The Finance Committee unanimously approved nine interdepartmental transfers to cover Police and Fire storm response costs. Chair Margaret M. French and members Craig Cabral, Kara Lees, and Toby Christoun voted 4-0.
Freetown Assessors approve prior minutes, convene executive session. The Board of Assessors, chaired by Paul G. Sadeck with members Jeffrey D. Field and Melissa Motta, unanimously approved its June 8 minutes. In a second unanimous vote, the board entered executive session to discuss the PILOT
Freetown Conservation Commission approves septic system determinations in routine meeting. Chair Charles Sullivan and Vice Chair Margaret French led the July 13 commission through negative determinations on replacements at 67 Slab Bridge Road and 43 Cliff Drive, both approved unanimously, with the
Freetown Selectmen award $459,600 roof contract; bridge closure looms. The board selected Leading Way Construction from eight competitive bids for the Freetown Elementary School Roof Recoating Project. Town Administrator Deborah L. Pettey briefed the board on infrastructure challenges ahead: the
Freetown Board of Selectmen awards $456,600 elementary school roof contract and tables police tech policies.
Freetown library expansion advances to design phase following project manager debate. The COA Library Community Building Committee voted unanimously to retain P3 as project manager for the $9.5 million expansion despite concerns from Library Director Nikole Kelleher and COA Director Rebecca Frias
Freetown Planning Board unanimously approves Site Plan Review for Middleboro Road project. The Board approved conditions for Freetown Trade and Hobby Center, LLC to construct five contractor bays at 170 Middleboro Road with hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, truck trips
East Freetown hosted the 2026 USA Triathlon Long Course National Championships on June 13, drawing elite athletes from around the country. USA Triathlon's official press release confirmed the East Freetown venue and named national champions in the long-course event. It is a notably quie…
Freetown Board of Selectmen unanimously approves five-year food pantry license through 2031. Board members Carlos Lopes and Jared Zager approved the license agreement for the Freetown Regional Food Pantry at 225 Chace Road in East Freetown, extending operations through June 30, 2031 with state
Freetown Board of Selectmen unanimously approves a five-year license for the town's food pantry to secure a state refrigeration grant.