Freetown Board of Selectmen Approves $4,800 for Church Parking Lot Improvements

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Freetown Board of Selectmen approved a motion to allocate $4,800 from the Selectmen’s donation account to fund improvements to the parking lot of the East Freetown Congressional Church, which is used by the local library. The meeting also covered a range of other topics, including the approval of the special town meeting warrant articles, discussions on the fate of a town-owned van, and various administrative appointments.

Freetown Board of Selectmen Approves Bulock Road Property Acquisition and Discusses April 2026 Election

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen convened to address various local matters, most notably approving the acquisition of the Bulock Road property for $2,460,000 and discussing the upcoming April 2026 town election.

Freetown Board of Selectmen Approves New Tax Shift Amid Concerns Over Business Impact

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen has approved a tax shift factor of 1.7350 for fiscal year 2026, following thorough discussion on how to equitably distribute tax burdens between residential and commercial property owners. This decision comes amid concerns about balancing tax increases and the potential effect on local businesses, particularly those impacted by the newly operational MBTA train line.

Freetown Board of Selectmen Deliberates on Key Infrastructure Projects and License Renewals

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting on December 1, 2025, focused on significant infrastructure projects and the renewal of various licenses. The board discussed potential improvements to the Four Corners intersection, considered engineering agreements for the North Main Street sidewalk, and addressed a series of license renewals for local establishments.

Freetown Board Moves Ahead with Key Land Purchase Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen convened on November 17, 2025, with the significant decision to proceed with the purchase of a 31.3-acre parcel on Bulk Road, despite environmental regulations protecting local box turtles and rare wetland plants. The board also discussed several other issues, including a proposal to host the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall in 2026, a net metering agreement with New Leaf Energy, and a controversial sidewalk reconstruction project.