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August 4, 2025
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Carlos A. Lopes, Jared C. Zager
Absent: Trevor Matthews
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Made by David Crose and seconded by Steven Tripp. The vote was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Executive Session Discussion/possible action on the following topics: 3. M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a
To made by David Crose and seconded by Steven Tripp. The vote was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Executive Session Discussion/possible action on the following topics: 3. M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(7), to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically G.L. c. 30A, sec. 22 for the purpose of reviewing executive session minutes for approval and determining whether such minutes shall be released, in the matter of approval, not release of Executive Session Minutes from 7/28/25. August 4,2025 Freetown Board of Seiectmen Meet g Page i1|7 4. M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Freetown Police Association because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Board of Selectmen Discus
From the minutes
“Motion made by David Crose and seconded by Steven Tripp. The vote was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. Executive Session Discussion/possible action on the following topics: 3. M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(7), to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically G.L. c. 30A, sec. 22 for the purpose of reviewing executive session minutes for approval and determining whether such minutes shall be released, in the matter of approval, not release of Executive Session Minutes from 7/28/25. August 4,2025 Freetown Board of Seiectmen Meet g Page i1|7 4. M.G.L. ¢.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Freetown Police Association because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Board of Selectmen Discussion/possible action on the following topics: 5. Discussion, and vote whether to approve the open session minutes from 7/21/25 - Motion to approve the open session minutes from 7/21/25 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the Council on Aging parking lot upgrades
To approve the Council on Aging parking lot upgrades
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Council on Aging parking lot upgrades was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the exclusive use of the bandstand for the rescheduled Summer Concert Series date of 7/29/25 due to heat to 9/9/25was
To approve the exclusive use of the bandstand for the rescheduled Summer Concert Series date of 7/29/25 due to heat to 9/9/25was
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the exclusive use of the bandstand for the rescheduled Summer Concert Series date of 7/29/25 due to heat to 9/9/25was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the to start Melissa Frappier at Step 2 on the Wage Scale based on experience
To approve the to start Melissa Frappier at Step 2 on the Wage Scale based on experience
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the to start Melissa Frappier at Step 2 on the Wage Scale based on experience was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Close the public meeting
To close the public meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public meeting was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
End Open Session and go into Executive Session and not returning back from Executive Session
To end Open Session and go into Executive Session and not returning back from Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion to end Open Session and go into Executive Session and not returning back from Executive Session was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - 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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