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Freetown Board of Selectmen · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

June 1, 2026

9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Carlos A. Lopes, Jared C. Zager, Chad S. Carvalho

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the open session minutes from 4/29/26, 5/4/26 & 5/12/26

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes from 4/29/26, 5/4/26 & 5/12/26

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the open session minutes from 4/29/26, 5/4/26 & 5/12/26 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the fiscal year 2027 reappointment list on Attachment A

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the fiscal year 2027 reappointment list on Attachment A

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the fiscal year 2027 reappointment list on Attachment A was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve authorize the Town Administration to sign the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for Crapo Hill

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve authorize the Town Administration to sign the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for Crapo Hill

From the minutes

“Motion to approve authorize the Town Administration to sign the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District for Crapo Hill was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Award the request for quotes for a crane for the water/sewer department

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To award the request for quotes for a crane for the water/sewer department

From the minutes

“Motion to award the request for quotes for a crane for the water/sewer department was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Freetown and Freetown Full-Time Firefighters Association Local 2313 effective 7/1/24-6/30/27

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Freetown and Freetown Full-Time Firefighters Association Local 2313 effective 7/1/24-6/30/27

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Freetown and Freetown Full-Time Firefighters Association Local 2313 effective 7/1/24-6/30/27 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll cal].” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Contract Amendment No. 1 for Drinking Water Asset Management plan between the Town of Freetown and Apex Companies

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Contract Amendment No. 1 for Drinking Water Asset Management plan between the Town of Freetown and Apex Companies

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Contract Amendment No. 1 for Drinking Water Asset Management plan between the Town of Freetown and Apex Companies was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Accept the donation from Richard and Diane Nichols in the sum of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for general support of the Council on Aging was made by Selecttnen Zaper and securided by Selectien Cai

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the donation from Richard and Diane Nichols in the sum of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for general support of the Council on Aging was made by Selecttnen Zaper and securided by Selectien Cai valliv - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call 12. Discussion, and vote on whether to approve the road opening permit for 54 Braley Road, E. Freetown for connection to water. Deb Pettey noted this road opening permit was to get water to this address. - Motion to approve the road opening permit for 54 Braley Road, E. Freetown for connection to water

From the minutes

“Motion to accept the donation from Richard and Diane Nichols in the sum of $50.00 to the Council on Aging for general support of the Council on Aging was made by Selecttnen Zaper and securided by Selectien Cai valliv - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call 12. Discussion, and vote on whether to approve the road opening permit for 54 Braley Road, E. Freetown for connection to water. Deb Pettey noted this road opening permit was to get water to this address. - Motion to approve the road opening permit for 54 Braley Road, E. Freetown for connection to water was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the budget transfer requests listed as A and B

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the budget transfer requests listed as A and B

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the budget transfer requests listed as A and B was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call Personnel Board Discussion/possible action on the.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the appointments listed in a-c

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the appointments listed in a-c

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the appointments listed in a-c was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes - Vote: was approved in a unanimous roll call Board of Parks Commission Discussion/possible act.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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