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May 19, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 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
Enter Executive Session and return to open session
To enter Executive Session and return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session and return to open session was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes at 6:02pm - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Adjourn Executive Session and return to open session
To adjourn Executive Session and return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Executive Session and return to open session was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes at 6:17pm - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan
To adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve and sign the Letter of Support for Lu/La lift at Council on aging grant application for Municipal ADA Improvement Program Proposal
To approve and sign the Letter of Support for Lu/La lift at Council on aging grant application for Municipal ADA Improvement Program Proposal
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign the Letter of Support for Lu/La lift at Council on aging grant application for Municipal ADA Improvement Program Proposal was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve yoga at Hathaway Park every Wednesday from August 13th to September 24th from 5:30- 6:30pm (rain dates on the Thursdays of the same week)
To approve yoga at Hathaway Park every Wednesday from August 13th to September 24th from 5:30- 6:30pm (rain dates on the Thursdays of the same week)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve yoga at Hathaway Park every Wednesday from August 13th to September 24th from 5:30- 6:30pm (rain dates on the Thursdays of the same week) was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the use of the Bandstand on 8/13/25 1:30-4pm for a Children's Music Program facilitated by the Library
To approve the use of the Bandstand on 8/13/25 1:30-4pm for a Children's Music Program facilitated by the Library
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the use of the Bandstand on 8/13/25 1:30-4pm for a Children's Music Program facilitated by the Library was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Accept the donation from the Tuesday Club towards Boston Science Museum and Boston Children's Museum discount passes for the Museum Pass Program in the sum of $300.00
To accept the donation from the Tuesday Club towards Boston Science Museum and Boston Children's Museum discount passes for the Museum Pass Program in the sum of $300.00
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation from the Tuesday Club towards Boston Science Museum and Boston Children's Museum discount passes for the Museum Pass Program in the sum of $300.00 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Cape Cod Aggregates Corp for FY26 Highway Sand
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Cape Cod Aggregates Corp for FY26 Highway Sand
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Cape Cod Aggregates Corp for FY26 Highway Sand was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote / - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the Agreement Extension between the Town of Freetown and Starck Architects, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for LU/LA lift at Council on Aging expiring on 6/30/2026
To approve the Agreement Extension between the Town of Freetown and Starck Architects, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for LU/LA lift at Council on Aging expiring on 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Agreement Extension between the Town of Freetown and Starck Architects, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services for LU/LA lift at Council on Aging expiring on 6/30/2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for Solid Waste Disposal effective 7/1/25-6/30/26
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for Solid Waste Disposal effective 7/1/25-6/30/26
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for Solid Waste Disposal effective 7/1/25-6/30/26 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and P-3 Project Planning Professionals for OPM Services for Planning & Design Phase of Combined Library COA Building
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and P-3 Project Planning Professionals for OPM Services for Planning & Design Phase of Combined Library COA Building
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and P-3 Project Planning Professionals for OPM Services for Planning & Design Phase of Combined Library COA Building was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager ~ yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the quote and agreement between the Town of Freetown and Air Masters for HVAC at Town Hall
To approve the quote and agreement between the Town of Freetown and Air Masters for HVAC at Town Hall
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the quote and agreement between the Town of Freetown and Air Masters for HVAC at Town Hall was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve and sign the quote from Door and Glass Innovations for the ADA front door installation at Town Hall
To approve and sign the quote from Door and Glass Innovations for the ADA front door installation at Town Hall
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and sign the quote from Door and Glass Innovations for the ADA front door installation at Town Hall was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve Requests a-h for Appropriation Transfer Between or Within Departments
To approve Requests a-h for Appropriation Transfer Between or Within Departments
From the minutes
“Motion to approve Requests a-h for Appropriation Transfer Between or Within Departments was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll cal! vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the Fiscal Year 26 Omnibus Budget
To approve the Fiscal Year 26 Omnibus Budget
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 26 Omnibus Budget was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve appointments a-d
To approve appointments a-d
From the minutes
“Motion to approve appointments a-d was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Matthews - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Matthews)
Approve the request from Eversource/NSTAR to add a pole at 89 Chace Road, East Freetown, MA
To approve the request from Eversource/NSTAR to add a pole at 89 Chace Road, East Freetown, MA
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request from Eversource/NSTAR to add a pole at 89 Chace Road, East Freetown, MA. was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, 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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