Town of Hatfield Massachusetts

TOWN OF HATFIELD MASSACHUSETTS

ANNUAL REPORT 2020

TOWN OF HATFIELD MASSACHUSETTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOWN REPORT DEDICATION 04 THE ATHENIAN OATH 05 Demographics/Senators & Representatives 06 Special Acknowledgement 07 350th Anniversary Steering Committee 08 Board of Selectmen 10 Agricultural Advisory Commission 12 Board of Assessors 13 Board of Health 14 Town Clerk 16 Appointed Officials 19 Elected Officials 23 Board of Registrars 24 Elector under the Will of Oliver Smith 25 Treasurer’s Wage Report 27 Collector’s Report 35 Community Preservation Plan 36 Council on Aging 47 Conservation Commission 49 Disability Commission 50 DPW 51 Fire Department/Ambulance 55 Inspection Services 57 Hatfield Public Library 58 Open Space Committee 59 Planning Board 60 Zoning Board of Appeals 61 Police Department 62 School Department 63 Town Accountant 71

DEDICATION

350TH ANNIVERSARY STEERING COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEERS We are pleased to dedicate the 2020 Annual Town Report to the 350th Anniversary Steering Committee and the many volunteers who spent the last three years planning events and programs to commemorate our 350th Anniversary. Planning and preparations demanded your time and tasks would face a year with challenges forcing the Committee to modify plans. Throughout the year, you maintained a positive spirit despite COVID-19. To the Committee Co-Chairs, Ed Lesko and Laurie Banas, and Committee Members, Bobby Betsold, Mike Cahill, Anna Holhut, Paul Labbee, Cher Nicholas, Michael Paszek, Stephanie Slysz, Diana Szynal and Lucinda Williams, and Volunteers, thank you very much for your generosity, dedicated time, talents, and support for a year of memorable celebrations.

ATHENIAN OATH

We will never bring disgrace to this our town, by any act of dishonesty or cowardice, nor ever desert our suffering comrades in the ranks; we will fight for the ideals and sacred things of the town, both alone and with many; we will revere and obey the town’s laws and do our best to incite a like respect in those above us who are prone to annul or set them at naught; we will strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty, thus in all these ways we will transmit this town not only less, but greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.

Demographics

Area 9,300 acres Elevation 132 feet at Main Street Population 3,408 STATE SENATOR Franklin-Hampshire District Joanne Comerford State House Room 70C, Boston, MA 02133 Ph. (617) 722-1532, [email protected] Local Office: P.O. Box 60190, Florence, MA 01062 Ph. (413) 367-4656, [email protected]

REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT First Hampshire District Lindsay Sabadosa State House, 24 Beacon St., Room B2, Boston, MA 02133 Ph. (617) 722-2425, [email protected] Local Office: 76 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01060 Ph. (413) 270-1166

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS 1st Congressional District Richard Neal 2309 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2102 Ph. (202) 225-5601 300 State Street, Ste. 200, Springfield, MA 01105 Ph. (413) 785-0325

2nd Congressional District James McGovern 408 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20515 Ph. (202) 225-6101 94 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Ph. (413) 341-8700 SENATORS IN CONGRESS Elizabeth Warren 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Ph. (202) 224-4543 2400 JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury St., Boston, MA 02203 (617) 565-3170 1550 Main Street, Ste. 406, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 788-2690

Edward Markey 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 Ph. (202) 224-2742 975 JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Boston, MA 02203 Ph. (617) 565-8519 1550 Main Street, 4th Floor, Springfield, MA 01103 Ph. (413) 785-4610

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The year 2020 presented a test of our Town’s resilience and resourcefulness. When the novelle corona virus first reared its head, normal life screeched to a never-to-be-forgotten halt. The Governor declared a State of Emergency, schools and municipal buildings closed and a battle ensued with an invisible and deadly public health enemy. Working alongside the Board of Selectmen, Kerry Flaherty, then the Board of Health Chair, was at the helm of Hatfield’s efforts to hold the line. Ms. Flaherty served in the capacity of COVID-19 Coordinator; a post necessitated by the crisis that required a significant time commitment. She liaised with officials communicating vital information, assessing cases, and tracing contacts. Her extensive knowledge and ability to partner with Town and school officials demonstrated a dedication and passion for the safety of our community.

It is because of this dedication and passion that the Board of Selectmen wishes to extend sincere thanks and praise to Kerry for serving Hatfield with devotion and strength of purpose in a time of need.

350TH ANNIVERARY STEERING COMMITTEE

After more than three years of planning and preparation, the year and celebration of Hatfield’s 350th Anniversary started out absolutely perfect with our New Year’s Eve Gala at the Log Cabin. The evening was filled with excitement, great food, music and dancing, catching up with old friends, making new friends, and the kick-off we wanted for the year of celebration ahead! As we continued planning for the events and festivities ahead, like everything in 2020, all of our plans were soon put in doubt due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The spring was filled with much uncertainty as to what 2020 (and all of our celebrations) were going to look like. The committee was faced with many difficult conversations and decisions around whether to cancel, postpone, or change (and how) the plans that had been in the works for over three years. We navigated through virtual meetings, ever changing guidelines and restrictions, and a continued underlying desire to try to keep the Town’s anniversary moving ahead. We successfully held our first event in the pandemic with a “virtual” Incorporation Day Celebration on our official anniversary, May 31, 2020. In a socially distanced, video recorded ceremony in front of our 350th Anniversary cake, speeches were delivered by our State Senator Joanne Comerford, State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa, local and neighboring officials, and several committee members. Working with our local health officials and learning new ways to navigate the changing times, we continued for forge ahead with plans for modified events for the balance of the year. Thanks to the support and assistance of so many organizations and people, we ended up holding nearly all of our scheduled events in some capacity. In a time when most everything across the area and world was being canceled, we were able to hold 11 events throughout the balance of the year, including: o May 31, 2020 – “Virtual” Incorporation Day o July 23, 2020 – Farm to Table Dinner o August 18, 2020 – “Virtual” Time Capsule Opening o August 22, 2020 – Farm 5K Run/Walk o August 22, 2020 – Cornhole Tournament o September 19, 2020 – Historic Homes Tour o September 25, 2020 – Restaurant Night in the Park o September 26, 2020 – Barn Mural Tour o October 3, 2020 – Tractor Parade o October 10, 2020 – Drive-In Concert o December 19, 2020 – Luminarium & Fireworks As we look ahead to 2021 and the balance of our 350th Anniversary celebration, we have many reasons for excitement and optimism. While we currently have only one more event on the calendar, it is our hope to add a few additional events in the spring as warmer weather arrives. We then plan to hold a parade the likes of which the town has never seen. On May 30, 2021, the final day the of our 350th Anniversary year,

together with the annual Memorial Day exercises, we are planning a “rolling” 350th Parade that will bring the tour the town! Beyond the completion of the 350th Anniversary events, we are planning for several additional exciting items, including the assembly of the 350th Anniversary Time Capsule, printing and release of a 350th Anniversary Commemorative Book, and plans for more events and celebrations beyond 2021! Stay tuned to www.hatfield350.com, @Hatfield350th on Facebook and Instagram, and around town for more details! In closing, it is in times like these that we truly realize how fortunate we are to live in a small town that is so much more than a community. We want to express our greatest appreciation for everyone that has helped keep the Hatfield 350th Anniversary celebration going during difficult and trying times. Without the dedication, cooperation, and flexibility of our town officials and departments, volunteers, partners, vendors, and participants, none of this would have been possible! Thank you to everyone for doing your part and we look forward to celebrating with everyone as we conclude Hatfield’s 350th Anniversary!

Respectfully submitted, Ed Lesko, co-Chair Laurie Banas, co-Chair Robert Betsold Michael Cahill Anna Holhut Paul Labbee Cher Nicholas Michael Paszek Stephanie Slysz Diana Szynal Lucinda Williams

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

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We respectfully report the following accomplishments and activities in 2020.

This report highlights some of the activities of the Board of Selectmen for last year. In recognition of these accomplishments, it is important to understand that many were achieved during a very difficult year because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Town was challenged with finding alternative ways to conduct business and exploring ways to hold meetings. The Pandemic forced communities and town officials to act swiftly to stop the spread of the virus. At such a critical time, Board of Health member Kerry Flaherty quickly stepped up working closely with the Board of Selectmen and School Department providing guidance and overseeing contact tracing that covered a significant number of hours.

Among the modifications made during the year, we held our very first Annual Town Meeting outside at the Lions Club Pavilion. The weather could not have been more perfect!

• TOWN OF HATFIELD 350th ANNIVERSARY In anticipation of a celebratory year for our Town’s 350th Anniversary, a Gala was held on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019, which could not have been a more exciting segue into 2020. The 350th Steering Committee begun planning in 2017 and would host many events that later had to be modified or postponed.

• FINANCIAL OVERVIEW: The firm Melanson CPA was hired to handle the accounting services in January. Confident that Melanson CPA would work through closing out the previous Fiscal Year 2019 and have Fiscal Year 2020 reconciled and balanced, we are happy to report that the Accountant was able to achieve this timely.

Financial Audit Report is available on the Town of Hatfield website.

• WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY: The Town contracted with DPC Engineering to assess the Water and Sewer operating costs and revenues. Following a review of the study and cost analysis, we approved a water rate increase of 5% and a sewer rate increase of 25%.

• PHASE II TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS PROJECT: Renovations including handicap accessibility improvements received Certificate of Substantial Completion in December with some items that remain for execution in the Spring 2021. The Council on Aging Center received extensive improvements which were completed in early December.

• RT. 5 WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Annual Town Meeting authorized a Debt Exclusion for $1.6 million of a $3.6 million infrastructure improvements project along West Street. Sewer services will extend on Route 5 from Linseed Rd to Rocks Rd, and water service for 2200 ft along Route 5 south of Rocks Rd.

Sewer improvements comprise a gravity sewer, pump station, and a 4-inch force main to convey wastewater from the project area to the Town’s existing sewer system. The MA Office of Executive Housing and Economic Development’s MassWorks Program is funding $2 million for this project.

We completed a search for a new Fire Chief in anticipation of Fire Chief Stephen Gaughan’s resignation to explore other opportunities. Robert Flaherty was appointed Chief in February.

We thank Personnel and Emergency Responders for their hard work this year. In this difficult and uncertain time, they remained a steady and dedicated group who managed to oversee the everchanging operations of the Town Hall, keep our employees healthy and safe and be responsive to the changing demands of providing exceptional service to town residents during a global pandemic.

We thank our many volunteers for their support and dedication to our community and the commitment of our town employees who worked effortlessly through a challenging and difficult year. Our sincere gratitude for all you do.

Respectfully submitted,

Diana M. Szynal, Chair Edmund E. Jaworski Brian F. Moriarty

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION

______Dear Hatfield Citizens:

Pursuant to town Zoning Bylaws, the Agricultural Advisory Commission receives notice of any projects involving a Special Permit; Special Permit with Site Plan Approval; and/or Site Plan Review. Projects are reviewed to assess their impact on agriculture, and comments are forwarded to the Planning Board.

The Commission prepares a flyer highlighting the provisions of the town’s Right-to-Farm Bylaw and announcing agricultural activities and events throughout the year for inclusion in the annual Town Census package. Community Gardens: Hatfield Community Gardens enjoyed a third successful year on town-owned farmland along Billings Way. The Community Garden Steering Committee has plots available for 2021. If you are interested in a garden plot or would like to learn more about the Community Garden, please email [email protected]. Farm Stand Guide and Map: The 2020-2021 edition of the map and brochure celebrates Hatfield’s 350th Anniversary and the rich tradition of farming in town. The guide includes the location of “The Art of Farming” murals created by Smith Academy art classes, which are displayed on barns around town. The Art of Farming Murals: A mural previously along Route 5 in North Hatfield was relocated to a barn along Chestnut Street. 350th Celebration: Members of the commission were pleased to collaborate with the 350th Celebration Committee on farming-related events, including the Farmscape Walk/Run and a bus tour of The Art of Farming murals. The commission holds its regularly scheduled meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Town Hall. Please consult the meeting postings for time and date confirmation. Respectfully submitted by

Robert Wagner, Chair John Pease Thomas A. Petcen Russell Powell Betsy Speeter

Board of Assessors ______

The Board of Assessor’s like many other departments made the best out of a very difficult year. Ronald Punska left the Assessor’s Office after many years as a devoted member to the Hatfield Board of Assessors we wish him the best of luck and will miss him dearly. Our vendor Patriot Properties continued to exceed our expectations while focusing on the best way to complete our building permits while staying safe and keeping each of our residents safe as well. Real Estate information remains available through the town website www.townofhatfield.org Click on Government and then click on Assessors' Office there is a link to the “Online Property Data Queries”. In addition, all residents are welcome to contact the Assessors' office at (413) 247-0322 for assistance relating to the assessors website links or inquiries relating to valuation, exemptions, abatements, etc. Our Assistant Assessor, Mrs. Jennifer Polverari, is available from 9 AM to 1 PM Monday through Thursday to assist with any requests and is available by appointment in the mornings and evenings as well as Fridays if needed. The Board of Assessors has been meeting monthly and those meetings are being held both in person and remote to accommodate our residents.

Tax Rate Recapitulation Fiscal Year 2020

Amount to Be Raised Revenue Sources Total Budget $12,013,988.39 State Estimated Receipts $2,379,009.00 Total Cherry Sheet Offsets $1,092,502.00 Local Estimated Receipts 950,200.00 Debt and Interest .00 Overlay (Abatements & Exemptions) 88,151.20 Enterprise funds (Water & Sewer) 1,138,000.00 State & County Cherry Sheet Charge 433,723.00 Free Cash 717,980.89 Community Preservation 599,245.00 Community Preservation Funds 599,245.00 Snow and Ice Deficit 49,795.11 Other Available Funds 351,569.50 $14,277,404.70 $6,136,004.39 Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Levy $7,826,056.21

Abatements & Exemptions Granted for Fiscal Year 2020

# Abatement Type Amount 3 Elderly, age 70+ (17D) $525.00 Or Widow/Widower (17D) 10 Real Estate Abatements $10,684.74 2 Blind (37A) $1,000.00 0 Personal Property Abatement $0.00 1 Spouse, fireman (died line of duty)$4,216.83.

Exemptions Total Granted $52,426.57 21 Veterans $8,400.00 12 Veterans (22E) $12,000.00 24 Elderly, age 70+ (41C) $15,600.00

Board of Assessors: Scott McCoy Chairman, Stan Pitchko, and James Lavallee

BOARD OF HEALTH

This has been a year of change for the Board of Health, primarily driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. As the pandemic evolved in the Spring, then Chair Kerry Flaherty offered to assume the position of Covid Response Coordinator. In this position, she monitored local outbreaks through the MAVEN system, did contact tracing with each new case, worked as liaison between the schools and BOH and helped keep the Town’s citizens apprised of weekly changes in the Covid status in town and in the schools. All recommendations through the BOH were based on current science-based guidelines from the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Not all recommendations were readily accepted by some factions in town, and BOH received numerous complaints of individuals and businesses not following guidelines. As cases in Town spiked in the Summer and late Fall through the end of the year, the job of Covid Coordinator became overwhelming for one person to manage. Scott Pomeroy was hired and trained to assist Kerry in contact tracing during those outbreaks. I want to thank all of the people in Town for following the guidelines and keeping Hatfield’s case load relatively low.

