By CHRIS COLLINS
(Whately, MA) — There’s a new “Fred” on the Whately Selectboard. Finance Committee member Fred Baron defeated incumbent Whately Selectboard member Fred Orloski 193 to 86 in the only competitive race in this week’s Whately Annual Town Election. Orloski will not be leaving public life, having won a three-year seat on the Board of Assessors. Baron now prepares for his first official event as selectman, Whately’s Annual Town Meeting, which will take place Tuesday night at 6, weather permitting.