MassVoter.com← Freetown Board of SelectmenFreetown Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 12, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Carlos A. Lopes, Jared C. Zager
Absent: Chad S. Carvalho
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Approve the open session minutes from March 30, 2026
To approve the open session minutes from March 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the open session minutes from March 30, 2026 was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectman Lopes. - The motion carried 3-0 (Carvalho - Aye, Zager ~ Yes, Lopes - Yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Make changes to Article 2 Moderator compensation amount correction and Article 18 removal of "Recommended by" language from the Citizens Petition as discussed
To make changes to Article 2 Moderator compensation amount correction and Article 18 removal of "Recommended by" language from the Citizens Petition as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion to make changes to Article 2 Moderator compensation amount correction and Article 18 removal of "Recommended by" language from the Citizens Petition as discussed was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectman Lopes - The motion carried 2-0, with Selectman Carvalho temporarily disconnected from the meeting - Selectmen Zager - Yes, Selectmen Lopes - Yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the Fiscal 2027 Omnibus Budget in the amount of $34,773,562.50
To approve the Fiscal 2027 Omnibus Budget in the amount of $34,773,562.50
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Fiscal 2027 Omnibus Budget in the amount of $34,773,562.50 was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - The motion carried 3-0 - Selectmen Carvalho - Aye, Selectmen Zager - Yes, Selectmen Lopes - Yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Accept the general support donation in the sum of $50.00 to the Council on Aging from Susan Simao
To accept the general support donation in the sum of $50.00 to the Council on Aging from Susan Simao
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the general support donation in the sum of $50.00 to the Council on Aging from Susan Simao was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectman Carvalho. - The motion carried 3-0 - Selectmen Carvalho - Aye, Selectmen Zager - Yes, Selectmen Lopes - Yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the amendment to the Town Administrator's contract for 2026-2029 correcting the automobile allowance from annually to monthly as discussed
To approve the amendment to the Town Administrator's contract for 2026-2029 correcting the automobile allowance from annually to monthly as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amendment to the Town Administrator's contract for 2026-2029 correcting the automobile allowance from annually to monthly as discussed was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectman Carvalho. - The motion carried 3-0 - Selectmen Carvalho - Aye, Selectmen Zager ~ Yes, Selectmen Lopes - Yes Board of Parks Commission No items were presented. Ma y, DO» De aa) alec , Meetin Page 2/3 Town Administrator's Report No report was presented. Old Business No.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Adjourn at 9:20 AM
To adjourn at 9:20 AM
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 9:20 AM was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectman Carvalho - The motion carried 3-0 - Selectmen Carvalho - Aye, Selectmen Zager - Yes, Selectmen Lopes - Yes.” (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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