On behalf of the Board of Health, I’d like to offer a note of thanks and commendation to Kerry Flaherty for stepping up to assume the position of Covid Response Coordinator. The scope of the position expanded as the pandemic spiked. She kept up with the constantly changing guidelines and worked tirelessly to safeguard the Town’s health, in spite of sometimes rancorous opposition by some factions to the recommended guidelines. Thank you, Kerry.

Annual town elections were postponed until June due to the pandemic. Liz Kugler was elected as the new Board member, joining Jeff Zgrodnik and Robert Osley. Dr. Osley was appointed to chair the Board. This position will rotate on an annual basis.

In addition to Covid related issues, the Board of Health continued it’s usual responsibilities.

Food Establishment Inspections: Inspections are done on an annual basis but may be done more frequently if necessary. One-day and special event food permits, caterer and food truck licenses are issued after review of the providers’ food handler’s certifications. Due to temporary restaurant closures and reduced business income as a result of the pandemic this year, the Board of Health voted to decrease it’s usual charges for food permits and inspections by 50%.

Inspection of Hotels, Motels and Bed & Breakfast facilities: These are done on an annual basis, often done in conjunction with the Fire Chief for fire and safety issues.

Perc Tests and Title 5 Inspections: In spite of the pandemic, requests for perc tests and Title 5 inspections remained high throughout the year, continuing into December when the number would normally decrease.

Licenses for Septic Haulers and Installers were also issued, as well as permits for application of organic processed agricultural products.

Complaints: The Board of Health receives numerous complaints throughout the year which result in investigation into the issue. Issues range from inadequate heat in rental property to collapsed buildings.

Violation enforcement: The Board has dealt with several cases of Health Code violations during the year. Some of these resulted in hearings heard in Housing Court. The Board was assisted by Health Agent Charles Kaniecki to obtain legal resolution through the courts.

Sharps Container Exchange Program: The Board of Health has purchased sharps containers for use by Town residents only, for the safe disposal of all syringes and sharps. The Fire Department is no longer able to receive full sharps containers, but they can still be left at the Police Department during business hours. The BOH then collects and ships them to a designated sharps disposal facility. I want to thank the Police Department for continuing to help with this valuable Community service.

The Board of Health is assisted in it’s duties by Health Agent Charlie Kaniecki, who works with the Board on a parttime basis. His decades of experience in Public Health have made him an invaluable asset to the Board of Health team. Executive assistant Ki Eno is also an integral part of the team, fielding phone calls, scheduling inspections and efficiently directing concerns of the public.

I would like to thank all of the Town’s Boards, Departments, Committees and Employees that have worked in a truly cooperative way with the Board of Health throughout the year, especially in such trying times as a global pandemic. It highlights what a community can do when it works together.

Respectfully submitted, Robert Osley, MD, Chair Jeff Zgrodnik, Board Member Liz Kugler, Board Member Charles Kaniecki, Health Agent Kerry Flaherty, Covid Coordinator Scott Pomeroy, Assistant Covid Coordinator Ki Eno, Executive Assistant

TOWN CLERK

The Town Clerk’s responsibilities cover a broad spectrum of town business, as set forth by the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Some of the responsibilities include the recording and certification of all town meeting actions, the recording of all appointments and resignations, the administration of the oath of office to all appointed and elected officials, the posting of all committee meetings, the filing and certification of the permits and plans processed by the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, the preparation and oversight of all elections, the recording of all vital statistics, and the issuance of many licenses.

VITAL STATISTICS The certificates for births, deaths, and marriages are recorded in the Town Clerk's Office. Certified copies are available for $10.00 each. 2020 Events Births Deaths Marriages Male 7 21 Female 12 18 Totals 19 39 19

DOG LICENSES Dog licenses are renewed annually by March 31st. The fee for a dog license is $10.00 for all spayed or neutered dogs and $15.00 for all intact dogs. Kennel Fees are $50.00. A penalty of $2.00 per month is assessed beginning May 1st for late registration (due to COVID-19 all back registration fees and late charges were waived). Fees are waived for Residents 70 years of age and older with proof of age if registered by March 31st. Normal fees are assessed after April 1st. Number Amount Total Dog Licenses Issued 356 $3,284.00 Total Kennel Licenses 1 $50.00 Late Fines 13 $102.00 Total Receipts $3,436.00

VARIOUS LICENSES/PERMITS/FILINGS—2020 Number Fee Burial Permits 10 $100.00 Business Certificates 23 $1150.00 Bylaws and Maps, Town and Zoning 1 $10.00 Gasoline Storage Permit 5 $100.00 Marijuana Citations 0 0 Tobacco Violation 0 000 Planning Board Permits/Applications 6 $1,100.00000 0.00 Raffle Permits 2 $20.00 Street Lists 14 $140.000 Street Lists, No Charge 39 20.0000.000

Pole Location 1 $20.00.00 .00 Vital Statistics -Certified Copies 251 $2,510.00 0.00 Marriage Intentions 21 $420.00 Zoning Board of Appeals 0 .000 Public Records Requests 1 $25.000.00 Total Sales $5,595.00 .00

2020 TOWN MEETING AND ELECTION RECORDS

Presidential Primary March 3, 2020 Annual Town Meeting June 16, 2020 Annual Town Elections June 23, 2020 State Primary September 1, 2020 Presidential Election November 3, 2020 Special Town Meeting November 21, 2020

The full text of all town meeting votes and all election results are available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s office.

FY21 FINANCIAL SUMMARY is located on the next page, as voted at Annual Town Meeting of June 16, 2020.

Respectfully submitted, Lydia Szych, Town Clerk

Article Special FY2021 Taxation Free Other Ent. Comm. FY2021 Articles Cash Funds Funds Pres. Total Budget

4 Chapter 90 241,514.00 241,514 241,514.00

5 Stabilization 0.00 Fund (TABLED) 6 Fund Balance 33,466.83 33,466.83 Deficits 33,467 7 Prior Year 2,503.40 Expenses 2,503 2,503 8 FY2020 54,560.00 Special 54,560 54,560 Education Expenses 9 FY2020 151,162.00 Operating 151,162 151,162 Budget Expenses (Acctg., Snow and Ice) 10 Rt.5 WTR/SWR - Improvement- Borrow DE $1,600,000 11 Rt. 5 WTR/SWR - Improvement Prj - Borrow $1,600,000 12 Council on 219,320.00 Aging Center 219,320 219,320 Improvement 13 Town Hall 131,517.00 Building 131,517 131,517 Improvement Deficit 14 Community 240,000.00 Preservation 240,000 240,000 Reserves 19 Preserve and 6,725.00 Restore 6,725 6,725 Historic Town Vital Records 20 Rehabilitate 36,438.00 SA Park 36,438 36,438 Creating Public Pavilion Total Special 1,117,206.23 Articles Voted - 241,692 592,351 - 283,163 16 Operating 11,424,474. Budget Voted 10,084,975 348,000 106,604 884,895 - 11,424,474 6/16/ 21 GRAND 241,692 TOTAL 12,541,680 - 592,351 - 283,163 12,541,680 FY2021 BUDGET

Town of Hatfield Appointed Officials December 31, 2020

Position Name Term Current Term Expires 350th Anniversary Steering Committee Banas Laurie J. 0 2020 Betsold Robert E. 0 2020 Cahill Michael 0 2020 Holhut Anna 0 2020 Labbee Paul 0 2020 Lesko, Jr. Edward W. 0 2020 Nicholas Cheryl 0 2020 Paszek Michael F. 0 2020 Slysz Stephanie 0 2020 Szynal Diana 0 2020 Williams Lucinda 0 2020 Accountant Melanson-Heath Accounting 1 2021 ADA Coordinator Genovese Philip Agricultural Advisory Commission Pease John 3 2021 Petcen Thomas A 3 2022 Powell Russell 3 2023 Speeter Betsy 3 2022 Wagner Robert 3 2023 Animal Control Officer Pomeroy R Scott 1 2021 Board of Registrars Motyka Lorrie A. 3 2023 Petcen JoAnn 1 2021 Szych Lydia 3 2020 Wozniak Teresa 2 2022 Cable TV Manager Novak John 0 Capital Improvement Planning Committee Barry Sean 1 2021 Cahill Heather 1 2021 Keir David 1 2021 Spellacy Francis 1 2021 Szynal Diana 1 2021 Community Preservation Committee Bardwell Harrison 0 Bartlett Michael 0 Gingras Thomas 0 Hahn Amy 0 Powell Russell 0 Slysz Stephanie Elisabeth 0 Touloumtzis Steve 0 Wagner Robert 0

Wilkes John 0 Conservation Committee Antosz, Jr Michael 3 2023 Bardwell Harrison 3 2022 Hennessy Robert 3 2021 Longstreeth Luke 2 2023 Williams Brian 3 2021 Constable Doty Cindy 3 2021 Gilbert, Sr Richard J 3 2022 Council on Aging Doty Cindy 3 2021 Hurley Susan A. 3 2022 Robinson Shawn 3 2023 Vacancy 3 2023 Zygmont Amanda 3 2021 Disability Commission Brannan Holli 1 2021 Dyer Kristy 2 2022 Genovese Philip 3 2023 Lavallee, Sr. Joseph 3 2023 Scott Kyle 2 2022 Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund Committee McCoy Scott 1 2021 Strzegowski Sharon 0 VACANCY 1 2020 VACANCY 1 2020 Emergency Management Director Flaherty Robert 1 2021 Emergency Management Planning Committee Barry Garrett 1 2022 Dekoschak Michael 3 2022 Flaherty Robert 3 2023 Jaworski Edmund 1 2021 Kugler Elizabeth 3 2024 Lastowski Anthony 3 2022 Lesko, Jr. Edward W. 3 2023 Osley Robert P 2 2023 Pease John 3 2023 Phillips Clinton W. 3 2022 Pomeroy R Scott 3 2024 Finance Committee Baker Kimberly L. 3 2021 Barry Sean 3 2023 Brzozowski Diane M. 3 2021 Rider Elizabeth 3 2023 Williams Darryl 3 2022 Fire Chief Flaherty Robert 1 2021 Forest Warden Flaherty Robert 1 2021 Franklin Regional Transportation Authority (FRTA)

Moriarty Brian F 1 2021 Hampshire Reg Emerg Planning Comm Flaherty Robert 3 2021 Genovese Philip 1 2021 Hatfield Human Resources Advisory Committee Adamski Colleen 3 2022 Gougeon Francis 3 2022 Michonski Marlene 0 0 VACANCY 3 2022 Williams Darryl 3 2022 Historical Commission Ashley George 3 2022 Hahn Amy 3 2023 Lesko, Jr. Edward W. 3 2022 Olson Catherine 3 2023 Sanderson Micki 3 2024 Housing Authority (State) Wilkes John T 3 2021 Inspector of Animals Pomeroy R Scott 1 2021 Inspector of Buildings Scott Kyle 3 2022 Inspector of Buildings-Asst. Calisewski Richard 3 2023 Inspector, Electrical Paciorek Timothy 3 2024 Inspector, Electrical Alternate Malo Roger 3 2023 Inspector, Electrical Asst Neal Craig 3 2022 Inspector, Gas&Plumbing Baranoski Steven B. 3 2023 Inspector, Plumbing Asst. Wendolowski Mark 3 2023 Local Cultural Council Cesario Crane 3 2021 Nimetz Debra 3 2023 O'Connor Julianne 3 2021 Yagodzinski Christine 3 2021 Zeamer Kathleen 3 2023 Open Space Committee Abbott Richard 3 2022 Dewey Angelica R 3 2023 Gelotte Mark 3 2023 Sanderson Micki 3 2022 Touloumtzis Steven 3 2022 VACANCY 3 2021 VACANCY 3 2024 Parking Clerk Strzegowski Sharon 0 Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Jaworski, Jr. Edmund E. 1 2021

Paszek Michael F. 1 2021 Police Eckler Sean 3 2021 Gray Thomas 3 2021 Iavecchia Brandon 1 2021 Lavallee Monica 3 2023 Miazga Matthew 3 2021 Monts Andrew 3 2021 Phillips Clinton W 3 2022 Picard Paul T 1 2021 Sampson David A 3 2022 Sevigne, Jr. James 3 2023 Turner Brian F. 3 2023 Vacancy 3 2023 Police Chief Dekoschak Michael 3 2022 Recreation Commission Gingras Thomas N. 3 2022 Hebert Nick 3 2024 Kostek Jonathan E. 2 2021 Phaneuf Jessica 3 2022 Stanisewski Danielle 3 2023 VACANCY 3 2024 Redevelopment Authority VACANCY- 0 2020 Right to Know Flaherty Robert 1 2021 Town Clerk, Assistant Wilcox Alaina E. 0 Treasurer/Collector Strzegowski Sharon 0 Treasurer/Collector, Assistant Cotton Patricia 0 Tree Warden Genovese Philip 1 2021 Veteran Services Officer Clark Gerald E 1 2021 Veterans Commemorative Comm Nicholas Bryan 1 2021 Paciorek Michael 1 2021 Tataro Thomas 1 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Berkman Lisa 5 2025 Guimond Charles 2 2021 Paszek Michael F 5 2023 Scagel Jonathan 5 2021 Williams Darryl 5 2021

Town of Hatfield Elected Officials December 31, 2021

Position Name Term Current Term Expires Assessor Lavallee James Allen 2 2021 McCoy Scott 3 2021 Pitchko, Jr Stanley J. 3 2022 Board of Health Kugler Elizabeth Jane 3 2023 Osley Robert P 3 2022 Zgrodnik Jeffrey 3 2021 Cemetery Commissioner Bardwell Jonathan W 3 2023 Flaherty, Jr. Robert 3 2022 Williams Lucinda 3 2021 Elector, Oliver Smith Will Betsold, Jr. William J. 1 2021 Housing Authority Malinowski Alex Edward 5 2021 Smith Christopher 5 2025 Symanski Stanley L 5 2023 Library Trustee Gaudet Dodie 3 2021 Goclowski Amy 3 2022 Humphrey Marsha L 3 2023 Moderator Lavallee Joseph A 3 2023 Planning Board Dostal Paul S 5 2022 Paszek Michael F. 5 2021 Slysz Stephanie Elizabeth 5 2025 Tarr James N. 5 2024 Wagner Robert C 5 2023 Redevelopment Authority Gower Gerald J. 5 2022 Grossman E Lary 5 2024 Scott Kyle 5 2025 Smith Christopher 5 2023 School Committee Bench Rebecca 3 2023 Boudreau Christy L 3 2023 Cahill Heather 3 2021 Robinson Jillian B 3 2021 Stanisewski Danielle 3 2022 Selectman Jaworski Edmund E 3 2021 Moriarty Brian F 3 2023 Szynal Diana M 3 2022 Town Clerk Szych Lydia 3 2023

BOARD OF REGISTRARS

ANNUAL CENSUS

The annual census was conducted by mail during the month of January. The complete listing of residents was prepared and various reports, such as the school lists, and the elderly lists were distributed. The population as of January 1, 2020 was 3396. The annual census since 1980 shown below illustrates the population changes of our community.

