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Freetown Board of Selectmen · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

July 7, 2025

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Jared C. Zager, Carlos A. Lopes

Absent: Trevor Matthews

Every vote, in order

Go with the applied membrane versus full replacement

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To go with the applied membrane versus full replacement

From the minutes

“Motion to go with the applied membrane versus full replacement was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the open session minutes from 6/2/25, 6/9/25 & 6/16/25

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the open session minutes from 6/2/25, 6/9/25 & 6/16/25

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the open session minutes from 6/2/25, 6/9/25 & 6/16/25 was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Open the articles for a Special Town Meeting for 7/28/2025

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To open the articles for a Special Town Meeting for 7/28/2025

From the minutes

“Motion to open the articles for a Special Town Meeting for 7/28/2025 was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Hire a consultant for the Treasurer/Tax Collector Department

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To hire a consultant for the Treasurer/Tax Collector Department

From the minutes

“Motion to hire a consultant for the Treasurer/Tax Collector Department was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous rall call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

On awarding the quote for HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Police Department to Air Masters

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To on awarding the quote for HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Police Department to Air Masters

From the minutes

“Motion to on awarding the quote for HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Police Department to Air Masters was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager- yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Delegate the Parking Ticket Appeals Process to Plymouth County Parking

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To delegate the Parking Ticket Appeals Process to Plymouth County Parking

From the minutes

“Motion to delegate the Parking Ticket Appeals Process to Plymouth County Parking was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Phillip Pine for single lump sum holiday payout for 7/1/25-12/31/25

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Phillip Pine for single lump sum holiday payout for 7/1/25-12/31/25

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Phillip Pine for single lump sum holiday payout for 7/1/25-12/31/25 was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve and sign the 2025 Dog warrant as presented by the Town Clerk authorizing the Animal Control officer to proceed with seeking out all dogs not duly licensed in the Town of Freetown for the year

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve and sign the 2025 Dog warrant as presented by the Town Clerk authorizing the Animal Control officer to proceed with seeking out all dogs not duly licensed in the Town of Freetown for the year 2025 in accordance with MGL Ch. 140 Sec. 153 and Freetown Bylaws Chapter 103-2 Sec. 2. (Attachment A)

From the minutes

“Motion to approve and sign the 2025 Dog warrant as presented by the Town Clerk authorizing the Animal Control officer to proceed with seeking out all dogs not duly licensed in the Town of Freetown for the year 2025 in accordance with MGL Ch. 140 Sec. 153 and Freetown Bylaws Chapter 103-2 Sec. 2. (Attachment A) was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve designate the “EMA Public Safety Director” as a Special Municipal Employee

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve designate the “EMA Public Safety Director” as a Special Municipal Employee

From the minutes

“Motion to approve designate the “EMA Public Safety Director” as a Special Municipal Employee. 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.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the re-appointment of Nina Dumont as Part Time Senior Clerk Building and Board of Health effective 7/1/25-6/30/26

Minutes, page 11

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the re-appointment of Nina Dumont as Part Time Senior Clerk Building and Board of Health effective 7/1/25-6/30/26

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the re-appointment of Nina Dumont as Part Time Senior Clerk Building and Board of Health 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.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 8:06pm by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

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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