{ "city": "Freetown", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/freetownma.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Freetown Council on Aging meeting for August 5, 2026 has been cancelled", "summary": "The Freetown Council on Aging meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 227 Chace Road has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was signed by the Director on July 29, 2026, and posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-469", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Building Committee", "headline": "Building Committee meeting for August 12, 2026, is cancelled", "summary": "The scheduled meeting of the Freetown Building Committee has been cancelled. The original agenda included updates on the COA/Library joint building and the Village School grant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-468", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hold hearings on commercial composting and manufacturing expansion", "summary": "The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding special permits for commercial composting and manufacturing facilities. The board will also discuss proposed bylaw changes for the Fall Town Meeting and updates to stormwater and subdivision rules.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-470", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Council on Aging - Library Community Building Committee", "headline": "Freetown COA/Library committee meeting postponed to August 4, 2026", "summary": "The Council on Aging/Library Community Building Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, has been postponed. The notice confirms the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, but no substantive decisions or discussions are listed as the agenda is procedural and the meeting has been postponed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-471", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting cancelled for August 3, 2026", "summary": "The Freetown Board of Selectmen meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM was cancelled. The cancellation notice was filed and posted in compliance with the state Open Meeting Law, which requires 48-hour notice for local public body meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-472", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Historical Commission", "headline": "Historical Commission to discuss moving 4 Corners stone monument to Veterans Park", "summary": "The Freetown Historical Commission will discuss a request from the Freetown Veterans group to relocate the stone monument at 4 Corners to Chace Road Veterans Park, noting strong resident opposition to moving it from the Assonet Village Historic District. The commission will also review a feasibility study grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission for the Village School House, and consider bandstand repairs and recognition of restored historic homes outside the historic district.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-466", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Library Trustees", "headline": "Freetown Library Trustees to discuss staffing and preservation projects", "summary": "The Board of Library Trustees will review monthly financial and patron data and vote on outstanding minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss hiring a part-time position and receive updates on the Preservation Project and the MBLC/Building Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-467", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board meeting cancelled; no decisions will be made", "summary": "This meeting of the Freetown Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The agenda listed two public hearings on building violation appeals and routine business items, but no action will be taken.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-464", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board to discuss PILOT agreement and enter executive session on three lawsuits", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. They will approve prior meeting minutes, discuss the status of a PILOT agreement for 18 USRV Way, and then enter executive session to consider real estate negotiations for that same property and litigation strategy for three pending lawsuits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-465", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "Council on Aging - Library Community Building Committee", "headline": "Council on Aging/Library Building Committee discusses site permitting and MBLC process", "summary": "The Freetown Council on Aging/Library Community Building Committee will meet to discuss a communication plan from the OPM, site permitting steps and process, and an update on the MBLC process. The meeting is open in person and via Zoom. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-463", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Parade & Fireworks Committee", "headline": "Parade & Fireworks Committee to recap Strawberry Festival, July 4 events, and finances", "summary": "The Parade & Fireworks Committee is meeting to review recent events including the Strawberry Festival, fireworks display, and July 4 parade, discussing pros and cons. They will also address replacing 30 flags, sponsor thank-you letters and tax receipts, and committee vacancies and finances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-462", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Local Emergency Planning Committee", "headline": "Fire chief to review proposed bylaws, hazmat plan", "summary": "The Freetown Fire Chief will hold a meeting to review proposed bylaws and discuss the status of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-461", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on $67,458 in interdepartmental transfers", "summary": "The Freetown Finance Committee will discuss and vote on nine interdepartmental transfers totaling $67,458, including shifts for police salaries, dispatch wages, and fire department expenses. The committee will also vote on minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-460", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Meeting cancelled; no business conducted", "summary": "This meeting of the Freetown Board of Assessors has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-454", "minutes_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-454", "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Agricultural Commission", "headline": "Agricultural Commission meeting cancelled", "summary": "This meeting of the Freetown Agricultural Commission has been cancelled. The agenda would have included discussion of a Farmland Protection Initiative webinar, RTF bylaw progress, and RTF fact sheet progress.