Year 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2010 2000 1990 1980 Pop. 3396 3408 3292 3312 3411 3397 3307 3417 3398 3480 3343 3099

Copies of the annual street list are for sale at the Town Clerk’s office. Contact the Town Clerk for further information regarding the purchase of these items.

VOTER REGISTRATION Voter registration sessions are held, as required by law, prior to the Town Meeting and all primaries and elections. Residents may register to vote at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. In addition, voters may register to vote at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, on-line or by using a Mail-in voter registration form. The official voting list was updated and distributed prior to each election.

As of December 31, 2020, there were 2654 registered voters in the Town of Hatfield. The party enrollment was as follows:

Democrats 834 Libertarian 13 Republicans 210 Unenrolled 1581 Green Rainbow 3 Political Designations 13

Active 2550 Inactive 104

Total number of registered voters in prior years

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2012 2010 2000 1990 1980 1970 Numb. 2573 2578 2576 2343 2499 2329 2568 2509 2485 2012 1970 1532

Respectfully submitted,

Lorrie Motyka, Chair JoAnn Petcen, Secretary Teresa Wozniak, Lydia Szych

ELECTOR UNDER THE WILL OF OLIVER SMITH

To the Residents of the Town of Hatfield

RE: SMITH CHARITIES’ 2020 BENEFICIARY DISTRIBUTIONS

Below please find a breakdown of the following applicants who were paid monetary gifts as beneficiaries under the Oliver Smith Will between January 1, 2020 through the December 31, 2020 Year End:

Gift Distribution(s)

Recipient(s) Beneficiary(ies) Total Gift Amount

0 Brides $ 0.00

0 Nurses $ 0.00

0 Tradespersons $ 0.00

2 Widows $867.00

2 $867.00

In addition, a second page will be e-mailed to you at the beginning of February 2021 that will present the total beneficiaries’ gifts paid during Smith Charities’ Fiscal Year, which runs from February 1, 2020 through our Year End of January 31, 2021. This will include the totals for all nine (9) cities and towns, as well as the cumulative total paid out since our charities’ inception.

Sincerely,

William J. Betsold, Jr. Current Elector Under the Oliver Smith Will

$14,943 TOTAL SMITH CHARITIES BENEFICIARY GIFTS PAID

During the past fiscal year, February 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021, the following beneficiary activity has occurred within the nine (9) designated communities of Amherst, Deerfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, Hadley, Hatfield, Northampton, Whately & Williamsburg:

Brides • Two (2) brides have received the marriage gift of $100 each.

Nurses • Two (2) new student nurse enrolled. • No nurses graduated this year.

Tradespersons • Four (4) new tradespersons were enrolled. • One (1) tradesperson received the $600 apprentice gift.

Widows

• One (1) new widow; one (1) new widow who also renewed; and seventeen (17 Widows, who renewed, were paid a total of $7,067.

The total sum disbursed as gifts to beneficiaries was $14,943, which includes $7,076 that will be paid to the City of Northampton after our Monthly Trustees on February 24, 2021for the account of Smith’s Agricultural School, being the net income from the permanent fund established for the school.

Since the provision of the Will went into effect, the beneficiaries have been paid the following:

$2,926,500 Tradesperson’s Gifts (originally designated in the Will as Indigent Boys) $ 814,133 Nurse’s Gifts (originally designated in the Will as Indigent Female Children) $1,828,779 Widow’s Gifts $1,497,400 Bride’s Gifts (originally designated in the Will as Indigent Young Women) $1,561,014 Smith’s Agricultural School Yearly Distributions $ 35,374 Annuities $ 613,717 Taxes $9,277,117 Total Payments to Date

Mortgage payments have been made promptly and outstanding loans are up to date.

Trustees David A. Murphy Adelia Bardwell Leonard Grybko, Jr.

HATFIELD WAGE REPORT CALENDAR 2020

This listing includes all employees who received wages during calendar 2020. The gross salary is for the calendar year. Please note that rates of pay for most town employees are based on the fiscal year, July 1-June 30, while teachers’ salaries are for the contract year, September 1 – August 31. While most positions are funded through taxation, some are funded through federal and state grants, or by fees paid by the participants.

NAME POSITION WAGES ADAMSKI, NIKOLAS TRANS STATION LABORER $2,309.10 AFFLITTO, MICHAEL SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $13,737.29 ANDERSON, EMILY SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST $75,979.22 ANTOSZ, JASON FIREFIGHTER $658.38 APRIL, MICHAEL SCHOOL TEACHER $83,197.10 ASHMAN, MEGHAN SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE / COACH $2,601.00 AVERILL, DANIEL FIREFIGHTER $464.24 BAKER, KAREN SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $10,206.25 BANNISTER, JULIA SCHOOL MUSICAL CO-PRODUCER $765.00 BARANOSKI, ANGIE SCHOOL TEACHER $86,892.30 BARANOSKI, STEVEN PLUMBING INSPECTOR $15,729.40 BARDWELL, HARRISON FIREFIGHTER $729.60 BARRY, GARRETT HIGHWAY $99,499.86 BARRY, JENNIFER SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $6,989.79 BARTLETT, MAXWELL DPW SEASONAL $19,203.75 BELANGER, JEFFREY POLICE PART TIME $144.00 BELDEN, ALLEN FIREFIGHTER $4,662.39 BELDER, BRIAN DPW SEASONAL $797.40 BELL, CHRISTINE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - SCHOOL $14,087.93 BENCH, REBECCA SCHOOL COMMITTEE $133.40 BENEDICT, RONALD FIREFIGHTER $694.22 BENSON, PATRICIA PRESCHOOL $77,381.28 BERGMANN, VANESSA SCHOOL TEACHER $11,545.00 BERNIER, SARAH SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $2,808.00 BETSOLD, WILLIAM JR. OLIVER SMITH WILL ELECTOR $25.00 BISHOP, PETER SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $345.00 BLAIS, TIMOTHY POLICE PART TIME $619.00 BLANCHETTE, LORELEI SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $3,603.54 BOULEY, MATTHEW SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $625.00 BOYLE-BRAUN, CHRISTELLE SCHOOL TEACHER $79,752.89 BRAHAM, GAREY SCHOOL COACH $2,341.00 BROWN, CAMDEN SCHOOL TEACHER $28,457.54 BROWN, MATTHEW SCHOOL TEACHER $49,797.91

BROWN, MELISSA FIREFIGHTER $1,993.81 BRUNELLE, KELSEY SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $7,408.20 BRUNELLE, KYLE DPW SEASONAL $4,992.00 BRYANT, KELLIE SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $17,722.56 BUCKLAND, CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SA $116,711.44 BUENO, GERARD ADMIN ASSISTANT - TOWN HALL $9,802.50 BULISSA, JEFFREY SCHOOL TEACHER $56,179.59 BUNNELL, KASEY SCHOOL TEACHER $21,999.80 BURT, KENNETH SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL CUSTODIAN $2,930.56 CAHILL, HEATHER SCHOOL COMMITTEE $133.40 CAIRA, TIMOTHY SCHOOL TEACHER $73,933.79 CALISEWSKI, RICHARD BUILDING INSPECTOR - ASSISTANT $2,310.30 CALLAHAN, JULIA LIBRARY ASSISTANT $669.24 CARRIER, REGINA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $11,521.11 CARVALHO, ALICIA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $14,409.64 CASE, EMILY SCHOOL TEACHER $83,479.36 CERNAK, COLETTE SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $18,205.77 CHARETTE, JENNIFER SCHOOL TEACHER $61,539.22 CHAU, CHARVY SCHOOL COUNSELOR $34,760.35 CLARK, GERALD VETERANS AGENT $1,692.00 CLARK, KATHLEEN SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $1,067.50 COBY, KAREN ELECTION WORKER $261.25 COLLINS-WOLFE, HANNAH ELECTION WORKER $95.29 COOLEY, ROY SCHOOL CUSTODIAN SA $24,112.45 COOPER, ROBERT SCHOOL CUSTODIAN ELEM $44,059.26 CORWIN, JESSICA SCHOOL TEACHER $40,728.28 COTTON, PATRICIA ASST TREASURER/COLLECTOR $13,750.00 COURTEMANCHE, DENISE SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $54.00 CRISTOFORO, CAROLINE SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $7,044.96 DADMUN, KRISTY SCHOOL SECRETARY $37,516.16 DANIEL, BRANDON DPW/WATER PLANT LABORER $71,242.83 DAVIS, WILMA SECRETARY - TOWN HALL $18,870.35 DEKOSCHAK, MICHAEL POLICE CHIEF $74,501.60 DESMARIAS, HADLEY SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $2,444.00 DIBRINDISI, GREG FIREFIGHTER $503.49 DICKASON, SHERRY SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $3,956.00 DODGE, KYLE DPW SEASONAL $13,987.50 DOSTAL, EILEEN ELECTION WORKER $292.19 DOSTAL, PAUL PLANNING BOARD $818.44 DRISCOLL, CONOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ELEM $53,711.56 DUNCAN, JASON SCHOOL TEACHER $80,189.99 DUVAL, PAUL SCHOOL IT SPECIALIST $69,154.03 DUX, JAMES SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $1,049.75

ECKLER, SEAN POLICE PART TIME $10,935.68 ELLIOTT, MARTHA SCHOOL NURSE $34,586.85 ENGLEHARDT, JOSEPH FIREFIGHTER $1,963.13 ENO, KI EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - TOWN HALL $46,707.52 ERNST, LAURA EMT $294.92 ETKIN, SARAH SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $3,038.75 FALCON, JESSICA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $16,723.01 FARRINGTON, ALEXIS SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $6,045.00 FENTON, PATRICIA SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $3,241.50 FLAHERTY, KERRY EMT/ALS - COVID COORDINATOR $36,735.22 FLAHERTY, ROBERT FIRE CHIEF $64,420.90 GADDY, VICTORIA LIBRARY ASSISTANT $4,132.00 GAGNON, GREGORY EMT/ALS $310.90 GAGNON, MAXWELL FIREFIGHTER $5,588.37 GARRETT, JOHN SCHOOL TEACHER $56,138.29 GAUGHAN, STEPHEN EMT/ALS $29,614.18 GEISSLER, MAURICIA ELECTION WORKER $522.64 GENOVESE, PATRICIA SCHOOL SPED DRIVER $16,290.13 GENOVESE, PHILIP DPW DIRECTOR $107,263.44 GERYK, DIANE ELECTION WORKER $103.95 GIBBS, ANTHONY POLICE PART TIME $2,342.00 GILBERT, JEAN ELECTION WORKER $51.50 GODEK, KATHLEEN ELECTION WORKER $4,242.79 GRANT, JAMES POLICE PART TIME $2,010.42 GRAY, THOMAS POLICE PART TIME $5,517.68 GRICH, JOHN COA DRIVER $1,369.67 GUERRA, LORI SCHOOL TEACHER $47,896.07 GUIEL, KAREN SCHOOL TEACHER $80,994.52 GUYETTE, KERI SCHOOL TEACHER $55,944.19 GWOREK, RENEE SCHOOL TEACHER $24,273.09 HAMMOND, ALYSSA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $9,662.45 HASBROUCK, JOANNE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $9,577.82 HEBERT, MARK DPW LABORER $67,575.96 HIGGINS, RAYMOND FIREFIGHTER $1,813.23 HIGUERA, JOHN SCHOOL TEACHER $81,612.47 HOBBIE, JEAN SCHOOL NURSE $58,666.24 HOEY, LAURA SCHOOL TEACHER $79,647.59 HOFFMAN, MARY SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $4,311.96 HOLHUT, KENNETH DPW WASTEWATER LABORER $77,331.70 HOLMAN, KAREN SCHOOL CUSTODIAN $41,559.70 HOWARD, DANIEL FIREFIGHTER $4,175.43 HUDZIK, AMY SCHOOL TEACHER $71,598.85 HULSEY, THOMAS LIBRARY ASSISTANT $6,307.28

HUTCHINS, AMY SCHOOL LUNCH DIRECTOR $32,686.90 HUTCHINS, MADISON SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $2,474.03 IAVECCHIA, BRANDON POLICE PART TIME $676.00 JACKSON, FRANK SCHOOL MUSICAL DIRECTOR $3,260.00 JAWORSKI, EDMUND SELECTMEN $2,296.30 JURAS, JACQUELINE SCHOOL TEACHER $58,850.82 KANIECKI, CHARLES BOARD OF HEALTH- HEALTH AGENT $12,585.96 KEENEY, ROBIN SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $462.00 KEIR, BRENDA TREASURERS STAFF $19,555.47 KEIR, DAVID SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $2,117.50 KENNEDY, EDWARD POLICE FULL TIME $30,008.75 KLEPACKI, JAMES DPW LABORER $48,941.24 KRASIN, BETTE SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $9,614.99 KUCENSKI, JOHN TRANS STATION LABORER $9,012.04 KUGLER, ELIZABETH BOARD OF HEALTH $2,514.12 KUGLER, SUSAN ELECTION WORKER $296.40 KWIECINSKI, CYNTHIA SCHOOL TEACHER $74,251.35 LABBE, BENJAMIN FIREFIGHTER $1,330.58 LABOMBARD, LORI SCHOOL TEACHER $70,439.85 LACEY, MARGOT SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $360.00 LANGHANS, ELIZA LIBRARY DIRECTOR $36,222.91 LANNAVILLE, JULIE SCHOOL TEACHER $48,109.74 LASTOWSKI, ANTHONY DPW WATER SUPERINTENDENT $76,046.23 LAVALLEE, JAMES JR ASSESSOR $460.28 LAVALLEE, JAMES SR HIGHWAY $3,061.24 LAVALLEE, JOSEPH MODERATOR $91.80 LAVALLEE, MONICA POLICE PART TIME $40,039.58 LAWTON, KATHERINE SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $16,633.77 LEARY, ANDREA SCHOOL VAN DRIVER $7,724.08 LEARY, SANDRA ELECTION WORKER $350.01 LEBEAU, ANDREA SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $402.50 LEGRAND, JULIE SCHOOL TEACHER $89,047.04 LEPINE, KEITH SCHOOL TEACHER $83,558.77 LEUSCHNER, DAVID FIREFIGHTER $2,214.72 LEUSCHNER, PETER DPW SEASONAL $4,214.25 LIEBENOW, SUSAN SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $16,778.53 LONGSTREETH, LUKE FIREFIGHTER $3,007.84 LONGTIN, LINDA COA DRIVER $873.13 LUCE, THOMAS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ELEM $48,067.50 MACCANNELL, DEBORAH SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $10,879.92 MALINOWSKI, NORA SCHOOL SECRETARY $64,352.83 MARCHAND, MATTHEW FIREFIGHTER $984.66 MASSE, MATTHEW SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $676.00

