TOWN of HATFIELD 2019

Heading into our 350th Anniversary Annual Report 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Town Report Dedication 04 The Athenian Oath 05 Demographics/Senators & Representatives 06 Selectmen 07 350th Steering Committee 08 Agricultural Advisory Commission 11 Board of Assessors 12 Board of Health 13 Cemetery Commission 16 Town Clerk 18 Appointed Officials 21 Elected Officials 22 Board of Registrars 23 Elector under the Will of Oliver Smith 24 Treasurer’s Wage Report 26 Collector’s Report 33 Community Preservation Committee 34 Conservation Commission 35 Council on Aging 36 DPW 39 Fire Department/Ambulance 43 Historical Society 45 Inspection Services 47 Hatfield Public Library 48 Open Space Committee 50 Planning Board 51 Police Department 52 School Department 53

DEDICATION

FRAN GOUGEON

We are pleased to dedicate this year’s Hatfield Annual Town Report to a person whose face is familiar to Smith Academy graduates and many who have served on Boards and Committees in town or have walked their dogs along Primrose Path. Francis “Fran” Gougeon claims many years of Hatfield service to his credit. A former Hatfield school superintendent, interim superintendent and long-time Finance and CIPC member, Fran has emerged several times from retirement to assist the town in choosing superior candidates for key Hatfield positions by volunteering for duty on screening committees.

Though at times town politics can be polarizing, Fran’s insightful input and understated manner were the foundations for successful teamwork. His many contributions have not gone unnoticed and we hope to show appreciation through this dedication. Thank you, Fran. You are wished many years of enjoyment; golfing, skiing and the continued testing of your mettle through parachuting, zip lining and the like.

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 (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 (202) 224-2742 975 JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Boston, MA 02203 (617) 565-8519 1550 Main Street, 4th Floor, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 785-4610

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

We respectfully report the following accomplishments and activities in 2019.

This report highlights some of the activities of the Board of Selectmen for last year:

• FINANCIAL OVERVIEW: The Town authorized to fund $215,903.00 to the Stabilization Fund.

Recommendations from the Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services, during the Town’s review updating its Financial Policies, a trust fund was created for “Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)” in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standard Board’s requirements; accepted the provisions of M.G.L Ch. 200A, §9A to adopt a policy outlining the requirements of the Treasurer for managing uncashed checks.

We conducted a search to hire a Finance Director due to a decision by Baystate Municipal Accounting Group who would close their accounting services operations at the end of the year. In conclusion, we pursued outsourcing the accounting services.

• COMMISSION ON DISABILITY: Pursuant to M.G.L Ch. 40, a municipal commission was established.

• CH. 43D EXPEDITED PERMITTING: An amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-Laws received support to accept M.G.L Ch. 43D which gives the Town the ability to promote commercial development, including mixed-used properties, on pre-approved parcels by offering expedited local permitting on those parcels, and, designate properties as Priority Development Sites.

Following town meeting authorization, the Town’s Priority Development Site on West Street received approval from the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development.

• DPW COLLECTIVE BARGANING AGREEMENT: The Town ratified Agreement with Teamsters Local 404 Union for July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022.

• PHASE II TOWN HALL RENOVATIONS PROJECT: A contract was awarded to Marois, Inc., for $1,955,000.00 for handicap accessibility improvements and installation of a fire suppression system. Improvements will include a ramp at the west-end egress of the building to the basement. Construction began in late August, with demolition of the south side exterior ramp, including interior demolition for a new elevator.

• RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION: Host Community Agreement was approved with Urban Grown, Inc., for a marijuana cultivating facility at 55 Depot Road, pending the approval of a license from the Cannabis Control Commission. Urban Grown, Inc., later withdrew their application without prejudice.

• MASSWORKS GRANT AWARD: The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development awarded the Town with a $2,000,000.00 Grant for its Rt. 5&10 Water/Sewer Infrastructure Project. Estimated total cost of project is $3,600,000.00 to extend sewer service from Linseed Road to Rocks Road and water service for 1200 ft. south of Rocks Road.

Director to the Council on Aging, Jane Betsold, retired after 30 years of providing services to our senior citizens. Thank you to Jane for her commitment and support to looking out for our seniors.

To the many volunteers for their support and dedication to our community and the commitment of our town employees, our sincere appreciation for all you do.

Respectfully submitted,

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

350th ANNIVERSARY STEERING COMMITTEE

Website: http://www.hatfield350.com/ Email: [email protected]

The time is here! Hatfield, founded in 1670, began the official celebration of its 350th Anniversary in December, 2019.

The committee was formed in the fall of 2017 and these dedicated individuals have been working hard to create a full year of celebration to honor our town: past, present and future. We had a very successful logo contest with approximately 50 entries. Townspeople had a few opportunities to vote and decided on the winning logo (pictured above). With the logo we have launched a website, Facebook page and other means of communicating the information to the town. A fundraising committee was established and is well underway to help bring as many events to the town as possible. We have purchased a huge birthday cake (which is located next to the town hall) from the Town of Westfield to highlight our celebration.

Any person or business who would like to make a contribution to our 350th Anniversary fund please contact our marketing committee or the Hatfield town hall for more information. For all of those who have contributed (whether in kind or cash) to our fundraising fund, we thank you for your generous gift.

2020 will offer a wide variety of programs and events. Below are highlights of the major events already held and currently scheduled for 2020:

December 31, 2019 New Year’s Eve Kickoff Gala which was held at the Log Cabin

January 10, 2020 Distribution of Calendars throughout the Town (COMPLETED)

February 1, 2020 350th Night at Springfield Thunderbirds (COMPLETED)

February 20, 2020 Parade Float Building Workshop (COMPLETED)

February 22, 2020 350th Night at UMass Hockey (COMPLETED)

May 31, 2020 Incorporation Day Celebration

July 18, 2020 Historic Homes of Hatfield Walking Tours

July 23, 2020 Farm to Table Dinner

August 22, 2020 Summer Celebration Day at the Lions Pavilion and Farm 5K Race

September 12, 2020 Barn Mural Wagon Tour

October 3, 2020 Tractor Parade and Harvest Festival with Cow Pie Bingo

December 19, 2020 Luminarium/Fireworks (Partnership w/ Hatfield Firefighters Association)

350th Parade Day – to take place in conjunction with the Memorial Day Parade – May 30, 2021

As we head into this celebratory year, please check out the 350th Website and Facebook page for constant updates. If you are interested in volunteering and helping at any event you are welcome to attend any of our meetings; all of which are open to the public. Our monthly meetings are always posted on the Town of Hatfield website at least 48 hours prior the meeting. For more information you can also reach out to Laurie Banas at 413-244-3606.

A special thanks goes out to Lynn Omasta who resigned due to health reasons, we wish her well.

Also, a special thanks to all our committee members, sub-committees and volunteers all working diligently to make this year’s events successful. We would also like to thank our town officials for their support and the town hall staff for all their help in processing the paperwork. Thank you all.

Respectfully submitted by the 350th Celebration Committee:

Ed Lesko, Co-chair Laurie Banas, Co-chair Mike Cahill Michael Paszek Robert Betsold Diana Szynal Anna Holhut Paul Labbee Cher Nicholas Lucinda Williams Stephanie Slysz

We are hoping to make 2020 a memorable year of celebration! Please be a part, whether volunteering or just attending the events we are putting together. See you this year!

AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMISSION

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Dear Hatfield Citizens:

Pursuant to the Zoning Bylaws, the AAC received notice of any projects involving a Special Permit, Special Permit with Site Plan Approval, and/or Site Plan Review. Projects were reviewed as to their impact on agriculture in the town and comments forwarded to the Planning Board.

The AAC 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: The Hatfield Community Gardens enjoyed a second successful year on town-owned farmland along Billings Way. The Community Garden Steering Committee has plots available for 2020. If you are interested in a garden plot or would like to learn more about the Community Garden, please email [email protected].

Farmstand Guide and Map: The 2018-2019 edition of the map and brochure was displayed and available at individual farmstands, area businesses and public buildings. The guide includes the location of the Art in Farming murals created by the Smith Academy art classes, which are displayed on barns around town.

FRESH: Utilizing an industrial mixer secured with a $500.00 grant from Farm Credit East, the School District Cafeteria began producing salsas, soups and smoothies for the district cafeterias. The farm-toschool program increased its delivery of fresh, locally grown agricultural products to the schools by over 300 pounds of produce from the previous school year to 1,425 pounds – roughly 3.25 lbs./student.

Linseed Road Farmland: Partnering with the Pioneer Valley Workers’ Center, All Farmers and Kestrel Land Trust, a farmers’ cooperative farm was established on approximately 10 acres of farmland owned by Kestrel Land Trust on Linseed Road.

Sliwoski Farm: The commission collaborated with the Select Board, Open Space Committee and Kestrel Land Trust to exercise a Chapter 61A Right of First Refusal action to protect 22 acres of the 26-acre Sliwoski farm on North Hatfield Road slated to be sold for development. Community Preservation Act funds were approved for purchase of the conservation restriction.

Locally Important Agricultural Soils: The commission and Select Board petitioned the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to officially identify and designate soil types in town that would qualify for Locally Important Agricultural Soil status. Doing so would enable active farmlands with these soil types to qualify for federal farmland protection programs. Hatfield is the first community in the Commonwealth to achieve this official designation.

The commission holds its regularly scheduled meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM at Memorial Town Hall. Please consult the meeting postings for time and date confirmation. Respectfully submitted,

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

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

The Board of Assessor’s continue to have a great working relationship with Patriot Properties (consultant) and the Department of Revenue. The Town Hall has been undergoing renovations over the past year and the Assessors have found a new home across the hall. We completed a full revaluation this past year and we could not have done it without the taxpayers being so accommodating. Real Estate information remains available through the town website www.townofhatfield.org Click on Town Offices and below Assessors' Office there is a link to the “Property Assessed Values”. 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 on Friday’s by appointment. The Assessors meet bi-weekly and the meetings open to the public. Typically meetings are held on alternating Wednesday evenings.

Tax Rate Recapitulation Fiscal Year 2019

Amount to Be Raised Revenue Sources Total Budget $10,701,397.50 State Estimated Receipts $2,321,910.00 Total Cherry Sheet Offsets $1,065,456.00 Local Estimated Receipts 968,698.00 Debt and Interest .00 Overlay (Abatements & Exemptions) 71,564.69 Enterprise funds (Water & Sewer) 925,000.00 State & County Cherry Sheet Charge 357,719.00 Free Cash 348,000.00 Community Preservation 376,141.00 Community Preservation Funds 376,141.00 Snow and Ice Deficit 63,792.85 Other Available Funds 310,022.00 $12,636,071.04 $5,249,771.00 Fiscal Year 2019 Tax Levy $7,459,987.56

Abatements & Exemptions Granted for Fiscal Year 2019

# Abatement Type Amount 3 Elderly, age 70+ (17D) $525.00 Or Widow/Widower (17D) 10 Real Estate Abatements $10,149.25 1 Blind (37A) $500.00 1 Personal Property Abatement $524.90 1 Spouse, fireman (died line of duty) $4,185.96

Exemptions Total Granted $53,835.11 21 Veterans $8,400.00 12 Veterans (22E) $12,000.00 27 Elderly, age 70+ (41C) $17,550.00

Board of Assessors: Ronald J. Punska, Chairman, Scott McCoy, and Stanley Pitchko

BOARD OF HEALTH

The Hatfield Board of Health serves the residents of the Town of Hatfield, often behind the scenes, ensuring that vendors and individuals are held to legal standards of health and safety set by the Massachusetts Department of Health and Human Services. The responsibilities of the Board of Health are varied ranging from inspections of retail food establishments to conducting annual flu vaccination clinics and very many other duties in between.

Board of Health members are elected by town residents to serve three-year terms. As of this report, Kerry (Gaughan) Flaherty has served as Board Chairman for 6 years. The Board in its current configuration including Ms. Flaherty, Mr. Robert Osley and Mr. Jeffrey Zgrodnik has served the Town since 2015. In that time, the Board most ably assisted by experienced Health Agent, Charlie Kaniecki, has conducted many retail inspections, and meetings, attended court proceedings and witnessed septic installations, Title 5 and perc tests.

The Board conducts public meetings usually once per month, often on a Tuesday afternoon. Anyone with reason to appear before the Board should contact Board of Health assistant, Ki Eno at: [email protected] or call 413-247-9200 extension 105. The public is invited to attend all regular meetings of the Board and those interested are encouraged to consult the town website calendar for exact meeting dates and times. Meetings are usually held in Memorial Town Hall’s Conference Room #109.

