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May 18, 2026
12 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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Approve the meeting minutes from 4/14/26 and 4/27/26
To approve the meeting minutes from 4/14/26 and 4/27/26
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the meeting minutes from 4/14/26 and 4/27/26 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Award the FY27 roadway materials contracts to Saltine Warrior, Inc. (highway salt, treated and untreated), Pro Finish Lines Co. (road striping), and All States Construction, Inc. (all stone seal categ
To award the FY27 roadway materials contracts to Saltine Warrior, Inc. (highway salt, treated and untreated), Pro Finish Lines Co. (road striping), and All States Construction, Inc. (all stone seal categories)
From the minutes
“Motion to award the FY27 roadway materials contracts to Saltine Warrior, Inc. (highway salt, treated and untreated), Pro Finish Lines Co. (road striping), and All States Construction, Inc. (all stone seal categories) 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 Netrospect LLC for IT Support Services for 7/1/26-6/30/27, incorporating the negotiated modifications to Sections 10(a), 10(b), 11, and 12 as dis
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Netrospect LLC for IT Support Services for 7/1/26-6/30/27, incorporating the negotiated modifications to Sections 10(a), 10(b), 11, and 12 as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Netrospect LLC for IT Support Services for 7/1/26-6/30/27, incorporating the negotiated modifications to Sections 10(a), 10(b), 11, and 12 as discussed, 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 All States Construction, Inc. for FY27 Chip Sealing of Roadways
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and All States Construction, Inc. for FY27 Chip Sealing of Roadways
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and All States Construction, Inc. for FY27 Chip Sealing of Roadways 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 NSI for the Roof Replacement Project for Fire Station 3
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and NSI for the Roof Replacement Project for Fire Station 3
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and NSI for the Roof Replacement Project for Fire Station 3 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the proposal for Professional Land Survey Related Services from Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors for the South Main Street Bridge Project
To approve the proposal for Professional Land Survey Related Services from Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors for the South Main Street Bridge Project
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the proposal for Professional Land Survey Related Services from Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors for the South Main Street Bridge Project was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the interdepartmental transfer requests for Items 13(a) through 13(e) as discussed
To approve the interdepartmental transfer requests for Items 13(a) through 13(e) as discussed
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the interdepartmental transfer requests for Items 13(a) through 13(e) as discussed was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve stipends of $125.00 per event for the concert series manager and for the Community Program Director (first event only), and $100.00 per event for support staff
To approve stipends of $125.00 per event for the concert series manager and for the Community Program Director (first event only), and $100.00 per event for support staff
From the minutes
“Motion to approve stipends of $125.00 per event for the concert series manager and for the Community Program Director (first event only), and $100.00 per event for support staff, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the full-time Outreach Coordinator job description with the removal of the Memory Café language as discussed was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanim
To approve the full-time Outreach Coordinator job description with the removal of the Memory Café language as discussed was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously. 16. Discussion, and vote on whether to approve the appointments The Board reviewed six appointments. Town Administrator Pettey noted that the appointment of Tracy Lamb as Senior Clerk at the Fire Department would not carry a term expiration, consistent with a shift in practice to eliminate the administrative burden of annual reappointment and re-swearing for permanent staff positions. Regarding Tracy Lamb's appointment, Town Administrator Pettey noted that she was selected from a strong pool of candidates based on her performance in the hiring process. Motion to approve appointments (a) through (£) as listed
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the full-time Outreach Coordinator job description with the removal of the Memory Café language as discussed was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously. 16. Discussion, and vote on whether to approve the appointments The Board reviewed six appointments. Town Administrator Pettey noted that the appointment of Tracy Lamb as Senior Clerk at the Fire Department would not carry a term expiration, consistent with a shift in practice to eliminate the administrative burden of annual reappointment and re-swearing for permanent staff positions. Regarding Tracy Lamb's appointment, Town Administrator Pettey noted that she was selected from a strong pool of candidates based on her performance in the hiring process. Motion to approve appointments (a) through (£) as listed was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Approve the FY27 Call Fire Department pay rates as presented, reflecting a 2% increase across all ranks effective 7/1/26
To approve the FY27 Call Fire Department pay rates as presented, reflecting a 2% increase across all ranks effective 7/1/26
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the FY27 Call Fire Department pay rates as presented, reflecting a 2% increase across all ranks effective 7/1/26, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried Unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Appoint Selectman Lopes as the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative, effective 7/1/26-6/30/27
To appoint Selectman Lopes as the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative, effective 7/1/26-6/30/27
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Selectman Lopes as the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative, effective 7/1/26-6/30/27, was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Adjourn the Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting
To adjourn the Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting 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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