Upton VFW Post 5594

05/30/2026

Joe was laid to rest this morning next to his wife, Marie, following a beautiful mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish. A former Post Commander and District Commander, but more importantly a good friend, he will surely be missed. We are all thinking of him and his family.

View Joseph H. McMahon's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/24/2026

Upton's Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled due to the anticipated inclement weather. A ceremony will take place at the Town Hall with doors opening at 9:45am and the ceremony beginning at 10:30am.

UPDATE – MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CANCELLED

Due to weather concerns, today’s Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled.

A Memorial Day ceremony will still be held at 10:30 AM at the Upton Town Hall in place of the services that would have taken place on the Town Common.

Thank you for your understanding as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Should any additional changes occur, updates will be posted here.

📸: Special thanks to Erika McGowan for the original photograph used to create this stylized image.

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Original post:
On Monday, May 25, 2026, Upton will hold its annual Memorial Day parade beginning at Memorial School and concluding at the Upton Town Common. The following roads will be closed to traffic for the duration of the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies:

🚧 Route 140 between Elm St - School St;
🚧 North Main St between River St - Main St;
🚧 Church St between School St - North Main St

Detours will be in place. Roads are expected to be shut down between approximately 10:00am - 12:00pm. Expect delays along the parade route during these times.

🌤️If the parade has any delays or changes due to the weather, we will provide an update 🌤️

05/24/2026

Upton's Roll Call of the Deceased

05/24/2026

05/18/2026

Opening cruise night on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/14/2026

We hope you can join us at the Four Points by Sheraton Norwood next Saturday, May 16th, for the 18th Annual Women Veterans Network Conference or our live! For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/.../18th-annual-women-veterans...

Live streaming options:
• Opening Ceremony - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4XxySU_xRGWYE50hsIRx3A
• Self-Defense Basics with the Norwood Police Department - This workshop will provide an overview of situational awareness and practical self-defense strategies for everyday life. Participants learn how to recognize potential threats, stay alert in different environments, and make confident decisions to enhance personal safety. The session emphasizes prevention, awareness, and empowerment as the foundation of personal safety. Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ueGO1xWcT_O4lO9qKArk3Q
• Just Breathe with Stacey Novia - This session is designed especially for Women Veterans, offering a gentle yet empowering blend of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support both body and mind. This session is an invitation to reconnect with your breath, your body, and yourself.
We will begin with Breathe Hand Band Strengthening, combining focused breathing with light resistance band exercises to build strength and promote circulation while grounding the nervous system. Next, we’ll move into Breathe Spinal Flex, using slow, mindful movements paired with breath to increase mobility and release tension held in the spine and throughout the body. We will close with a Relaxing Breathwork Experience, incorporating soothing music and guided visualization to deepen the breath, calm the nervous system, and create a sense of peace and restoration throughout the body. Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/q_druMHOQuaKSngce_uQsg
• General Session with Zaneta Adams, JD - Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Bl3udeInQDKmWa5HjgH_NQ
Interview with General Session Keynote Speaker, Zaneta Adams: https://youtu.be/NyothoVIjFg See less

05/14/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers in making this a smooth running event.

Mendon-Upton Cub Scouts Pack 1
Upton Bloomer Girls

04/26/2026

Please join us Friday, May 8th at 5pm to place flags at Lakeview Cemetery.

Mendon-Upton Cub Scouts Pack 1
Upton Bloomer Girls

02/24/2026

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Alfred P. Consigli, 102, of Upton.

A funeral home service will be celebrated Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10am at the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St. in Milford. His burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne Ma. Calling hours will be held Monday, March 2, 2026 from 4 to 7pm.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/alfred-consigli-obituary?id=60865634

https://www.consigliruggeriofuneralhome.com

View Alfred P. Consigli's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.