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September 29, 2025
11 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
Was made to move forward with Option 1
To was made to move forward with Option 1
From the minutes
“Motion was made to move forward with Option 1 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes ~ yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
That this project shall not exceed $15 million
To that this project shall not exceed $15 million
From the minutes
“Motion that this project shall not exceed $15 million was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes - The COA/Library Building Committee adjourned at 7:02pm was made by Norman Landreville and seconded by Paul Lubin - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Norman Landreville, Wayne Jaye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the open session meeting minutes from 9/9/25 & 9/24/25
To approve the open session meeting minutes from 9/9/25 & 9/24/25
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the open session meeting minutes from 9/9/25 & 9/24/25 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the 2026 Senior Work Off List
To approve the 2026 Senior Work Off List
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the 2026 Senior Work Off List was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote. - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Declare the Cook Rite Sixty Inch Gas Restaurant Range as surplus and to donate it to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6643 in East Freetown
To declare the Cook Rite Sixty Inch Gas Restaurant Range as surplus and to donate it to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6643 in East Freetown
From the minutes
“Motion to declare the Cook Rite Sixty Inch Gas Restaurant Range as surplus and to donate it to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6643 in East Freetown was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the road opening permit for water service at 118 S. Main St., Assonet, MA. As long as they get the trench permit and follow the Chief's recommendation of having two details
To approve the road opening permit for water service at 118 S. Main St., Assonet, MA. As long as they get the trench permit and follow the Chief's recommendation of having two details
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the road opening permit for water service at 118 S. Main St., Assonet, MA. As long as they get the trench permit and follow the Chief's recommendation of having two details was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Award the Milling & Paving Overlay of Leslie Lane & Various Streets Project
To award the Milling & Paving Overlay of Leslie Lane & Various Streets Project
From the minutes
“Motion to award the Milling & Paving Overlay of Leslie Lane & Various Streets Project was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve and ratify the signature for the service invoice for emergency repair of Fire Engine 3 in the sum of $9,128.11
To approve and ratify the signature for the service invoice for emergency repair of Fire Engine 3 in the sum of $9,128.11
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and ratify the signature for the service invoice for emergency repair of Fire Engine 3 in the sum of $9,128.11 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Retain the property at Chace Road Parcel 240-16 for the Towns use
To retain the property at Chace Road Parcel 240-16 for the Towns use
From the minutes
“Motion to retain the property at Chace Road Parcel 240-16 for the Towns use was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Appoint agenda item #20 a and b
To appoint agenda item #20 a and b
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint agenda item #20 a and b was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved by a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Matthews - yes.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Zager)
Adjourn at 7:33pm
To adjourn at 7:33pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:33pm was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved by 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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