HANSON – The Select Board gave a reluctant and bittersweet farewell to Assessor Lee Gamache, who retired on Friday, June 28.
“The bad news is Lee Gamache is retiring, the good news is Lee is so amazing that she has, for years been working at developing somebody who could be her replacement and we’re fortunate enough that the Board of Assessors took a vote to appoint Denise Alexander,” said Select Board Chair Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett.
“I think this is a wonderful appointment and I really look forward to working with Denise in the future,” said Town Administrator Lisa Green.
The Select Board does not appoint the lead town assessor, that is voted by the Board of Assessors, but to recognize Alexander in that role.
“We’ve got to know you over the years,” FitzGerald-Kemmett said to Alexander. “We’re thrilled – you’re willing and able, more than able, to step into those shoes and we look forward to working with you and thank you for stepping up. Congratulations!”
Alexander said she wanted the townspeople know that she has been an accredited assessor since 2017 and has been in the assessment field for 14 years.
“I’ve been working in Hanson and I love this town,” she said. “I feel like it’s my town. … I’m going to miss Lee, but I’m real excited to take on this job.”
“Please let Ms. Green know if there’s anything our office can do to support you,” FitzGerald-Kemmett said.