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- Bristol County
- 4/24/24
- 04/25/2024
- 83 Minutes
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Overview: In an effort to address Freetown’s infrastructure and fiscal management, the Board of Selectmen engaged in thorough discussions on the condition and replacement of critical maintenance equipment, potential street lighting system upgrades, and the town’s trash disposal contract during their recent meeting. Additionally, they examined the impact of inflation on the town’s highway budget and the necessity of a new Human Resources role to manage growing employee numbers and HR-related tasks.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/22/24
- 07/03/2024
- 44 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent meeting of the Freetown Conservation Commission, a seemingly routine renovation request on Middleboro Road received prompt approval with specific environmental safeguards, while another issue arose from a proposal on Walnut Street that involved wetland replication. Amidst these key deliberations, the commission also navigated various other projects, including the conversion of a basketball court into a pickleball court and the reissuance of conditions for a completed project at Hilltop Park.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/17/24
- 04/18/2024
- 89 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: In a meeting characterized by a careful dissection of budgets and strategic planning, the Freetown Board of Selectmen tackled complex financial and operational issues related to emergency services, including the fire department’s expansion for 24/7 coverage and the police department’s staffing and cybersecurity concerns.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/16/24
- 04/17/2024
- 119 Minutes
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Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen’s recent meeting brought to the fore several issues, most notably the ongoing compliance challenges with a local scrapyard operation and the management of town resources, including funding requests for senior services, fire department equipment, and a dispute over the seasonal hours for the transfer station.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 3/25/24
- 03/26/2024
- 129 Minutes
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Overview: The Freetown Board of Selectmen’s latest meeting focused on a transformative zoning proposal which could pave the way for the development of up to 750 housing units to align with state requirements for MBTA communities. This profound change targets the Puma District and raises pivotal questions about the town’s capacity, infrastructure, and community identity. The board scrutinized the amendments, which aimed to comply with the Commonwealth’s benchmarks, including multifamily housing at 15 units per acre over 50 acres, and deliberated over the impact on local resources, such as sewer and water systems, as well as schools and emergency services.
