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March 2, 2026
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
Declare a state of emergency
To declare a state of emergency
From the minutes
“Motion to declare a state of emergency 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 open session minutes from 2/2/26, 2/9/26 & 2/22/26
To approve the open session minutes from 2/2/26, 2/9/26 & 2/22/26
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the open session minutes from 2/2/26, 2/9/26 & 2/22/26 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)
Ratify the signature on the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for survey, design, procurement and construction services for the North Main Street sidewalk
To ratify the signature on the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for survey, design, procurement and construction services for the North Main Street sidewalk
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify the signature on the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for survey, design, procurement and construction services for the North Main Street sidewalk 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 Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Roselli, Clark and Associates for fiscal year audit services for years end June 30, 2026, 2027 and 2028
To approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Roselli, Clark and Associates for fiscal year audit services for years end June 30, 2026, 2027 and 2028
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Roselli, Clark and Associates for fiscal year audit services for years end June 30, 2026, 2027 and 2028 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)
Hold the Annual and Special Town Meeting on 6/1/26 beginning at 7pm at the Apponequet Regional High School
To hold the Annual and Special Town Meeting on 6/1/26 beginning at 7pm at the Apponequet Regional High School
From the minutes
“Motion hold the Annual and Special Town Meeting on 6/1/26 beginning at 7pm at the Apponequet Regional High School 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 proposed timeline for the Annual and Special Town Meeting on 6/1/26 as presented
To approve the proposed timeline for the Annual and Special Town Meeting on 6/1/26 as presented
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the proposed timeline for the Annual and Special Town Meeting on 6/1/26 as presented 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)
Send a letter in support of Community Funding request from Congressman Auchincloss for Sewer/Water Line Extension
To send a letter in support of Community Funding request from Congressman Auchincloss for Sewer/Water Line Extension
From the minutes
“Motion to send a letter in support of Community Funding request from Congressman Auchincloss for Sewer/Water Line Extension 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)
Setting the payrate for the loaders used in the cleanup of blizzard 2026 at $225.00 an hour
To setting the payrate for the loaders used in the cleanup of blizzard 2026 at $225.00 an hour
From the minutes
“Motion to setting the payrate for the loaders used in the cleanup of blizzard 2026 at $225.00 an hour 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 Addendum #1 to the agreement between The Town of Freetown and P3 Project Planning Professionals
To approve the Addendum #1 to the agreement between The Town of Freetown and P3 Project Planning Professionals
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Addendum #1 to the agreement between The Town of Freetown and P3 Project Planning Professionals 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)
Appoint a and b to their commissions effective on their dates
To appoint a and b to their commissions effective on their dates
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint a and b to their commissions effective on their dates was made by Selectmen Mathews 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)
Enter Executive Session and adjourn following Executive Session
To enter Executive Session and adjourn following Executive Session
From the minutes
“Motion to enter Executive Session and adjourn following Executive Session was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes at 7:09 pm - Vote: was approved in 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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