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April 13, 2026
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jared C. Zager, Carlos A. Lopes, Chad S. Carvalho
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Make Selectmen Lopes Chair of the Board, Selectmen Carvalho Chair of Personnel Board, Selectmen Zager Chair of Board of Parks Commission
To make Selectmen Lopes Chair of the Board, Selectmen Carvalho Chair of Personnel Board, Selectmen Zager Chair of Board of Parks Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to make Selectmen Lopes Chair of the Board, Selectmen Carvalho Chair of Personnel Board, Selectmen Zager Chair of Board of Parks Commission was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carvalho)
Accept the gift of a red maple tree and its planting on Wing Avenue, Assonet as long as the DPW Department is ok and it does not impede the roadway in anyway
To accept the gift of a red maple tree and its planting on Wing Avenue, Assonet as long as the DPW Department is ok and it does not impede the roadway in anyway
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the gift of a red maple tree and its planting on Wing Avenue, Assonet as long as the DPW Department is ok and it does not impede the roadway in anyway was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Vadar Systems for 7/1/26-6/30/29
To approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Vadar Systems for 7/1/26-6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Vadar Systems for 7/1/26-6/30/29 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Declare the former Transfer Station Trailer as surplus and refer to the DPW what to do next make
To declare the former Transfer Station Trailer as surplus and refer to the DPW what to do next make
From the minutes
“Motion to declare the former Transfer Station Trailer as surplus and refer to the DPW what to do next make was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carvalho)
On awarding the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project Bid to J. Busteed Construction for $28,146.00
To on awarding the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project Bid to J. Busteed Construction for $28,146.00
From the minutes
“Motion on awarding the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project Bid to J. Busteed Construction for $28,146.00 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager ~ aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Grant exclusive use of the Bandstand to The Tuesday Club of Assonet for the annual Strawberry Festival on June 21, 2026
To grant exclusive use of the Bandstand to The Tuesday Club of Assonet for the annual Strawberry Festival on June 21, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to grant exclusive use of the Bandstand to The Tuesday Club of Assonet for the annual Strawberry Festival on June 21, 2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the change order request from River Hawk Environmental for Post-Closure Environmental Monitoring at Howland Road Landfill for $41,090.00
To approve the change order request from River Hawk Environmental for Post-Closure Environmental Monitoring at Howland Road Landfill for $41,090.00
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the change order request from River Hawk Environmental for Post-Closure Environmental Monitoring at Howland Road Landfill for $41,090.00 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the Ambulance Abatements and Write Offs for March 2026 in the sum of $206,630.56
To approve the Ambulance Abatements and Write Offs for March 2026 in the sum of $206,630.56
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Ambulance Abatements and Write Offs for March 2026 in the sum of $206,630.56 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous rol] call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Accept the following donations to the Council on Aging a through c
To accept the following donations to the Council on Aging a through c
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the following donations to the Council on Aging a through c was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager ~- aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Appoint Selectmen Zager for Master Plan Committee, Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for EMA - Public Safety effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Zager for B
To appoint Selectmen Zager for Master Plan Committee, Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for EMA - Public Safety effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Zager for Bristol County Advisory Board - Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for Tax Increment Financing Board (TIFB) effective 4/14/26-4/30/27 and Selectmen Lopes for the Public Records Clerk - Board of Selectmen effective 4/14/26-6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Selectmen Zager for Master Plan Committee, Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for EMA - Public Safety effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Zager for Bristol County Advisory Board - Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for Tax Increment Financing Board (TIFB) effective 4/14/26-4/30/27 and Selectmen Lopes for the Public Records Clerk - Board of Selectmen effective 4/14/26-6/30/27 was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager. ” Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)
Approve a thru c
To approve a thru c
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a thru c was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho ~- aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)
Adjourn at 7:25 pm
To adjourn at 7:25 pm
