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Freetown board to seek buyers or donate Council on Aging van after no bids
Summary
After two unsuccessful auctions (top bid $5,000), the Select Board authorized staff to contact neighboring towns and local agencies to find a use for the Council on Aging van, possibly donating it or restarting bids at a lower opening price.
The Freetown Select Board discussed next steps for a Council on Aging (COA) van that received no bids at $5,000 after two attempts. Members described the vehicle as operable with low mileage but not matching current town needs.
Rather than retain the vehicle, the board instructed staff to contact neighboring towns, veteran groups, the food pantry and other local agencies to determine whether any could use the van. If no local taker is identified, members discussed restarting bidding at a lower opening price or offering the vehicle for donation to an eligible local organization.
Staff was asked to report back at the next meeting with options and any offers; board members emphasized a preference to keep the van local if possible.
