Recent Decisions, CSC, Administration and Finance, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Starr, Matthew v. Department of Correction 5/2/13

2013-05-03T00:00:00Z

Manning, John v. City of Peabody 5/2/13

2013-05-03T00:00:00Z

Palmieri, Gary v. Department of Revenue 4/18/13

2013-04-24T00:00:00Z

HRD June 2011 Make-Up Examination Investigation 4/18/13

2013-04-24T00:00:00Z

Kaufman, Joseph v. City of New Bedford 4/18/13

2013-04-24T00:00:00Z

Morehouse, Kenneth v. Weymouth Fire Department 4/18/13

2013-04-24T00:00:00Z

Duffy, Thomas v. City of Worcester 4/18/13

2013-04-24T00:00:00Z

Bistany, Marlene v. City of Lawrence 4/4/13

2013-04-05T00:00:00Z

Rego, Tony v. Town of Maynard 4/4/13

2013-04-05T00:00:00Z

Fitzgibbon, Daniel v. Boston Police Department - Related Superior Court Decision 3/21/13

2013-04-05T00:00:00Z

Ortiz, Tristen v. Town of Framingham 4/4/13

2013-04-05T00:00:00Z

Peck, Shamus v. Department of Correction 4/4/13

2013-04-05T00:00:00Z

Curran, William v. Department of Correction 4/4/13

2013-04-05T00:00:00Z

Lemoine, Gary v. Department of Children, Youth and Families 3/21/13

2013-03-28T00:00:00Z

Shea, Kevin v. Human Resources Division - Related Superior Court Decision 3/21/13

2013-03-28T00:00:00Z

Sweet, Brian v. Department of State Police - Related Appeals Court Decision 3/22/13

2013-03-25T00:00:00Z

Schiavone, Joseph v. City of Medford - Related Appeals Court Decision 3/12/13

2013-03-18T00:00:00Z

Delgado, Mario v. City of New Bedford 3/7/13

2013-03-07T00:00:00Z

Lynch, Matthew v. Town of Bridgewater 3/7/13

2013-03-07T00:00:00Z

Quincy Labor Service Appointments Investigation Results 3/7/13

2013-03-07T00:00:00Z

Santiago, Elizabeth v. Department of Transitional Assistance 3/7/13

2013-03-07T00:00:00Z

Hoarty, Patrick v. Boston Fire Department 3/7/13

2013-03-07T00:00:00Z

Boston Police Department Drug Testing Appeals 2/28/13

2013-03-05T00:00:00Z

Paone, Jerry v. City of Lynn (3-day suspension) 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Mackin, Gregory v. Boston Fire Department 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Palmer, Renee v. Boston Police Department - Related Superior Court Decision 1/22/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Harvey, Jessie v. City of Attleboro and HRD 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Brigham, Paul v. Town of Scituate 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

O'Connell, William v. City of Attleboro - Related Superior Court Order 12/14/12

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Mackin, Gregory v. Boston Fire Department 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Mackie, Shawn v. City of Lawrence 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Paone, Jerry v. City of Lynn (5-day suspension) 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Malloch, Kristin v. Town of Hanover 2/21/13

2013-02-27T00:00:00Z

Schiavone, Joseph v. City of Medford 10/9/11 - Related Superior Court Decision

2013-02-13T00:00:00Z

Hardnett, Alonzo v. Springfield Fire Department 2/7/13

2013-02-11T00:00:00Z

Bourgery, Adam v. Department of Correction 2/7/13

2013-02-11T00:00:00Z

Walsh, Karen v. City of Worcester - Related Appeals Court Decision 2/6/13

2013-02-07T00:00:00Z

Garside, Coury v. Fall River Fire Department 1/24/13

2013-01-25T00:00:00Z

Erickson, Craig v. Rockland Fire Department 1/24/13

2013-01-25T00:00:00Z

Argentino, Salvatore v. City of Gloucester and HRD 1/.24/13

2013-01-25T00:00:00Z

Walker, Brian v. Boston Police Department - Related Appeals Court Decision 1/16/13

2013-01-16T00:00:00Z

Bowen, Thomas v. Department of Conservation and Recreation - Related Superior Court Decision 1/7/13

2013-01-15T00:00:00Z

Graver, Mercedes v. Springfield Housing Authority 1/10/13

2013-01-10T00:00:00Z

Blais, John v. City of Methuen 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Machnik, Richard v. Department of Correction 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Richard, Jeffrey v. Department of Correction 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Hadaya, Michael v. City of Fall River 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Finn, Daniel v. Town of Bourne 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Berrios, Christian v. Department of Correction 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Cascio, Constance v. Department of State Police 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Faiola, Michael v. Department of State Police 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Martin, Thomas v. Woburn Fire Department (on reconsideration) 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Evans-Howard, Emma v. Department of Correction 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Daniels, Harry and 5 Others v. Boston Fire Department and HRD 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Sousa, Justin v. Department of Correction 1/10/13

2013-01-09T00:00:00Z

Suarez, Michael v. Department of Correction - Related Superior Court Decision 12/21/12

2013-01-07T00:00:00Z

Dunn, William v. City of Attleboro - Related Superior Court Decision 11/5/12

2012-12-20T00:00:00Z

Desmarais, Douglas v. Department of Correction 12/13/12

2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Valeri, John v. City of Lynn 12/13/12

