Freetown declares emergency, closes buildings as winter storm approaches
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of February 22, 2026
Freetown activates storm-response emergency powers ahead of winter system. The Board of Selectmen declared a state of emergency Sunday extending through Wednesday evening, closing Town Hall, the Transfer Station, Council on Aging, and library facilities on Monday. A town-wide parking ban takes effect at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday through Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Fire Chief Harrie Ashley, Jr. reported Eversource expects five to ten percent of customers to lose power, with restoration within 48 to 72 hours. Police and Highway Departments increased staffing levels to manage emergencies during the storm.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of February 22, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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