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

June 29, 2026

18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Jared C. Zager, Chad S. Carvalho

Absent: Carlos A. Lopes

Every vote, in order

Approve the open session meeting minutes from June 15, 2026

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the open session meeting minutes from June 15, 2026

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the open session meeting minutes from June 15, 2026 was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

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

Approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Spinnaker Technologies for Police Department IT Services

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Spinnaker Technologies for Police Department IT Services

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Spinnaker Technologies for Police Department IT Services was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

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

Approve wages for bylaw employees as included in the approved FY 2027 Omnibus

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve wages for bylaw employees as included in the approved FY 2027 Omnibus

From the minutes

“Motion to approve wages for bylaw employees as included in the approved FY 2027 Omnibus was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Allow Flock Safety to install License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras in Freetown in the area of High Street, Bell Rock Road, and Copicut Road on behalf of the City of Fall River

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To allow Flock Safety to install License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras in Freetown in the area of High Street, Bell Rock Road, and Copicut Road on behalf of the City of Fall River

From the minutes

“Motion to allow Flock Safety to install License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras in Freetown in the area of High Street, Bell Rock Road, and Copicut Road on behalf of the City of Fall River was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the Change Order in the amount of $10,530.00 for JH Landscaping Construction, Inc. for additional work completed at the COA parking lot, and to amend the contract accordingly

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the Change Order in the amount of $10,530.00 for JH Landscaping Construction, Inc. for additional work completed at the COA parking lot, and to amend the contract accordingly

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Change Order in the amount of $10,530.00 for JH Landscaping Construction, Inc. for additional work completed at the COA parking lot, and to amend the contract accordingly, was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Sell the property referenced as Map 240, Lot 066, taken for non-payment of taxes

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To sell the property referenced as Map 240, Lot 066, taken for non-payment of taxes

From the minutes

“Motion to sell the property referenced as Map 240, Lot 066, taken for non-payment of taxes was made by Selectman Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the updated Fire Union contract

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the updated Fire Union contract

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the updated Fire Union contract was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the quote from ClearGov for budget software

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the quote from ClearGov for budget software

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the quote from ClearGov for budget software was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the interdepartmental transfer from the EMA Supplies account in the amount of $8,000 to the Additional Gross Overtime account due to additional storm coverage

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the interdepartmental transfer from the EMA Supplies account in the amount of $8,000 to the Additional Gross Overtime account due to additional storm coverage

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the interdepartmental transfer from the EMA Supplies account in the amount of $8,000 to the Additional Gross Overtime account due to additional storm coverage was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the interdepartmental transfer from the Water and Sewer Department in the amount of $100,000 from the Water Purchasing Account to the Sewer Purchasing Account to cover unexpected sewer costs d

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the interdepartmental transfer from the Water and Sewer Department in the amount of $100,000 from the Water Purchasing Account to the Sewer Purchasing Account to cover unexpected sewer costs due to a surge in use

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the interdepartmental transfer from the Water and Sewer Department in the amount of $100,000 from the Water Purchasing Account to the Sewer Purchasing Account to cover unexpected sewer costs due to a surge in use was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the proposal from River Hawk Environmental for Municipal Site Feasibility and Permit-ready Design Services for the Town of Freetown's proposed Municipal Complex

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the proposal from River Hawk Environmental for Municipal Site Feasibility and Permit-ready Design Services for the Town of Freetown's proposed Municipal Complex

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the proposal from River Hawk Environmental for Municipal Site Feasibility and Permit-ready Design Services for the Town of Freetown's proposed Municipal Complex was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Approve the Insurance Binder for FY27 Insurance Policies with USI

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the Insurance Binder for FY27 Insurance Policies with USI

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the Insurance Binder for FY27 Insurance Policies with USI was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Award the FES Fence project to GA Fence

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To award the FES Fence project to GA Fence

From the minutes

“Motion to award the FES Fence project to GA Fence was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Award the Simmons Street and Portions of Dana Lee Drive and W. Cudworth Ave Milling and Resurfacing Project to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To award the Simmons Street and Portions of Dana Lee Drive and W. Cudworth Ave Milling and Resurfacing Project to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc

From the minutes

“Motion to award the Simmons Street and Portions of Dana Lee Drive and W. Cudworth Ave Milling and Resurfacing Project to Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Kory Kubik for a single lump sum holiday payout for 7/1/26-12/3 1/26

Minutes, page 17

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Kory Kubik for a single lump sum holiday payout for 7/1/26-12/3 1/26

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Kory Kubik for a single lump sum holiday payout for 7/1/26-12/3 1/26 was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Rescind the appointment of Steven Williams as a truck driver effective 6/15/26

Minutes, page 17

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To rescind the appointment of Steven Williams as a truck driver effective 6/15/26

From the minutes

“Motion to rescind the appointment of Steven Williams as a truck driver effective 6/15/26 was made by Selectman Zager and seconded by Selectmen Carvalho. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Zager, second: Carvalho)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Approve the amended contract for the Town Treasurer

Minutes, page 19

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the amended contract for the Town Treasurer

From the minutes

“Motion to approve the amended contract for the Town Treasurer was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. The motion carried unanimously.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), and not return to open session, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Building Commissioner v

Minutes, page 19

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), and not return to open session, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Building Commissioner v. Barrows

From the minutes

“Motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3), and not return to open session, for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Building Commissioner v. Barrows, was made by Selectmen Carvalho and seconded by Selectman Zager. Roll call vote: Selectman Zager - Yes; Selectmen Carvalho - Aye.” (Motion: Carvalho, second: Zager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (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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