Hatfield Board of Health members and credentials:

Kerry Flaherty, Chairperson, is an active member of the Emergency Management Committee. She brings much experience in Emergency dispatch and response to the Board. She is a certified Emergency Medical Technician. Ms. Flaherty holds a BA in criminal justice from Westfield state and has the ICS 100,200 and 700.

Robert Osley, MD, has been a Primary Care Physician, board certified in Family Medicine for thirty years. He has experience in occupational medicine as well as urgent care. He is a member of the Health & Homeland Alert Network.

Jeffrey Zgrodnik is a fourth generation Hatfield resident with farming in the background of both sides of his family. A local businessman and farmer, Jeff has been a plumber for over 20 years and farming since his teens. Having lived his entire life in Hatfield, he strives to maintain and preserve the same town qualities that he enjoyed growing up. He notes that his interest in the Board of Health seemed a natural extension of the plumber's slogan "To protect the health of the nation." He hopes to help keep the towns roots agriculture and preserve its values.

Charles J. Kaniecki, Health Agent, is the retired state district health officer for Western Massachusetts. He brings to our Board a vast knowledge base on all issues of public health with working knowledge of community challenges. He is a fellow of the local public health institute Boston University. He has numerous awards in public health and education experience with the Center for Disease Control and environmental programs. He holds licenses in soil evaluation, septic inspections, food safety, lead paint and public pools. He is also certified with homeland security in areas of agricultural terrorism, agricultural emergency, domestic biological incidents and technical emergency response training for CBRNE. Charles is a member of Governor Baker’s Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health.

Board of Health responsibilities include:

Serving on the Emergency Preparedness Team - The Board is an integral part of the town's emergency preparedness team as well as regional and state-wide disaster and emergency organizations.

Food Establishment Inspections: These are scheduled each year in conjunction with licensing by the Board of Health. Establishments affected include restaurants, fast food businesses, food or meat markets, churches, schools, bars where food is served, catering businesses, and one-day function events. Unfortunately, inspections occasionally reveal serious violations that if not remedied will call for a Cease and Desist Order, in which case the establishment must remain closed until the matter is resolved to the Board's satisfaction. Licensing applications and fees are due no later than December 1st for the next years license. If applications and fees are not received on time, an additional fee will be added onto the application and if not received prior to Jan 1st the business will not be able to be open until applications and fees/fines are received.

Perc Tests and Title 5 Inspections: Requests for the Board to witness or inspect are numerous throughout the Spring/Summer and Fall months. Septic plan review and approval is required for system construction, repair or replacement, as well as additional inspections. At least one and often two members of the Board of Health are required to be present for these inspections.

Complaints: The Board relies on residents to come forward in matters that may involve health, safety or well-being. Please call the Board of Health at 247-9200 ext. 105 or send an email to: [email protected] describing your concern. Complaints are addressed promptly by the Board and often result in the necessity for multiple inspections and/or other action.

Motel, Bed & Breakfast Inspections: Such inspections are scheduled twice each year by the health agent and a board member. Upon notification of a tobacco sale violation, regulations call for appropriate action and/or penalty against the proprietor. Penalties are increased with subsequent violations. A public hearing is then required, and temporary discontinuance of tobacco sales may be imposed. '

Communicable and Other Infectious Disease Reports: When received by the Board of Health call for immediate attention and may require the care of a registered nurse with overall responsibility to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the patient's treatment plan. Septic Licensing: The Board issues licenses for septic haulers and installers. The issuance of such licenses was changed from fiscal year to calendar year in 2016.

Sharps containers: The Board purchases sharps container from within the yearly expense budget. The containers are free to ALL town residents and can be picked up at the Fire Department or Police Department and, also full containers can be dropped off at the same place. This program is free to the community and is a safe way for all sharps to be disposed of. You may call 413-247-0489 to arrange pickup or drop off with the Fire Department.

The Board wishes to sincerely thank town employees, boards, committees and commissions for their continued help and support throughout the year. Thanks are also extended to Hatfield's residents for their involvement and for keeping the Board informed.

The Hatfield Board of Health is made up of three members who are voted by the townspeople to serve staggered three-year terms. The Board has been chaired since 2014 by Kerry Flaherty, who has experience in Emergency Response and who also served on the town Council on Aging. The Board is

14 represented on the Hampshire County Health Association Executive Board by Hatfield Board of Health member, Robert Osley. Health Agent, Charles “Charlie” Kaniecki greatly assists the Board with an in- depth knowledge of public health procedures and court experience.

In 2019 the Board performed perc tests and witnessed many septic installations on behalf of residents. The Board also approved many One-day food events and completed inspections, beaver removal application and worked behind the scenes to investigate complaints of potential health or safety risk to townspeople. The Board of Health wishes to thank the Hatfield Fire and Police Departments for their cooperation and assistance throughout the year with the Sharps program and also assisting in some investigations when needed.

Respectfully submitted,

Kerry Flaherty, Chair Robert Osley, MD Jeff Zgrodnik Charles Kaniecki, Health Agent Ki Eno, Executive Assistant

CEMETERY COMMISSION

Our Town Cemeteries are looking great. We wish to thank the CPA, the DPW, and the Townspeople for supporting the new roadwork in the Main St Cemetery. It came out beautiful and we have had so many compliments. With the DPW’s help, it came in under budget.

The DPW continues to do the mowing and upkeep of the grounds and saving the town so much in cost as well. We so appreciate their fine work and we wish to thank them for keeping these five locations looking good. Mowing cemeteries is not easy and care is paramount to limit any damage to headstones. If there is damage, it is purely accidental and we all work hard to avoid this. The crews’ efforts are to keep them looking nice always but, especially holidays like Memorial day, Veterans day and Mothers’ day (as a few examples).

Hannah Zahn certainly does her craft so well in the care of these special places and it looks great, certainly not an easy task to maneuver the sites. Also, Mike Bartlett does a great job of burials, a truly difficult effort with such delicate headstones all around where he needs to do his craft as well. Thank you both for the work and respect that you show when working here. As well, thank you all for sharing your words of appreciation, we are all proud of this continuing effort.

Fortunately, there are still plots still available in the front area of Main St Cemetery that hopefully continue to fill up very slowly. In addition, we have an area in the back end for future growth and expansion already prepared. This “field” can (and is) being used by those wanting to park there for things like the Annual bonfire that raises funds for some groups in our town as well as when we hold the various (Spring/ Fall) festivals here. If the pavilion has a big event, it is certainly available for overflow parking (even though it is not a parking lot for repetitive use). The idea is to allow off street parking when our Town needs it.

Also, the Hatfield Community Gardens (available to any townspeople) started using the far end of this area for individuals to grow their own vegetables, flowers, herbs, etc. with great success. There are usually sections available and it is so nice to see this field used and enjoyed for many decades before it is needed by the Cemetery expansion. Go to their Facebook site to learn more.

More and more people are choosing cremation and we certainly allow for multiple burial of ashes in one plot. Lessening the need for having to buy a plot for each burial. If there is a full burial, then you do have the option of interring cremains on top of that to help and assist families.

Sandy Walsh is very close to the completion of getting Main Street Cemetery onto our Town website (just like the Hill Burial Ground cemetery). As you know, this is our largest location and this has been a huge undertaking. Cher Nicholas is almost ready as well to post Bradstreet and the West Hatfield Cemetery (AKA Westbrook Cemetery). That leaves one last location which we hope to have by years end. Much work with such detail that is so important. The words thank you just seem so small for this effort.

During the Winter, we are very cautious of plowing in these special places due to damage to any headstones. Some have inquired and if there is to be a burial, the DPW will do their best to assist. Otherwise, please bear with the weather as it will clear up quickly. For some visiting from out of town wanting to visit a family plot, please just call the town hall to see if it is passable. New England weather is always interesting.

Please remember to remove flower boxes and seasonal items that could be in the way of mowing as well as becoming a projectile from the mower blades thereby causing injury. Since we do not have a full time maintenance crew, this responsibility falls on each and every one of us. If you bring it there, remember to remove it when the time is right. The DPW crew finds it uncomfortable to remove personal memories or plantings from grave sites as well as deciding what is a weed and what was planted there purposely. If something seems to be growing out of proportion or causing damage to headstones, we will need to remove it. We thank you for your efforts as well in all of this.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph A. Lavallee, Chairman Jonathan W. Bardwell, Member Robert Flaherty, Member

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. 2019 Events Births Deaths Marriages Male 8 20 Female 6 15 Totals 14 35 18

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. 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 452 $4,115.00 Total Kennel Licenses 1 $50.00 Late Fines 78 $730.00 Total Receipts $4,895.00

VARIOUS LICENSES/PERMITS/FILINGS—2019 Number Fee Burial Permits 11 $110.00 Business Certificates 20 $1000.00 Bylaws and Maps, Town and Zoning 0 0 Gasoline Storage Permit 5 $100.00 Marijuana Citations 0 0 Tobacco Violation 0 0 Planning Board Permits/Applications 6 $1000.00 00 Raffle Permits 7 $70.00

Street Lists 26 $260.00000 Street Lists, No Charge 44 0 .00 Pole Location 6 $120.000.00 Vital Statistics -Cert ified Copies 337 $3,370.00 0.00 Marriage Intentions 18 $360.00 Zoning Board of Appeals 0 0.000 Public Records Requests 4 $250.28 Total Sales $6,640.28 .00 18

2019 TOWN MEETING AND ELECTION RECORDS

Special Town Meeting Jan. 29, 2019 Annual Town Meeting May 14, 2019 Annual Town Elections May 21, 2019 Special Town Meeting June 25, 2019

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 May 14, 2019 amended by Special Town Meeting held June 25, 2019.

Respectfully submitted, Lydia Szych, Town Clerk

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Special Articles Special

TOTAL FY2020 Special Articles Special FY2020 TOTAL

Totals Special Articles Voted at Articles Special ATMTotals 5/14/19

SA Park Pavilion ($55,934 Borrowing) ParkSA Pavilion ($55,934

Road Repairs-Main St. Cemetery Road Repairs-Main

SA ParkSA Pavilion

CPA Reserve CPA

Chapter Chapter 90

Annual Town Meeting 5/14/19 Annual Town Meeting

Total Special Articles voted at Articles Special STMTotal 6/25/19

Unemployment Fund Unemployment

350th Anniversary Funding350th

Repay CPA Funds CPA Repay

Stabilization

Straits Road Water Line Extension Line Road Water Straits

School Apparatuses Security

Town Hall Generator &Generator Wiring Town Hall

New Ambulance 7 Yr. Lease 7 Ambulance New

Inflow & Study Infiltration Compliance

Paramedic Equipment Lease Equipment Paramedic

FY19 Water & Sewer Deficit & Sewer Deficit Water FY19

FY18 Budget Deficits Budget FY18

DPW Prior Yr. DPW Expense

School Prior Dept. Yr. Expense

Transporation & Infrastructure Trust Enhancement

Article Article GRAND TOTAL FY2020GRAND BUDGETTOTAL DATE TO TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET (Voted STM 6 25 19) 25 6 (Voted STM BUDGET OPERATING TOTAL

Town of Hatfield APPOINTED OFFICIALS December 31, 2019

Position Name 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 Baystate Municipal Accountin 1 2020 ADA Coordinator Genovese Philip Agricultural Advisory Commission Pease John 3 2021 Petcen Thomas A 3 2022 Powell Russell 3 2020 Speeter Betsy 3 2022 Wagner Robert 3 2020 Animal Control Officer Pomeroy R Scott 1 2020 Board of Registrars Dostal Eileen J 3 2020 Palmisano Edwina S. 3 2021 Szych Lydia 3 2020 Cable TV Manager Novak John 0 Capital Improvement Planning Committee Barry Sean 1 2020 Keir David 1 2020 Robinson Jill 1 2020 Spellacy Francis 1 2020 Szynal Diana 1 2020 Community Preservation Committee Bardwell Harrison 0 Bartlett Michael 0 Gingras Thomas 0 Hahn Amy 0 McGrath Michael J 0

Town of Hatfield ELECTED OFFICIALS As of December 31, 2019 Position Name Term Exp. Date

Assessor McCoy Scott 3 2021 Pitchko, Jr Stanley J. 3 2022 Punska Ronald J 3 2020 Board of Health Flaherty Kerry 3 2020 Osley Robert P 3 2022 Zgrodnik Jeffrey 3 2021 Cemetery Commissioner Bardwell Jonathan W 3 2020 Flaherty, Jr. Robert 3 2022 Elector, Oliver Smith Will Betsold, Jr. William J. 1 2020 Hampshire Council of Governments- Councilor Bench Nathan 1 2020 Housing Authority Laurin, Sr. Roland A. 3 2022 Malinowski Alex Edward 5 2021 McGrath Michael J 5 2020 Symanski Stanley L 5 2023 Library Trustee Gaudet Dodie 3 2021 Goclowski Amy 3 2022 Humphrey Marsha L 3 2020 Moderator Lavallee Joseph A 3 2020 Planning Board Dostal Paul S 5 2022 Paszek Michael F. 2 2021 Slysz Stephanie Elizabeth 1 2020 Tarr James N. 5 2024 Wagner Robert C 5 2023 Redevelopment Authority Gower Gerald J. 5 2022 Grossman E Lary 5 2024 Omasta Lynn 5 2020 Smith Christopher 5 2023 VACANCY-St.App 0 2020 School Committee Bench Rebecca 1 2020 Cahill Heather 3 2021 Robinson Jillian B 3 2021 Rodrigue Bridget S. 3 2020 Stanisewski Danielle 3 2022

Selectmen Jaworski Edmund E 3 2021 Moriarty Brian F 3 2020 Szynal Diana M 3 2022 Town Clerk Szych Lydia 3 2020

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, 2019 was 3292. The annual census since 1980 shown below illustrates the population changes of our community.

