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 Conservation Commission Approves Sewer Project, Discusses Land Donations and Flood Zone Impacts

Overview: The Freetown Conservation Commission held a meeting on December 9, 2024, where they approved a sewer project aimed at improving local waste management and protecting the Taunton River watershed. They also discussed a land donation and assessed the impacts of several construction projects on local flood zones. The commission addressed enforcement issues and potential applications for environmental grants, among other agenda items.

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.

Freetown Conservation Commission Discusses Land Donation and Wetlands Compliance Issues

Overview: At the recent Freetown Conservation Commission meeting, discussion centered around a potential land donation at zero Richmond Road and ongoing concerns about compliance with wetlands regulations on various properties.