Update to He Said, He Said

An appeal was filed to the Secretary of State regarding disclosure of Hughes' compensation from the District. The Secretary of State compelled the District to disclose whether or not he receives health and dental insurance, and he does in fact. The benefit is worth as much as $25,000 per year.

"Kowzic confirmed to Wareham Week that Hughes did live with him during that time.
“Certainly, he did,” said Kowzic when asked. He added that Hughes was welcome in his home and had his own room. "

Village Soup Article

More than simply "address changes," collusion to take public funds.

  Benjamin and Jamie Hughes purchased a house at 117 Pinehurst Drive in the Wareham Fire District in September 2016.

• On October 19, 2016, his residential and mailing address were changed with the Town Clerk to 117 Pinehurst Drive.
•  Nomination papers were filed on April 12, 2017, wherein he certified he is a “resident within the boundaries of the Onset Fire District” and that his “legal address” was “2 Shawnee Drive.”
•  On May 4, 2017, Hughes’ residential address changed with the Town Clerk to 2 Shawnee Dr., a three bedroom home owned by Water Commissioner Francis Kowzic and Janet Kowzic in the Onset Fire District. Hughes’ mailing address stayed 117 Pinehurst Drive.
•  Election Day was May 16, 2017.
•  Feb. 28, 2018, Hughes’ mailing and residential address changed back to 117 Pinehurst Drive, his actual residence.