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2000 1990 1980 Pop. 3408 3292 3312 3411 3397 3307 3390 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, 2019, there were 2573 registered voters in the Town of Hatfield. The party enrollment was as follows:

Democrats 841 Libertarian 12 Republicans 198 Unenrolled 1507 Green Rainbow 2 Political Designations 13

Active 2310 Inactive 263

Total number of registered voters in prior years

Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2000 1990 1980 1970 Numb. 2578 2576 2343 2499 2329 2536 2568 2509 2485 2012 1970 1532

Respectfully submitted,

Edwina S. Palmisano, Chair Eileen J. Dostal, Lydia Szych

ELECTOR UNDER THE WILL OF OLIVER SMITH

To the Residents of the Town of Hatfield

RE: SMITH CHARITIES’ FISCAL YEAR DISTRIBUTIONS

During Smith Charities’ fiscal year, February 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020, the following Applicants from Hatfield were paid as beneficiaries under the Oliver Smith Will:

Beneficiary Type & Total Amount Widow - 1 Received a gift totaling $ 400.00 Bride - 1 Received a gift totaling $ 100.00 Total $ 500.00

William Betsold, Elector Under the Oliver Smith Will

BENEFICIARY TOTALS

During the past fiscal year, February 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020, the following beneficiary activity has occurred within the nine (9) designated communities: Two (2) new tradespersons were enrolled. No loans of $600 each were made to apprentices. No tradespersons notes have been surrendered. There was one (1) new student nurse enrolled under the Nurses’ Program. There were three (3) new widows that received the widow’s gift. Nineteen (19) widows have been paid a total of $6,900. Three (3) brides have received the marriage gift of $100 each.

The total sum disbursed as gifts to beneficiaries was $15,137, which includes $6,737 that will be paid to the City of Northampton after our May 6, 2020 Annual Meeting for 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:

$2,925,900 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) $1,821,712 Widow’s Gifts $1,497,400 Bride’s Gifts (originally designated in the Will as Indigent Young Women) $1,553,938 Smith’s Agricultural School Yearly Distributions $ 35,374 Annuities $ 613,717 Taxes $9,262,174 Total Payments to Date

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

Trustees David A. Murphy Adelia Bardwell Sheila Konieczny

Wage Report Calendar 2019 Earnings

This listing includes all employees who received wages during calendar 2019. 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 Abad, Brendan School Teacher, Stipend 25,836.23 Adamski, Nikolas Transfer Station Laborer 263.90 Afflitto, Michael School Paraprofessional, Coach 24,645.46 Ames, Rachel School Paraprofessional 4,240.08 Anderson, Emily School Psychologist, Stipend 66,270.15 Antosz, Jason Firefighter 423.52 April, Michael School Teacher, Stipend 77,833.91 Ashman, Megan School Substitute 9,633.51 Averill, Daniel Firefighter 460.22 Baker, Karen School Lunch Worker 10,876.50 Bannister, Julia School Stipend 2,295.00 Baranoski, Angie School Teacher, Stipend 81,733.41 Baranoski, Owen Recreation Counselor 3,137.51 Baranoski, Steven Inspector Plumbing 5,060.05 Bardwell, Harrison Firefighter 1,789.13 Bardwell, Jonathan Fire Deputy Chief 932.86 Barry, Garrett J DPW Lead Highway Worker 91,788.92 Bartlett, Maxwell School Seasonal 5,024.40 Belanger, Jeffery PT Police, Private Duty 6,902.16 Belden, Allen Fire Deputy Chief 2,991.64 Bell, Christine School Teacher Stipend 13,499.53 Benson, Glen School Paraprofessional 5,775.28 Benson, Patricia School Teacher, Stipend, Tutor 74,233.45 Bergmann, Vanessa School Teacher 22,375.04 Berkman, Lisa Election Worker 51.50 Bernier, Sarah School Lunch Worker 2,904.00 Bernier, Tara School Substitute 850.00 Betsold, Jane Council on Aging Director 29,598.37 Bishop, Peter School Substitute 2,090.00 Blais, Timothy PT Police, Private Duty 13,907.19 Blanchette, Lorelei School Lunch Worker 6,616.75 Boyle-Braun, Christelle School Teacher, Stipend 74,833.67 Braham, Garey School Coach 4,599.00 Braman, Amy School Substitute 195.00 Brown, Camden School Teacher 14,641.11 Brown, Matthew School Teacher, Coach, Stipend 47,013.80 Bryant, Kellie School Paraprofessional 5,157.15

Buckland, Christopher School Principal 55,000.12 Bulissa, Jeffrey School Teacher 18,218.52 Burt, Kenneth School Custodian 5,408.31 Cahill, Heather School Committee 133.40 Caira, Timothy School Teacher, Stipend 69,340.47 Calisewski, Richard Building Inspector Assistant 750.00 Canuel, Cheryl L. School Paraprofessional, Coach 10,385.50 Carey-Agustin, Karen School Paraprofessional 4,232.96 Carlacci, Anna Library Assistant 390.00 Carrier, Regina School Paraprofessional 11,856.17 Carvalho, Alicia School Paraprofessional 14,250.87 Case, Emily School Teacher. Stipend 77,811.54 Cernak, Colette School Paraprofessional 16,775.66 Chapin, Jennifer School Principal, Stipend 57,019.98 Charette, Jennifer School Teacher, Stipend 55,365.70 Clark, Gerald Veterans Service 1,692.00 Clark, Kathleen School Substitute Teacher 4,547.50 Colby, Karen Election Worker 121.97 Cole, Molly School Teacher. Stipend 34,632.13 Cooley, Roy School Custodian 22,645.76 Cooper, Robert School Custodian 45,103.81 Corwin, Jessica School Teacher, Stipend 37,876.28 Courtemanche, Denise School Lunch Worker 286.00 Dadmun, Kristy School Secretary 35,094.40 Dadmun, Samuel School Custodian Seasonal 3,792.00 Daniel, Brandon DPW Water/Highway Laborer 67,309.49 Davis, Wilma F. Town Hall Secretary 30,272.00 Dekoschak, Michael Police Chief 66,267.20 Dibrindisi, Greg Firefighter 951.82 Dickason, Sherry School Lunch Worker 5,213.50 Dobson, Julia School Seasonal 1,650.00 Dobson, Samuel School Seasonal 1,650.00 Dodge, Kyle DPW Seasonal 3,602.40 Dostal, Eileen Registrar Election 546.48 Dostal, Paul Planning Board 802.00 Doty, Cindy Selectman 1,114.50 Duncan, Jason School Teacher, Coach, Stipend 77,564.59 Duval, Paul School Tech Coordinator 65,263.02 Dyer, Maisy Recreation Counselor 3,342.00 Dziewulski, Amanda School Coach 2,258.00 Eckler, Sean PT Police, Private Duty 12,125.43 Elliott, Martha School Nurse, Stipend 33,117.29 Englehardt, Catherine School Committee 133.40 Englehardt, Joseph Firefighter 1,617.64 Eno, Ki Town Hall Secretary 44,083.20 Erikson, Stephen School Substitute Teacher 340.00 Falcon, Jessica School Paraprofessional 15,960.34

Fenton, Patricia School Lunch Worker 1,554.00 Flaherty, Kerry Ambulance, Firefighter, Board of Health 7,587.09 Flaherty, Robert Jr. Ambulance, Fire Deputy Chief 20,683.07 Forest, Nicole School Substitute 1,170.00 Gaddy, Victoria Library Assistant 5,603.26 Gagnon, Gregory Ambulance, Firefighter 2,680.28 Gagnon, Maxwell Ambulance, Firefighter 7,075.11 Garand, Adam School Teacher 34,381.23 Garrett, John School Teacher, Stipend 51,126.56 Gattoni, Jessica School Substitute 195.00 Gaughan, Stephen Fire Chief, Ambulance Manager 69,506.80 Genovese, Patricia School Van Driver 4,564.73 Genovese, Philip DPW Director, School Coach 104,529.28 Geryk, Diane Election Worker 103.00 Giglotti, Lynda School Substitute 11,653.82 Gilbert, Jean Election Worker 146.78 Gilbert, Richard Election Worker 178.61 Godek, Kathleen Election Worker 237.04 Goldman, Griffin Recreation Counselor 1,080.00 Goldman, Story Recreation Counselor 555.00 Gray, Thomas PT Police, Private Duty 5,280.73 Grich, John COA Van Driver 6,227.83 Grover, Deborah School Paraprofessional 9,766.24 Guerra, Lori School Teacher, Stipend 44,761.92 Guiel, Karen School Teacher, Stipend, Tutor 71,440.30 Guimond, Caden Recreation Counselor 2,829.00 Guimond, Charlie Zoning Board 28.18 Guyette, Eric School Teacher, Stipend 46,541.19 Guyette, Keri School Teacher, Stipend 66,059.98 Guzman, Chailee School Paraprofessional 4,522.79 Guzowski, Lila Recreation Counselor 699.00 Gworek, Renee Recreation Counselor 22,583.29 Hammond, Alyssa School Paraprofessional 1,510.12 Hebert, Mark DPW Laborer 61,506.92 Higgins, Raymond Firefighter 1,650.72 Higuera, John School Teacher, Stipend 73,244.88 Hobbie, Jean School Nurse 52,958.74 Hoey, Laura School Teacher, Stipend 73,893.96 Hoffman, Mary School Lunch Worker 6,362.09 Holhut, Kenneth DPW Wastewater Laborer 77,441.63 Holman, Karen School Custodian 39,793.87 Howard, Daniel Firefighter, Ambulance 7,719.82 Hudzik, Amy School Teacher, Stipend 66,309.98 Hutchins, Amy School Lunch Director 45,642.41 Hutchins, Madison School Lunch Worker, Paraprofessional 11,879.50 Jaworski, Edmund Selectman 2,285.30 Jeffress, Wyatt School Seasonal 1,452.00

