A message to the citizens of Rockland and to vendors doing business in and with our community:

In mid-January the Board of Selectmen received a report from the Massachusetts State Inspector General's Office detailing a kickback scheme involving current Water Commissioner, Thomas W. Hannigan and a former Sewer Department employee. The position of Water Commissioner in our Town is an elected one and Mr. Hannigan has refused to resign his position at this time.

The Board of Selectman firmly rejects such conduct by any employee, official or vendor doing business with the Town. We value the partnership with our contractors and are committed to a procurement process that is open and fair. This vital process benefits all by having only qualified contractors perform municipal work who have been certified by a state agency.

The Rockland Board of Selectmen offers the report by the Massachusetts State Inspector General's Office for you to read, please click on the word "report".