Board of Selectmen - Regular Meeting

Presentation from Starck Architects on Master Plan for Town Beach.

Discussion on staffing and recruitment for the Boat Ramp and Beach for 2026 season.

Discussion, and vote whether to accept the donations:

a. The Paint and Sip and Comedy nights in the sum of $260.00 b. Stop and Shop in support of Annual Earth Day Clean-Up in the sum of $1,000.00 c. Borges Brothers Trucking in support of Annual Earth Day Clean-Up in the sum of $500.00 d. Bradford Steel in support of Annual Earth Day Clean-Up in the sum of $100.00 e. In support of the AARP Tax Prep at the Council on Aging from: i. Stephen Vincent in the sum of $50.00 ii. David & Jacqueline Brown in the sum of $100.00

Discussion, and vote whether to host a Spring/Summer community exercise series at Hathaway Park (dates, and times TBD).

Discussion on setting up possible programs that may help seniors during catastrophic events.

Discussion, and vote on future of the Community Program Department

Discussion, and vote whether to adopt the Warrant for the April 6, 2026 Annual Local Town Election and to direct the Town Clerk to have said warrant duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Bylaws of the Town of Freetown and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Discussion, and vote whether to declare the children’s table and chairs from the library as surplus and to dispose of them at the Transfer Station.

Discussion, and vote whether to approve the Agreement between The Town of Freetown and Vertical Communications for Town Hall Phones 7/1/26-6/30/29.

Discussion, and vote whether to approve the MIIA Health Benefits Trust renewal proposal for 7/1/26-6/30/27 pending Health Advisory Committee Approval.

Presentation from Girl Scout Troop 76200 on Water Safety Station at Hathaway Park.

Discussion, and vote on whether to approve the installation of the Water Safety Station at Hathaway Park

Discussion, and vote on whether to authorize Lakeville Police radio equipment be attached to the Tower at the Freetown Police Department.

Discussion, and vote whether to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Deborah L. Pettey effective 7/1/26-6/30/29.

Discussion, and vote whether to approve the agreement between the Town of Freetown and Lu-Ann Souza effective 7/1/26-6/30/29.

Discussion, and vote whether to approve the Ambulance Abatements and Write Offs for February 2026 in the sum of $191,497.73.

Discussion, and vote whether to approve the Agreement between the Town of Freetown and Bulldog Fire Apparatus for new Fire Engine approved at Town Meeting.

Hearing to discuss and vote on renewal of Excel Recycling’s Junk Dealers License.

Discussion, and vote whether to renew the Junk Dealers License for Excel Recycling LLC effective 5/1/26-4/30/27

Acknowledge the resignation of Sandra DiLillo as Board of Registrar effect 3/3/26

Discussion, and vote whether to approve the following appointments:

a. Paul Bulens as Laborer – Water/Sewer effective 3/9/26-6/30/26 b. Jennifer Durant to Freetown Agricultural Commission – resident interest in farming effective 3/10/26-6/30/28

M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) – to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. Building Commissioner.

M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(7), to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically G.L. c. 30A, sec. 22 for the purpose of reviewing executive session minutes for approval and determining whether such minutes shall be released, in the matter of Approval of Executive Session Minutes from 3/2/26.