Freetown Board of Selectmen Deliberates on ADU Bylaw Amendments Amid Public Concerns

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen addressed pressing community issues and future planning. The board reviewed state guidelines for ADUs, focusing on potential bylaw revisions, while also approving a contentious subdivision plan despite objections from a concerned resident.

Freetown Grapples with Water Crisis as Residents Face Service Disruptions

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen convened to tackle various issues, most notably the urgent water service disruption affecting residents on County Road. Residents have been left without a reliable water source due to a break in the water line, which is supplied by the City of New Bedford. The board discussed New Bedford’s stance that Freetown should assume responsibility for the line post-repair, a condition Freetown officials found unacceptable. Approximately 110 customers are impacted, and the board is seeking solutions, including notifying residents to hire private contractors for repairs.

Freetown Board Explores Subdivision Notification Issues Amidst Development Concerns

Overview: The recent Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting was largely centered on the ongoing issues surrounding subdivision developments, with particular attention paid to the notification process and potential implications for local land use. Concerns about inadequate communication with property owners and the impact of development projects on the community were thoroughly examined, alongside discussions on land tax designations and fee structure evaluations.

Freetown Board Grapples with Tax Shifts Amid Local Business Transitions

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen convened to address crucial fiscal matters impacting the town’s tax structure and the potential repercussions on both residents and businesses. Key discussions revolved around the proposed tax shifts for the fiscal year 2025, the transition of major local businesses from Tax Increment Financing agreements, and the implications of state legislative changes on property zoning and development.

Freetown Board of Selectmen Approves Strategic Equipment Transfers to Optimize Resources

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Freetown Board of Selectmen focused on optimizing town resources by approving strategic equipment transfers. These included a decision to send a 2010 John Deere loader to the transfer station and declaring the current loader at the station as surplus for trade-in. This move, facilitated by funds available through ARPA and departmental budgets, will reduce the cost of acquiring new equipment.