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April 27, 2026
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jared C. Zager, Chad S. Carvalho
Absent: Carlos A. Lopes
Every vote, in order
Approve the open session minutes from March 9, 2026 and March 30, 2026
To approve the open session minutes from March 9, 2026 and March 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the open session minutes from March 9, 2026 and March 30, 2026 was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Authorize the Fire Chief to approve ambulance abatements and write-offs
To authorize the Fire Chief to approve ambulance abatements and write-offs
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize the Fire Chief to approve ambulance abatements and write-offs was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll oall vote of tho mombors prosont. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Place a memorial bench at Hathaway Park in honor of Marianno Rezendes, Jr., using the remaining donation funds given in his memory and the Selectmen's donation account to cover any necessary overage
To place a memorial bench at Hathaway Park in honor of Marianno Rezendes, Jr., using the remaining donation funds given in his memory and the Selectmen's donation account to cover any necessary overage
From the minutes
“Motion to place a memorial bench at Hathaway Park in honor of Marianno Rezendes, Jr., using the remaining donation funds given in his memory and the Selectmen's donation account to cover any necessary overage, was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roil-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Accept the donation of a memorial bench from the family of William and Germaine Winters and to work with the Town Administrator on placement of the bench at Hathaway Park
To accept the donation of a memorial bench from the family of William and Germaine Winters and to work with the Town Administrator on placement of the bench at Hathaway Park
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the donation of a memorial bench from the family of William and Germaine Winters and to work with the Town Administrator on placement of the bench at Hathaway Park was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho ~- aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
For the Board of Selectmen to have David Thibodeau and the Water Department work with the Town Administrator and DEP on the initial assessment and to proactively contact DEP regarding the required ins
To for the Board of Selectmen to have David Thibodeau and the Water Department work with the Town Administrator and DEP on the initial assessment and to proactively contact DEP regarding the required inspection or review
From the minutes
“Motion for the Board of Selectmen to have David Thibodeau and the Water Department work with the Town Administrator and DEP on the initial assessment and to proactively contact DEP regarding the required inspection or review, was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Approve the Council on Aging/Library Community Building to move forward to Town Meeting on June 1, 2026
To approve the Council on Aging/Library Community Building to move forward to Town Meeting on June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Council on Aging/Library Community Building to move forward to Town Meeting on June 1, 2026 was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Submit the ballot question, as reviewed and finalized by Town Counsel, to the Town Clerk in accordance with MGL c. 54 and all other applicable election laws and regulations no later than May 4, 2026
To submit the ballot question, as reviewed and finalized by Town Counsel, to the Town Clerk in accordance with MGL c. 54 and all other applicable election laws and regulations no later than May 4, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to submit the ballot question, as reviewed and finalized by Town Counsel, to the Town Clerk in accordance with MGL c. 54 and all other applicable election laws and regulations no later than May 4, 2026 was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
That the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to the authority vested in it under Massachusetts General Laws, including but not limited to MGL c. 39, §10 and MGL c. 59, §21C, vote to call for | April 27, 2026
To that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to the authority vested in it under Massachusetts General Laws, including but not limited to MGL c. 39, §10 and MGL c. 59, §21C, vote to call for | April 27, 2026 Board of Selectmen Meeting Page 5/10 an election to be held in the Town of Freetown on June 8, 2026, for the purpose of submitting a debt exclusion question to the registered voters of the Town, and to authorize the Town Clerk to take all actions necessary to prepare for and conduct said election in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth and the Town's bylaws
From the minutes
“Motion that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to the authority vested in it under Massachusetts General Laws, including but not limited to MGL c. 39, §10 and MGL c. 59, §21C, vote to call for | April 27, 2026 Board of Selectmen Meeting Page 5/10 an election to be held in the Town of Freetown on June 8, 2026, for the purpose of submitting a debt exclusion question to the registered voters of the Town, and to authorize the Town Clerk to take all actions necessary to prepare for and conduct said election in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth and the Town's bylaws, was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Approve the ballot question language as read
To approve the ballot question language as read
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the ballot question language as read was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Enter into the public hearing
To enter into the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to enter into the public hearing was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Approve the appointments listed as items 17(a) through 17(d)
To approve the appointments listed as items 17(a) through 17(d)
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the appointments listed as items 17(a) through 17(d) was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectman Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve and recommend all articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
To approve and recommend all articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Motion to approve and recommend all articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Add and recommend the articles to acquire parcels in lieu of foreclosure and to fund root repairs at Freetown Elementary School
To add and recommend the articles to acquire parcels in lieu of foreclosure and to fund root repairs at Freetown Elementary School
From the minutes
“Motion to add and recommend the articles to acquire parcels in lieu of foreclosure and to fund root repairs at Freetown Elementary School was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Use KLA Printing for postcard production and mailing of the Special and Annual Town Meeting postcard for June 1, 2026, using the 8'%-by-11 color folded version
To use KLA Printing for postcard production and mailing of the Special and Annual Town Meeting postcard for June 1, 2026, using the 8'%-by-11 color folded version
From the minutes
“Motion to use KLA Printing for postcard production and mailing of the Special and Annual Town Meeting postcard for June 1, 2026, using the 8'%-by-11 color folded version, was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye Board of Parks Commission - Discussion/possible action on the following topics: No items were discussed under the Board of Parks Commission heading. Town Administrator's Report - Discussion/possible action on the following topics: No.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectmen Zager. The motion carried unanimously by roll-call vote of the members present. - Selectmen Carvalho - aye, Selectmen Zager - aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, 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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