Juras, Hunter School Substitute Teacher 1,387.50 Juras, Jacqueline School Teacher, Tutor 53,446.74 Kaniecki, Charles Board of Health 11,524.32 Keir, Brenda School Lunch Worker, Town Hall Staff 14,192.94 Keir, David School Interim Principal 21,700.00 Kellogg, Barbara School Substitute 75.00 Klepacki, James DPW Highway Laborer 61,323.21 Kopacz, Barbara Senior Property Tax Work Off 214.50 Krasin, Bette School Lunch Worker 3,801.00 Kucenski, John Transfer Station Laborer 1,838.20 Kuchyt, Ruth Registrar Election 225.79 Kugler, Susan Election Worker 103.00 Kwiecinski, Cynthia School Teacher, Stipend 71,463.37 Labbe, Benjamin Ambulance, Firefighter 2,356.96 Labbee, Paul Planning Board 802.00 Labombard, Lori School Teacher, Stipend 64,819.79 Lacey, Margot School Substitute 412.50 Laford, Francis School Coach 5,198.00 Langhans. Eliza Library Director 32,135.45 Langlais, Michelle School Lunch Worker 2,074.78 Lannaville, Julie School Teacher, Paraprofessional, Stipend, Recreation Director 46,901.39 Lastowski, Anthony DPW Water Department Supervisor 83,669.35 Lavallee, James DPW Seasonal 3,634.28 Lavallee, Joseph Moderator 90.00 Lavallee, Monica PT Police, Private Duty 6,418.12 Lawton, Katherine School Paraprofessional 15,887.33 Leary, Sandra Election Worker 64.38 Lebeau, Andrea School Substitute 1,207.50 Leduc, Robin School Lunch Worker 7,203.89 Legrand, Julie School Teacher, Stipend 84,214.45 Lepine, Keith School Teacher, Stipend. Coach 82,825.41 Lessard, Leslie School Teacher, Stipend 37,237.74 Leuschner, David Firefighter 826.75 Liebenow, Susan School Paraprofessional 6,132.70 Liebenow, Zachery Recreation Counselor 5,020.00 Longstreeth, Luke Firefighter 2,155.04 Longtin, Linda COA Van Driver 3,241.64 Luce, Thomas School Principal 35,235.00 Maccannell, Deborah School Paraprofessional 16,159.00 Malinowski, Nora Riley School Administrator Assistant 62,628.63 Marchand, Matthew Ambulance 7,387.09 McCoy, Bailey Recreation Counselor 1,224.00 McCoy Scott Assessor 1,787.70 McElhone, Kara School Program Facilitator, Extended Day Program 21,210.60 McGee, Joshuah Firefighter 762.16 McGhee, Amelia School Paraprofessional 7,073.45 McGlew, Christtina School Substitute 552.50

McGrath, Kevin School Teacher 4,717.39 McGrath, Patricia School Lunch Worker 13,140.30 Meals, Eric DPW Sewer-water Supt 76,917.60 Merrigan, Marguerite School Substitute Teacher 1,500.00 Miazga, Matthew Police, Private Duty 24,748.31 Michonski, Marlene Town Administrative Assistant 78,366.40 Mientka, Margaret COA Van Driver 2,232.44 Millette, Megan School Teacher, Stipend 54,515.67 Monts, Andrew Police, Private Duty 3,705.92 Moret, Donna School Paraprofessional 18,045.60 Moriarty, Brian Selectman 2,419.38 Moriarty, Emily School Nurse Substitute 575.00 Morris, David School Teacher 51,753.21 Muellejans, Julie School Teacher, Stipend 78,212.25 Newman, Jeffrey Transfer Station Laborer 4,523.88 Novak, John Cable Manager 17,041.80 Oates, Michael School Custodian 28,333.36 O'Dea, Richard Election Worker 106.34 Olanyk, Amber Library Assistant 7,714.27 Oltman, Noah School Paraprofessional 1,390.89 Omasta, David Transfer Station Laborer 4,495.68 Oravec, Kimberly School Paraprofessional 14,436.55 Osley, Robert Board of Health 4,956.34 Otis, Michelle School Administrative Assistant 65,250.97 Paciorek, Timothy PT Police, Private Duty, Electrical Inspector 5,401.06 Paessel, Hannah Library Assistant 15,823.67 Palechka, Gail Library Assistant 21,939.12 Palladino, Celeste School Counselor, Teacher 13,530.76 Palmisano, Edwina Treasurer/Collector 56,728.17 Paniczko, Vincent Transfer Station Laborer 7,869.26 Paszek, Michael Zoning Board 28.18 Pearson, Wendy Library Assistant 245.31 Pedersen, Aidan School Seasonal 1,650.00 Pelc, Jacqueline Stipend, Secretary 32,385.60 Pescitelli, Casey School Guidance, Stipend 48,109.67 Petcen, Jo Ann Collector/Treasurer Staff 12,881.53 Peterson, Alex School Substitute 562.50 Phillips, Clinton Police, Private Duty 48,966.40 Pitchko, Stanley Jr, Assessor 1,922.45 Pittelli, Philip School Teacher, Stipend 54,671.82 Podosek Bosman, Lynn School Teacher 19,891.08 Polverari, Dena School Teacher, Coach, Stipend 70,803.05 Polverari, Jennifer Assessor's Clerk 28,644.58 Pomeroy, Scott Animal Control Officer, Inspector of Animals 2,990.00 Poulin, Heidi School Teacher, Stipend 76,653.75 Powers, Eamonn DPW Laborer 561.96 Prajzner, Edward School Teacher 16,385.31

Prajzner, Katherine School Teacher, Stipend 64,569.79 Punska, Ronald Assessor 2,019.57 Quiterio, Kristin School Long Term Substitute 14,893.06 Raymond, Pamela Senior Property Tax Work Off 266.75 Reilly, John COA Van Driver 2,740.75 Reilly, Virginia Election Worker 64.38 Rickert, Michael School Substitute 6,937.50 Robert, John School Superintendent 130,541.35 Roberts, Kenneth Election Worker 51.50 Robinson, Jillian School Committee 133.40 Robinson, Kimberly School Teacher, Stipend 66,309.98 Rodgers, Geralyn COA Director 24,040.00 Rodrigue, Bridget School Committee 133.40 Rogers, Andrea School Van Driver 18,482.13 Romero, Raymond Firefighter 2,755.43 Ruddock, Mark Police 44,134.40 Rueda-Hernandez, Ana School Paraprofessional 9,543.54 Ryan, Kelly School Coach 2,601.00 Sacks, Dawn School Guidance 20,664.36 Saik, Katherine School Teacher, Stipend 18,596.16 Sampson, David Police, Private Duty 3,164.80 Scott, Kyle Building Inspector 50,583.72 Scott, Russell School Substitute 520.00 Selby, Shawn School Nurse Substitute 287.50 Sevigne, James Police, Private Duty 1,995.00 Shanafelt, Mary School Teacher 27,584.14 Shapiro, Sarah School Teacher, Stipend 77,687.77 Shea, William J. Jr. Firefighter 2,387.68 Sheehan, Ariana School Substitute Teacher 195.00 Shockey, Linda Scarlett School Librarian, Teacher, Stipend 77,601.77 Sicard, Christine School Paraprofessional 1,559.18 Slysz, Allison School Athletic Director, Teacher, Stipend 63,880.89 Slysz, Louise Town Hall Substitute, Election Worker 7,087.55 Slysz, Roberta Election Worker 113.30 Slysz, Stephanie Planning Board 424.60 Smiarowski, Katherine Recreation Counselor 4,959.25 Smiley, James School Custodian 9,185.15 Spellacy, Anna School Substitute Teacher 1,870.00 Springman, Allison School Paraprofessional 16,821.32 Stevens, Madison School Substitute 7,800.00 Storm Misha Library Assistant 533.39 Strzegowski, Sharon Assistant Treasurer/Collector 52,423.06 Sulisz, Sara School Teacher 65,809.98 Sullivan, Glenn School Coach 2,258.00 Swanson, Lisa School Teacher, Stipend, Tutor 52,039.86 Symanski, Stanley Electrical Inspector 10,120.08 Symanski, Suzanne Election Worker 56.65

Szych, Lydia Town Clerk, Registrar of Voters, Elector Under Oliver Smith Will 35,637.69 Szymczyk, Shannon School Teacher, Stipend 66,872.28 Szynal, Diana Selectman 1,424.44 Tarr, Betsy Senior Property Tax Work Off 217.25 Tripp, Siobhan Library Assistant 159.12 Turner, Brian Police, Private Duty 6,233.44 Turner. David Senior Property Tax Work Off 27.50 Van Geel, Petrus Firefighter 962.99 Vollinger, Donald DPW Mechanic/Laborer 66,132.12 Vollinger, Elizabeth School Stipend 2,295.00 Vollinger, Robin School Paraprofessional, School Secretary, Van Driver 22,134.06 Wagner, Robert Planning Board 802.00 Wall, Kevin School Teacher, Stipend 64,000.05 Watson, Paxton School Paraprofessional, Recreational Counselor 3,641.84 Webb, Sherry School Substitute Teacher, Stipend 7,851.00 Wendolowski, Mark Plumbing/Gas Inspector 460.10 Wendolowski, Megan School Teacher 39,526.97 Wentzel, Justin Firefighter 36.28 Weston, Audrey School Teacher, Stipend 59,795.07 Weston, Paul School Substitute Teacher 745.00 Wilcox, Alaina Town Clerk Staff 11,109.13 Willard Kristi School Paraprofessional, Stipend 9,362.48 Winings, Sally School Paraprofessional 19,554.33 Woodward, Cameron Firefighter 953.90 Wroblewski, Edward DPW Water Laborer 2,177.00 Yonis, Shifra School Teacher, Stipend 54,257.21 Zahn, Hannah DPW Cemetery , Laborer 22,406.84 Zerneri, Matthew School Coach 8,423.00 Zgrodnik, Jeffrey Board of Health 4,956.34 Zgrodnik, Josephine Library Assistant 11,152.44 Zigmont, Martha Election Worker 56.65 Zygmont, Amanda COA Assistant, Election Worker 12,084.22 Zygmont, Glenn COA Van Driver 18,111.12

TOTAL PAYROLL - 2019 6,396,974.68

Respectfully Submitted, Edwina Palmisano, Town Treasurer

33 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Dear Hatfield Residents,

At a Special Town Meeting in January 2019, the following projects were presented and approved for Community Preservation Act funding:

⎯ $120,000 for the acquisition of a conservation restriction to preserve for conservation purposes up to 23 acres of farmland on North Hatfield Road. ⎯ $60,000 to contribute to the acquisition of an affordable housing restriction to create an affordable housing dwelling unit on land on North Hatfield Road.

At the 2019 Annual Town Meeting, the following projects were presented and approved for Community Preservation Act funding:

⎯ $30,000 to contribute to the restoration of walkways and roadways in the historic Main Street Cemetery. ⎯ $$60,000 to contribute to the construction of a public pavilion at Smith Academy Park.

During the Fiscal Year, Hatfield received $137,757 from the State CPA Trust Fund, an 86% match of our local receipts. Only 10 other CPA communities received a larger state match than Hatfield and the average state match was only 34 percent.

After serving on the committee since its creation and as co-chair, Peter Cocks stepped down from the committee just prior to the 2019 Town Meeting. Steve Touloumtzis replaced Peter as the Open Space Committee representative. The committee extends a heartfelt thank you to Peter for his years of dedication and commitment to advancing the goals of the Community Preservation Act in Hatfield.

Tom Gingras recently announced his intention to resign as the representative to the committee from the Recreation Commission. The committee thanks Tom for his contributions and service to the committee.

The committee accepts applications for review throughout the year with a deadline of November 1st for any proposal to be considered at the following Annual Town Meeting. Application materials are available on the committee’s webpage, https://www.townofhatfield.org/community-preservation- committee/pages/application-documents-procedures.

The committee holds its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at Memorial Town Hall. Any residents interested in attending a meeting should consult the meeting postings to confirm the date and time.

Robert Wagner, Chair Harrison Bardwell Tom Gingras Amy Hahn John T. Wilkes, Treasurer Michael J. McGrath Michael Bartlett, Secretary Russell Powell Steve Touloumtzis

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, currently with 1 vacant seat.

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 2019 the Conservation Commission held eleven (11) public meetings and/or hearings in response to applications for activities in or near wetland areas or in flood plains. These applications dealt with a new building in a wetlands buffer zone, certificates of compliance, emergency culvert repairs, modifications to an Order of Conditions, forest cutting plan, a complaint regarding water runoff, and conservation restrictions on conserved land. 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 provides administrative assistance for the Commission and is the Town Hall contact at 413 247-9200, Extension 104. She 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

COUNCIL ON AGING

The Council on Aging is committed to enhancing the lives of our older adult citizens, age 60 and above through services, programs and activities that educate, assist and advocate on behalf of these people.

The Council on Aging remains focused on the goal of meeting the needs of Hatfield’s over 60 population and continues to join with various local agencies to provide information and referrals to Hatfield’s growing older citizens. There are approximately 1270 Hatfield residents over the age of 60. More than a third of the population of Hatfield. Here is the breakdown by age: 60 to 69 – 602; 70 to 79 – 468; 80 to 89 – 161; 90 to 101 – 39.

In June 2019, the Council on Aging experienced a change in Directors. Jane Betsold retired after thirty years of dedication and hard work for the older residents of Hatfield. On June 24, 2019 the Council on Aging Board appointed Geralyn Rodgers to the position of Director of the Hatfield Council on Aging. Geralyn came to the Council on Aging from Christopher Heights Assisted Living where she was Director of Marketing & Admissions and previously from Highland Valley Elders.

