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May 4, 2026
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Carlos A. Lopes
Absent: Jared C. Zager, Chad S. Carvalho
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Ratify the previously taken vote authorizing the Town to proceed with the demolition of the property at 42 Water Street, Assonet, Massachusetts, as taken on April 29, 2026
To ratify the previously taken vote authorizing the Town to proceed with the demolition of the property at 42 Water Street, Assonet, Massachusetts, as taken on April 29, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to ratify the previously taken vote authorizing the Town to proceed with the demolition of the property at 42 Water Street, Assonet, Massachusetts, as taken on April 29, 2026, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Close the Council on Aging on June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM to allow staff to assist with a senior visit to the Historical Society
To close the Council on Aging on June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM to allow staff to assist with a senior visit to the Historical Society
From the minutes
“Motion to close the Council on Aging on June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM to allow staff to assist with a senior visit to the Historical Society was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvatho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager)
Disband the Fire Station Building Subcommittee effective May 5, 2026 was made by Select Board Member Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion on Roadway Com
To disband the Fire Station Building Subcommittee effective May 5, 2026 was made by Select Board Member Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion on Roadway Complaint - Route 79, Forge Road & Malbone Road Town Administrator Deb Pettey introduced this item, explaining that the affected stretch of roadway at the railroad crossing was reconfigured by the MBTA as part of a rail installation project and has been failing. The Town Administrator noted she had previously compelled the MBTA to make repairs, but the roadway is deteriorating again, and she has contacted MBTA representative Ms. Fox to report the ongoing issue. A resident, Steve Tripp, addressed the Board and identified failing seams at the Forge Road crossing as well as a depression on Route 79 in front of a residential property. He raised concern about who bears financial responsibility fo
From the minutes
“Motion to disband the Fire Station Building Subcommittee effective May 5, 2026 was made by Select Board Member Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion on Roadway Complaint - Route 79, Forge Road & Malbone Road Town Administrator Deb Pettey introduced this item, explaining that the affected stretch of roadway at the railroad crossing was reconfigured by the MBTA as part of a rail installation project and has been failing. The Town Administrator noted she had previously compelled the MBTA to make repairs, but the roadway is deteriorating again, and she has contacted MBTA representative Ms. Fox to report the ongoing issue. A resident, Steve Tripp, addressed the Board and identified failing seams at the Forge Road crossing as well as a depression on Route 79 in front of a residential property. He raised concern about who bears financial responsibility for repairs and flagged a drainage issue where the catch basin appears higher than the surrounding pavement depression, creating a potential winter ice hazard. Highway Surveyor Chuck noted that groundwater naturally leaching from the adjacent slope is the likely cause of continued pavement failure. He stated that a subdrain at the toe of the slope, connected to existing catch basins, could mitigate the problen-though the MBTA's engineer previously disagreed with that approach. Highway Surveyor confirmed that the crossing is within the MBTA's layout and is ultimately their maintenance responsibility. The Board agreed to authorize Town Administrator Pettey to draft a formal letter from the Board of Selectmen to the MBTA and Ms. Fox requesting a comprehensive review of all railroad crossing conditions, with particular emphasis on the Forge Road and Malbone Road locations. The Board concluded that a letter from the Board would carry greater weight than administrative correspondence alone. - Motion to authorize the Town Administrator to draft a letter from the Board of Selectmen to the MBTA regarding the condition of all railroad crossings in Freetown, with particular attention to Forge Road and Malbone Road, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Install no-parking signs (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM) on Ridge Hill Road and Campanelli Drive
To install no-parking signs (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM) on Ridge Hill Road and Campanelli Drive
From the minutes
“Motion to install no-parking signs (6:00 PM to 6:00 AM) on Ridge Hill Road and Campanelli Drive was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Declare the 1964 homemade 16-foot trailer at the Highway Barn as surplus and authorize it to be scrapped
To declare the 1964 homemade 16-foot trailer at the Highway Barn as surplus and authorize it to be scrapped
From the minutes
“Motion to declare the 1964 homemade 16-foot trailer at the Highway Barn as surplus and authorize it to be scrapped was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and J. Busted Construction LLC for the fire hydrant repair and replacement project
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and J. Busted Construction LLC for the fire hydrant repair and replacement project
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and J. Busted Construction LLC for the fire hydrant repair and replacement project was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Accept Alternate 1 and award the contract to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the Fire Station 2 paving improvements, in the amount of $61,163
To accept Alternate 1 and award the contract to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the Fire Station 2 paving improvements, in the amount of $61,163
From the minutes
“Motion to accept Alternate 1 and award the contract to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the Fire Station 2 paving improvements, in the amount of $61,163, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Chief Lopes Construction, Inc. for FY2027 Winter Sand
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Chief Lopes Construction, Inc. for FY2027 Winter Sand
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Chief Lopes Construction, Inc. for FY2027 Winter Sand was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the conservation land purchase of 0 Richmond Road, Map 207, Lot 111
To approve the conservation land purchase of 0 Richmond Road, Map 207, Lot 111
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the conservation land purchase of 0 Richmond Road, Map 207, Lot 111 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the conservation land donation of a portion of the Elijah Pierce Wood Lot, Map 208, Lot 1
To approve the conservation land donation of a portion of the Elijah Pierce Wood Lot, Map 208, Lot 1
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the conservation land donation of a portion of the Elijah Pierce Wood Lot, Map 208, Lot 1 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
That any employee retiring after July 1, 2027 shall contribute to their health insurance at the same percentage as they contributed as an active employee
To that any employee retiring after July 1, 2027 shall contribute to their health insurance at the same percentage as they contributed as an active employee
From the minutes
“Motion that any employee retiring after July 1, 2027 shall contribute to their health insurance at the same percentage as they contributed as an active employee was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Move forward with the Summer Concert Series and bring next steps to the following meeting
To move forward with the Summer Concert Series and bring next steps to the following meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to move forward with the Summer Concert Series and bring next steps to the following meeting was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Open the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants for June 1, 2026
To open the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants for June 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to open the Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants for June 1, 2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
That the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the June 8, 2026 Special Election and direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the bylaws of the Town
To that the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the June 8, 2026 Special Election and 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 that the Board of Selectmen adopt the warrant for the June 8, 2026 Special Election and 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 Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
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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