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June 15, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Carlos A. Lopes, Jared C. Zager, Chad S. Carvalho
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Open Session Minutes from 5/18/2026, 5/27/2026, and 6/1/2026
To approve the Open Session Minutes from 5/18/2026, 5/27/2026, and 6/1/2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Open Session Minutes from 5/18/2026, 5/27/2026, and 6/1/2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the application for the event at Patches Hill Farm from 6/27/2026 to 6/28/2026
To approve the application for the event at Patches Hill Farm from 6/27/2026 to 6/28/2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the application for the event at Patches Hill Farm from 6/27/2026 to 6/28/2026 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License and the requested use of Bandstand parking for July 3rd and 4th, 2026
To approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License and the requested use of Bandstand parking for July 3rd and 4th, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License and the requested use of Bandstand parking for July 3rd and 4th, 2026, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the award of the Freetown Elementary School Fence Project to South East Fence Company, Incorporated in the amount of $24,109.00
To approve the award of the Freetown Elementary School Fence Project to South East Fence Company, Incorporated in the amount of $24,109.00
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the award of the Freetown Elementary School Fence Project to South East Fence Company, Incorporated in the amount of $24,109.00 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 South East Fence Company, Incorporated in the amount of $24,109.00, once the contract is complete. authorize Town Administrator Deborah Pettey to
To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and South East Fence Company, Incorporated in the amount of $24,109.00, once the contract is complete. authorize Town Administrator Deborah Pettey to sign the contract upon its completion
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and South East Fence Company, Incorporated in the amount of $24,109.00, once the contract is complete. authorize Town Administrator Deborah Pettey to sign the contract upon its completion, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the amended agreement and Change Order No. 1 between the Town of Freetown and J. Busteed Construction for the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project in the revised amount of $27,100.00
To approve the amended agreement and Change Order No. 1 between the Town of Freetown and J. Busteed Construction for the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project in the revised amount of $27,100.00
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the amended agreement and Change Order No. 1 between the Town of Freetown and J. Busteed Construction for the Hydrant Repair/Replacement Project in the revised amount of $27,100.00 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Authorize disposal of a and b at the Transfer Station
To authorize disposal of a and b at the Transfer Station
From the minutes
“Motion to authorize disposal of a and b at the Transfer Station was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the Road Opening Permit for water access to Hadley Heights from Forge Investments
To approve the Road Opening Permit for water access to Hadley Heights from Forge Investments
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Road Opening Permit for water access to Hadley Heights from Forge Investments was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)
Approve the request for Isabel Ferreira to carry over 28 hours of unused vacation time into Fiscal Year 2027 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously. 1
To approve the request for Isabel Ferreira to carry over 28 hours of unused vacation time into Fiscal Year 2027 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously. 15. Discussion and Vote on Whether to Approve the Following Appointments The Board reviewed two personnel appointments without extended discussion. a. Joshua Simmons as Truck Driver - Highway Department Effective 7/1/26 b. David Thibodeau as Data Acquisition/Infrastructure Maintenance 2 (DA/IM2) Effective 7/1/26 - Motion to approve a and b, both effective July 1, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the request for Isabel Ferreira to carry over 28 hours of unused vacation time into Fiscal Year 2027 was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously. 15. Discussion and Vote on Whether to Approve the Following Appointments The Board reviewed two personnel appointments without extended discussion. a. Joshua Simmons as Truck Driver - Highway Department Effective 7/1/26 b. David Thibodeau as Data Acquisition/Infrastructure Maintenance 2 (DA/IM2) Effective 7/1/26 - Motion to approve a and b, both effective July 1, 2026, was made by Selectmen Zager and seconded by Selectmen Lopes. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Lopes)
Close the Town Hall, Libraries, Council on Aging, Highway Department, and Transfer Station for the 4" of July holiday was made by all the Selectmen for a Night Winners and seconded by Gabriella Xavier
To close the Town Hall, Libraries, Council on Aging, Highway Department, and Transfer Station for the 4" of July holiday was made by all the Selectmen for a Night Winners and seconded by Gabriella Xavier. The motion carried unanimously. 20. Discussion, and vote whether to approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License for the 3" of July Fireworks in Freetown for Nico's Novelty. = Motion to approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License for the 3" of July Fireworks Freetown for Nico's Novelty was made by Olivia Roderiques and seconded by Gabriella Xavier. The motion carried unanimously. 21. Discussion, and vote on whether to grant exclusive access to Hathaway Park for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks on July 3" and 4", 2026. = Motion to grant exclusive access to Hathaway Park for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks on July 3" and 4"", 2026 was made by Brantley Brown and seconded by Olivia Rode
From the minutes
“Motion to close the Town Hall, Libraries, Council on Aging, Highway Department, and Transfer Station for the 4" of July holiday was made by all the Selectmen for a Night Winners and seconded by Gabriella Xavier. The motion carried unanimously. 20. Discussion, and vote whether to approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License for the 3" of July Fireworks in Freetown for Nico's Novelty. = Motion to approve the Hawkers & Peddlers License for the 3" of July Fireworks Freetown for Nico's Novelty was made by Olivia Roderiques and seconded by Gabriella Xavier. The motion carried unanimously. 21. Discussion, and vote on whether to grant exclusive access to Hathaway Park for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks on July 3" and 4", 2026. = Motion to grant exclusive access to Hathaway Park for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks on July 3" and 4"", 2026 was made by Brantley Brown and seconded by Olivia Roderiques, The motion carried unanimously, June 15,2026 Freetown Board of Selectmen Meeting p.7-8 22. Discussion, and vote to close S. Main Street and Water Street for the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2026. = Motion to close S. Main Street and Water Street for the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2026 was made by Brantley Brown and seconded by Olivia Roderiques. The motion carried unanimously. 23. Present each Selectman for the Night essay contest winner with a certificate from the Board and have photos taken - At 6:31pm motion to adjourn 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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