Votes at a glance: contracts, appraisals and budget procedural approvals (Nov. 3 joint meeting)

At the Nov. 3 joint meeting the select boards recorded a number of routine administrative votes. The items below were taken during the open session portion of the Lakeville Select Board meeting and are recorded here to reflect the formal actions announced on the record.

- Fire‑station siding/window contract: The board voted to award the Invitation to Bid for Fire Station No. 2 vinyl siding and window replacement to FRG Contractor Corporation (bid amount reported in packet). Motion: "award the bid for the fire station to FRG contractor corporation"; result: approved (voice vote).

- Agreement with FRG Contractor Corporation: The board approved the contract document between the Town of Freetown and FRG Contractor Corporation for the Fire Station No. 2 project. Motion: "approve the agreement between Town of Freetown and FRG contractor corporation for Fire Station Number 2, vinyl siding and replacement window project"; result: approved (voice vote).

- Surplus tax‑title property: The board declared a tax‑taken property (Map 210 Lot 108) surplus, enabling disposition discussions with the state. Motion: "declare the property located at Map 210 Lot 108, as surplus"; result: approved (voice vote).

- Postcard for special town meeting: The board authorized sending a postcard to all households notifying them of the special town meeting on Jan. 26, 2026 (MBTA Communities zoning). Motion: "send a postcard to all households for the special town meeting on 01/26/2026"; result: approved (voice vote).

- Retiree health contribution rates: The board approved monthly contribution rates for the retiree health benefits trust effective Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026 (percentage increases reflected in packet). Motion: "approve the monthly contribution rates for retiree health benefits trust effective 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026"; result: approved (voice vote).

- IT services agreement: The board approved the agreement with Spinnaker Technologies for IT services at fire and police effective 11/01/2025–10/31/2026. Motion: "approve the agreement between the town of Freetown and Spinnaker Technologies for IT services"; result: approved (voice vote).

- Title insurance and authorization for Bullock Road land purchase: The board voted to obtain title insurance if the town proceeds with the Bullock Road purchase and authorized the town administrator to sign documents related to the purchase. Motions: "obtain title insurance" and "authorize town administrator to sign documents pertaining to the Bullock Road land purchase"; results: both approved (voice votes).

- Authorization for appraisal: The board authorized the town administrator to sign a proposal for an appraisal of a tax‑taken parcel (Parcel 240‑016) required by law. Motion: "authorize the administrator to sign the proposal for appraisal for Parcel 240‑016"; result: approved (voice vote).

- Special counsel fee agreement: The board approved a fee agreement with special counsel (Maguire & Stevens, PC) to represent the town on matters where the regular firm represents another party. Motion: "approve fee agreement for special counsel Maguire & Stevens, PC"; result: approved (voice vote).

- Snowplow and seasonal staffing: The board approved a snowplow application for SM Automotive LLC and authorized hiring seasonal CDL‑B and Class D drivers at $25 and $22 per hour respectively for winter 2025–26. Motions: "approve snowplow applications for SM Automotive LLC" and "hire seasonal snowplow drivers and set pay rates"; results: both approved (voice votes).

These motions were recorded on the meeting transcript. Where a specific dollar figure or contractual detail was discussed, the board referenced packet materials; those documents provide the definitive amounts and contract texts.