Stop & Shop Freetown distribution center to remain open as Teamsters, company reach deal

The proposed six-year contract will keep the Freetown facility open, saving the jobs of 900 employees at the distribution center.

• Feb 28, 2025

Teamsters, Stop & Shop reach agreement, keeping Freetown facility open

The Teamsters Union said they reached a tentative agreement with Stop & Shop on Friday evening.

• Feb 28, 2025

State treasurers warn of possible Stop & Shop strike impact

State treasurers say a potential Stop & Shop workers' strike​ would have "far-reaching" consequences.

• Feb 26, 2025

Stop & Shop Teamsters protest in Massachusetts and more top stories

Stop & Shop Teamsters protested outside a distribution center in Freetown that could be closed, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is trying to stop federal research funding cuts, and what to expect at the next Karen Read hearing.

• Feb 21, 2025

Stop & Shop workers could strike if Mass. warehouse closes

Stop & Shop workers could strike across New England if a Freetown, Massachusetts distribution center closes.

• Feb 20, 2025

South Coast Rail Project faces third delay; completion now expected in 2025

The project will connect the south coast of Massachusetts to Boston by rail for the first time in 70 years.

• Jun 14, 2024

Freetown man charged with killing girlfriend

A Freetown man accused of killing a woman he lives with has been charged with murder.

• Sep 20, 2023

Man accused of dumping screws on Freetown road for weeks

For 3 weeks someone has been dumping screws on a busy stretch of road in Freetown. Now a man is under arrest.

• May 24, 2023

Screws being dumped on Freetown road, damaging dozens of tires

For three weeks, highway workers have cleaned up hundreds of screws dumped on a busy stretch of road in Freetown. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.

• May 23, 2023

30 vehicles damaged in fire at Freetown car auction facility

Dozens of vehicles were damaged late Saturday night during a fire at an auto auction facility in Freetown.

• Jan 1, 2023