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Hansen re-elected chair; Cassidy named vice chair as Board of Health reorganizes
Summary
At its Jan. 20 reorganization meeting, the Hampton Township Board of Health swore in Sue Rude, re-elected Dave Hansen as chair and named Terry Cassidy vice chair; the board appointed McGovern & Roseman as legal counsel and set its 2026 meeting schedule.
Dave Hansen was re-elected chair of the Hampton Township Board of Health at the board’s Jan. 20, 2026, reorganization meeting, and Terry Cassidy was chosen to serve as vice chair for a one-year term. The board also appointed Frank McGovern, Esq., of McGovern & Roseman as its attorney and approved a bi-monthly meeting schedule for 2026.
The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with a flag salute led by Chairman Dave Hansen. Secretary Katelynn Wunder administered the oath of office to Sue Rude for a three-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2028. Following nominations, Ed Ramm seconded the motion to nominate Hansen; the board voted unanimously to confirm him as chair. Hansen accepted the nomination. Dave Hansen then nominated Cassidy for vice chair; Ed Ramm seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Nancie Walker moved to appoint Frank McGovern, Esq., of McGovern & Roseman as board counsel; the motion was seconded by Terry Cassidy and carried with all members in favor. The board also designated the New Jersey Herald (Sunday and Daily editions) as its official newspaper for legal notices and approved meeting dates for 2026: Jan. 20 (reorganization), March 17, May 19, July 21, Sept. 15 and Nov. 17. The board noted meetings will be held in person at the Hampton Township Municipal Building, with remote participation available at the Administrator’s or Chair’s discretion.
The board’s reorganization actions were procedural and approved without discussion. The meeting record shows unanimous consent on the motions taken during this portion of the agenda.
