Board of Health reorganizes, approves $15,000 septic loan
Board of Health approves $15,000 septic loan, discusses community substance abuse programs. The board unanimously confirmed Margaret M. French as Chair and Elizabeth Turi as Vice Chair, and approved a $15,000 septic betterment loan for 4 Rounsevell Drive. The board discussed management of
Board of Health (Town of Freetown) · Meeting of May 20, 2026
FREETOWN — Board of Health approves $15,000 septic loan, discusses community substance abuse programs. The board unanimously confirmed Margaret M. French as Chair and Elizabeth Turi as Vice Chair, and approved a $15,000 septic betterment loan for 4 Rounsevell Drive.
The board discussed management of $30,977.49 in Opioid Settlement funds and heard from Freetown resident Amanda Decker, who offered expertise in securing substance abuse grants and funding, and Reverend Curtis Dias of Calvary Cares Drop-in Center, which serves 300 people weekly and requested board consideration of a donation. The board reviewed state-required beach testing for Assonet Bay Shore and Heaven Heights requiring weekly water tests from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Source: the Board of Health (Town of Freetown) meeting of May 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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