First settled in 1728, Upton has evolved over the years from a farming to a manufacturing center to a quiet, friendly community where history is cherished and friendships are valued. It is among these tranquil streets that you'll find the new Pulte Homes neighborhood of Glen Echo, a peaceful enclave of 59 single-family homes situated on 164 acres of picturesque wooded home sites. Glen Echo offers several outstanding home designs that range from 3,010 to 3,950 square feet, with four bedrooms and up to three and one-half baths. The Town of Upton has an active historical society, with restored structures on the National Register and historic buildings finding new life as trendy restaurants, shops, and boutiques. The local schools are great, and all kinds of family-friendly recreation are close by.
Of course, Upton is just 37 miles from Boston and all of its world-class cultural, sporting, and entertainment offerings. Glen Echo is located close to the Boston-Worcester Commuter Rail, making trips into the city a snap. Your new home is quality crafted by Pulte Homes, the nation's leading homebuilder, and is appointed to exceed your expectations with beautiful cabinets, upgraded GE® appliances, beautiful bathrooms, and the impressive interiors that are part of Pulte's renowned dedication to quality. In addition, you can take comfort in knowing that Pulte Homes' 7-step Process makes sure that you're involved at every critical stage of constructing your home. Make the move to Glen Echo-you've earned it!
Upton is a quiet, friendly community with a Town Center and numerous historic buildings. The local Parks and Recreation Commission is active in developing new recreational opportunities for local residents, and the larger city amenities of Worcester and Boston are 15 and 35 miles away.
Houses of worship include, but are not limited to Holy Angels Catholic Church, Upton; Immanuel Chapel, Upton; United Parish, Upton; United Methodist Church, Whitinsville; Congregation Beth Israel, Worcester; and Congregation B'nai Shalom, Westborough.
The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley (Target, Kohl's, Staples), Greendale Mall in Worcester, and Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough are all close to Glen Echo.
The Glen Echo area gives the family that chance to spend time on and in the water. Try your hand at navigating a boat at Lake Quinsigamond and Regatta Point Community Sailing in Worcester. Take the family canoeing at Fin and Feather. Spend a day swimming and splashing at Upton Parks and Recreation. The area also features many options for the "landlubbers" as well.
You'll find several medical facilities close to Glen Echo, including Worcester Medical Center, U-Mass Memorial, and Fallon Medical Center-all in Worcester, and the Tri-county Medical Association in Whitinsville.
Catch a nostalgic film review or take in the newest releases at one of the many local movie theaters: Blackstone Valley Cinema Deluxe, Millbury; Hoyt's Cinema, Westborough; and Mendon Drive-In, Mendon.
You can get almost anywhere by land or air using the Worcester Municipal Airport and Peter Pan Busline in Worcester, and Logan Airport and MBT in the Boston/Worcester area.
The Upton School District features Memorial Elementary School, Miscoe Hill Middle School, and Nipmuc Regional Middle / High School. The Blackstone Valley Vocational Tech School is also located in the area.
Utility companies serving this community include:
• Verizon for TV, High-Speed Internet, Telephone Services (1-800-830-9657)
• Charter Communications for cable
(1-508-853-1515)
• National Grid for electricity (1-800-322-3223)
• Water Department of Upton for water
(1-508-529-3993)
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