Water & Sewer Commission continues Parker as Chair, welcomes Tripp
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
Water & Sewer Commission (Town of Freetown) · Meeting of May 19, 2026
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 version, pending procurement confirmation. Equipment needs for confined space operations include tripod, harness, and gas meters, which require site-specific staff training before certification.
An APEX permanent bleeder project advances in engineering study, with final costs potentially requiring town meeting appropriation.
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Source: the Water & Sewer Commission (Town of Freetown) meeting of May 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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