Freetown Finance Committee backs $71,000 Fire Department increase and $16.9 million school budget. Chair Margaret M. French and six members unanimously approved the firefighter position and three budget transfers totaling $4,300 while voting 6-0 to advance the full Freetown-Lakeville Regional
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 Zoning Board grants appeal for 16 Locust Street business. Applicant Geoffrey Baylies won unanimous approval of his appeal and special permit reinstatement after obtaining a Minor Site Plan Review from the Planning Board on May 5 and making property improvements deemed satisfactory by
Board of Health approves $15,000 septic loan, discusses community substance abuse programs. The board unanimously confirmed Margaret M. French as Chair and Elizabeth Turi as Vice Chair, and approved a $15,000 septic betterment loan for 4 Rounsevell Drive. The board discussed management of
Freetown Water & Sewer Commission reorganizes, holding crane purchase pending procurement clarity. Robert S. Parker continues as Chair with new Commissioner Steven M. Tripp. The Board is pursuing truck-mounted crane options priced at $12,650 for a standard model and $18,334 for a heavier-duty
Freetown Finance Committee approves $225,316 in transfers and grants Chair signature authority. Members unanimously authorized Margaret M. French to sign approved transfer paperwork without additional committee steps, then voted to approve a $90,000 reserve fund transfer for Town Properties and
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
Freetown Library Trustees discuss building expansion and programming. Director Nikole Kelleher reported ordering a $4,147 book drop replacement and is preparing resident outreach materials for the proposed new library building, with a public information meeting scheduled for May 27 at the police
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