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 7:25 pm was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Make Selectmen Lopes Chair of the Board, Selectmen Carvalho Chair of Personnel Board, Selectmen Zager Chair of Board of Parks Commission
To make Selectmen Lopes Chair of the Board, Selectmen Carvalho Chair of Personnel Board, Selectmen Zager Chair of Board of Parks Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to make Selectmen Lopes Chair of the Board, Selectmen Carvalho Chair of Personnel Board, Selectmen Zager Chair of Board of Parks Commission was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carvalho)
Accept the gift of a red maple tree and its planting on Wing Avenue, Assonet as long as the DPW Department is ok and it does not impede the roadway in anyway
To accept the gift of a red maple tree and its planting on Wing Avenue, Assonet as long as the DPW Department is ok and it does not impede the roadway in anyway
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the gift of a red maple tree and its planting on Wing Avenue, Assonet as long as the DPW Department is ok and it does not impede the roadway in anyway was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Vadar Systems for 7/1/26-6/30/29
To approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Vadar Systems for 7/1/26-6/30/29
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Vadar Systems for 7/1/26-6/30/29 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho ~ aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Declare the former Transfer Station Trailer as surplus and refer to the DPW what to do next make
To declare the former Transfer Station Trailer as surplus and refer to the DPW what to do next make
From the minutes
“Motion to declare the former Transfer Station Trailer as surplus and refer to the DPW what to do next make was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Carvalho)
On awarding the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project Bid to J. Busteed Construction for $28,146.00
To on awarding the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project Bid to J. Busteed Construction for $28,146.00
From the minutes
“Motion on awarding the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project Bid to J. Busteed Construction for $28,146.00 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Grant exclusive use of the Bandstand to The Tuesday Club of Assonet for the annual Strawberry Festival on June 21, 2026
To grant exclusive use of the Bandstand to The Tuesday Club of Assonet for the annual Strawberry Festival on June 21, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to grant exclusive use of the Bandstand to The Tuesday Club of Assonet for the annual Strawberry Festival on June 21, 2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the change order request from River Hawk Environmental for Post-Closure Environmental Monitoring at Howland Road Landfill for $41,090.00
To approve the change order request from River Hawk Environmental for Post-Closure Environmental Monitoring at Howland Road Landfill for $41,090.00
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the change order request from River Hawk Environmental for Post-Closure Environmental Monitoring at Howland Road Landfill for $41,090.00 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the Ambulance Abatements and Write Offs for March 2026 in the sum of $206,630.56 ‘
To approve the Ambulance Abatements and Write Offs for March 2026 in the sum of $206,630.56 ‘
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Ambulance Abatements and Write Offs for March 2026 in the sum of $206,630.56 ‘ was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Accept the following donations to the Council on Aging a through c
To accept the following donations to the Council on Aging a through c
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the following donations to the Council on Aging a through c was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Appoint Selectmen Zager for Master Plan Committee, Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for EMA - Public Safety effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Zager for B
To appoint Selectmen Zager for Master Plan Committee, Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for EMA - Public Safety effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Zager for Bristol County Advisory Board - Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for Tax Increment Financing Board (TIFB) effective 4/14/26-4/30/27 and Selectmen Lopes for the Public Records Clerk - Board of Selectmen effective 4/14/26-6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Selectmen Zager for Master Plan Committee, Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for EMA - Public Safety effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Zager for Bristol County Advisory Board - Board of Selectmen Representative effective 4/14/26-6/30/27, Selectmen Lopes for Tax Increment Financing Board (TIFB) effective 4/14/26-4/30/27 and Selectmen Lopes for the Public Records Clerk - Board of Selectmen effective 4/14/26-6/30/27 was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager. = Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, second: Zager)
Approve a thru c
To approve a thru c
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a thru c was made by Selectmen Lopes and seconded by Selectmen Zager - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Vote: Selectmen Lopes - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye, Selectmen Carvalho - aye.” (Motion: Lopes, 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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