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April 9, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Trevor Matthews, Jared C. Zager, Carlos A. Lopes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the renewal of Excel Recycling's Junk Dealers License
To approve the renewal of Excel Recycling's Junk Dealers License
The roll call in the minutes does not list every Selectman present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the renewal of Excel Recycling's Junk Dealers License was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Matthews - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - deny, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Matthews)
Keep Selectmen Zager remain as Board of Parks Commission Chair
To keep Selectmen Zager remain as Board of Parks Commission Chair
From the minutes
“Motion to keep Selectmen Zager remain as Board of Parks Commission Chair was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Matthews - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Matthews)
Approve the revised Senior Work Off Program Application
To approve the revised Senior Work Off Program Application
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the revised Senior Work Off Program Application made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Accept the fifty-dollar donation to the Council on Aging from Paul Condon
To accept the fifty-dollar donation to the Council on Aging from Paul Condon
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the fifty-dollar donation to the Council on Aging from Paul Condon was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Have the MBTA zoning discussion as part of the Annual Town Meeting
To have the MBTA zoning discussion as part of the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to have the MBTA zoning discussion as part of the Annual Town Meeting made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews ~ aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Send the MBTA Zoning bylaw language changes to the Planning Board for public hearing & recommendation it
To send the MBTA Zoning bylaw language changes to the Planning Board for public hearing & recommendation it
From the minutes
“Motion to send the MBTA Zoning bylaw language changes to the Planning Board for public hearing & recommendation it made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the ambulance abatements and writes offs for March 2025 in the sum of $168,372.95
To approve the ambulance abatements and writes offs for March 2025 in the sum of $168,372.95
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the ambulance abatements and writes offs for March 2025 in the sum of $168,372.95 made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes 4| 12 - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign Opioid Litigation documents
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign Opioid Litigation documents
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign Opioid Litigation documents was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews ~ aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the amendment #1 to the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Full Scope Contracting, Inc. for Fire Station #1 Window and Door Project
To approve the amendment #1 to the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Full Scope Contracting, Inc. for Fire Station #1 Window and Door Project
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amendment #1 to the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Full Scope Contracting, Inc. for Fire Station #1 Window and Door Project made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve Town Administrator to sign the amendment to services agreement between the Town of Freetown and Good Energy, L.P
To approve Town Administrator to sign the amendment to services agreement between the Town of Freetown and Good Energy, L.P
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Town Administrator to sign the amendment to services agreement between the Town of Freetown and Good Energy, L.P. made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes = Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the content of the Master Plan with the suggestion to use some updated photos where possible
To approve the content of the Master Plan with the suggestion to use some updated photos where possible
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the content of the Master Plan with the suggestion to use some updated photos where possible was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Put the Recall Election provision for the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District to be placed on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for 6/2/25
To put the Recall Election provision for the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District to be placed on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for 6/2/25
From the minutes
“Motion to put the Recall Election provision for the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District to be placed on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for 6/2/25 was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)
Approve the appointments for Nancy Durfee a thru e on agenda #19
To approve the appointments for Nancy Durfee a thru e on agenda #19
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the appointments for Nancy Durfee a thru e on agenda #19 was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Zager)
Approve agenda 20 all people appointed a, b and c
To approve agenda 20 all people appointed a, b and c
From the minutes
“Motion to approve agenda 20 all people appointed a, b and c was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Zager)
Utilize existing staff to troubleshoot the kiosk as discussed
To utilize existing staff to troubleshoot the kiosk as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion to utilize existing staff to troubleshoot the kiosk as discussed was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Lopes)
From the Freetown Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every roll call against the Selectmen present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos: Carlos Lopes from Homes For Our Troops; Jared Zager and Chad Carvalho from the Town of Freetown video of the October 5, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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