Festival
Summary
The Upton Select Board unanimously approved an $8,754 request from the Upton Men’s Club to cover safety-related expenses for the 2026 Fireworks Festival, using the Risteen D. Beautification Trust Fund; Board members asked clarifying questions about the trust before voting.
Brad Didio of the Upton Men’s Club asked the Select Board on March 31 to approve $8,754 from the Risteen D. Beautification Trust Fund to cover safety‑related costs for the 2026 Fireworks Festival, including a sound system, portable restrooms, tents and two‑way radios.
Member Maureen Dwinnell moved to approve the request; Member Brett Simas seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The Board thanked the Men’s Club for its preparations and confirmed the funding source is consistent with prior years.
The approved amount will be withdrawn from the Risteen D. Beautification Trust Fund. No additional conditions or reporting requirements were recorded in the meeting minutes; the Board answered clarifying questions about the trust fund’s use during discussion.
The Men’s Club may proceed with festival preparations now that the safety expenses have been authorized.
