Two Whitman Vacancies Open on Whitman-Hanson School Committee

Long-serving member's sudden passing and surprise resignation of youngest member prompt discussion over appointment process

HANSON, MA - August 21 - The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee faces the task of filling two vacant seats after the recent passing of long-time member Fred Small and the surprise resignation of David Forth at Wednesday night's meeting.

Forth, who has served on the committee since age 19, announced he will step down effective Sept. 1 to pursue high…