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Assessors issue supplemental bill for DXC Technologies error

Freetown Board of Assessors approves supplemental bill to correct DXC Technologies filing error. The board unanimously voted to issue a supplemental assessment of $218.46 based on a reassessed value of $10,300 after discovering a computer error in the company's fiscal 2026 Form of List filing.

Conservation Commission approves debris removal, narrows wage decision

Freetown Conservation Commission approves debris removal at collapsed building, divides on agent wage hike. Charles B. Sullivan's board voted unanimously to allow clearing at 103 South Main Street pending silt-sock placement, but divided three to one on granting the Conservation Agent a $2-per-hour

Board renews Excel Recycling license with structural, height conditions

Freetown Board of Selectmen renews Excel Recycling junk dealers license 2-1 despite pollution complaints. Selectmen Jared Zager and Trevor Matthews approved renewal with new conditions addressing structural integrity and fluff pile management, while member Carlos Lopes dissented amid extensive

Freetown-Lakeville boards review FY27 school budget and capital needs

Freetown and Lakeville boards gather to review the FY27 school budget and capital needs. Director of Finance and Operations John Higgins and Superintendent Barbara Starkie presented the proposed budget to joint selectmen, finance, and school committee representatives from both towns. The school

Planning Board continues composting hearing, advances water-supply review for Middleboro Road site.

Planning Board schedules site plan continuation for Middleboro Road contractor-bay project. Applicant Freetown Trade and Hobby Center LLC is pursuing public water supply options after revising plans; the current private well limits site use to twenty-five employees and requires additional