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Hampton chair says Selectman Rage need not recuse from solid-waste deliberations; board concurs
Summary
Chair Carleigh Beriont read a prepared statement arguing Charles Rage should not be required to recuse from deliberations on the commercial trash cost-recovery policy because the issue affects a broad class of businesses; the board reached consensus not to require recusal.
Chair Carleigh Beriont presented a written opinion to the Select Board arguing that Selectman Charles Rage should not be required to recuse from deliberations and votes concerning the proposed solid waste cost-recovery policy. Beriont framed the matter as one affecting a broad class of businesses rather than conferring a unique benefit on Rage or his family. "Hampton's voters were well aware of Selectman Rage's connection to and representation of the Hampton Beach business community and have elected him to three (3) terms on the Select Board," Beriont read.
Board members discussed the town ethics policy and class-recusal guidance and agreed with the chair's viewpoint that the policy's effects would be borne by many businesses rather than creating a unique financial advantage. The consensus of the Board was that Selectman Rage should not be recusing himself from the policy deliberations.
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