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Planning Board continues composting and recycling permits; seeks battery storage guidance.

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

Water & Sewer Commission approves utility truck transfer to Highway Department.

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 denies certificate of compliance for Cap'n Harris Drive

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

Board approves 2 percent COLA, retains Alexandra property for pump station

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

Planning Board continues composting and recycling hearings; approves solar extension delay

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