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March 9, 2026
11 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
Accept the donation from a thru e
To accept the donation from a thru e
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation from a thru e 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)
Host a Spring/Summer community exercise series including yoga, exercise in general and the self-defense at Hathaway Park with dates to be decided later on
To host a Spring/Summer community exercise series including yoga, exercise in general and the self-defense at Hathaway Park with dates to be decided later on
From the minutes
“Motion to host a Spring/Summer community exercise series including yoga, exercise in general and the self-defense at Hathaway Park with dates to be decided later on 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)
Adopt the Warrant for the April 6, 2026 Annual Local Town Election and to direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Bylaws of the Town of Freetown an
To adopt the Warrant for the April 6, 2026 Annual Local Town Election and to direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Bylaws of the Town of Freetown and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt the Warrant for the April 6, 2026 Annual Local Town Election and to direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Bylaws of the Town of Freetown and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 Vertical Communications for Town Hall Phones 7/1/26-6/30/29
To approve the Agreement between The Town of Freetown and Vertical Communications for Town Hall Phones 7/1/26-6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Agreement between The Town of Freetown and Vertical Communications for Town Hall Phones 7/1/26-6/30/29 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 installation of the Water Safety Station at Hathaway Park
To approve the installation of the Water Safety Station at Hathaway Park
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the installation of the Water Safety Station at Hathaway Park was made by Selectmen Matthews 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: Matthews, second: Lopes)
Authorize Lakeville Police radio equipment be attached to the Tower at the Freetown Police Department pending the rest of this process
To authorize Lakeville Police radio equipment be attached to the Tower at the Freetown Police Department pending the rest of this process
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize Lakeville Police radio equipment be attached to the Tower at the Freetown Police Department pending the rest of this process 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 Lu-Ann Souza effective 7/1/26- 6/30/29
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Lu-Ann Souza effective 7/1/26- 6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Lu-Ann Souza effective 7/1/26- 6/30/29 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 Bulldog Fire Apparatus for new Fire Engine approved at Town Meeting
To approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Bulldog Fire Apparatus for new Fire Engine approved at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Bulldog Fire Apparatus for new Fire Engine approved at Town Meeting 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)
Renew the Junk Dealers License for Excel Recycling LLC effective 5/1/26-4/30/27 with the two conditions as well as a recommendation for the permit
To renew the Junk Dealers License for Excel Recycling LLC effective 5/1/26-4/30/27 with the two conditions as well as a recommendation for the permit
Yes: Matthews, ZagerNo: Lopes
From the minutes
“Motion renew the Junk Dealers License for Excel Recycling LLC effective 5/1/26-4/30/27 with the two conditions as well as a recommendation for the permit was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Matthews - Vote: Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Matthews - aye, Selectmen Lopes - no.” (Motion: Zager, second: Matthews)
Approve a and b
To approve a and b
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a and b 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)
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 7:35 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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