Freetown Conservation Commission issues determinations on two residential projects. The commission unanimously voted to issue negative determinations at 33 Richmond Road for Josh Hands' well and septic system replacement, requiring erosion control and a spill kit, and at 33 Cliff Drive for Chris
Freetown selectmen weigh 13 percent school budget increase against 2.5 percent tax growth. Town Administrator Deborah L. Pettey reported the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District assessment will rise from $13.4 million to $15.1 million in FY27, driven by escalating health insurance and
Water & Sewer Commission unanimously hires laborer, redirects hydrant duties. The Commission voted to hire Daniel Anthony Fiorentini, III for the posted laborer position and recommended the Personnel Board consider his credentials for higher starting salary or step placement. Chair Robert S. Parker
Zoning Board amends Chace Road farm occupancy certificate with strict operational limits. The Board voted unanimously to replace a 90-day temporary occupancy permit issued by the Building Commissioner with a permanent amended certificate capping delivery trucks at 110 per week, allowing no sale of
The Board of Assessors declines to fine property owners for Income and Expense request nonresponse. Chair Paul G. Sadeck moved the Board unanimously to decline assessing fines on property owners failing to respond to Income and Expense requests to be mailed in April under M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section
Freetown Planning Board approves extensions and new bond for delayed projects. The board unanimously granted a three-year extension for a large-scale solar project at 3 Quarry Drive, Assessor's Map 202, Lot 20, with an updated decommissioning bond of $367,866.18, representing an increase of
Freetown Board of Selectmen approve seasonal snow shoveler position at $20 hourly wage. The board unanimously approved the job description and payrate in response to recent winter storms, with Town Administrator Deborah L. Pettey noting the need for additional seasonal capacity. The board also
Library Trustees advance building grant and approve budget increases for improvements. The board approved the grant submission at their January 29 meeting, with Library Director Nikole Kelleher reporting visitor engagement initiatives including a coffee cart ($300 from donations) and children's
Freetown Water & Sewer Commission approves crane and meter equipment purchases totaling 35,597 dollars. Chair Robert S. Parker and members Paul G. Sadeck and Mark Rosofsky unanimously backed a 21,000 dollar crane purchase from retained earnings for the new truck and a 14,597.38 dollar meter reading
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
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