MCCOY, SCOTT ASSESSOR $2,011.96 MCELHONE, KARA SCHOOL PROGRAM FACILITOR $7,685.14 MCEVOY, MARTIN SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT $67,576.88 MCGHEE, AMELIA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $12,900.47 MCGRATH, PATRICIA SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $10,575.60 MEALS, ERIC DPW SEWER SUPERINTENDENT $95,152.50 MERRIGAN, MARGUERITE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $155.00 MIAZGA, MATTHEW POLICE PART TIME $22,333.74 MICHONSKI, MARLENE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR $83,104.10 MIENTKA, MARGARET COA DRIVER $1,350.38 MILLAR, KRISTIN SCHOOL LUNCH WORKER $1,386.00 MILLETTE, MEGAN SCHOOL TEACHER $60,643.48 MONTS, ANDREW POLICE PART TIME $3,139.52 MOORMAN, SUSAN ELECTION WORKER $80.85 MORET, DONNA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $19,922.08 MORIARTY, ANDREA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $1,521.00 MORIARTY, BRIAN SELECTMEN $2,330.98 MORIARTY, EMILY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $172.50 MORRIS, DAVID SCHOOL TEACHER $55,662.61 MOSTAFAVI, ROYA SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $325.00 MOTYKA, LORRIE ELECTION WORKER - REGISTRAR $455.22 MUELLEJANS, JULIE SCHOOL TEACHER $86,460.99 NOVAK, JOHN CABLE STATION MANAGER $18,053.76 O'DEA, RICHARD ELECTION WORKER $832.59 OATES, MICHAEL SCHOOL CUSTODIAN $32,166.53 OLANYK, AMBER LIBRARY ASSISTANT $8,656.32 OLTMAN, NOAH SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $16,989.33 ORAVEC, KIMBERLY SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $9,283.37 OSLEY, ROBERT BOARD OF HEALTH $5,088.74 OTIS, MICHELLE SCHOOL SPED COORIDNATOR $69,141.13 PACIOREK, TIMOTHY ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR $4,924.45 PACIOREK, TIMOTHY POLICE PART TIME $4,008.72 PAESSEL, HANNAH LIBRARY ASSISTANT $16,832.79 PALECHKA, GAIL BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR $67,169.79 ANALYST PALLADINO, CELESTE SCHOOL COUNSELOR $8,204.59 PALMISANO, EDWINA TREASURER $46,348.75 PANICZKO, VINCENT TRANS STATION LABORER $6,632.06 PASZEK, MICHAEL ZBA $818.44 PEARSON, WENDY LIBRARY ASSISTANT $76.25 PELC, JACQUELINE SCHOOL SECRETARY $35,435.04 PETCEN, JO ANN TREASURER STAFF $16,832.07 PHILLIPS, CLINTON POLICE FULL TIME $54,812.00

PICARD, PAUL POLICE PART TIME $1,329.90 PITCHKO, STANLEY ASSESSOR $1,823.26 PITTELLI, PHILIP SCHOOL TEACHER $67,730.84 PLUNKETT, MYKA SCHOOL MUSICAL DIRECTOR $3,060.00 PODOSEK BOSMAN, LYNN SCHOOL TEACHER $60,899.22 POLVERARI, DENA SCHOOL TEACHER $73,075.45 POLVERARI, JENNIFER ASSESSORS CLERK $30,011.83 POMEROY, SCOTT ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER $3,245.20 POULIN, HEIDI SCHOOL TEACHER $82,316.75 PRAJZNER, EDWARD SCHOOL TEACHER $48,353.72 PRAJZNER, KATHERINE SCHOOL TEACHER $75,447.15 PUNSKA, RONALD ASSESSOR $1,312.92 QUITERIO, KRISTIN SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $9,627.78 RAFF, STEPHEN COA DRIVER $1,666.00 REILLY, JOHN COA DRIVER $462.72 REILLY, VIRGINIA ELECTION WORKER $2,075.51 RICKERT, MICHAEL SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $712.50 ROBERT, JOHN SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT $91,172.48 ROBERTS, KENNETH COA DRIVER $2,161.01 ROBINSON, JILLIAN SCHOOL COMMITTEE $133.40 ROBINSON, KIMBERLY SCHOOL TEACHER $72,144.15 RODGERS, GERALYN COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR $52,417.92 RODRIGUE, BRIDGET ELECTION WORKER $133.40 ROGERS, ANDREA SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $11,496.84 ROMERO, RAYMOND FIREFIGHTER $3,768.94 RUDDOCK, MARK POLICE FULL TIME $25,372.58 SACKS, DAWN SCHOOL GUIDANCE $64,453.32 SAIK, KATHERINE SCHOOL TEACHER $4,893.62 SAMPSON, DAVID POLICE PART TIME $24,370.64 SCOTT, KYLE BUILDING INSPECTOR $53,591.58 SEAGROVE, AARON FIREFIGHTER $1,054.44 SELBY, SHAWN SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE $230.00 SEVIGNE, JAMES POLICE PART TIME $1,900.70 SHANAFELT, MARY SCHOOL TEACHER $44,641.60 SHEA, WILLIAM FIREFIGHTER $1,572.52 SHOCKEY, LINDA SCHOOL LIBRARIAN $83,146.66 SIRARD, CHRISTINE SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $445.48 SLYSZ, ALLISON SCHOOL TEACHER - ATHLETIC $71,524.13 DIRECTOR SLYSZ, LOUISE TREASURERS STAFF $7,915.64 SLYSZ, ROBERTA ELECTION WORKER $810.29 SLYSZ, STEPHANIE PLANNING BOARD $818.44 SPRINGMAN, ALLISON SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $18,753.92

ST PETER, COURTNEY SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $507.00 STAHELSKI, BARBARA SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $180.00 STANISEWSKI, DANIELLE SCHOOL COMMITTEE $133.40 STORM, MISHA LIBRARY ASSISTANT $72.93 STRZEGOWSKI, SHARON TREASURER/COLLECTOR $61,706.07 SULISZ, SARA SCHOOL PHYSICAL THERAPIST $70,439.85 SWANSON, LISA SCHOOL TEACHER $60,100.93 SYMANSKI, STANLEY ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR $15,729.40 SYMANSKI, SUZANNE ELECTION WORKER $272.50 SZYCH, LYDIA TOWN CLERK $40,087.31 SZYMCZYK, SHANNON SCHOOL TEACHER $71,691.85 SZYNAL, DIANA SELECTMEN CHAIR $2,331.80 TARR, JAMES PLANNING BOARD $818.44 TOULOUMTZIS, STEVEN SENIOR PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF $456.00 TRIPP, SIOBHAN LIBRARY ASSISTANT $543.66 TURNER, BRIAN POLICE PART TIME $18,166.09 VAN GEEL, PETRUS FIREFIGHTER $1,860.72 VOLLINGER, DONALD DPW TOWN MECHANIC $70,245.11 VOLLINGER, ELIZABETH SCHOOL MUSICAL CO-PRODUCER $765.00 VOLLINGER, MARK SCHOOL CUSTODIAN $9,577.60 VOLLINGER, ROBIN SCHOOL SPED SECRETARY $23,364.67 WAGNER, ROBERT PLANNING BOARD $818.44 WALL, KEVIN SCHOOL TEACHER $72,794.11 WALSH, SANDRA SENIOR PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF $882.00 WATSON, PAXTON SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $9,372.43 WEBB, SHERRY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE $5,801.00 WENDOLOWSKI, MARK ASST PLUMBING INSPECTOR $1,032.92 WENDOLOWSKI, MEGAN SCHOOL TEACHER $43,617.28 WENTZEL, JUSTIN FIREFIGHTER $894.36 WESTON, AUDREY SCHOOL TEACHER $69,245.19 WILCOX, ALAINA TOWN CLERK STAFF $11,196.85 WININGS, SALLY SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL $19,012.88 WOODARD, SARAH SCHOOL TEACHER $82,329.16 WOODWARD, CAMERON FIREFIGHTER $242.94 WOZNIAK, TERESA ELECTION WORKER - REGISTRAR $400.85 YONIS, SHIFRA SCHOOL TEACHER $61,532.13 ZAHN, HANNAH DPW CEMETERY MAINT $23,991.68 ZERNERI, MATTHEW SCHOOL COACH $5,198.00 ZGRODNIK, JEFFREY BOARD OF HEALTH $4,978.96 ZGRODNIK, JOSEPHINE LIBRARY ASSISTANT $928.20 ZIGMONT, MARTHA ELECTION WORKER $97.85 ZONONI, DAVID SCHOOL COACH $3,277.00 ZYGMONT, AMANDA COA OFFICE ASSISTANT $10,620.51

ZYGMONT, GLENN COA DRIVER $19,191.76 291 Employees TOTAL PAYROLL - 2020 $6,873,112.92

Respectfully Submitted,

Sharon Strzegowski Town Treasurer/Collector

Community Preservation Plan for the Town of Hatfield

Adopted by the Hatfield Community Preservation Committee

The Massachusetts Community Preservation Act (CPA) was established in 2000. The act enables communities to raise local funds to be used for projects to preserve historic resources and open space, and to create community housing and recreation opportunities. If a community elects to participate in the program, the Commonwealth matches locally raised funds from a Community Preservation Trust Fund generated by a property transaction recording fee.

The CPA provides new funding sources to address three core community concerns: 1) acquisition and preservation of open space; 2) creation and support of community housing; and 3) acquisition and preservation of historic buildings and landscapes. A minimum of 10 percent of the annual revenues of the fund must be used or set aside for each of these core concerns, and up to 5 percent may be used for administrative expenses of the local Community Preservation Committee. The remaining funds can be allocated for any combination of the allowed uses, or for recreational projects.

The CPA requires that participating communities prepare a Community Preservation Plan to help guide the Community Preservation Committee in their review and consideration of proposed projects eligible for funding. This plan may reference existing studies, reports, and plans in the community as guidance for projects to be considered by the committee.

The Community Preservation Act was adopted in Hatfield in November 2006. CPA funds were first collected in the community during fiscal year 2008 and the first CPA projects were presented to Town Meeting in 2009. In its first two years, the Hatfield Community Preservation Committee looked primarily to Hatfield’s Master Plan for the Twenty-First Century (2001), the 2008 Hatfield Open Space and Recreation Plan, and documents authenticating the town’s historic districts for guidance in considering proposals for CPA funding.

In preparing its Community Preservation Plan, the committee reached out to various committees in town and the public to not only identify the studies and plans that will guide its deliberations but also to state broad goals sought by the committee for each of the four CPA project areas: Open Space, Historic Preservation, Community Housing, and Recreation.

The Hatfield Community Preservation Committee welcomes and seeks project proposals that meet the eligibility requirements of the Community Preservation Act and are consistent with the goals outlined in

the Hatfield Community Preservation Plan. CPA application materials are available at Memorial Town Hall. Applications are accepted at any time of year. For projects intended to be presented at Annual Town Meeting in May, the deadline for receipt of an application is November 1 of the previous year. OPEN SPACE

Open Space Resources

Hatfield enjoys a wealth of natural resources and open space lands. More than one-third of the town’s 10,750 acres is agricultural land, with nearly 5,000 acres in forest and other undeveloped, open-land uses (Source: Pioneer Valley Planning Commission).

Open Space Resources Goals

The Community Preservation Act defines “open space” as including but not limited to “land to protect existing and future well fields, aquifers, and recharge areas; watershed land; agricultural land; grasslands, fields, and forest land; fresh and saltwater marshes and other wetlands; ocean, river, stream, lake, and pond frontage; beaches, dunes and other coastal lands; lands to protect scenic vistas; land for wildlife or nature preserve; and land for recreational use.”

This expansive definition shows Hatfield to have a wealth of open space. But the trajectory of development in the Connecticut River Valley, which includes Hatfield, is putting pressure on many of these valuable resources.

The 2014 Hatfield Open Space and Recreation Plan lists the following “lands of conservation and recreation interest” in town: nearly 600 acres of town-owned reservoir watershed land in West Hatfield (officially designated the Terry Blunt Watershed and Conservation Area in 2013); approximately 2,800 acres of privately-owned lands enrolled in Chapters 61, 61A, and 61B, mainly east of Interstate 91, for the purpose of keeping these lands in agricultural, managed forest, or recreational use for varying periods of time; approximately 500 acres of farmland protected through the state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program and Conservation Restrictions; approximately 71 acres in the federal Forest Legacy Program; and, 2.8 acres in the Cahillane Conservation Area, bordering the Northampton City line and the Connecticut River. These lands illustrate the breadth of interest of town residents in preserving the range of open space characteristics that define Hatfield’s natural landscape.

Input to Hatfield’s Master Plan for the Twenty-First Century (2001) and the 2014 Hatfield Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) reveal that town inhabitants seek to preserve what they see as Hatfield’s most valued features, namely:

• Rural character • Open space

• Working farms

Maintaining these values and preserving the town’s character depend on the protection of:

• Farmland • Wetlands and floodplains • Water supply • Woodlands • Adequate space for recreation

The Hatfield Reconnaissance Report of 2009 (HRR), part of the Massachusetts Heritage Inventory Program, makes the point that landscapes are of particular value to a community, and that a “wealth of landscapes [are] central to each community’s character.” Some of these landscapes are agricultural, some industrial. Some show the impact of humans more than others. Landscapes change, of course, but the challenge is to keep the best of Hatfield as a public good, and not regret its passing when it is too late to do anything about it.

Most recently, the OSRP and the HRR have identified a series of preservation goals. Some are more specific than others, and many will require cooperation among town boards if they are to succeed.

The Hatfield Community Preservation Committee seeks projects that will:

• Promote the preservation of Hatfield’s rural character;

• Acquire land in fee or conservation restrictions to protect the town’s water supply;

• Contribute to the acquisition of Agricultural Preservation Restrictions or Conservation Restrictions to protect farmland;

• Acquire land in fee or conservation restrictions to protect woodlands, wetlands, and floodplains; and

• Encourage and support efforts to acquire, create, preserve, and/or rehabilitate open space resources that provide recreational opportunities for Hatfield residents.

Project Evaluation

Proposals should be consistent with the town’s Master Plan, the OSRP, the HRR, and any other relevant town documents pertaining to open space resources and the preservation of Hatfield’s rural character, such as the 2010 Town of Hatfield Town Center Study and the 2011 Hatfield Greenway Plan. Consideration will be given to the project’s urgency; the potential to complete land transactions; circumstances where

resources are threatened; affordability; the existence of multiple funding sources; and projects that serve multiple needs and populations. Applicants submitting an Open Space Resources proposal should seek the advice and endorsement of the Hatfield Open Space Committee and, where applicable, the Department of Public Works, Recreation Committee, or Agricultural Advisory Commission. Any project requiring the purchase of an open space resource in fee, or a conservation or agricultural preservation restriction to be held by the town, must be reviewed by the Hatfield Select Board.

