The Freetown Board of Selectmen approved a $1,195,000 boiler replacement at Freetown Elementary School and finalized the warrant for the November 9 Special Town Meeting.
The Freetown Board of Selectmen heard that new state zoning laws could override local control while raising safety concerns about a proposed Lakeville gravel pit.
Freetown's Board of Selectmen voted to call a Special Town Meeting for November 9, 2026, opening a citizen-petition window from August 4 to September 8.
Freetown board allocates $81,000 for firefighter hire and insurance. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved fiscal year 2027 budget updates adding $71,000 for a new firefighter position and $10,000 for increased Fire and Police workers compensation insurance costs. Chair Carlos Lopes, members
Board of Selectmen appoints two sergeants following extended screening. Selectmen unanimously promoted Patrick R. Lee (effective May 27) and Douglas B. Mongeon (effective May 28) from a four-candidate pool; formal swearing-in set for June 15. The Board also unanimously approved recoating the oldest
Freetown Board of Selectmen approves $90,000 reserve fund transfer for facilities. Town Administrator Deborah L. Pettey attributed the transfer to a $30,000 emergency electrical panel repair at Town Hall and elevated electricity costs across municipal facilities, including approximately $72,000 in
Freetown selectmen approve $34.7 million FY27 budget with school-assessment reduction. Town Administrator Deborah L. Pettey secured board approval for the $34,773,562.50 Fiscal 2027 Omnibus Budget following a $90,000 reduction in the school assessment based on updated state figures. The board
Board of Selectmen approves retiree health insurance policy, capital projects. Town Administrator Deborah L. Pettey presented a policy requiring employees retiring after July 1, 2027 to contribute to health insurance at active employee rates, addressing the town's $2.4 million annual health
Freetown selectmen authorize $7.5M library and COA building debt exclusion and approve emergency demolition. Board members Carlos Lopes, Chad S. Carvalho, and Jared Zager voted unanimously for the 20-year declining debt service option, which would cost average households approximately $136 annually
Freetown Board of Selectmen advances $26.5 million Council on Aging/Library Community Building project. The board unanimously approved the combined facility, with an estimated total cost of $26.5 million, including approximately $9.5 million in combined savings and nearly $10 million in grant
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