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February 2, 2026
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Trevor Matthews, Jared C. Zager, Carlos A. Lopes
Absent: None
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Approve the meeting minutes from 1/5/26 & 1/12/26
To approve the meeting minutes from 1/5/26 & 1/12/26
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the meeting minutes from 1/5/26 & 1/12/26 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Declare vehicles a-d as surplus
To declare vehicles a-d as surplus
From the minutes
“Motion to declare vehicles a-d as surplus was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Accept the donation from Mr. and Mrs. Nichols to the Council on Aging in the sum of Fifty Dollars
To accept the donation from Mr. and Mrs. Nichols to the Council on Aging in the sum of Fifty Dollars
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation from Mr. and Mrs. Nichols to the Council on Aging in the sum of Fifty Dollars was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Award the Request for Quotes for the Sale and Associated Services for Map 240 Lot 016 to Cindy Brouwer Real Estate
To award the Request for Quotes for the Sale and Associated Services for Map 240 Lot 016 to Cindy Brouwer Real Estate
From the minutes
“Motion to award the Request for Quotes for the Sale and Associated Services for Map 240 Lot 016 to Cindy Brouwer Real Estate was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the MOA between the Town of Freetown and Public Employees' Union, Local 272, LIUNA, Highway Wage adjustment for the Head Mechanic
To approve the MOA between the Town of Freetown and Public Employees' Union, Local 272, LIUNA, Highway Wage adjustment for the Head Mechanic
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the MOA between the Town of Freetown and Public Employees' Union, Local 272, LIUNA, Highway Wage adjustment for the Head Mechanic was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the snowplow application for Benjamin Jope for winter 2025-2026
To approve the snowplow application for Benjamin Jope for winter 2025-2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the snowplow application for Benjamin Jope for winter 2025-2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote February 2, 2026 Board of Selectmen Meeting Page 2|4 - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve appointments a-d
To approve appointments a-d
From the minutes
“Motion to approve appointments a-d was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Zager)
Set the payrate for the Seasonal Snow Shoveler position to Twenty Dollars per hour
To set the payrate for the Seasonal Snow Shoveler position to Twenty Dollars per hour
From the minutes
“Motion to set the payrate for the Seasonal Snow Shoveler position to Twenty Dollars per hour was made by Selectmen Matthews and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye.” (Motion: Matthews, second: Zager)
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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