CPA Grant Activity to Date

Projects receiving funding under the Open Space category include:

• Preservation of 55 acres of woodland in the town’s reservoir watershed (2010 and 2014)

• Contributions to the acquisition of Agricultural Preservation Restrictions protecting 38 acres of farmland (2013)

• Acquisition of the Horse Mountain Conservation Area, approximately 94 acres abutting the town of Williamsburg (2017)

• Acquisition of a Conservation Restriction to protect 22 acres of farmland as part of Chapter 61A Right of First of Refusal transaction (2019)

COMMUNITY HOUSING

Community Housing Resources

Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws requires that each community meet a minimum threshold of 10 percent of its housing inventory to provide housing subject to long-term deed restrictions for individuals and families earning less than 80 percent of the area median income. If a community does not meet this threshold, Sections 20-23 of Chapter 40B provide an alternate zoning approval process for select housing developments, with at least 25 percent of housing units affordable to those earning less than 80 percent of area median income, or at least 20 percent of units affordable to those earning less than 50 percent of area median income. (Reference: Economic Contributions of Housing Permitted through Chapter 40B:Economic and Employment Linkages in the Massachusetts Economy from 2000-2010, Koshgarian et al, September 2010, University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute).

The Town of Hatfield Housing Production Plan (2015) reported that as of December 2014, of the 1,549 year-round homes in town only 47 (3 percent) met the Chapter 40B threshold. To meet the 10 percent target set by the Commonwealth, an additional 123 affordable units need to be created. In addition to meeting the

expectations of the Commonwealth and Chapter 40B, community housing needs in Hatfield include providing opportunities for its senior citizens, town employees, and young people to have access to affordable housing options.

Community Housing Goals

The Community Preservation Act defines “community housing” as housing that serves households at or below 100 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Median Family Income for Hatfield for FY2015 was $65,800 for a family of four, or $46,100 (80 percent of AMI) for a single-person household.

The Hatfield Community Preservation Committee seeks projects that:

• Support the creation and funding of a municipal affordable housing trust (MAHT)* for Hatfield as authorized by the 2005 Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Law (MGL c.44 s.55C);

• Encourage diversity in Hatfield’s population by achieving a mix of homes and housing that enhances and preserves Hatfield’s character and provides needed choices for its residents;

• Encourage community housing that promotes age and income diversity;

• Promote the creation of new community housing that is well designed and maintained, energy- efficient, of high quality, and based on sound planning principles;

• Ensure the affordability in perpetuity of any community housing created, acquired, supported, or rehabilitated with CPA funds;

• Encourage the creation of new and preservation of existing housing that contribute to the state’s mandated target of 10 percent of the town’s housing stock affordable to households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the area’s median income;

• Acquire land through sale and/or gift to create affordable housing units in collaboration with local housing nonprofits;

• Support the creation of programs and opportunities to provide rental and first-time homebuyer assistance to qualified seniors and households of town residents or their immediate relatives, employed in town, or families of students enrolled in the town’s public schools;

• Promote the rehabilitation and restoration for sale or rent for community housing of town-owned buildings, previously developed or town-owned development sites, or properties taken for failure to pay back taxes; and

• Provide community housing opportunities in town, leveraging other public and private resources to the greatest extent possible.

NOTE: This list includes recommendations from the Town of Hatfield Housing Production Plan (2015).

* A Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as authorized by MGL c.44 s.55C allows a municipality to collect funds for affordable housing, segregate those funds out of the general municipal budget into a trust fund, and use the funds for local initiatives to create and preserve affordable housing (Reference: Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Guidebook, November 2009, Massachusetts Housing Partnership).

Project Evaluation

Applicants submitting a Community Housing Resources proposal should seek the advice and counsel of the Housing Allowance Project, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, and refer to the Town of Hatfield Housing Production Plan (2015). Any project requiring the purchase of an interest in a building or land to be held by the town must be reviewed by the Hatfield Select Board.

CPA Community Housing Grant Activity to Date

Projects receiving funding under the Community Housing category include:

• Preservation of the Capawonk Housing for the Elderly with replacement windows (2014)

HISTORIC RESOURCES

Historic Preservation Resources

Hatfield has a rich history. After millennia of use by Native American Indians, Hatfield was settled by English colonists in 1660 and became a separate town from Hadley in 1670. From its founding to the present, Hatfield has been primarily an agricultural town thriving on the rich alluvial soil of the Connecticut River Valley, although most residents today commute to jobs in neighboring towns. Hatfield’s mill district around the Mill River dam was a center of small-scale industry during the late-19th and early 20th centuries. West Hatfield has been a major north-south transportation route since the building of the railroad in the 1840s; a pattern that continues today with U. S. Route 5 and Interstate 91.

Historic Preservation Goals

The Community Preservation Act defines “historic resource” as a “building, structure, vessel, real property, document, or artifact that is listed on or eligible for listing on the state register of historic places or has been determined by the local historic preservation commission to be significant in the history, archaeology, architecture, or culture of a city or town.”

Hatfield is extremely rich in historic resources. Many buildings dating back to the mid-18th century remain in use today. Records stored in the Memorial Town Hall are remarkably complete from Hatfield’s founding to the present. The life of the natives residing here when the English arrived can be approximated by means of archaeological surveys recorded by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. A History of Hatfield from its founding to about 1900, by Daniel and Reuben Wells, is available in the Hatfield Library and the Hatfield Historical Museum. Many records and artifacts related to the history of Hatfield are collected and exhibited in the Hatfield Historical Museum and the Mary Lou and Robert J. Cutter Hatfield Farm Museum.

The Hatfield Reconnaissance Report of 2009 (resulting from the Massachusetts Heritage Landscape Program) describes several landscapes in Hatfield that have played an important part in its history. Detailed information about the seven historic districts in Hatfield listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places (Lower Main Street and Maple Street; Upper Main Street and North Street; Bradstreet; North Hatfield; West Hatfield; Elm Street; and the Mill District and Prospect Street) are available in the Town Clerk’s office and Hatfield Historical Museum as well as on the Massachusetts Historical Commission website. The Hatfield Historical Commission embraces preservation as well as knowledge and appreciation of Hatfield’s and the region’s rich history.

The Hatfield Community Preservation Committee seeks projects that:

• Encourage and support efforts by the Town of Hatfield to acquire, preserve, and/or restore buildings, land, features, and structures that define the historic character of the Town’s historic districts;

• Encourage and support efforts to rehabilitate and restore town-owned historic buildings to preserve their usefulness and service to the citizens of Hatfield;

• Encourage and support efforts to acquire, preserve, and/or restore artifacts, items, and documents important to the history of Hatfield;

• Promote the safe, climate-controlled, fireproof, floodproof storage space, workspace, and display space for Hatfield’s historic documents, records, and artifacts;

• Promote the study, understanding, and appreciation of events, people, features, and documents important in Hatfield’s history; and

• Leverage other public and private resources and funding to the fullest extent possible.

Project Evaluation

Historic preservation proposals should explain how they will help preserve historic resources and make them available to the public. Projects concerning publicly owned resources, or that would become publicly owned as a result of the project will have preference over proposals concerning privately owned resources. If a proposal concerns a resource located within one or more of the existing historic districts, applicants are encouraged to read and, if appropriate, refer to the report on the relevant district. Applicants are required to seek the advice and approval of the Hatfield Historical Commission. Any project involving the purchase of an interest in a historic resource or building to be held by the town must be reviewed by the Hatfield Select Board.

CPA Grant Activity to Date

Projects receiving funding under the Historic Preservation category include:

• Restoration of the front columns and steeple of the Main Street Congregational Church (2009)

• Preservation of historic Town Clerk vital records (2009, 2020)

• Restoration of tombstones, tablets, roadways, and pathways in the Hill and Main Street cemeteries (2011, 2015, 2019)

• Various projects to preserve the public use of Memorial Town Hall, including complying with American for Disabilities Act (2010-2020)

• Various projects to preserve and restore the Hatfield Historical Museum collection (2012-2020)

RECREATIONAL USE

Recreation Resources

The Town of Hatfield is blessed with a wealth of passive and active recreational resources. The town’s location along the Connecticut River; its open and forested areas; paths and unimproved roads connecting rural areas; and riverfront and town center offer numerous potential recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The relatively flat topography east of Route 5 is well-suited for bicycling, horseback riding, jogging, walking, and playing fields. West of Route 5, the area around the town’s drinking water reservoir offers opportunities for hunting and hiking, horseback, and bike trails.

Currently, the primary concentration of landscaped, formal recreational areas in town are associated with the town’s elementary and high schools and former school buildings; all within about a half mile of each other in the vicinity of town center. There are two established public access points to the Connecticut River: a state boat ramp, and an unimproved beach area owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Recreation Resources Goals

The Community Preservation Act defines “recreational use” as “active or passive recreational use including, but not limited to, the use of land for community gardens, trails, and noncommercial youth and adult sports, and the use of land as a park, playground, or athletic field. ’Recreational use’ shall not include horse or dog racing or the use of land for a stadium, gymnasium, or similar structure.” At the present time, CPA funds may not be used to restore or rehabilitate existing recreational resources or areas not acquired with CPA funds.

Recreational needs and opportunities in Hatfield are described and catalogued in a variety of documents and plans, including Hatfield’s Master Plan for the Twenty-First Century (2001); 2014 Hatfield Open Space and Recreation Plan; Hatfield Reconnaissance Report of 2009; 2010 Town of Hatfield Town Center Study; and 2011 Hatfield Greenway Plan.

The Hatfield Community Preservation Committee seeks projects that:

• Encourage and support efforts to acquire, create, preserve, and/or restore (as allowed by current law) recreational resources to provide active and passive recreational opportunities for town

residents, including, but not limited to: access and use of the Connecticut and Mill rivers and Great Pond; community gardens; parks and gathering places; compatible uses of the drinking-water reservoir area; playing fields; tennis and basketball courts;

• Promote opportunities for walking, biking, and hiking through the study and development of accessible byways, trails, and paths, and appropriate signage; and

• Promote the development of recreational uses of appropriate and accessible town-owned lands not currently devoted to recreation.

Project Evaluation

Recreational Resource projects should promote opportunities that are accessible to as many town residents as possible. Projects should be consistent with the objectives and goals of the 2014 Hatfield Open Space and Recreation Plan and, if applicable, the 2011 Hatfield Greenway Plan. Applicants submitting a Recreational Resources proposal should seek the advice and endorsement of both the Hatfield Recreation Committee and the Hatfield Open Space Committee. Any project requiring the purchase of land in fee or a conservation restriction to be held by the town must be reviewed by the Hatfield Select Board.

CPA Grant Activity to Date

Projects receiving funding under the Recreation category include:

• Creation of School Street Basketball Courts and Playground (2012)

• Design and creation of Smith Academy Park (2013-2018)

• Design and creation of Three-Bridges and White Rocks Trails in West Hatfield (2013, 2019)

• Creation of a Community Garden on Billings Way (2018)

• Creation of a Field Hockey Field at Smith Academy (2019)

RESOURCES AND REFERENCES

General

The Community Preservation Coalition’s website, www.communitypreservation.org, provides a wealth of information on the Community Preservation Act, articles on CPA projects around the state, and sample documents to help with crafting an application.

Open Space

Hatfield’s Master Plan for the Twenty-First Century (2001) 2014 Hatfield Open Space and Recreation Plan Hatfield Reconnaissance Report of 2009 2010 Town of Hatfield Town Center Study 2011 Hatfield Greenway Plan

Each of the these documents may help with preparing an application consistent with the Hatfield Community Preservation Plan. Copies are available in the CPC library in Town Hall, and will shortly be available on the town’s website.

Community Housing

CPA and Affordable Housing: A guidebook on how cities and towns can use Community Preservation Act funds to support local housing efforts Town of Hatfield Housing Production Plan (2015)

This publication is available in the CPC library in Town Hall and will shortly be available on the town’s website. This and other useful information are also available from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, www.mhp.net.

Historic Resources

History of Hatfield. Available in the Hatfield Library and the Hatfield Historical Museum. Detailed information about the seven historic districts in Hatfield is available in the Town Clerk’s office and the Hatfield Historical Museum. Hatfield Reconnaissance Report of 2009. Available in the CPC library in Town Hall, and soon to be available on the town’s website. Other useful information is available from the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s website, www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcidx.htm

COUNCIL ON AGING

The Council on Aging closed out 2019 with our annual December Holiday Party. We had eighty people in attendance, great food, music, raffle prizes and a fun time for all! Plans were already in place for new programs and activities to take place in January, February, and March. The outlook for 2020 was looking great.

January 1, 2020 had arrived; no one could have predicted what was to come a few short months later. The Council on Aging was faced with a global pandemic, disproportionately affecting those we serve and many of those who volunteer to serve with us. In response to COVID-19, the Council on Aging suspended its in- person programs and activities on March 16, 2020. The decision to do so was a heart-wrenching necessity to keep our most vulnerable safe. Although we faced unprecedented uncertainty, it was clear to us, we still needed to continue providing seniors with essential services.

Presently, the Hatfield Council on Aging remains closed; however, the COA staff continues to be busy with person-centered care. This pandemic has highlighted the need for essential services and the benefit of the strong community ties between the COA and the over 60 population in Hatfield. Since the Senior Center closed in March, our congregate meals program has increased due to need from 11 to 18 people during the peak of the pandemic. The program transitioned from in-person at the Center to home delivery. During the shut-down, our transportation program continued to provide rides to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other essential errands such as trips to the Post Office, banks, and pharmacies as needed. Cleaning and sanitizing protocols were put in place and were given to the driver. The van is cleaned before and after each ride. Face masks and hand sanitizing is required to ride on the van.

The Council on Aging’s bi-monthly newsletter continued to be mailed to 1,231 Hatfield residents over 60. The newsletter provided a variety of resources, information regarding the pandemic, essential programs still being offered along with crossword puzzles and delicious recipes to keep people active. Our newsletter is posted on the Town’s Website. Hatfield COA also has a Facebook page which provides current information.

In partnership with the Western Mass Food Bank, we continued to deliver Brown Bags to 34 elder households throughout the shutdown. The SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs for Everyone) Program Counselor and Veteran’s Agent continue to schedule telephone appointments. The Foot Clinic, another essential service, continues bi-monthly and follows strict protocols. The COA continues to lend out durable medical equipment upon request. The equipment is cleaned before it is given to the participant, then cleaned after it is returned. In collaboration with the Hatfield Public Library, Hatfield residents ordered library books and the COA delivered books to the residents’ home. Currently, we can help with application assistance for fuel assistance or food resource applications by telephone. Our Healthy Bones & Balance and Chair Yoga instructors conducted exercise via Zoom and/or outside when the weather was good.

