Freetown Council on Aging reports rising participation in meal programs and advances $26 million facility project. Director Rebecca Frias reported the council maintains a general fund of approximately $7,600 and a $56,000 donation account used for resident assistance and future events. Tuesday
Library-COA facility project costs surge to $30.8 million from initial $15 million estimate. The joint committee, chaired by Carlos Lopes, discussed significant cost overruns on April 1, with a $10.2 million grant award covering only about one-third of total project costs. Annual operating expenses
Freetown Board of Assessors approves property tax abatement for February blizzard damage. The board granted an abatement for 103 South Main Street in Assonet, reducing the pro rata assessment due to structural damage the building sustained during the February blizzard. It denied an abatement
Freetown Board of Selectmen meets entirely in closed session on personnel discipline. The Board of Selectmen held an entirely closed meeting on March 30, 2026, entering executive session to discuss employee discipline and dismissal matters under Massachusetts General Law. Selectmen present included
Freetown Board of Selectmen approves seasonal staffing rates and addresses library-building overrun. The board unanimously established Parking Control Officer compensation at $22 per hour and Seasonal Beach and Boat Ramp Manager pay at $26 per hour. In substantive discussion, Town Administrator
FREETOWN -- March 30, 2026, Freetown's combined Council on Aging and library building came in $8 million over budget, Town Administrator Deborah Petty told the Board of Selectmen at its March 30 meeting.
Water & Sewer Commission greenlights laptop purchase and pit study. Chair Robert S. Parker and members Paul G. Sadeck and Steven M. Tripp unanimously approved a single source bid for laptops and equipment from the vendor serving Freetown Police and Fire, and also voted unanimously to fund a $25,000
The Conservation Commission approved Orders of Conditions for three properties and continued a fourth hearing. Margaret M. French moved to approve conditions for 26 Keene Road requiring site debris clearance before building permit issuance, seconded by Craig Cabral. At 12 Edna Circle, Craig Cabral
Freetown Board of Assessors unanimously grants property tax abatement for East Freetown parcel. Chair Paul G. Sadeck and members Jeffrey D. Field and Melissa Motta voted on March 23 to enter executive session to consider property abatement applications and litigation strategy regarding two pending
Planning Board approves minutes and continues two applications for later hearing dates. Chairman Chad S. Carvalho and all six voting members present on March 17 continued the Special Permit application for Commercial Composting at 0 Thomas Lucas Lots to April 21, 2026, and the Site Plan Review for