The Council on Aging continues to supplement the town budget with alternate funding from a Formula Grant through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The grant provides funding for a Program Coordinator/Office Assistant, an annual Volunteer Recognition Event and partial funding for our COA Newsletter. The Hatfield Book Club was generous in providing funding to purchase new books for the Lending Library. A special thank you to Rose Howard, who, continues to mail us new, up to date novels from her Michigan home. If you would like to donate current hard cover books, or make a monetary donation to our General Donation Fund, please contact the COA office. We appreciate all who have donated books, magazines, puzzles and monetary donations in memory of a loved one to the center. We would like to also acknowledge a generous donation from the Hatfield Congregational Church. Due to limited funding we are extremely grateful to people who make monetary donations to help support new and existing programs and activities.

Identifying and meeting the needs of Hatfield’s older community continues to be a priority. The center offers the following programs and activities: Health clinics, speakers, a bi-monthly newsletter, Magazine & Book exchange, OVER 80 Birthday Greetings, Lending Library, Community Action-Fuel Assistance, SNAP-Food assistance, AARP-Tax assistance, Western Mass Food Bank-Monthly Brown Bag program, Misc. Health & Foot screenings, the SHINE Program, Medicare, Medicaid, Medical & Nutritional speakers, File of Life distribution, Emergency Contact list, Medical Equipment Loan program, Healthy Bones & Balance, and Chair Yoga. Most of our programs are free for Hatfield residents and surrounding communities. We continue to provide outreach and assistance to at-risk elders. Please, don’t hesitate to call our office before a problem becomes too difficult to handle. Recreational activities have included weekly Bingo, luncheons, entertainment, craft classes, educational talks, holiday parties, volunteer recognition, and mall shopping trips. We would like to mention and acknowledge the local and state agencies, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Massachusetts Council on Aging, Highland Valley Elder Services, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the Western Mass Food Bank, the SHINE Program, the SNAP Program, and the AARP Tax Assistance Program for their support to our over 60 population throughout the year. The support these agencies offer is extremely important throughout the state and to our community.

One of the most valuable services the Council on Aging has to offer is its Transportation Program. The COA Transportation Program is available to all persons residing in Hatfield who are age sixty or older, including those over 60 who are wheelchair bound. Wheelchair clients need to have someone assist them

36 to and from their appointments. Priority is given to those individuals without any means of transportation. Appointments can be made by calling the COA office in advance. A special thank you to our van drivers Glenn Zygmont, Peggy Mientka, Jack Reilly, Linda Longtin, and John Grich for their dedication, patience and assistance with our clients. The van service continues to be an asset to this community. For many, this is the only means of transportation the over 60 population can rely on for the daily lunch program, medical appointments, physical therapy, grocery shopping, and miscellaneous trips. The older adults who no longer drive rely on this service to help them maintain their independence. Special thanks to the community for their ongoing support of our Transportation Program. We greatly appreciate the two vans we have, however, our future goal will be replacing them with appropriately equipped seating and easier accessibility.

Highland Valley Elder Services Nutrition Program provides Congregate and Home Delivered Meals to Hatfield residents who are age sixty and over. Transportation can be arranged to and from the congregate lunch program by contacting the COA office. Adults needing Home Delivered meals may contact Highland Valley Elder Services at 586-2000 to register. Home delivered meals are provided Monday through Friday to eligible residents. Congregate meals are served daily Monday through Friday at the COA at 11:30 AM. To view the menu online go to www.townofhatfield.org, click Menu>Government>Council on Aging>Lunch Menu. Come join us for a nutritious meal and the opportunity to socialize with your neighbors and make new friends! To sign up, please call the COA office at 247-9003.

The volunteers of the Council on Aging continue to be our most valuable asset. This dedicated group can be found helping in the kitchen, assembling newsletters, helping at events, putting together the Brown Bags, helping in the office, and wherever else help is needed. They have donated their free time, talents, skills and assistance with no questions asked. I hope each and every volunteer realize how thankful we are for the approximate 6,524 hours of dedication throughout the year. With limited funding, our volunteers play a very important role in providing and maintaining programs and activities. We applaud and honor them at our annual Volunteer Recognition event held each spring.

The Council on Aging board members included Shawn Robinson, Cindy Doty, Susan Hurley, Jill Tucker, and Amanda Zygmont; staff: COA Director, Geralyn Rodgers; Administrative Assistant, Amanda Zygmont; COA Van Drivers Glenn Zygmont, Peggy Mientka, Jack Reilly, Linda Longtin, and John Grich. The Council on Aging is located downstairs in the Town Hall, and is open Monday through Friday. We may be reached at 247-9003. If there is no answer, please leave a voicemail message. Our meetings are held monthly at the Senior Center and dates and times are posted outside the Town Clerk’s office or Town website at www.townofhatfield.org.

We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Board of Selectman, town employees, and town departments for their assistance and support to the Council on Aging in 2019. A special thanks to the Hatfield Board of Health and Fire Department for providing a SHARPS Disposal Program. The Hatfield Police Department for the DRUG TAKE BACK Program, S.A.N.D. Program, and the House Numbering Program, each one offers to help keep our Community safe.

The past year has brought many changes to the COA. During town hall renovations, the COA was relocated in August to two different locations. The COA Office is located in Room #105 on the first floor of the town hall and all programs, activities, and a limited library, is located in the basement of Our Lady of Grace Church. We will be in this location until July or August of 2020. We want to extend a special thank you to Deacon Mark Kolasinski, Church Administrator for providing us with the space. The COA has a new bi-monthly newsletter that informs residents of the diverse activities, programs & trips being offered. The newsletter is mailed out to over 850 households. If you would like to receive the newsletter via email, please contact the COA office. We would like to expand on our exercise programs and bring in Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, walking & biking groups. We are constantly working on new ideas for programs &

37 activities. We encourage the public to become involved in what the Council on Aging is doing and we need your support and ideas that will provide for a better active life style. Community input is important and always welcome.

Respectfully submitted,

Shawn Robinson, Chairperson Amanda Zygmont, Vice Chairperson Cindy Doty, Secretary Susan Hurley, Member Jill Tucker, Member Geralyn Rodgers, Director

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 Vincent M. Paniczko, Transfer Station Anthony Lastowski, Water Department Hannah Zahn, Cemetery 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 2019. These dedicated and experienced crews do their best to ensure that town roads and buildings and systems are safe for the use by 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:

• Memorial Town Hall Phase II Renovations began in 2019. Residents, and employees were inconvenienced with town hall closures for different portions of the demolition/construction which continued on into the New Year.

• Main Street was repaved partly in anticipation of the town’s upcoming anniversary celebration and the many planned events.

• Smith Academy field hockey field was completed and work on softball dugouts was begun in the Spring.

The town transfer station became a topic of consideration for several reasons in 2019. Contractors dumping large amounts of brush forced the town to pay for additional unbudgeted grinding and also necessitated the temporary suspension of brush drop off so we could address the buildup. Also, plummeting recycle revenue finally reached a level that awakened us to a new normal of having to pay to recycle rather than being paid. Lastly, and most unfortunately, an internal study has found that costs of disposing of rubbish had exceeded revenues from decal and sticker sales, in other words, the transfer station was found to no longer be able to support itself and had begun to run in the red despite the increase in transfer station sticker prices instituted last year. We continued to seek a solution to this problem.

Again, the DPW wishes to thank those we work with and work for, the Hatfield Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, town departments, employees, contractors, and most importantly, the residents of Hatfield. We all have a role to play in making Hatfield the great place it is to live in, do business with and to serve. As Director of the Public Works Department, I wish to commend my team for their dedication. They are the backbone on which so many town functions are supported. I am glad to have the support of all of you as we go forward to meet the challenges of the next year.

Respectfully, Phil Genovese

WATER DEPARTMENT

Early in the New Year there was a water main break on Route 5 across from Plain Road. The Water Department was able to shut off the leak and only one property was affected. Due to the location and time of year we talked to the sales people of the model home and it was agreed upon to supply them with bottled water until it could be fixed in the spring. Several weeks later there was another water break just north of this location that the Water Department and contractor personnel had a very hard time fixing due to very cold conditions and blacktop that was 22” thick.

In the spring the first water break was fixed and then it was on to the planning stage to make permanent repairs for both breaks as per MASS DOT requirements. The final repairs were done in early summer. Again, in late July there was a water break on Main Street that affected a large area when shut off, so during repairs, a shut off valve was installed. At the end of August there was a break on Route 5 by #71. Many water mains are located in this area but it was fixed promptly without disturbing many customers. However, only two weeks later another break occurred in the same general location and many feet of pipe needed to be replaced.

Town meeting approved a water main extension on Straits Road. The Hatfield Water Department: Ed Wroblewski, Tony Lastowski, and Brandon Daniel, installed this with the help of the Highway Department at a great savings to the Town. Many residents experienced an improved quality of their everyday life as a result.

Residents may rightly ask why there are so many water main breaks. Our answer is simply that the system is 130 years old and would cost a very large amount of money to replace.

Other items included in the Water Department to-do list are much necessary brush clearing around the reservoir, electronic water monitoring replacements, and mandated tank inspections of both storage tanks which is performed by scuba divers, with reports that all is looking well.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Necessary repairs to Pantry Road and Mountain Road were completed. Main Street was milled and paved from Maple Street to King Street. The summer help painted all marking posts in town and controlled weed growth along public ways and assisted the Highway Department crew with line painting and (we thank you).

There are too many other day-to-day operations to list, though a few should be mentioned. The Highway department attends to catch basin repairs, lawn mowing of all town property, fixing manholes damaged by plows, and a variety of things requested by other town departments or sometimes, residents. A new ball field was installed at Smith Academy in 2019, and all DPW personnel were involved to place the sod and help to keep the area without sprinklers watered using the Fire Department tanker truck (Thank you, Chief). We would like to say a special thank you to Hannah Zahn for the help that she has provided with many tasks including mowing at the town park, and cemeteries, and assisting the Department of Public Works as needed including snow removal at town hall and the public safety complex. Once again, we

40 cannot say thank you enough to our employees: Garrett Barry, James Klepacki, Mark Hebert, and Donnie Vollinger.

TRANSFER STATION

This year we regret to say goodbye to our employee, Jeff Newman, who passed away.

Fees at the transfer station were increased and some previously accepted items were eliminated due to rising costs and the extreme difficulty of disposing some things. After the increase of fees we were faced with additional problems: first, our compactor needs replacing, and second, fees for trucking went up by $25, and lastly and perhaps most significant, we have yet to find out what recycling plastic, cans, and paper will cost us. Recycling used to be a source of a modest revenue to the town, however this is very much changed and we will be paying to recycle. DPW staff has helped out with coverage at the Transfer Station when there is a person out to help keep everything running.

Respectfully submitted,

Anthony Lastowski

SEWER DEPARTMENT

Dear Hatfield Residents:

The Town of Hatfield Sewer Department is made up of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, 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 67,308,000 gallons of raw sewage in 2019. This generated 225,000 gallons of liquid sludge that was transported off-site to be processed by Lowell Regional Wastewater Plant. 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 motor was replaced, new level controls installed in wet well, and a new alarm call-out system was installed at the Maple Street pump station. • Level sensor and pump control systems were installed at Bridge Street, Ferry Road, and Dwight/Bridge pump stations. New electrical drawings were completed to update the O&M manuals. • Installed two new sludge pumps at the WWTP. • Awarded bid to Pride Environmental for the Gravity Thickener project at the WWTP that is set to begin in the spring of 2020. • Pump #1 at Ferry Road pump station was overhauled. • Replaced decant valves for #2 Digester at the WWTP. • #2 Chlorine Injection pump was replaced at the WWTP. • Phase 2 of the state’s I/I Project was completed by DPC Engineering. • Replaced inlet gate for #2 Chlorine Contact Tank at the WWTP. • Tree trimming and pruning was completed around the WWTP fence line and buildings. • Ferry Road pump station was paved. • Smoke testing throughout the entire collection system was completed, along with inspection of all manholes throughout the system.

Respectfully submitted,

Eric M. Meals Sewer Dept. Superintendent

FIRE DEPARTMENT/ AMBULANCE

Citizens of Hatfield,

This past year has been one of increased requests for services, and continued adjustment 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 2019, the Fire Department was requested to 143 incidents while the ambulance service was requested to 324. 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 36 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 will serve the community for years into the future and with new technology making patient care easier for the technicians.

