The Board discussed the development of regulations for moorings and anchoring and confirmed the use of the Long Pond Beach parking lot for youth football and cheer activities. Updates were provided regarding new state permitting frameworks for clean energy projects and legislative changes to zoning laws. The Board addressed a large-scale gravel removal permit application in a neighboring municipality, authorized lease agreements for a new police cruiser, approved environmental monitoring services for the town landfill, and ratified the sale of a town-acquired property. Additionally, the Board awarded contracts for a new salt shed, paving projects, and elementary school maintenance, while also approving snow plow rate increases, a fence installation at Hathaway Park, and new committee appointments.
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The board conducted an executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and litigation. Public session agenda items included the adoption of the state primary warrant and the designation of police officer assignments for election duty. The board established a process for negotiating intermunicipal agreements with neighboring towns regarding water infrastructure expansion. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the planning and scheduling of a special town meeting, including the process for opening and closing its warrant, and deliberated on a proposal to relocate the World War I memorial stone to the Veterans Park.
Jun 29, 2026·Board meeting
Freetown Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Meeting
The Board conducted a promotional and pinning ceremony for new police sergeants. Discussions included a license agreement for the Freetown Regional Food Pantry to enable property improvements and freezer installation to enhance storage capacity. The Board approved IT service agreements for both the Police and Fire Departments with Sper Technologies and ratified wages for bylaw employees under the FY2027 omnibus. Additionally, the Board reviewed a proposal for the installation of license plate reader cameras within the town.
Jun 1, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Freetown Special And Annual Town Meeting
The Special and Annual Town Meetings addressed various warrant articles for the town of Freetown. Key topics for the Special Town Meeting included funding for a salt shed for the highway department, a feasibility study for the village schoolhouse, an actuarial study for post-employment benefits, and technology upgrades for the police department. The Annual Town Meeting covered the fiscal year 2027 budget, including appropriations for general government, public safety, and other departments, alongside general community announcements regarding local festivals and events.
