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

November 3, 2025

11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Trevor Matthews, Jared C. Zager, Carlos A. Lopes

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Adjourn the Lakeville Select Board meeting at 7:26 was made by Vice Chair Lorraine Carboni and scconded by Selectmen Paul Hunt. November 3, 2025 Board of Selectmen Meeting Page 3|9 - Motion to go into

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the Lakeville Select Board meeting at 7:26 was made by Vice Chair Lorraine Carboni and scconded by Selectmen Paul Hunt. November 3, 2025 Board of Selectmen Meeting Page 3|9 - Motion to go into recess

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn the Lakeville Select Board meeting at 7:26 was made by Vice Chair Lorraine Carboni and scconded by Selectmen Paul Hunt. November 3, 2025 Board of Selectmen Meeting Page 3|9 - Motion to go into recess 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)

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

Award the bid for Fire Station #2 Vinyl Siding and Replacement Windows Project to FRG Contractor Corporation

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To award the bid for Fire Station #2 Vinyl Siding and Replacement Windows Project to FRG Contractor Corporation

From the minutes

“Motion to award the bid for Fire Station #2 Vinyl Siding and Replacement Windows Project to FRG Contractor Corporation 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)

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

Declare the property located at Map 210 Lot 108 as surplus

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To declare the property located at Map 210 Lot 108 as surplus

From the minutes

“Motion to declare the property located at Map 210 Lot 108 as surplus 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)

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

Approve to send a postcard to all households for the Special Town Meeting on 1/26/26

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve to send a postcard to all households for the Special Town Meeting on 1/26/26

From the minutes

“Motion to approve to send a postcard to all households for the Special Town Meeting on 1/26/26 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)

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

Approve the Monthly Contribution Rates for Retiree Health Benefits Trust effective 1/1/26-12/31/26

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Monthly Contribution Rates for Retiree Health Benefits Trust effective 1/1/26-12/31/26

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Monthly Contribution Rates for Retiree Health Benefits Trust effective 1/1/26-12/31/26 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)

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

That if we do move forward buying the Bullock Road purchase that we do obtain Title Insurance for the land purchase on Bullock Road

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To that if we do move forward buying the Bullock Road purchase that we do obtain Title Insurance for the land purchase on Bullock Road

From the minutes

“Motion that if we do move forward buying the Bullock Road purchase that we do obtain Title Insurance for the land purchase on Bullock Road 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)

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

Purchase the trailer from the packet if the Town Administrator can satisfy procurement requirements for that purchase

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To purchase the trailer from the packet if the Town Administrator can satisfy procurement requirements for that purchase

From the minutes

“Motion to purchase the trailer from the packet if the Town Administrator can satisfy procurement requirements for that purchase 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)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Proposal for appraisal of parcel 240-016

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Proposal for appraisal of parcel 240-016

From the minutes

“Motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Proposal for appraisal of parcel 240-016 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)

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

Approve the snow plow application for S. M. Automotive LLC., for the winter 2025-2026 season

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the snow plow application for S. M. Automotive LLC., for the winter 2025-2026 season

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the snow plow application for S. M. Automotive LLC., for the winter 2025-2026 season 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)

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

Approve hiring seasonal snow plow drivers and set rate of payrate for CDL-B at $25.00 an hour and Class D Drivers at $22.00 an hour for employment of the winter 2025-2026

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve hiring seasonal snow plow drivers and set rate of payrate for CDL-B at $25.00 an hour and Class D Drivers at $22.00 an hour for employment of the winter 2025-2026

From the minutes

“Motion to approve hiring seasonal snow plow drivers and set rate of payrate for CDL-B at $25.00 an hour and Class D Drivers at $22.00 an hour for employment of the winter 2025-2026 was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Lopes - aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Zager)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 8:02pm 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (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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