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May 27, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Carlos A. Lopes, Jared C. Zager, Chad S. Carvalho
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session and return to open session
To go into Executive Session and return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session and return to open session was made at 9:02am by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Adjourn Executive Session and return to open session
To adjourn Executive Session and return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn Executive Session and return to open session was made at 9:31am by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Move forward with recoating the oldest section of the FES roof and repair the wet spots by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selec
To move forward with recoating the oldest section of the FES roof and repair the wet spots by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - yes 4. Discussion, and vote whether to approve the road opening permit for 55 S. Main Street, Assonet, MA for water line. Town Administrator Pettey noted that this request for a road opening permit was to acquire water to the residence at 55 S Main Street, Assonet. Deb noted she filed a non-disclosure as this is her brother's company and she stepped away from the meeting. - Motion to approved the road opening permit for 55 S Main Street, Assonet
From the minutes
“Motion to move forward with recoating the oldest section of the FES roof and repair the wet spots by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - yes 4. Discussion, and vote whether to approve the road opening permit for 55 S. Main Street, Assonet, MA for water line. Town Administrator Pettey noted that this request for a road opening permit was to acquire water to the residence at 55 S Main Street, Assonet. Deb noted she filed a non-disclosure as this is her brother's company and she stepped away from the meeting. - Motion to approved the road opening permit for 55 S Main Street, Assonet was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes -- yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the Transfer Between or Within Departments in the sum of $185.00 from BOS - Stipend - Parking Clerks to Moderator Salary - Elected
To approve the Transfer Between or Within Departments in the sum of $185.00 from BOS - Stipend - Parking Clerks to Moderator Salary - Elected
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Transfer Between or Within Departments in the sum of $185.00 from BOS - Stipend - Parking Clerks to Moderator Salary - Elected was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - yes.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Appoint Patrick R. Lee as Police Department Sergeant effective 5/27/26, and Douglas B. Mongeon as Police Department Sergeant effective 5/28/26
To appoint Patrick R. Lee as Police Department Sergeant effective 5/27/26, and Douglas B. Mongeon as Police Department Sergeant effective 5/28/26
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Patrick R. Lee as Police Department Sergeant effective 5/27/26, and Douglas B. Mongeon as Police Department Sergeant effective 5/28/26 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, Selectmen Zager - yes, Selectmen Lopes - yes Board of Parks Commission Discussion/possible action on the following topics: No.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 9:41am by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call vote - Selectmen Carvalho - yes, 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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