In April, the COA reached out on our Facebook Page looking for volunteers to make and donate face masks for seniors. We had an overwhelming response from 12 wonderful people who made well over 800 face masks! Face masks were available to be picked up at the COA Office at the Town Hall or we delivered the masks to residents’ homes. We would like to thank the following people: Nancy Shea, Karen Karowski, Kari Stevens, Judy Zahn, Marsha Molloy, Nancy Maynard, Petronella Nefs, Diane Marko, Athan Vennell, Christy Boudreau, Barb Archambault, and Ki Eno for taking the time to make and donate beautiful face masks! We cannot adequately express our thanks to you. We are overwhelmed by the love of this caring community to help us keep everyone safe! Many thanks go out to Glenn Zygmont, our van driver, for delivering the masks and taking on a variety of other tasks besides driving. As time went on, we were able to bring back a few more drivers in late summer as in-person appointments started to open.

In partnership with the Smithsonian Chowder House, we offered “Grab & Go” lunches in June, July, August, and October. The menu consisted of three meal options which included a dessert for $10.00. We would like to thank Peter Langlois and his amazing staff for provide these delicious meals. The program was a number one hit with our residents. In June, we received a used PVTA van donated to the COA through help from Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa. A thank you goes out to her for helping us acquire a van which is properly equipped and suitable for passenger safety. We also want to thank Donny Vollinger for making sure the van was mechanical safe. He also had the PVTA markings removed and added Hatfield Council on Aging lettering. During the summer, Highland Valley Elder Services received CARES Act Funding from the state government to help local Councils on Aging’s in their service area. The COA was grateful to receive $3600.00 in funding. The funding went to upgrading a computer monitor, purchase of a laptop, two flat screen TV’s, a conference camera, cleaning and sanitizing supplies, and PPE.

In August, we partnered with the Lion’s Club to use their pavilion for an outdoor concert with music provided by Noah Lis. Deano’s Concessions was onsite for food purchase. It was relaxing and fun. A change from being isolated indoors for so long. On October 8th, we had another concert. “Sarah the Fiddler” performed a combination of Old-Time, Irish, World and Classical music for 50 people outside on the town common. The October 15th Flu Clinic, sponsored by Walgreens Pharmacy, provided 72 flu shots to residents. On October 19th, we honored our dedicated volunteers with a “Volunteer Recognition Lunch”. Unfortunately, due to COVID, we only had about 40 in attendance. Over the past year we had 64 volunteers who have provided over 4000 hours of volunteer services. Each volunteer brings their own personal touch to the center. The COA values their service and contributions each one of them brings to our community.

In addition to the pandemic, we were dealing with major renovations to our Senior Center located in the basement of the Town Hall. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the project continued to progress with few interruptions. The contractors were doing a great job; however, due to other prior commitments and delays related to covid, some contractors had to stop to finish other jobs. Even with the delays, most of the work was completed and we began moving in on November 12th. The COA and the COA Board are grateful to the residents of Hatfield for investing in improving the Senior Center space and recognizing the importance of ensuring seniors in Hatfield have the engagement, care and support needed as they age. A special thanks to Select board Ed Jaworski, Diana Szynal, and Brian Moriarty for their efforts in supporting a continuously improving Senior Center.

The COA ended the year with a walk-through open house which allowed six visitors at a time to come in and see the completed renovations. The Center was decorated for the holiday season with Christmas music playing in the background. When visitors left, they were each given a holiday bag with treats to enjoy once they got home. It was by no means the open house we hoped to have, however, it was wonderful seeing people again and hearing how much they loved the renovations. This has been an unusual year for all of us. The entire world has wrestled with managing this crisis, trying to stay safe and maintain some sense of normalcy. I want to say thank you to our team, Glenn Zygmont, Peggy Mientka, Stephen Raff, Ken Roberts, and Jack Reilly for dedication and compassion each one has for our seniors and to our COA Board Members, Shawn Robinson, Amanda Zygmont, Susan Hurley, and Cindy Doty for providing the support and guidance through these challenging times. And finally, I want to thank Cooky (Amanda) Zygmont, who is also our Office Assistant. I could not have gotten through this year without her. She has been with us for over 17 years, starting as a volunteer and then as a paid employee. Her wisdom, knowledge, compassion, and humor has been a great asset to our seniors and to me. We will be entering a new year soon, here is to a hopeful return to normalcy in the coming year!

Sincerely,

Geralyn Rodgers, COA Director

Conservation Commission ______

The Conservation Commission is the municipal agency responsible for protection of natural resources through management of the town's conservation areas and administration of wetlands laws.

The Conservation Commission is five member commission, we had 1 vacant seat in 2020.

The Conservation Commission’s function is to oversee the protection of wetlands, waterbodies, waterways, floodplains and riverfront areas, and to acquire and maintain open space land for the protection of natural resources.

During 2020 the Conservation Commission held seven (7) public meetings and/or hearings in response to applications for activities in or near wetland areas or in flood plains. Five (5) of the meetings were held remotely via Microsoft Teams due to the pandemic. These applications dealt with new buildings in wetlands buffer zones, certificates of compliance, emergency culvert repairs, Notice of Intent for new construction, Notice of Intent for planned water/sewer upgrades and a complaint regarding water runoff. The Commission works closely with the Open Space Committee in protecting valuable undeveloped land and maintaining these lands. The Commission continues to rely on Mark Stinson, the DEP Western Region Wetlands Circuit Rider, for guidance on the complex Massachusetts wetland regulations. Mr. Stinson is very knowledgeable about the roles and responsibilities of the Commission and his expertise is invaluable. Wilma Davis provided administrative assistance for the Commission until July. We miss Wilma’s very valuable support. Gerard Bueno is now providing support to the Commission and is the Town Hall contact at 413 247-9200, Extension 104. Gerard is learning quickly and works closely with the Chairman and Clerk. The Commission and the Open Space Committee have utilized support from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission through a grant spearheaded by the Open Space Committee. The Commission funds the annual fee to PVPC for their assistance. The wetland and floodplain resources in Hatfield are extensive and generally of high quality. These areas are critical to flood control, drinking water supply, surface water quality, and wildlife and aquatic habitat. Members of the Conservation Commission wish to thank the citizens of Hatfield for their support throughout the year. Town residents and businesses are encouraged to contact the Commission if there are questions or concerns regarding existing or proposed actions in proximity to wetland resource areas.

Respectfully submitted, Brian Williams, Clerk

Members Robert Hennessy, Chairman Brian Williams, Clerk Michael Antosz, Jr. Harrison Bardwell

DISABILITY COMMISSION

Holli Brannan, Chair Kristy Dyer Phil Genovese Joseph A. Lavallee Kyle Scott

After its inception in January of 2020, the momentum of the newly established Disability Commission was slowed when COVID-19 hit in March. However, we are looking forward to making the mission of our board a reality by increasing the possibilities for all individuals in their ability to access town buildings and programming.

During this first year, we reached out to the administration of both Hatfield Elementary and Smith Academy to make them aware of our board and offered them support in any barriers that they may face with ADA-related issues in physical spaces or with the services offered. Other plans moving forward include visiting other town buildings ensuring compliance, putting together helpful disability-related resources to be shared on the town website, and visiting other municipalities to see how they are facilitating full and equal participation for individuals with disabilities.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristy Dyer, Secretary

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Philip A. Genovese, Director

Garrett Barry, Highway/Transfer Station Supervisor Eric Meals, Wastewater Division Mark Hebert, Highway Department Superintendent James G. Klepacki, Highway Department Kenneth Holhut, Wastewater Division Donald Vollinger, Vehicle Maintenance Anthony Lastowski, Water Department Superintendent Brandon Daniel, Water Department

Town of Hatfield Department of Public Works employees appreciated the support of Hatfield residents in the performance of their many duties and tasks throughout calendar year 2020. We are very fortunate to have employees with the combination of skills and decades of experience that make up the Public Works crew. These dedicated individuals do their best to ensure that town roads, buildings and systems are safe for the use of the citizens of Hatfield. From clearing snow and ice from your streets to bringing fresh water into your homes, your DPW is working to meet the expectations you have of a responsive and dynamic municipal department.

Some projects undertaken by the Department this year were:

• We are very proud to have secured a $2 million-dollar Mass Works grant.

• Linseed Road, Gore Avenue, Plantation Road and Winterberry Lane were chip sealed.

• Chestnut Street water main was an ongoing project with the final connections expected to be completed in the spring of 2021.

As always, the DPW extends a thank you to those we work with and work for: the Hatfield Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator, town departments, employees, contractors, and most importantly, the residents of Hatfield. We all play our part in keeping Hatfield safe and beautiful, a great place to live. Happy 350th Hatfield! As Director of the Public Works Department, I once again wish to take the opportunity to mention my team for their hard work and dedication through 2020. They supported town functions in this most challenging of years. I am glad to have the support of all of you as we go forward to meet the challenges of 2021.

I would like to thank Ki Eno for all the work and assistance she has provided to the DPW. She will be missed.

Respectfully, Phil Genovese

WATER DEPARTMENT

This year, 2020, as we all know has been a burden due to COVID 19. Access to properties for normal water sample sites was restricted in some cases. However, some property owners were great in helping us (Brockway Smith, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and C&A Repair) and we thank them for their assistance in helping us to ensure clean and safe drinking water supply.

We started using a new billing system and the new company has been a great help. We are adjusting because now we only need to use it every 6 months. We are still trying to learn the new system. Rates went up 25% for sewer and 5% for water usage. We had many calls about high bills. Most people realized that it was due to being home more than normal combined with the rate increase. We replied to their calls or had customers check meters – which had to be done via telephone (we would not enter resident’s homes because of COVID safety protocols). There is a $150 charge to the customer for the meter test if the meter is found to be good, so some customers decided to decline the testing. We did note through our telephone checks that some customers’ toilets were leaking which leads to higher water usage. In fact, it is the Number 1 culprit for this problem, and we are glad to help advise these customers. Also, we are happy to report that the water line on Chestnut Street is going to be completed in the spring of 2021. Yes, there were issues with the pavement on that road and that was because we did not have the funding for a permanent pavement. The work contract specified a temporary patch, and we apologize to our residents for the conditions experienced on that road in 2020. In addition, we had several small water main breaks that thankfully constituted only a minimal expense to repair. Thank you is due to our Highway Department for their assistance. DEP has mandated some updates of our security cameras, cyber security on our computers which is now in place and updating on portions of our emergency response plan and operation manuals. We are working on these items and expect they will be done before March 31, 2021. Finally, please be advised that all Water Department watershed areas are NO TRESPASSING. Due to recent events, we ask that you please stay clear even if you are just walking. Respectfully, Anthony Lastowski Highway & Water Superintendent

Highway Department: Each year, the Highway Department works to resurface and repair roads throughout Town. The Chapter 90 program provides funding to do such repairs. Because of the limits of the funding, the Highway Department typically resurfaces one to two roads per year, but also uses the funding to complete yearly maintenance on roads through crack sealing and line painting. This year, chip sealing was done on Linseed Road, Gore Avenue, Day Avenue, Plantation Road, and Winterberry Lane. Crack sealing was also done on various roads in Town along with line painting throughout Town. To our Employees we would like to say thank you for your dedication and help providing the town with needed services. Other projects completed this year include: • A culvert repair on Pantry Road. The road was widened at the site of the culvert and the new culvert provides improved drainage in that area of the road, eliminating the eroding of the embankment. • Trees were planted along Main Street in the historic district.

• Drainage work was completed on Linseed Hill to divert water from running down the hill and creating unsafe road conditions. • The parking lot at the Town Hall was extended and resurfaced. This improvement created a fire lane and additional parking. • Security cameras were installed at the Town Yard to help prevent the ongoing issues with illegal dumping or theft.

Garrett Barry Lead Laborer

SEWER DEPARTMENT

Dear Hatfield Residents:

The Town of Hatfield Sewer Department is made up of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), nine pump stations throughout town, approximately 12 miles of gravity sewer lines, 245 manholes, and two major force mains that convey raw sewage flows from the North and the South to the Treatment Plant. The Wastewater Treatment Plant processed 53,751,000 gallons of raw sewage in 2019. This generated 270,000 gallons of liquid sludge that was transported off-site to be processed by Lowell Regional Wastewater Plant. Two new sewer connections were made to the system this year at 10 Straits Road and 84 King Street bringing the total number of connections to 769. Two full time employees work for the Sewer Department and are responsible for operating and doing maintenance on the system, repairing faulty valves and equipment, and upkeep of the buildings and grounds. Major projects and upgrades completed: • Channel grinder was replaced at the Maple Street pump station. • New level sensors and pump control systems were installed at Depot Road, Elm Court, and Gore Avenue pump stations. New electrical drawings were completed to update the O&M manuals. • Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Gap Grant Project for the Gravity Thickener Conversion at the WWTP started March 2020 and was completed June 2020. • Installed new drive for #1 Clarifier. • Replaced all corroded piping and check valves for #1 and #2 Plant Water Pumps. • Installed new building temperature sensors for both chlorine buildings, new chlorine cylinder scales, new chlorine feed controls, and #1 Chlorine Injection pump cut-off was replaced. • I/I Project was completed by DPC Engineering and a final report was submitted to Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

• Final draft of the Sewer Department Master Plan was completed by DPC Engineering and will be submitted to Massachusetts DEP after being presented and given approval by the Hatfield Select Board. • Mass Works Grant was awarded to Hatfield for the West Street Sewer and Water Project and will begin in the Spring of 2021. • Insulated, installed garage doors, and ran power to the detached vehicle garage at the WWTP. • Replaced pressure relief valve (ARV) in the Maple Street lift station’s pressure sewer line. • Installed new discharge check valves on the in plant dewatering pumps. • Replaced all wear shoes and broken flights on #1 and #2 secondary clarifiers. • Earthlight started replacing all lights at the WWTP with LED bulbs. • Grit and Solids were vacuumed out of Maple Street and Ferry Street lift stations. • Pump head unit was replaced on the Effluent Composite Sampler.

Respectfully submitted,

Eric M. Meals Sewer Dept. Superintendent

Transfer Station: There were some personnel changes and due to COVID and town hall being closed for renovations stickers were sold on site for a time. There was a price increase this year. As we used to make very little money for recycles and now it is costing us to dispose of them and the cost of trucking went up. Our monitoring of the original land fill (water samples / Gas) and the DEP mandates of things that need to be done in this current year could result in further increase in rates. To all of our help running this operation 2 days a week we say thank you for your dedication.

FIRE DEPARTMENT/ AMBULANCE

Citizens of Hatfield,

This past year has been one of, increased requests for services from the fire department with a slight decrease in ambulance requests. We continue to adjust to regulatory changes set forth by the Commonwealth. With this we continue to deliver services adjusting to a reduction in funding, while seeing an increase in the technical difficulty of the calls we receive.

