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October 20, 2025
10 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
Approve the open session minutes from 9/29/25
To approve the open session minutes from 9/29/25
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the open session minutes from 9/29/25 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Award the Printed Town Trash Bags for 2025-2028 to WasteZero, LLC
To award the Printed Town Trash Bags for 2025-2028 to WasteZero, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion to award the Printed Town Trash Bags for 2025-2028 to WasteZero, LLC was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Award the Council on Aging Parking Lot Improvements Bid to J. H. Landscaping & Construction Inc
To award the Council on Aging Parking Lot Improvements Bid to J. H. Landscaping & Construction Inc
From the minutes
“Motion to award the Council on Aging Parking Lot Improvements Bid to J. H. Landscaping & Construction Inc. was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote October 20,2025 Board of Selectmen Meeting Page l1|5 - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve policies a-d in the agenda with the changes Deb recommended related to the vehicle use policy and send them to the Unions for negotiation
To approve policies a-d in the agenda with the changes Deb recommended related to the vehicle use policy and send them to the Unions for negotiation
From the minutes
“Motion to approve policies a-d in the agenda with the changes Deb recommended related to the vehicle use policy and send them to the Unions for negotiation was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the proposed timeline for the Special Town Meeting on January 26, 2026
To approve the proposed timeline for the Special Town Meeting on January 26, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the proposed timeline for the Special Town Meeting on January 26, 2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the snow plow applications for winter 2025-2026 for Nate's Oil Burner Service, Inc. & Wayne Croteau
To approve the snow plow applications for winter 2025-2026 for Nate's Oil Burner Service, Inc. & Wayne Croteau
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the snow plow applications for winter 2025-2026 for Nate's Oil Burner Service, Inc. & Wayne Croteau was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Authorize the Community Program Director to publish and maintain an online interactive map of participating, opt- in addresses for the Holiday Home Decorating Contest and approve the time line as stat
To authorize the Community Program Director to publish and maintain an online interactive map of participating, opt- in addresses for the Holiday Home Decorating Contest and approve the time line as stated in the agenda
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Community Program Director to publish and maintain an online interactive map of participating, opt- in addresses for the Holiday Home Decorating Contest and approve the time line as stated in the agenda was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the appointment of Toby Christoun to the Soil Conservation Board effective 9/22/25-6/30/26
To approve the appointment of Toby Christoun to the Soil Conservation Board effective 9/22/25-6/30/26
The roll call in the minutes does not list every Selectman present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the appointment of Toby Christoun to the Soil Conservation Board effective 9/22/25-6/30/26 was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Zager. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote Voto: Solootmon Matthows ayo, Sclootmon Zagor ayo, Solootmen Lopes aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Zager)
Approve the funding source be half ARPR and half Parks and Rec for the finishing of the pickleball/basketball court at Hathaway Park
To approve the funding source be half ARPR and half Parks and Rec for the finishing of the pickleball/basketball court at Hathaway Park
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the funding source be half ARPR and half Parks and Rec for the finishing of the pickleball/basketball court at Hathaway Park was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Lopes)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 6:48pm by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (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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