Freetown Board of Selectmen 5/27/2026

The Freetown Board of Selectmen met on May 27, 2026, convening at 9:03 a.m. and immediately entering executive session to discuss pending litigation involving Eco Construction Inc. and the Freetown Police Association, as well as to review executive session minutes from March 30, 2026. Upon returning to open session, the board discussed capital repairs at Freetown Elementary School, ultimately voting to move forward with bidding to repair wet spots and recoat the oldest section of the school roof while holding off on a larger MSBA grant application until windows and doors are addressed in 2027.

The board then approved a road opening permit for a water line installation at 55 South Main Street by Brian Hill Farm Inc., with Town Administrator Debbie recusing herself due to a conflict of interest. The board also announced the formal resolution of a contractual settlement with Varrica Construction regarding the addition at Fire Station 3, with no additional funds or concessions involved. Additionally, the board approved an end-of-year budget transfer of $185 from parking clerk stiplends to cover the town moderator's salary line.

In personnel actions, the board voted to promote two police officers to the rank of sergeant based on the Police Chief's recommendations: Patrick Lee, effective May 27, 2026, and Douglas Munson, effective May 28, 2026. Following brief updates regarding the upcoming Town Meeting, school budget deliberations, and the failure of the Lakeville school override vote, the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.

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