Early in 2019, Chief Stephen Gaughan announced that he would not be seeking to extend his current contract as he pursued other personal and professional endeavors. He felt the timing was right for him to step aside and allow the town to seek a new Fire Chief. The Board of Selectmen appointed a Fire Chief Screening Committee that conducted initial interviews after reviewing all resumes that had been submitted. The committee forwarded three names of finalists to the Selectboard for final interviews. On February 13, 2020, Robert Flaherty was sworn in as the new Fire Chief. The position is full time, consisting of generally a Monday- Friday schedule and as needed. Chief Flaherty also oversees the Hatfield Ambulance running at the Paramedic level and is also the Emergency Management Director. Chief Gaughan remained on the department and was subsequently appointed as a Deputy Fire Chief. I would like to thank Chief Gaughan for his four years as fire chief and his continued commitment to the residents of Hatfield.

The emergency 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 29 Years Joe Englehardt, FF 6 Years Greg Dibrindisi, Safety Officer 25 Years Harrison Bardwell, FF 5 Years Stephen Gaughan, Deputy Chief 23 Years Cameron Woodward, FF/EMT 6 Years Kerry Flaherty, FF/EMT 22 Years Maxwell, Gagnon, FF/EMT 2 Years Allen Belden, Deputy Chief 21 Years Greg Gagnon, FF/EMT 21 Years David Leuschner, FF 20 Years Matthew Marchand, FF/EMT 2 Year Robert Flaherty, Fire Chief 18 Years Daniel Averill, FF/EMT 2 Years

Jason Antosz, FF 16 Years Ben Labbe, FF/EMT 2 Year Raymond Romero, Captain 16 Years R. Henry Higgins, FF 1 Year William Shea, Lieutenant 11 Years Melissa Brown, FF 1 Year Luke Longstreeth, Lieutenant 8 Years Hannah, Zahn, FF 1 Year Josh McGee, Lieutenant 8 Years Aaron Seagrove, EMT 1 Year Eric VanGeel, FF 7 Years Daniel Howard, EMT 6 Year Justin Wentzel, FF 7 Years Ryan Murphy, EMT 6 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

HATFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Hatfield Historical Society is a private nonprofit started 50 years ago in 1970 by town citizens who wanted to save Hatfield history. The Society manages the Town’s two museums – the Hatfield Historical Museum and the Robert J. Cutter Hatfield Farm Museum. Come see our new exhibits, check out Hatfield history at hatfieldhistory.weebly.com and visit our blog and our Facebook and YouTube pages.

Dedicated volunteers are involved in all aspects of the work we do. But there’s plenty of work to do, so please come talk to us about your skills and areas of interest. Many also visit the Historical Museum to research their family history or other projects. Give us a heads up and we’ll do our best to help!

A Day at the Museum: Collections assistant Meg Baker helps museum volunteer Wunderley Stauder ID textile details from the recently donated First Communion dress of Suzanne (Yarrows) Symanski. Behind her, retired MD Paul Berman researches early 20th century Hatfield doc, Dr. Charles Byrne. And behind him Hatfield resident Bar Weeks checks out our newest exhibit on the history of Hatfield drinking establishments.

Most of the work preserving and sharing the town’s history since the CPA grant ended in February 2018 has been funded by the Hatfield Historical Society, with some outside grant support. Highlights from the past year-plus include:

Recent exhibits – come see them while they’re still up!

Our museum exhibits enable us to solicit and save Hatfield history (artifacts, photos and stories) before the items are sold, given away or thrown out – OR, in the case of stories, before the storytellers are gone. That is certainly true for the three exhibits below.

• Opened Dec. 23, 2018: “Out of the Darkness: A History of Illumination in Hatfield.” This exhibit led to donations and loans that helped us tell the history of lighting in our town – like the copper gas drum from the Lowell Mansion basement, donated by Carol Benson, and a push- button knob-and-tube light switch from the Center School, donated by the Center School LLC builders. We also collected and saved folks’ recollections of switching from kerosene lamps to electric lights in the 1920s and ’30s. . • Opened May 26, 2019: “Through Marian's Eyes: A Red Cross Canteen Worker Recounts World War I.” This exhibit let us dig into and share the WWI canteen diaries and mementos of tobacco farm manager Marian Billings and prompted volunteer (and new Society board member) Rob Wilson to research Hatfield’s WWI soldiers. Based on material found at Forbes Library and interviews with families, he compiled profiles of nearly a dozen Hatfield WWI soldiers in the exhibit and on the Society’s blog on our website.

• Opened Dec. 21, 2019: “Booze, Schmooze and News: Remembering Hatfield Taverns and Clubs.” These establishments played a large role in the social lives of their patrons, from the 1700s into the 20th century, yet little had been saved to document their existence. This exhibit helped us collect and share photos as well as eclectic pieces of history from Hatfield’s popular watering holes – an early 1800s serving tray from the Daniel White Tavern (now Zgrodnik’s), photos from Pelc’s Café (now Grill ’N Chill), a circa 1930s B&B’s bottle (now Double B’s), photos from the Bradstreet Café, a menu and whiskey bottle from the Hatfield Club and Barn (at right), a beer pitcher from Buckwheat’s (now the Hatfield Pub), a matchbook and photos from A&J Café (aka Last Chance Café/Aggie’s Place) – and more!

Improvements/Repairs:

• Thanks to the Town of Hatfield, the failing fluorescent light fixtures inside our center display cases were replaced with LED fixtures that don’t get hot or emit UV radiation. The cases are now well-lit and safe spaces to showcase artifacts – whether Marian Billings’ WWI Victory Ball party dress, 1940s liquor invoices from the Polish Club or Paul Dostal’s Vietnam War “jungle boots.”

• Thanks to Hatfield’s Community Preservation Act – specifically, funds remaining in the conservation line of the Historical Museum’s 2017 grant – we’ve had two dozen books repaired by bookbinder John Nove and several textiles repaired and restored by textile specialist Meg Baker. The books can now be safely handled and stored, and the textiles safely displayed. Grants – they leverage work and funding from the Historical Society and the Town:

• The Society won a “Future of Our Past” grant from the Pioneer Valley History Network. This grant included a $1,000 Mass Humanities award used to fund a living history program on WWI medicine and augment our “Through Marian’s Eyes” WWI exhibit and opening. At our May 2019 opening we recreated a WWI Red Cross canteen in front of the library, staffed by two Smith Academy women serving coffee, donuts and chocolate. The canteen workers wore reproduction uniforms made by volunteer seamstress Maureen Burris (based on Marian Billings’ uniforms), and they were joined by a pair of “WWI soldiers” (Smith Academy men) and two living history WWI reenactors. It was a great community event!

• The Society won $3,700 from Mass SHRAB (the State Historical Records Advisory Board) to fund our Hatfield Vietnam Veterans Oral History Project – under their “Preservation Grants for Veterans Collections, Monuments and Memorials.” Four volunteers interviewed 10 soldiers who served in-country during the Vietnam War and one nurse who served at Travis Air Force Base. Thanks to the Hatfield American Legion for providing a cool space to hold the interviews during the hot summer! Excerpts from each of the Vietnam veteran interviews and accompanying images will be shared at the Legion on Thursday, May 21 as the program for the Society’s 50th Annual Meeting – a fitting tribute to our veterans who served in Vietnam 50 years ago.

On this, the town’s 350th anniversary and the Society’s 50th, we would like to thank Town of Hatfield residents, officials and staff for caring about Hatfield history and helping us save it.

INSPECTION SERVICES

Dear Hatfield Residents:

The Inspections Department is pleased to submit the Annual Report for FY 2019,

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 7/1/2018 through 6/30/2019

Agricultural Buildings 4 Roofs/siding/windows 77 Decks 11 Demolitions 12 Signs 2 Garage – New/Renovations 6 Wood, Pellet Stoves, Chimneys 15 Business addition 1 Pools 3 Business – new 2 Sheds, Outbuildings/Gazebo 3 Multi-family – new 2 Business renovations 8 Attic Insulation 36 Residential-renovations 32 Single family dwelling – new 6 Multi-family renovations 4 Fence 12 Single family – additions 7 Solar Panels on a roof 29 Ground Mounted Solar Panels 8 Total Permits 280

Total estimated value of building permits — $13,804,732.00

Building, Gas, and Electrical Inspections

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 164 applications for electrical permits in FY 2019. Mr. Roger Malo, serves as Electrical Alternate Inspector.

▪ Mr. Steven Baranoski, Gas Inspector, reports 88 applications for gas permits in FY 2019.

▪ Mr. Steven Baranoski, Plumbing Inspector and Mr. Mark Wendolowski, Plumbing Assistant Inspector, report 66 applications for plumbing permits in FY 2019.

Respectfully submitted,

Kyle J. Scott Building Commissioner Zoning Enforcement Officer

HATFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Hours Library Staff

Tuesday 10am-5pm Library Director Eliza Langhans, MLS Wednesday 2pm-8pm Youth Librarian Hannah Paessel Thursday 10am-5pm Cataloging Specialist Amber Olanyk, MLS Friday 2pm-8pm Circulation Assistants Josie Zgrodnik Saturday 9am-1pm Victoria Gaddy

Substitutes Siobhan Tripp

Misha Storm Aaron Hulsey

A Quick Snapshot of Library Use

• In 2019, we had just over 11,500 visits to the • We held 115 programs with more than library. More than a third of those visits were 1600 attendees, a forty-five percent from children or teens. Our busiest times are increase. after school from two to four. • We included adults in our summer reading • We had 28,000 checkouts, including 17,000 program, bringing us up to 245 unique books, 7,700 DVDs, 1,800 magazines and participants, almost double last year’s 1,100 audio books. Overall, circulation is up number. We also hosted several popular four percent. programs for kids including Did you know .ScienceTellers, . . ? the Yo-Yo Guy, and local storyteller Motoko. Library services that may surprise you:

Streaming Video E-books and audiobooks

Sign up for Kanopy and stream thousands Free with your library card through of movies, documentaries and classes for Libby/Overdrive. Having trouble with free using your library card. your e-reader? Contact the librarian to schedule a tutorial.

Auto-renewal Home Delivery Forgot to renew your books? No worries. We’re always happy to deliver to the All library books and other items now homebound. Contact the librarian to renew automatically. Look out for email receive deliveries: 413-247-9097 or updates or check with your librarian to [email protected] confirm your new due date.

Highlights from the Year

From left to right: Teen volunteer Sofia helps with an after-school craft, the Homesteading Heroes 4H Club visits the library, our teen book club takes advantage of the picnic table on a nice day, parents and kids work together to make buttons after school, a special (and especially messy!) outdoor “bubble art” craft, and kids pose with “bludgers” during one of two training sessions with the UMass Quidditch team. Our Thanks

For our complete calendar of events, useful links and updated information on all our services, go to hatfieldpubliclibrary.org. To contact us call 413-247-9097 or email [email protected].

The Trustees meet the second Tuesday of every month at 11am at the Hatfield Public Library. Meetings are posted at Town Hall.

Respectfully Submitted

Dodie Gaudet, Trustee Chair Marsha Humphrey, Trustee Amy Goclowski, Trustee

OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE The Open Space Committee (OSC) had a productive year with the completion of the White Rock Trail and continued work on Smith Academy Park. We thank all who assisted on our various projects. White Rock Trail – OSC successfully completed construction of the White Rock Trail. The finishing touch of the trail construction will be done in the Spring of 2020 with the placing of signage along the trail. The trail which is accessible at the intersection of Rocks Road and Mountain Road provides access to hike through the beautiful woods in West Hatfield and culminates at White Rock with a spectacular view of the valley. OSC committee members spent a significant amount of time laying out and clearing the trail. We were assisted in our efforts 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 previously 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 during the summer of 2018 and 2019 clearing the trail including the ascent to White Rock. The completion of this trail along with the previously completed Three Bridges Trail and the Horse Mountain Trail mentioned below provide wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities for town residents and their families. Horse Mountain Trail – OSC began working with the Williamsburg Woodland Trails Committee who have begun constructing a hiking trail on the Williamsburg side of Horse Mountain. The trail will continue into Hatfield across Horse Mountain and connect with the White Brook Trail. OSC is working with a Hatfield landowner who will generously permit a trail crossing on his land to make the trail connection between White Rock and Horse Mountain possible. 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. A subsequent grant application was submitted in 2019 in hopes of obtaining a second round of funding to construct the pavilion. Unfortunately, there was more competition for the limited funds in this grant round and the Town was not awarded a grant. Plans for the construction of the pavilion are still progressing and with Community Preservation Act funding and some private donations the pavilion is expected to be constructed in the fall of 2020. Invasive Plants - The OSC continued its work on efforts to control invasive plants on Horse Mountain. The committee expects to engage a forester in 2020 to implement a plan to gradually, over 3-5 years, eradicate as many invasive plants as possible and continue to monitor the area for future maintenance. Invasive plants are a threat to native plants and if left unheeded can bring about a permanent change to the forest ecosystem. One easily identifiable invasive plant is Oriental Bittersweet with its heavy vines which can girdle stems and increase crown canopy weight load. Both effects together or separately can cause trees to become hazardous due to increased risk of breakage and total collapse. Respectfully submitted, Rich Abbott Angelica Dewey Mark Gelotte Steven Touloumtzis

PLANNING BOARD

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 6:30 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.

