Council on Aging secures $25,000 in state grants for expanded programming. The board voted unanimously to allocate a $20,000 Earmark from Rep Fiola's office and a $5,000 Empowerment Grant from Senator Rodrigues to support expanded services in fiscal 2026. Director Rebecca Frias recommended using
The Zoning Board of Appeals continued two significant appeals without ruling. Chair Nicolas Velozo, with Members James Frates and Shawn Loranger present, voted unanimously to postpone both cases to February 4, 2026. Case 620 involves 16 Locust Street, where applicant Geoffrey Baylies appealed a
Freetown Board of Assessors unanimously approves its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Chair Paul G. Sadeck, Member Jeffrey D. Field, and Member Melissa Motta approved the spending plan with an estimated $13,500 allocation for PK Valuation Group software and web hosting, subject to adjustment upon receipt
Planning Board continues two special permits pending ZBA hearing outcome. Member David Crose opened the meeting in the absence of Chairman Chad S. Carvalho and Vice Chairman Christopher Mello. The board unanimously voted to continue the public hearings for special permits for commercial composting
Freetown Water & Sewer Commission approves utility truck transfer to Highway after completing setup. Chair Robert S. Parker, Members Paul G. Sadeck and Mark Rosofsky, Senior Clerk Steven Chandler, and David Thibodeau were present; the board unanimously transferred the truck and approved prior
Freetown Conservation Commission unanimously denies certificate of compliance at Cap'n Harris Drive. Vice Chair Margaret M. French moved to deny the request, seconded by Member Steven Tripp, based on the Conservation Commission Agent's report. A separate notice of violation at 233 Middleboro Road
Freetown Selectmen unanimously approve a 2 percent cost-of-living increase for fiscal 2027. Selectmen Jared Zager and Carlos Lopes voted for the COLA after discussing a potential 3 percent rate, with plans to revisit during the budget season. The board retained parcel 23 Alexandra Drive for a
Freetown Planning Board continues two special permit hearings and approves solar extension. Chairman Chad S. Carvalho oversaw continuances to January 20, 2026, for commercial composting and recycling special permits at Beech Bluff Farm on Chace Road, and continued a 170 Middleboro Road contractor
Finance Committee advances infrastructure warrant articles for January meeting. The five-member committee voted Monday to recommend 16 of 28 warrant articles for the January 26 Special Town Meeting, declining support for an elementary school fence and a land sale. Fire Chief Harrie Ashley presented
Freetown Board finalizes 28-article warrant for January town meeting. The Selectmen unanimously approved the Special Town Meeting warrant for January 26, featuring major capital projects including replacement of the Freetown Elementary School boiler, purchase of a new fire engine, and a police