In accordance with our dispatch center, in 2020, the Fire Department was requested to 155 incidents while the ambulance service was requested to 287 incidents. These figures continue to rise gradually, with calls spread out almost equally between the days of the week, and time of day. The nature of the calls include a variety of emergencies faced such as commercial fire alarms, residential fire alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, motor vehicle accidents, structure and brush fires. The fire department also assisted the ambulance on 31 occasions due to the severity of the call and need for additional resources. The numbers listed above do not include annual inspections for businesses, open burning, smoke or CO detector inspections or any permits issued.

The ambulance service continues to make adjustments to provide a better service to the citizens. The members of Hatfield Ambulance would like to thank the citizens of Hatfield for approving the purchase of a new 2019 Horton ambulance, replacing an aging 2004 model. The new truck is serving the department well and we have had several residents that noticed the difference in ride quality compared to the old ambulance. We are proud to announce two new EMT’s that joined the ranks in 2020, Laura Ernst and Melissa Brown, while we also welcome Hannah Zahn, Aaron Seagrove and Ronald Benedict as firefighters.

The fire and emergency medical services in Hatfield are operated on the backs of call and volunteer citizens. Without the dedication of these citizens to responses, and training, we would not be able to deliver the high caliber services we currently provide. As Chief, I am grateful for the time each of them is able to give, in addition to their families, work commitments, and other community commitments.

I wish to recognize their Years of Service: Jonathan Bardwell, Firefighter 30 Years Joe Englehardt, Lt. 6 Years Greg Dibrindisi, Safety Officer 26 Years Harrison Bardwell, Firefighter 6 Years Stephen Gaughan, Deputy Chief 24 Years Maxwell, Gagnon, FF/EMT 3 Years Kerry Flaherty, FF/EMT 23 Years Matthew Marchand, FF/EMT 3 Years Allen Belden, Deputy Chief 22 Years Ben Labbe, FF/EMT 3 Years Greg Gagnon, FF/EMT 21 Years R. Henry Higgins, Firefighter 2 Years David Leuschner, FF 21 Years Melissa Brown, FF/EMT 1 Year Robert Flaherty, Fire Chief 19 Years Hannah, Zahn, FF/EMT 1 Year Jason Antosz, FF 17 Years Aaron Seagrove, Firefighter 1 Year

Raymond Romero, Captain 17 Years Ronald Benedict, Firefighter 1 Year William Shea, Lieutenant 12 Years Chris Richiedei, FF/EMT 1 Year Luke Longstreeth, Captain 9 Years Kevin Butwill, FF/EMT 1 Year Josh McGee, Firefighter 8 Years Eric VanGeel, Firefighter 8 Years Daniel Howard, EMT 7 Years Justin Wentzel, Firefighter 8 Years Laura Ernst, EMT 1 Year

The town continues to seek new EMTs and firefighters to join our department. With this, there is no experience required, and there are funds available to send citizens to EMT programs. Additional information can be found at www.hatfieldmafire.org

Respectfully Submitted, Robert Flaherty, Fire Chief

Inspection Services

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The Inspections Department is pleased to submit the Annual Report for FY 2020.

The Building Inspector held office hours Monday through Friday 7:00 to 8:00 AM and Wednesday evenings 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Memorial Town Hall. The building inspector is also available by appointment and as needed. The telephone number is 413-247-0491 and fax number 413-247-5029. The Building inspector is available by cell phone anytime at 413-772-9457 Building Permits issued from 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020

Agricultural Buildings 6 Roofs/siding/windows 83 Decks 14 Demolitions 12 Signs 5 Garage – New/Renovations 8 Wood, Pellet Stoves, Chimneys 15 Business addition 3 Pools 3 Business – new 1 Sheds, Outbuildings/Gazebo 12 Multi-family – new 0 Business renovations 8 Attic Insulation 54 Residential renovations 32 Single family dwelling – new 5 Multi-family renovations 6 Fence 0 Single family – additions 11 Solar Panels on a roof 36 Ground Mounted Solar Panels 8 Total Permits 320

Total estimated value of building permits — $11,310,611.00

Permits are required for all work on Electrical, Plumbing and Gas, and our local inspector must inspect the work. Permit applications may be obtained at Memorial Town Hall. Thanks to each inspector for outstanding service.

▪ Mr. Stanley “Buster” Symanski, wiring inspector and Mr. Tim Paciorek, Assistant wiring inspector, report a very active year. Sadly, Mr. Symanski has decided to retire and will do so on January 1st, 2021. Tim Paciorek will then hold the primary position of wiring inspector. I would like to thank Stanley Symanski for his many years of service and the great help he was to me serving our town.

▪ Mr. Steven Baranowski, Gas Inspector, reports 98 applications for gas permits in FY 2020.

1. Mr. Steven Baranowski, Plumbing Inspector and Mr. Mark Wendolowski, Plumbing Assistant Inspector, Report 76 Applications for plumbing permits in FY 2020.

Respectfully submitted,

Kyle J. Scott Building Commissioner Zoning Enforcement Officer

HATFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

A Note from the Director

I hardly need say that this was a year like no other. We were forced to close the doors of our building in March due to the pandemic, though we continued offering online services and have since opened for curbside pick-up and limited browsing. We miss the days when the library was bustling and full of people and look forward to when we can return to full operation.

Even in unusual circumstances, our number one goal is always to get books, movies and magazines out of the library and into people’s hands. In the spring we provided emergency book deliveries to families, and in the summer, we brought the books outside for a series of pop-up libraries. With the help of the Council on Aging, we’re providing home delivery to Hatfield seniors.

With so many people spending so much time at home, our digital services have been critical. Through our website, we offer access to e-books, e-audio and streaming video. Library users can also log into their accounts and request items for curbside pick-up. In the last year, the number of patrons using these services has more than doubled.

In the summer, we offered outdoor programs for families including a class on how to hula hoop, and a chance to meet some exotic animals. Our book club met behind the library in lawn chairs until it got too cold, and now we meet on Zoom. Our traditional programming has been replaced by craft kits that kids and teens can pick up and do at home. For adults we’ve been offering free spice samples and recipes to try. Follow us on social media for updates and photos.

As the librarian in Hatfield for more than a decade, I’ve long considered myself lucky to have found such a warm, welcoming community. This year has made me appreciate that more than ever. I’m also grateful to all our library patrons for being so patient, thoughtful and supportive and to our amazing staff for being so flexible and philosophical as we’ve gone through this turbulent year.

Sincerely, Eliza Langhans, MLS

From left to right: Rocks from the Community Rock Garden we made in April, Library Director Eliza Langhans preparing a family book bundle, a pop-up outdoor library during the summer, photos from two of our socially-distanced summer reading programs, and a young library-enthusiast showing off the drawing she made from one of our story time kits.

Submitted by the Library Board of Trustees: Dodie Gaudet (Chair), Marsha Humphrey, and Amy Goclowski

OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

White Rock Trail & Horse Mountain Trail – These recently completed trails have seen a significant amount of use by hikers, spurred on somewhat because of people wanting to be active outside during the pandemic. Trail signs have been put up by OSC and the Williamsburg Woodland Trails Committee has also placed signage at the Horse Mountain trailhead. The Horse Mountain trail is accessible from The Lope (road) on the Williamsburg side of the mountain. The White Rock trail is accessible from the intersection of Rocks Road and Mountain Road. Both trails lead to White Rock with a spectacular view of the valley. OSC committee members were assisted in building the White Rock trail by Hatfield Boy Scout Heath Bennet who took it on as his Eagle Scout project. He did this with the help of Boy Scout leader Billy Englehardt and other volunteers that Heath recruited. They cleared a large section of the trail and built one of the three bridges constructed along the trail. Their work is greatly appreciated. OSC had also been awarded a $32,000 Recreational Trail Grant from the State for the construction of the trail. The grant funding paid for among other things, a team from the Conservation Student Association who spent three weeks clearing the trail including the ascent to White Rock. Chestnut Mountain Trail – OSC has begun working on a trail up to Chestnut Mountain which is on the Hatfield/Whately line overlooking the Chestnut Mountain Christmas Tree Farm. Hatfield Boy Scout Jonathan Wilson is taking on some of the trail construction for his Eagle Scout project. Completion of the trail is expected to be in the summer of 2022. Smith Academy Park - The design phase of the pavilion in Smith Academy Park was competed in 2019. OSC had previously obtained a state grant to help fund the park renovation which was completed in 2018. Construction of the pavilion was planned for the fall of 2020 but has been delayed until the summer of 2021 due to the Town’s 350th birthday celebration and the birthday cake that is being displayed in the park. Town of Hatfield Open Space and Recreation Plan – The Town is required to submit to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation Services an Open Space and Recreation Plan to be eligible for certain state grants. The plan is due to be renewed in December 2021 and the OSC will begin this process later this year and will be requesting input from Town committees and departments to complete this comprehensive document.

Richard Abbott, Chair

PLANNING BOARD

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Dear Hatfield Residents:

The Planning Board is an elected group of five individuals that direct the growth of the Town of Hatfield. Each member is elected for a five-year term.

The Planning Board is mandated by Massachusetts General Laws to prepare and maintain a master plan and official zoning map for the town. Additionally, the board is authorized by Massachusetts General Laws to prepare, adopt, and administer subdivision rules and regulations, review all subdivision plans submitted, supervise the construction of subdivision road and drainage systems, prepare and present zoning by-law amendments and zone changes at town meeting, conduct hearings, act on special permit applications, and review site plans for land use and compliance with the zoning by-laws.

The Planning Board meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 P.M. in the Hatfield Memorial Town Hall. Occasionally a meeting or public hearing will be posted on an alternate day of the month to take care of unfinished business at hand or to accommodate an applicant. Each meeting agenda is posted with the Town Clerk a minimum of forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

The Planning Board researched, drafted, and held hearings on by-law changes regarding the setback from residential units for marijuana cultivation establishments in certain zones and to clarify the classification of Medium and Large Ground-Mount Solar Installations in the Use Table. Both proposals were adopted at the 2020 Annual Town Meeting.

The Board bid a sad and fond farewell to long-time Administrative Assistant, Wilma Davis and thank her for her dedicated service to the Board. The Board welcomes Gerard Bueno as its new Administrative Assistant.

In conclusion, the Planning Board extends its thanks and appreciation to town residents, officials, boards, committees and commissions for their help and support throughout the year.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie Slysz, Chair Robert Wagner, Alternate Chair Paul S. Dostal Michael Paszek James Tarr Gerard Bueno, Administrative Assistant

Zoning Board of Appeals Annual Report

For the second consecutive year, the Zoning Board of Appeals has received no applications for a variance request or an appeal of a decision of the Building Inspector.

In October of 2019, members M. Paszek and L. Berkman attended an evening workshop in Greenfield, MA given by the Citizen Planner Training Collaborative of the Mass Chapter of the American Planning Association.

There has been no change in Board membership. We are: Lisa Berkman, Chair Michael Paszek, Member Charles Dimond, Member Jonathan Scagle, Alternate Daryl Williams, Alternate

Hatfield Police Department

Once again, I am honored to be given the chance to present the residents of Hatfield with the Police Departments annual report. The past year has been at the very least, a challenge for all of us. For some of you, devastating and life altering. Your Police Department recognizes this and has been here and will continue to be here to support you in any way we can. It is my sincere hope that we have lived up to your expectations and continue to do so. The year 2020 has left all of us in town questioning, what next? Everything from political discord to protests, police reform and Covid-19. Our livelihoods, social interactions, physical and mental health have all been affected and continues to be affected by the times we find ourselves in. My point, the residents of Hatfield are strong and have endured these hardships with dignity and with the willingness to support their neighbors in need. Thank You to all for making this a great Town. As for the goings on at the Police Department, overall call volume in 2020 was up from 2019 by about 10%. We contribute some of this to scammers filing false unemployment claims and other scams that are in most part, unique to the pandemic. Unfortunately, scams remain part of everyday life so please be vigilant and question everything. Even if it seems like it comes from a legitimate source. If anyone wishes to see our logs or specific crime data, stop in and we will provide what we can. There was a notable loss on the personnel roster in 2020. Lt. Timothy Paciorek retired as of December 20, 2020. Tim worked for the Hatfield Police Starting out as an Auxiliary Police Officer in 2000. He quickly gained the confidence of his Training Officers at the time, Sgt. Greg Weeks and Sgt. Tom Osley who recommended to Chief David Hurley (Ret.) that he be converted to the position of Reserve Officer. Over his 20 years with the Hatfield Police Department, Tim was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and then to Lieutenant by Chief Thomas Osley (Ret.) in 2009. Lieutenant Timothy Paciorek served Hatfield with honor and distinction. Lieutenant Paciorek was steadfastly dedicated to the town and its inhabitants and he will be missed. When you see him around town, join me in thanking him for his years of service and well-deserved retirement.

In conclusion, I again thank all of you who make Hatfield what it is. A great place to be. As always, feel free to stop in, call or email. We are here for you. Chief Michael Dekoschak

Hatfield Police Department

HATFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

It is a privilege to present this town report for the first time as your superintendent. This year, due to Covid-19, our schools have seen a variety of instructional models as staff have worked diligently to provide the best possible experience for our students. We began the year on 9/14/21 with selected populations of students. We then increased the number of students as we started our hybrid model on 9/29/21. Since that point, it has been necessary to pivot to a fully remote model, back to a re-envisioned model for selected students, and back to our hybrid model. Starting in March, we began systematically increasing the number of students in-person for 4 days per week of in-person learning as we continue to return towards normalcy. Thank you for your patience, perseverance, and support as we faced the challenges of what we hope is a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Together, we worked hard to keep everyone safe while delivering the best education possible. In order to combat Covid-19, we put several mitigation measures in place. These included:

● Space to allow 6 feet of distance between people at school. ● Hand sanitizing stations by every classroom and every entrance. ● Upgraded HVAC to allow for maximum air exchange. ● Daily “fogging” with an electrostatic disinfector in classrooms. ● UV light sanitization in all common places, and a deep clean once per week. ● Frequent cleaning of desks and surfaces in the classrooms. ● Mandatory masking of staff and students unless medically exempt. ● Requesting that parents and guardians keep students home if they or anyone in their household is symptomatic.

Due to the diligence of staff, families and town health officials, we have been successful in preventing any transmission of Covid-19 in the district’s schools.

Now, we set our sights on emerging as a stronger, better district, positioning itself to thrive far into the future.

As of October 1, 2020, there were 397 students enrolled in the Hatfield Public Schools in grades PK-12. Of these 397 students, 134 (33%) were choice students. In June, 2020, 31 students graduated. Over 93% of the graduating class planned to go to a 2 or 4 year college.