Paul Labbee retired from the Board during the year and James Tarr was appointed to fill his position.

The Planning Board researched, drafted and held hearings on a by-law to allow and regulate Accessory Apartments in town. The by-law was adopted at the 2019 Annual Town Meeting.

The Board is working with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and outside consultant, Jeff Lacy, to revise the current Open Space Development by-law.

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,

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

HATFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

I would like to thank the citizens of Hatfield for another great year. 2019 was a busy year for the department. As always though, we found that the citizens of Hatfield continue to support us. We are greatly appreciative of this. It never ceases to amaze me when someone walks in and wishes to donate to us. This is a very generous community who supports one another which in turn makes our jobs easier. The men and women of this department truly enjoy working here and it is because of you. So once again, thank you.

This year through a collaboration with the Hatfield Public Schools and the Hatfield School Committee we introduced Officer Monica Lavallee as the School Resource Officer. Officer Lavallee has been working in the schools two days a week since September and has been well received. Accompanying Officer Lavallee in the schools is Officer Luna. Officer Luna is a two-year-old Labrador Retriever who is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and with her handler Officer Lavallee, they have been certified as a Pet Therapy Team. Officer Luna is also registered with the American Kennel Club as a Canine Good Citizen. Officer Lavallee and Officer Luna have proven themselves as an asset to this community many times over so thank you to the Hatfield Public Schools and School Committee for allowing us to serve you in this way.

As Police Officers we train continuously as part of our normal duties. Over the past several years however, the phrase normal duties have expanded and for good cause. I speak in particular to the areas of mental health and drug abuse. The police of the past were in large part reactionary in these areas but this has been changing over recent years. The Hatfield Police Department has been training some of their officers in a couple of key areas to help facilitate these changes in policing. First is the CIT trained officer. CIT stands for Crisis Intervention Team. These officers, which Hatfield now has five, are trained to recognize and respond to those who may be experiencing some form of mental health crisis. Two more officers will be receiving training in early 2020. Second is DART which stands for Drug Addiction Recovery Team. Hatfield currently has two officers trained with two more to be trained in 2020. The DART program is a free service that supports people who are at risk for a drug overdose along with the families affected by an overdose. DART provides access to harm reduction tools, connects people to community resources, long and short-term support, recovery coaches and outreach to those affected. These specially trained officers have proven to be a valuable resource to this department. We are partnered with Hampshire Hope, Behavioral Health Network (BHN), City of Northampton Health Department, the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and the Hatfield Heads Up Committee for these services.

In closing, I would like to remind everyone of some other programs that we offer which have been widely used in the past couple of years. The Sand for Seniors and Lock Box programs. Both of these programs are free for our seniors and citizens with mobility issues. We partner with the Hatfield Council on Aging and the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office to offer these much needed programs. You can Inquire with Sgt. Clinton Phillips of the Hatfield Police Department if you or someone you know might benefit from one of these programs. We encourage you to utilize our website (www.hatfieldpd.com) where you can find a great deal of forms and information. Thank you again citizens of Hatfield

Respectfully,

Chief Michael Dekoschak "ToSCHOOL Protect DEPARTMENT and Serve" 52

To the Residents of Hatfield:

As of October 1, 2019, there were 431 students (PK-grade 12) enrolled in the Hatfield Public Schools. Of these 431 students, 142 or 33% were School Choice students. In June of 2019, twenty-eight students graduated from Smith Academy. Over 86% of the graduating class is now attending either a two or a four year college.

The overall school budget for fiscal year 2020, starting July 1, 2019, was $5,825,590.56. The budget was supported through several various funding sources. These included federal and state grants, revolving accounts, school choice revenue, and local appropriations. The breakdown of these revenue sources was as follows:

• Local Appropriations $4,529,884.90 • School Choice Revenue $1,039,556.09 • Federal/State Grants/ Local Revolving Accounts $256,149.57 In FY 2019, Hatfield received $846,256 in Chapter 70 state aid, which reduced the amount of local appropriations coming from tax revenue to $3,683,628.90. The voters of Hatfield approved a $140,000 capital article at the annual town meeting to make safety improvements at both schools. A new fire control system was installed at Smith Academy, replacing the original system installed in 1980. All the door locks at both schools were replaced and emergency blue alert lights were installed at the entrance of each building. Also, upgrades to the HES intercom systems were made. The school district was able to reduce the overall cost of the project to the town by applying for and receiving a “Safer Schools and Community” Grant in the amount of $33,826. The money that is not used in the article will be returned to the town.

In 2019, the Hatfield School District was awarded several additional grants including $18,000 to conduct a feasibility study on combining the Hatfield and the Hadley Public Schools Food Services Programs. This would be done in an effort to increase efficiency and reduce costs. The District also received $5,547 in rural school aid, $2,278 to purchase food processors, $11,097 for mental health services, and $7,500 for computer science curriculum and professional development.

In 2019, the Hatfield Public School District continued to also receive very generous support from numerous community groups including the Hatfield Education Foundation, The Hatfield Parent Teacher Association, The Smith Academy Boosters Club, STArHS, and Hatfield Cultural Council, The Smith Academy Board of Trustees, The Hatfield Book Club, and The Hatfield Lion's Club.

This past year witnessed many changes in school administration. After the departure of Smith Academy Dr. Andrew Berrios in December of 2018, Mr. David Keir was appointed as the interim principal for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. Mr. Keir had retired from both teaching and serving as the athletic director at Smith Academy in June of 2018. In July, Mr. Christopher Buckland was appointed to a three-year contract as Principal of Smith Academy effective July 2019. In June 2019, long-time principal, Jen Chapin departed the district and Mr. Thomas Luce was appointed as interim principal for the 2019-2020 school year. The search for a new elementary principal began in January 2020. In addition, the search for a new superintendent began in January of 2020 to replace, Mr. John Robert, who will be retiring in June 2020 after having served 10 years in Hatfield.

During the 2019-2020 school year, the district introduced a part-time school resource officer or SRO. The SRO is funded through a state grant and spends 8 hours a week between Smith Academy and the elementary school. She assists with the anti-bullying curriculum and meets with students individually. The SRO also consults with school administrators on issues of school safety. The SRO is accompanied by a trained comfort dog named Luna.

The District hosted two community events this past year. In September of 2019, the District presented the movie “Angst” which focuses on teenage anxiety and risk of suicide. The movie was followed by a community forum consisting of mental health experts. Later in the year, the District hosted “Beyond Gun Control”, an event sponsored by HEADS Up and the Northwest District Attorney Office. The event featured a keynote speaker who has survived a school shooting followed by a panel discussion addressing issues of gun violence and its impact on schools.

During 2019, the District continued its efforts to encourage parents and guardians to ‘Wait to 8th” to purchase their children smart phones. The campaign included several video vignettes done by community members, students, and school staff that were presented on the school’s Facebook site.

In October, the District held a grand opening of the new Smith Academy Field Hockey Field located next to Smith Academy. The field was paid for, in large part, by a Community Preservation Act Grant in addition to a donation from the Smith Academy Booster Club.

In September 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the accountability reports for all public school districts across the state. The Hatfield Public School District received an overall rating of "Meeting or Exceeding Targets". Of the 397 school districts across the state that were assessed, 16% were classified as “Meeting or Exceeding Targets". Annual targets are set by the Department and are based on several indicators including: MCAS data, attendance, participation in advanced course work, and graduation rates. Hatfield received a higher classification than 84% of the school districts across the state.

In 2019, the School Committee approved a new three –year District Improvement Plan that outlined several specific strategic goals for the district. The Committee also updated its five-year Capital Needs Plan. The District also continued to explore ways to increase capacity and efficiency while reducing cost. The District entered into shared-service agreements with both the Frontier Regional School District and the Northampton School District. Also, in 2019, the School Committee completed negotiation with the Hatfield Teachers Association on a new three-year contract. Negotiations will begin in 2020 with the paraprofessionals and the LPN.

Respectfully Submitted,

John F. Robert, M.Ed, CAGS,

Superintendent

SMITH ACADEMY

Smith Academy continues in 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. • Exhibit integrity in interactions and decisions, characterized by respect for diversity and personal responsibility. • Evaluate, select, and use technology ethically and effectively.

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

We have made strong steps towards building the foundations for SEL for all students. In addition to piloting an advisory program in Middle School, our counseling team has successfully implemented Check in Check out (CICO) whereby at risk students are provided an advocating adult to touch base with during the school day and school week. We intend to roll out advisory as part of a 7-12 program in the upcoming school year. As part of a district pilot, Smith Academy was able to utilize an SRO and the SRO’s comfort dog for four hours each week. As well as becoming a resource for students and staff alike, the SRO has successfully built relationships with students who previously struggled with their attendance. Also, students were well supported by Heads-up and Superintendent Robert who helped arrange a student-only screening of Angst, in support of student anxiety awareness. Finally, Smith Academy values and student actions demonstrating these values are recognized every week in the Friday afternoon shout outs made by the principal to the whole school at the end of the day.

Student Agency

Smith Academy students continue to play a vital role in the culture of the school. As well as writing and producing the newsletter, the Falcon, the student council has been very active. The student council organized a successful Spirit Week and Pep rally, as well as March madness spirit week. In addition, they have established several environmental projects based on the need to be more sustainable. A Gay/Straight/Alliance (GSA) club was established this year and student and staff members have participated in several regional GSA meetings. Smith Academy sportsmen and women are strong voices at the MIAA state and regional level and have run several food bank and clothing collection initiatives this year.

Teachers have been meeting in content and grade level teams to build on the Understanding by Design (UBD) curriculum foundations in readiness for a more deliberate move towards Project based learning (PBL) in 7-12 next year. Competency Based Educational (CBE) practices and E-portfolio pilots have been running successfully in the Middle school and will roll out into grades 9 and 10 next year as part of this curriculum development. Our successful continued NEASC accreditation will allow the PBL shift to be embedded with a focus on lifelong learning or 21C skills, and a shift towards high academic achievement in MCAS, PSAT, AP and SAT assessments as well as the grasping of relevant work-based transferable skills. Finally, we are delighted to announce that we are recipients of a computer science grant, from the Education Development Center, Inc. in collaboration with DESE and CODE.org which will allow us to continue to develop and embed Computer Science in all grade levels up to and including AP Computer Science in the next four years.

Our guidance team has successfully implemented Naviance as a college and career tracker for all Juniors and will eventually roll this out schoolwide. This will be a valuable resource for strengthening the link

55 between school life and real life and should help focus students and staff on the relevance and importance of content based skills as well as transferrable 21C skills. The guidance team is broadening the range of early college and career experiences and will look to build on this year's Junior Class visit to the Westfield State, Credit for Life event in March.

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.

We continue to have a lot to celebrate with our sports at Smith Academy. In the Fall, we had three teams qualify for playoffs as well as a golfer qualify for States. We are proud to report that Superintendent Robert opened our new field hockey pitch during the homecoming weekend in October and look forward to our first season at “home.” Again, we are incredibly grateful to Mr. Robert and the Community Preservation Committee for funding and supporting this development work. At the time of writing, we are looking forward to the Spring sports season and the completion of development work on the softball dugouts - a tremendous collaboration between the Booster club and the DPW, for which we are very thankful.

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, MA Principal HATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

I’m pleased to share what will be my only report for the Hatfield Elementary School, as I am serving as an interim principal during the 2019-2020 school year. I replaced Jen Chapin, who accepted a job in another district. A permanent principal will be hired in the spring.

