Board of Selectmen Meeting 7/2/26

The Freetown Board of Selectmen held a brief remote meeting on July 2, 2026, called to order at 2:10 PM with a quorum present. The single substantive item on the agenda was the review and approval of a five-year license agreement between the Town of Freetown and the Freetown Regional Food Pantry, located at 225 Chace Road in East Freetown.

The board discussed the need for the five-year agreement, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. The pantry secured grant funding through Senator Michael Rodrigues to purchase walk-in refrigeration and freezer equipment for perishable items like meat and vegetables, but eligibility required showing proof of a five-year facility license. Board members noted the pantry's vital role in serving hundreds of families each month and agreed that town municipal space would not conflict with the pantry's current operations.

The Board voted unanimously (2-0) by roll call to approve the five-year license agreement. Additionally, the board voted unanimously to authorize Town Administrator Debbie Pettey to sign the documentation on behalf of Chair Carlos Lopes and Selectman Jared Zager to expedite processing. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.

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