The overall school budget for fiscal year 2021, which commenced on July 1, 2020, was $5,930,443.84. Several funding sources contributed to the budget including federal and state grants, revolving accounts, school; choice revenue, and local appropriations. The breakdown of these funding sources are as follows:

● Local Appropriations $4,634,738.18 ● School Choice Revenue $1,087, 879. ● Federal/State Grants/Local Revolving Accounts $256,149.57

In FY 20, Hatfield received $846,256 in Chapter 70 state aid, which reduced the amount of local appropriations coming from tax revenue to $3,788,482.18.

In September 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the accountability report for all public school districts across the Commonwealth. The Hatfield Public School District received an overall rating of “Meeting or Exceeding Targets.” These annual targets are set by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and are based on several indicators including MCAS data, student attendance, participation in advanced coursework, and graduation rates. Hatfield Public Schools received a higher rating than 75% of the school districts across the stat

This past year saw many upgrades to the ventilation systems at both Smith Academy and Hatfield Elementary School thanks to the generosity of the town in sharing a large portion of the Municipal CARES act grant with the district in the amount of $168,476.45. Besides the ventilation system improvements, the grant also helped the district purchase Personal Protective Equipment, HEPA filters, sanitation/sterilization equipment and other supplies to help keep students and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There was also new school and district leadership in place for this past school year. Dr. Conor Driscoll became principal of the Hatfield Elementary School for the 20-21 school year, replacing interim principal Mr. Tim Luce. Dr. Martin McEvoy became superintendent for the Hatfield Public Schools, replacing Mr. John Robert who retired in June of 2020 after serving for 10 years.

A new member was elected to the school committee as Ms. Christy Boudreau began serving her term on July 1, 2020. Ms. Rebecca Bench retained her seat on the Committee after finishing for a resigning member during the previous term.

Hatfield Public Schools continues to explore options to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. This past year, high-quality food service was outsourced to UMASS Dining services to keep all students fed during the pandemic under the universally free meals program sponsored by the USDA. All students were eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch items during the 20-21 school year. In addition, the district continues to participate in shared service agreements with both Frontier Regional School District and Northampton School District. At this time of this writing, the School Committee is in negotiations with the paraprofessional bargaining unit of the Hatfield Teachers Association. The School Committee will negotiate a new contract with the teachers bargaining of the HTA unity in FY22.

Very respectfully submitted,

Martin J. McEvoy, Jr. Ed.D.

SMITH ACADEMY

Smith Academy continues its tradition of providing a high-quality education in small classroom settings. Committed to the academic, social, and emotional development of our students, we are able to provide an individualized yet holistic approach to our programs.

Smith Academy seeks to empower its students by providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our educational community remains committed to: ● Fostering a supportive, caring learning environment. ● Placing an emphasis on high standards. ● Ensuring that students actively engage in their educational pursuits. ● Treating others with dignity.

The expectations we have for our students are to: ● Work independently and collaboratively to solve problems, think critically and accomplish goals. ● Communicate information clearly and effectively using appropriate tools for varied contexts and purposes. ● Demonstrate creativity, flexibility and adaptability in thinking patterns, work habits, and working/learning conditions. ● Exhibits integrity in interactions and decisions, characterized by respect for diversity and personal responsibility. ● Evaluate, select, and use technology ethically and effectively.

Although MCAS was cancelled for 2020, Smith Academy continues to be rated a Level 1 school which is based upon the MDESE’s accountability rating system which is determined by our students’ collective performance on MCAS. We will continue to strive to be a level 1 school and it is through the hard work of our faculty, staff and students that we achieve this rating.

Social Emotional Learning

Aware of the need to be highly attentive of students’ social and emotional needs, we developed our advisory pilot from 19/20 so that it was school wide in 2020/21. Advisory is now called CREW and takes place on Wednesday mornings. Students are in small groups with staff and are able to talk through a scope and sequence topics designed around the Collaborative for Academic and Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) core skills and values. SA was able to create leadership positions for three staff members to coordinate across the three grade bands: 7 & 8, 9 & 10 and 11 & 12. CREW leaders monitor student stress levels on a weekly basis through asking students to complete a brief likert scale questionnaire at the start of each CREW session. In addition to this, quarterly surveys are sent out to students asking for feedback on CREW and this feedback is assimilated into CREW planning.

In addition to SEL support, CREW has been used as a space where staff and students have been able to explicitly talk through anti-racist and anti-bias materials in line with the School Committee’s pledge to identify this as a key focus for 2020/21. The administration, staff and students have also attended meetings with Hatfield Equity Alliance (HEART).

Student health and welfare is also monitored through administering the Prevention Needs Assessment, which this year. will capture data from all grade levels.

Community Agency

We value highly community input and participation at Smith Academy. In addition to quarterly feedback surveys to students, families and staff, administration has held several live Q & A events throughout the year.

National Honors students were recognized in a pre-recorded video shared via the website in November and the Student Council continues to be very active in helping to gather student feedback and also in planning class, grade level and community events.

The Smith Academy School council has continued to meet regularly this year and have been focused on SEL, project-based learning and developing authentic links and experiences with college and career readiness for all students. Their feedback will continue to help develop the School Improvement Plan to be presented in May of 2021.

Academics

All staff members at Smith Academy are committed to empowering our students by providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our school community remains committed to fostering a supportive and caring learning environment; placing emphasis on high standards; and ensuring that students actively engage in their educational pursuits while treating others with dignity. In our talks with postgraduate students, we have found they felt college and/or career ready upon graduation from Smith Academy.

Teachers and students have worked incredibly hard to assimilate technology into teaching and learning in a hybrid and fully remote setting. I am confident that the tremendous steps that have been taken with this will support our continued shift towards project-based learning and competency based education when we are able to resume “as normal as possible” in the new school year.

The Computer Science District Learning team continues to work with the Education Development Centre (EDC) on the development of Computer Science based curricular offerings in all grade levels. This academic year we were able to start Computer Science in Grade 8 so that it now runs in two grade levels.

Building and Grounds

Select Energy completed the solar panel installation on the roof of Smith Academy. This will hopefully realize substantial savings in our electricity costs over the next 20 years.

At Homecoming in 2019 John Robert opened the new Field Hockey pitch. We are looking forward to working with the Booster club to help host an inaugural Alumni game in August of 2021, where the Field will also be officially named as the Judy Strong Field.

Last, I would like to give thanks to a supportive and committed School Committee and community. I also want to recognize the various supports that make Smith Academy a unique educational environment. The parents, guardians and community members that comprise the following organizations bring tireless efforts and support to Smith Academy and truly make it a special place. These groups are the backbone of our school: The Smith Academy Board of Trustees, The Hatfield Educational Foundation, STArHs, The Smith Academy Athletics Booster Club, and all of the parents/guardians who dedicate their time in supporting our school community. We are especially grateful for our community partnerships with the Smith Academy Board of Trustees and Hatfield Education Foundation who year-after-year provide educational resources to our students and faculty.

Respectfully Submitted

Chris Buckland, Principal

SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY

The 2020 calendar year saw a dramatic increase in the use of technology both in terms of hardware and teaching strategies. When it became clear that school was headed towards a remote learning environment the first thing, we did was meet to take stock of the tools and techniques we already had at our disposal and build a framework for what a remote lesson would look like. We decided to leverage our Google Apps For Education environment to standardize a method of delivery. The early stages of online classrooms were a learning period for teachers, students, and families alike.

Based on our experience in the spring, the summer was spent determining what we would need to deliver a high stakes educational experience in 3 modes: fully remote, Hybrid, and in person. Based on feedback from teachers we prioritized the purchase of high-quality laptops and document cameras for teachers, a batch of chromebooks for students, web based tools to make content creation as easy as possible, and the upgrade of over half of our wireless access points in both school buildings to ensure adequate internet performance for real time remote/hybrid teaching in all areas of the buildings.

Equipment purchased:

● 35 chromebooks ● 50 laptops ● 45 document cameras ● 21 Meraki wireless access points ● Wiring to allow access points to be installed in both gymnasiums.

Web based software tools purchased: ● GoGuardian Suite of tools for remote management and monitoring of student devices ● Screencastify site license to enable easy recorded content creation integral with Google Classroom

With these tools in place, principals and teachers continued to develop and refine the new teacher and learning experience. Support for students and families was built into the schedule and accessed via live meets, and an email support system.

Respectfully submitted,

Paul Duval

District Technology Coordinator

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

As with other sectors of the school community, Student Health Services has been dominated by the world-wide Covid 19 pandemic this past year. Case management in collaboration with the Hatfield Board of Health Covid Coordinator along with contributing to planning, implementing, and public health education efforts have been the hallmarks of school nursing. Between March and December 2020, 90 individuals were assessed and referred for Covid testing and/or physician evaluation for symptoms noted or reported and given quarantine instructions pending test results. Collaborative comprehensive strategies based on evolving CDC and MA DPH/DESE guidance spearheaded services for students and staff along with ongoing support for families.

Initially, emerging public health information was provided through 1:1 communication, regular website updates, and community forums. Grant support from the DESE Behavioral and Mental Health facilitated a partnership with Minding Your Mind for a staff training on Supporting students during Covid: A Teacher Toolkit. This was followed by a virtual forum for families, Covid 19: A Medical Perspective featuring a panel of local medical, pediatric, and children’s mental health experts. The fall months included participation on the Joint Labor Management Committee, a volunteer group that has worked to monitor and provide meaning to local, regional, and state case reports. The Health and Wellness Committee has also met to review Covid management efforts in addition to overseeing nursing, counseling, physical activity, and nutrition activities.

Student health continued to be managed via a combination of collecting and interpreting data from individual health screenings, documenting immunizations and surveillance metrics for other diseases, and providing multidisciplinary student care coordination and planning with families, health care providers, and district staff. 275 individual student office visits and 359 individual screenings were completed in the calendar year ending Dec. 31. Expanded social and emotional supports continued thanks to Counseling Staff, telehealth counseling from River Valley Counseling, and weekly visits from “Officer Luna”, the certified Comfort Dog. An Influenza Immunization Clinic along with a comprehensive promotional campaign was conducted in the Fall. The District was also pleased to continue participation with DPH Comprehensive School Health Services (Affiliated) grant funded state- wide project with completion of initial nurse training initiatives focusing on enhancing health equity in the schools.

Thank you to the Board of Health Covid 19 Coordinator, the Health and Wellness Advisory Committee, and all of the staff for their ongoing flexibility and commitment in helping the school community to be as safe and healthy as possible. We are especially grateful to the families who have provided ongoing support in helping the schools to be safe and ready for learning during this pandemic.

Respectfully submitted,

Jean Hobbie, RN, BSN

HATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

I am honored to share what will hopefully be the first of many annual reports for Hatfield Elementary School. I began my tenure here on July 1st, 2020, replacing Tim Luce, who was hired for last year on an interim basis.

Throughout the significant changes and educational whiplash of the year, I continue to be impressed by the dedication of the staff here. They clearly hold what is best for our students at the core of what they do, and approach their practice with care, compassion and creativity. Likewise, it is clear that the town of Hatfield is supportive of its schools. The support from the parents, school committee and central office combines with the skill of the staff to create a resilient and positive school community. Students here are hard-working, empathetic, supportive of each other and good Hatfield Elementary citizens.

Last year, during the school closure no schools in Massachusetts completed the MCAS. That means that the school’s accountability rating has not changed. Hatfield Elementary continues to be a level 1 school, “Meeting or Exceeding Standards,” and outperforming 77% of elementary schools in the state. This spring students will partake in the MCAS, albeit a shortened version of the assessment. These results will be used to create a new baseline for growth and improvement.

The school offers a strong academic program. This year, the science and social studies blocks were combined to create an “enrichment” block where science and social studies standards are covered, and which allow for more project-based approaches and schedule flexibility for meeting those standards in creative ways. We also started our STAR program this year for exceptional learners. This program is housed in the former community room. Students and staff continue to utilize the Self Regulated Strategy Development method of writing instruction and I continue to be impressed by our students’ writing abilities.

Speaking of impressive writing, our students continue to be published writers, with many of them having stories and articles published in the Hampshire Daily Gazette. Our students also have two exciting writing competitions to take part in this Spring. One is being run by Hatfield resident and Author Jane Yolen, and the other is through the 350th commission. All of these outlets lend authenticity to the work our students do and provide them with a way to showcase the pride they take in their work. Special thanks to Jane Yolen and the 350th commission for providing these opportunities for our students.

The forest classroom continues to bring a vibrant experience to our early childhood programs here at Hatfield Elementary. Kindergarten and Preschool students spend several hours per week immersed in nature, exploring and experimenting in the woods. Teachers have grounded instruction across content

areas in the valuable lessons that nature can teach us. As we continue to pursue more place-based and project-based experiences for our students, I look forward to working with staff here to incorporate the forest classroom across grade levels.

Starting in March, a STArHS grant will provide funding for a STEAM residency for our students every Wednesday for several weeks. This will give our students hands-on, minds-on practice with their STEAM skills.

Our PTA has had an active year, even during the Covid-19 era. We are incredibly grateful to them for providing a sense of community and belonging during this challenging time. Earlier in the fall they hosted a distanced Spooktacular. Recently, they hosted a virtual BINGO night. Additionally, they hosted a parents forum with a well-known child psychiatrist about parenting in the age of Covid-19. All events have been well attended and provided valuable community building opportunities. Additionally, the PTA has provided valuable funding through grants to our teachers to support efforts for student enrichment.

Additionally, we have started hosting monthly all-school meetings where we celebrate student birthdays, highlight student accomplishments and work, sing together, and share some good books. It has been great to see all of our kids together.

Lastly, I’d like to thank several people and organizations for their generous support of Hatfield Elementary School: the Hatfield Book Club, STArHS, The Massachusetts Cultural Council, Jane Yolen, The Hatfield Education Fund, the Hatfield Elementary PTA, Barry Labbe, and Janice Fedor.

Respectfully Submitted,

Conor Driscoll, Ed.D.

Principal, Hatfield Elementary School

TOWN ACCOUNTANT

In January 2020, the Town engaged in town accountant services with Melanson CPA’s. Laurie Dell’Olio was sworn in as Hatfield’s Town Accountant on June 26, 2020. Since then, the financial team has been working non-stop to get the towns accounting records up to date and accurate.

Highlights from FY2020: For the first time in over a decade, the Town closed its books timely and a final audit was completed well before the reporting deadlines.

Free cash/retained earnings for July 1, 2020 was certified on November 18, 2020. All Department of Revenue submissions and reports filed on time for FY2020. Community Preservation Act forms for Department of Revenue are now up to date. FY2020 Schedule A was submitted in November 2020 and approved by Department of Revenue in February 2021 Timely receivable reconciliations between the Town Accountant and Tax Collector/Treasurer Timely reconciliations between the Town Accountant and the school dept to review and reconcile ledger. Ambulance receivable reconciliation done between Town Accountant and Fire Chief, abatement policy in process. Police detail receivable reconciliation done between Town Accountant and Police Chief

I look forward to continuing to work as Hatfield’s Town Accountant. Enclosed are FY2020 financial statements.

Laurie Dell’Olio Municipal Accountant