I have been very impressed, and pleased with all that Hatfield Elementary has to offer its students. A dedicated and highly skilled staff, supportive central office, school committee, and community combine to create an exceptional learning environment. Hatfield students are hard-working, support one another, and are positive citizens of the school community.

On the school’s annual state “Report Card”, based on the spring 2019 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scores, Hatfield continues to be rated as a Level 1 school, “Meeting or Exceeding Standards”, and outperforming 77% of elementary schools in the state.

The school offers a robust academic program. In addition to strong programs in the core subject areas, Hatfield offers academic support and enrichment for all students who need it. The school qualifies for funding through the federal Title I program, and uses the money for two full time teachers and one part time teacher to support students in reading and math. The school also offers a project based enrichment program for selected students in grades 3-6.

Hatfield Elementary School’s Engineering program was awarded the competitive grant, “Most Likely to Succeed”, which supports project-based learning activities and increases student engagement. This grant helped us purchase a mitre saw, a cordless drill, an electric cardboard cutter, and other various hand tools. Called Hatfield Arcade, 6th grade students have been researching the physics and geometry behind arcade games and are designing and building them out of recycled and found materials. Games play an important role in the learning process: they provide a safe, creative environment in which students learn to experiment, collaborate, and problem-solve. Creating games through a project based learning model has created an authentic learning model allowing kids to pick up on skills and knowledge more readily fostering independent learning and accommodating different learning needs. Our 5th grade Engineering unit, Invent for Good Challenge, is supported by a grant from the Hatfield Education Foundation and matching donations from Donorschoose.org and Hatfield Parents. The Kindergarten through 2nd grade Engineering Classes were awarded a grant from the Hatfield Education Foundation to purchase KIBO STEAM learning kits. KIBO is a progressive robotics curriculum that integrates arts and literacy activities and allows students to create, design, decorate and bring their own robot to life.

The first grade team was able to raise money through the Donors Choose program. They purchased comfortable seating to create “cozy corners” where students can sit quietly to read. The first and second grade also were able to purchase tablet computers for their classrooms.

The Forest Classroom is an exciting and important part of our Early Childhood programs in kindergarten and preschool, each of whom spend several hours per week exploring the forest. This immersive hands- on learning experience offers valuable learning opportunities in all curriculum areas as well as connecting our students in meaningful ways to the ecology of their local environment. Students also get physical exercise, fresh air, and opportunities to practice social emotional skills which are an important part of the early childhood curriculum.

This year our school was able to partner with River Valley Counseling Services to provide counseling to students paid for through parents’ insurance right at our school site.

This is our third year of our Student Leadership Group consisting of 5th and 6th graders, led by Kara McElhone, and Sarah Woodard. These students help younger students prepare for their day upon arrival and are available at dismissal. They are also available during the school day to assist with other tasks as needed and act as role models for all students.

Nurse Jean is busy providing fluoride treatments weekly and puberty classes for grades 4-6. She works hard teaching students self-care that includes hand washing and self-advocacy every day. She is also very involved with the Health and Wellness committee and the community organization “HEADS UP”.

We held our annual Winter Concert for the school community in December. As always, we thank parents and families for attending. The 6th grade will hold their annual Spaghetti Supper in April. Proceeds go towards their field trip to Boston and Moving Up ceremony.

Hatfield Elementary is excited to be participating in the Hatfield 350th Celebration. The students’ spring writing prompt will be on the topic of colonial Hatfield.

We are thankful to the Hatfield Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for their continued support of Hatfield Elementary. They host many events throughout the year providing fun activities for students and their families. This year the PTA will also have a float in the Hatfield 350th Celebration parade. PTA Mini Grants provide additional support to school. The PTA also provides funding for buses for field trips.

We have many other people and groups to thank for their generosity and support including the Hatfield Book Club, the Hatfield Educational Foundation, the Mass Cultural Council, STArHS, Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple, and the Masonic Angel Fund.

It has been an honor for me to serve as the Interim Principal of Hatfield Elementary School this year. I appreciate the opportunity.

Respectfully Submitted,

Thomas (Tim) Luce

Interim Principal

HEALTH SERVICES

Health Services staff help to manage student health through a combination of collecting and interpreting data from individual health screenings; documenting immunization and disease surveillance metrics; and providing multidisciplinary student care coordination and planning with families, health care providers, and district staff. Over 2500 individual student visits were recorded in calendar year 2019.

Thanks to grants from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Behavioral and Mental Health project, Hatfield Public Schools has been fortunate to expand behavioral and mental health efforts in three key areas: inviting River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) to consult on the development of a written triage plan for general staff use, growing the partnership with RVCC to provide in-school 1:1 and small group counseling in both schools for students in need, and growing the “Check In / Check Out” (CI/CO) project from a pilot program to a district-wide endeavor. CI/CO is an evidence- based, nationally renowned program that matches school staff with students who may benefit from having a brief daily connection with an adult mentor to help students manage their school day. This positive contact sets students up for success and allows an opportunity for extra adult attention during the school day. 35 staff have volunteered to serve as adult mentors and recently completed training with School Psychologist Emily Anderson.

Hatfield Public Schools has also recently been awarded grant support from the MA Department of Public Health Comprehensive School Health Services - Affiliated project. This multi-year project will provide support for ongoing and new student public health efforts in upcoming years.

Health Services is grateful for ongoing support from the Hatfield Public Schools Health & Wellness Advisory Committee, the Hatfield Lions Club, the per diem substitute nurses, and the parent volunteers who support health initiatives in both schools. We welcome support from Hatfield Police Department Officer Monica Lavallee and her partner, “Officer Luna”; a certified comfort dog who have both been warmly welcomed in both schools.

Finally, we thank the parents and guardians for the privilege of helping their children be healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Respectfully Submitted, Jean Hobbie RN BSN FOOD SERVICES

During the 2019 calendar year, the Hatfield School Breakfast and Lunch Program continued its commitment with the FRESH (Farmers Rallying to Enhance Student’s Health) Program. It is a collaboration of the town’s Agricultural Advisory Commission, the Food Service Director and two appointed seniors as “FRESH” program coordinators. The seniors worked closely with the Food Service Director and our local farmers to determine in season product quantities and availability. Students coordinate orders and deliveries to bring local product to the meal program. This year we brought in a record 1423 lbs of a variety of local produce with an increase of 310 lbs. In addition to our local farmer’s we built some new relationships with Clarksdale Fruit Farm to bring in a variety of fall fruits to the program and Atlas farm in Deerfield.

Food Services also participated in some of our traditional fundraisers and school activities. The popular HES Spaghetti Supper had a record attendance. Great weather and an abundance of strawberries made the Strawberry Festival and 5K road race a great success! We ended the school year with field day offering a variety of outdoor activities and a school picnic.

Food Service continues to work collaboratively with the Wellness Committee to promote healthy eating habits. Curriculum was developed for grades 3-6 through writing prompts, where students were asked to read about “MyPlate” and write what they learned. Their writing samples were an excellent means of measuring their understanding of the five main food groups and the USDA’s dietary guidelines that promote healthy eating styles that students can build on throughout their lifetime. Classrooms were invited to participate in a “MyPlate” knowledge assessment. We varied the assessment by age groups and found that students are recognizing the “MyPlate” symbol that is promoted in the cafeteria, classrooms and the health office. This assessment prompted great conversations of what constitutes a healthy eating style and will meet one of our wellness goals in assessing student’s knowledge. We will continue to use the three “C’s” to educate students in the Cafeteria, Classroom and Community (at home) for making healthier choices.

Our HES garden plot received starter plants for our “Pizza Theme” garden from Atlas farm and other various sources. We planted a variety plants; tomatoes, including heirloom varieties, basil, onions, peppers and a variety of flowers. Garlic scapes and bulbs were harvested over the summer and processed to be used during the school year. Tomatoes and basil was picked and processed for various tastings during the fall and utilized during the school year in the lunch program. Home made salsa, tomato jam and pizza sauce was served to show students the many ways tomatoes can be prepared and served. An initiative to form an organized group to support the garden for its sustainability will be investigated.

Our program was selected to serve as a preceptor for a student intern from the UMass Dietician Certification Program. Time was given to teach the student the functions, operations, challenges and rewards of a Food Service Director’s position. We collaboratively developed a middle/high school breakfast and lunch survey to better meet the likes and tastes of this age group of students with the approach of “let your voices be heard”. The survey was deemed successful where we were able to make some changes through the results of the survey, student tastings, recipe development and documentation

59 while meeting stringent USDA guidelines. Our intern developed a food waste workshop that she presented to the 5th grade students. Students learned about food waste, where it goes, the effect on the environment and how they can reduce food waste at home.

Staff completed the required professional standards training. They continue to prepare and serve the school community, following strict regulations while always being patient, kind & professional.

Respectfully Submitted,

Amy Hutchins

Food Service Director

TECHNOLOGY

During the 2019 calendar year, the Hatfield Public Schools purchased the following equipment under the hardware replacement schedule outlined in the District Technology Plan as well as the library renovation project:

• 20 Lenovo Chromebooks for student use • 10 Lenovo laptops for teacher use • 20 Amazon Kindle Fire tablets for use in first and second grades

The Technology Committee reviewed a grant opportunity made available by PACE, Programming the Acceleration of Computing and Equity. The grant provides funding and training to bring Computer Science curriculum to all 7th and 8th graders over the next 4 years. The team decided that the grant was a good fit and committed to participation. The grant was approved in the fall of 2019 and organizational meetings have already begun. 4 -6 teachers will participate in monthly meetings and summer trainings. All 7th and 8th graders will complete a 90 hour Computer Science program during each of the next four years. Our hope is that it prepares and informs our students for further study in technology related fields as well as improves performance in other subject areas.

Respectfully Submitted,

Paul Duval,

Technology Coordinator

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Memorial Town Hall, 59 Main Street, Hatfield, Massachusetts 01038 For Emergencies: FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE……………………………Dial 911

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ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS HOT LINE (Non-emergency) 733-7100 ACCOUNTANT Melanson Heath 978-749-0005 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR (Marlene Michonski) 247-0481 ext.100 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (Wilma Davis) 247-9200 ext.104 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (Ki Eno) 247-9200 ext.105 SELECTMEN (Edmund Jaworski, Jr., Brian F. Moriarty, Diana Szynal ) 247-0481 ext.100 AMBULANCE (Robert Flaherty) 247-9008 ASSESSORS OFFICE (Jennifer Polverari) 247-0322 ext.111 BOARD OF HEALTH (Kerry Flaherty, Chair) 247-9200 ext.101 BUILDING INSPECTOR (Kyle Scott) 247-0491 ext.109 COUNCIL ON AGING (Geri Rodgers & Amanda Zygmont) 247-9003 DPW DIRECTOR (Phil Genovese) 247-0499 ext.106 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Thomas Luce, Interim Prin.) 33 Main St 247-5010 EMERGENCY MGMT. (Chief Robert Flaherty, Acting Dir.) 247-0480 FIRE (Non-emergency) (Chief Robert Flaherty) 247-9008 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT (Tony Lastowski) 10 Straits Road 247-5646 HOUSING AUTHORITY (Brenna Duquette) 2 School Street 247-9202 POISON CONTROL (Non-emergency) 800-222-1222 POLICE (Non-emergency) (Chief Michael Dekoschak) 247-0323 PUBLIC LIBRARY (Eliza Langhans) 39 Main Street 247-9097 Library Hours: Tues. 10 AM to 5 PM, Wed. 2:00 -8 PM, Thurs. 10 AM–5 PM, Fri. 2:00–8 PM, Sat. 9 AM – 1 PM. SMITH ACADEMY (Christopher Buckland, Prin..) 34 School St 247-5641 STATE POLICE (Non-emergency) 584-3000 TOWN CLERK (Lydia Szych) 247-0492 ext.112 TREASURER (Edwina Palmisano) 247-0493 ext.108 ASST. TOWN CL/TREAS. (Alaina Wilcox) 247-0492 ext.112 TOWN COLLECTOR (Sharon Strzegowski) 247-0496 ext.103 TRANSFER STATION (Garrett Barry) 6 Straits Road 247-5515 HOURS: Wed. 12 TO 5 PM; Sat. 8 AM To 3 PM VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (Donald Vollinger) 10 Straits Road 247-0498 WW TREATMENT PLANT (Eric Meals) 260 Main Street 247-9844 WATER DEPARTMENT (Tony Lastowski) Reservoir Road 247-5222 INDUSTRY

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