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-459", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to discuss opioid settlement funds", "summary": "The Freetown Board of Health will meet via Zoom on July 14, 2026, to discuss the use of opioid settlement funds. The agenda includes a call to order and any other business that may come before the board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-457", "minutes_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-457", "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review garage, two determinations, and violations", "summary": "The Freetown Conservation Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on July 13, 2026, to review a Notice of Intent for a proposed 22'x24' detached garage at 82 Cliff Drive. The agenda also includes two Requests for Determination of Applicability (67 Slab Bridge Road and 43 Cliff Drive), two Requests for Certificate of Compliance (14 Washburn Road and off Chace Road), and a Notice of Violation at 4 Captain Harris Drive. The meeting will be held in person at the Multipurpose Senior Center and via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-456", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Freetown Selectmen to vote on police AI policy and Flock cameras", "summary": "The Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on the Police Department's Use of AI Policy and the Police Chief's request to install Flock cameras in Freetown. The board will also consider approving a one-day liquor license for the Boys & Girls Club, authorizing the Town Administrator to declare surplus items under $1,000, and awarding the Freetown Elementary School Roof Recoating Project. Additionally, the Personnel Board will vote on rescinding and making appointments to various town boards and committees.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-458", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Council on Aging - Library Community Building Committee", "headline": "COA/Library Building Committee to decide on OPM and architect contracts", "summary": "The Council on Aging/Library Community Building Committee will discuss and vote on whether to continue with the current Owner's Project Manager (OPM) and architect for the COA/Public Library Community Building project or issue new RFPs. They will also consider approving an updated RFP for OPM services and authorizing the Town Administrator, COA Director, and Library Director to draft an RFP for a new architect. A status update on the MBLC Construction Grant will be provided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07102026-455", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Taunton River Stewardship Council", "headline": "Taunton River Stewardship Council to elect co-chairperson", "summary": "The council will hold elections for co-chairperson and receive updates from delegates and committees, including the National Park Service and local towns. The meeting also includes a report on grant programs and scheduling of the next meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-453", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Water & Sewer Commission", "headline": "Water line extension, MassDEP determination, and equipment purchases on FW&SC agenda", "summary": "The Freetown Water & Sewer Commission will discuss extending water lines on Narrows Road and Howland Road, an Innovation Way project with MassDOT and Fall River, a MassDEP public water system determination for 65 Cliff Drive, equipment including a crane and laptops, hydrant repairs, a service line at 159/161 County Road, an IMA and water system with New Bedford, the WhiteWater agreement, APEX permanent bleeders, and the APEX asset management project. The board will also approve minutes from May 19, 2026, and a schedule of bills.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-452", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Freetown Board of Health to discuss opioid settlement funds and public health updates", "summary": "The Freetown Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from May and June 2026, discuss the use of opioid settlement funds, and receive updates from the Public Health Nurse and Health Agent. Correspondence and other business may also be addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-451", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board continues hearings on composting, warehouses, and subdivision", "summary": "The Freetown Planning Board will hold a hybrid public meeting to continue several hearings from previous months, including a special permit for commercial composting on Chace Road, site plan review for contractor bays on Middleboro Road, and a two-lot subdivision on High Street. The board will also discuss an ADU update from the Attorney General's response and other business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-450", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Board to vote on food pantry license agreement at 227 Chace Road", "summary": "The Freetown Board of Selectmen will discuss and vote on whether to approve a License Agreement with the Freetown Regional Food Pantry for property at 227 Chace Road. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom on July 2, 2026, at 2:10 PM. Old business items may be discussed but no action will be taken on them.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-449", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging to vote on free legal counseling and lift purchase", "summary": "The Freetown Council on Aging will review and vote on whether to offer free legal counseling at the COA and whether to pursue a lift purchase. They will also review end-of-year budget and grants, and receive updates on programs, events, and services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-447", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Freetown Selectmen to vote on police promotions, IT contracts, and major spending items", "summary": "The Freetown Board of Selectmen will meet on June 29, 2026, to discuss and vote on multiple contracts, appointments, and financial decisions. Key items include sergeant promotions, IT service agreements, reserve fund transfers, and bids for road resurfacing and fence projects. The meeting was originally scheduled but later amended with a cancellation notice.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-446", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Freetown Board of Health meeting cancelled for June 25, 2026", "summary": "The Freetown Board of Health meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM was cancelled. The notice was filed and time-stamped with the Town Clerk's Office, but the meeting did not proceed as planned.", "agenda_url": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-442", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.freetownma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }