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Board reappoints sanitarian and inspectors; food inspector abstains from vote

February 26, 2025 | Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts


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Board reappoints sanitarian and inspectors; food inspector abstains from vote
During the Feb. 25 meeting the Board of Health moved, seconded and approved reappointment of three town inspectors: Richard Stevens for housing complaints, Kathy Hansgate as the town’s food inspector and Phil Ledger as the primary sanitarian (septic/title 5 inspections).

A motion to approve the three positions was made and seconded; several board members voted in favor and Kathy Hansgate abstained from the vote on grounds that the approval covered her role. Board discussion covered how fees for inspections are collected, the scope of each inspector’s duties (housing complaints to Richard Stevens, septic/title 5 work to Phil Ledger, food inspections and food complaints to Kathy Hansgate), and how the board will fund complaint responses through the Board of Health revolving account when applicable.

Board members noted that Ledger’s fee structure has not changed and that the food inspection fee helps cover office processing; the board confirmed continuity of coverage and asked staff to reflect inspector roles in the board’s administrative records. The motion carried with the stated abstention recorded.

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