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June 9, 2025
11 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
Go into Executive Session
To go into Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes at 6:01pm. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (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 6:10 pm. - 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 open session minutes from 5/5/25 & 6/2/25
To approve the open session minutes from 5/5/25 & 6/2/25
The minutes do not record how this vote went.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the open session minutes from 5/5/25 & 6/2/25 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Declare the items on Attachment A as surplus and donate the items as suggested by Chief Ashley to the Firefighters in Paraguay. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll cal! vote. 5. Discussion, and v
To declare the items on Attachment A as surplus and donate the items as suggested by Chief Ashley to the Firefighters in Paraguay. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll cal! vote. 5. Discussion, and vote whether to approve the ambulance abatements and write offs for May 2025 in the sum of $185,551.26. - Motion to approve the ambulance abatements and writes for May 2025 in the sum of $185,551.26
From the minutes
“Motion to declare the items on Attachment A as surplus and donate the items as suggested by Chief Ashley to the Firefighters in Paraguay. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll cal! vote. 5. Discussion, and vote whether to approve the ambulance abatements and write offs for May 2025 in the sum of $185,551.26. - Motion to approve the ambulance abatements and writes for May 2025 in the sum of $185,551.26 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the Freetown Multipurpose Senior Center Use Policy
To approve the Freetown Multipurpose Senior Center Use Policy
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Freetown Multipurpose Senior Center Use Policy was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
That the HMO Life Insurance rates follow the same as the HMO Contribution Rates moving forward
To that the HMO Life Insurance rates follow the same as the HMO Contribution Rates moving forward
From the minutes
“Motion that the HMO Life Insurance rates follow the same as the HMO Contribution Rates moving forward was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the quote from CivicPlus for website migration to new platform and year one costs
To approve the quote from CivicPlus for website migration to new platform and year one costs
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the quote from CivicPlus for website migration to new platform and year one costs was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the agreement between Gil-Den, Inc. and the Town of Freetown for Freetown Elementary School Walkway Improvements
To approve the agreement between Gil-Den, Inc. and the Town of Freetown for Freetown Elementary School Walkway Improvements
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between Gil-Den, Inc. and the Town of Freetown for Freetown Elementary School Walkway Improvements was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Move forward with a Special Town Meeting
To move forward with a Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to move forward with a Special Town Meeting was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the appointment of Robert Branco as Recording Clerk - Economic Development Committee, Building Committee, Finance Committee, COA/Library Community Building Committee, By-Law Review Committee,
To approve the appointment of Robert Branco as Recording Clerk - Economic Development Committee, Building Committee, Finance Committee, COA/Library Community Building Committee, By-Law Review Committee, Commission on Disability, & Conservation Commission effective 6/10/25-6/30/25
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the appointment of Robert Branco as Recording Clerk - Economic Development Committee, Building Committee, Finance Committee, COA/Library Community Building Committee, By-Law Review Committee, Commission on Disability, & Conservation Commission effective 6/10/25-6/30/25 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote 4.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Roll over five vacation days for Town Planner Nancy Durfee
To roll over five vacation days for Town Planner Nancy Durfee
From the minutes
“Motion to roll over five vacation days for Town Planner Nancy Durfee was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote Board of Parks Commission Discussion/possibl.” (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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