2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

Mehan, Thomas v. City of Lynn 11/29/12

2012-11-30T00:00:00Z

Radochia, David v. City of Somerville 11/29/12

2012-11-30T00:00:00Z

Carroll, Brian v. Town of Stoneham 11/29/12

2012-11-30T00:00:00Z

Shea, Kevin v. Human Resources Division - Related Superior Court Order 11/6/12

2012-11-21T00:00:00Z

Laguerre, Gelson v. Springfield Fire Department 11/15/12

2012-11-16T00:00:00Z

Caron, James v. City of Haverhill 11/15/12

2012-11-16T00:00:00Z

Benevento, Christopher v. Springfield Fire Department 11/15/12

2012-11-16T00:00:00Z

Torres, William v. Springfield Fire Department 11/15/12

2012-11-16T00:00:00Z

Kavaleski, Jill v. Boston Police Department - Related SJC Decision 11/6/12

2012-11-06T00:00:00Z

Manca, Christopher v. Department of Correction 11/1/12

2012-11-02T00:00:00Z

Corda, Stephen v. City of Waltham 11/1/12

2012-11-02T00:00:00Z

HRD June 2011 Make-Up Examination Investigation 11/1/12

2012-11-02T00:00:00Z

Gilligan, Sean v. City of Quincy 11/1/12

2012-11-02T00:00:00Z

Lucas, Kristine v. Boston Police Department 11/1/12

2012-11-02T00:00:00Z

Ragucci, Scott v. Town of Saugus 11/1/12

2012-11-02T00:00:00Z

Aime, Rigaubert v. Department of Correction 11/1/12

2012-11-02T00:00:00Z

Ortiz, Franklin v. Boston Police Department 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Boston Police Department Investigation: Selective Certifications 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Rocha, Derek v. Department of Correction 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Bailey, James v. Department of Correction 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Smart, Herbert v. Department of Conservation and Recreation 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Jackson, Bryan v. City of Worcester 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

DiBartolomeo, Leonard v. City of Revere 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Maliani, Haruna v. Department of Public Health 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Fuertes, Benjamin v. City of New Bedford 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Poske and Maher v. City of Worcester 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Novo, David v. New Bedford School Department 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Allen, Alexander v. City of Boston 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Almeida, Paul v. New Bedford School Department 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Weston, Mariko v. Town of Danvers 10/18/12

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ung, Dararith v. City of Lowell - Related Superior Court Decision 7/19/12

2012-10-15T00:00:00Z

Kelley, Michael v. Department of Correction - Related Worcester Superior Court Decision 8/30/12

2012-10-15T00:00:00Z

Cyrus, Peter v. Town of Tewksbury - Related Superior Court Decision 8/30/12

2012-10-15T00:00:00Z

Perry, Brian v. Boston Police Department 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Shelton, Louis v. Springfield Fire Department 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Feliciano, Luis v. Springfield Police Department 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Whitehouse, William v. Town of Wareham 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

McKoy, Lovette v. Department of Correction 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Carton, Scott v. Town of Watertown 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Salois, Eugene v. Human Resources Division 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Desousa, Manuela v. Human Resources Division 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Quincy Labor Service Appointments Investigation 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

McNamara, Patrick v. City of Quincy 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Shutt, John v. Town of Watertown 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Silvia, Charles v. Town of Dartmouth 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Higgins, Robert v. Boston Public Schools 9/20/12

2012-09-21T00:00:00Z

Arvanitis, Andrew et al v. Department of Correction - Related US Court of Appeals Decision 9/5/12

2012-09-11T00:00:00Z

Boston Labor Service Appointments: Investigation 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Noble, Michael v. MBTA Police Department 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Ferrara, Anthony v. Department of Correction 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Walsh, Edward v. City of Boston 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Howard, Kevin v. Town of Nahant 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Lake, Raymond v. Town of Dartmouth 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Perkins, Dennis v. City of Attleboro 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Carter, Kevin v. Town of North Reading 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Burns, Scott v. City of Holyoke 8/23/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Sweet, Brian v. Department of State Police - Related Appeals Court Decision 8/24/12

2012-08-24T00:00:00Z

Connolly, Michael v. City of Quincy 8/9/12

2012-08-10T00:00:00Z

Kukene, Jim and 23 Others v. Amesbury Fire Department 8/9/12

2012-08-10T00:00:00Z

Richard, Matthew v. Human Resources Division 8/9/12

2012-08-10T00:00:00Z

Batista and Omasta v. UMASS Amherst 8/9/12

2012-08-10T00:00:00Z

Barry, Denise v. Boston Fire Department 8/9/12

2012-08-10T00:00:00Z

Puza, Michael v. Westfield Police Commission 8/9/12

2012-08-10T00:00:00Z

Shore, Gregory v. Boston Police Department 8/9/12

2012-08-10T00:00:00Z

Dalrymple, Nancy v. Town of Winthrop - Related Appeals Court Decision 7/16/12

2012-08-06T00:00:00Z

Berrios, Jeannette v. City of Holyoke 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Martin, Thomas v. Woburn Fire Department 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Mejias, Alexander v. City of Boston 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

O'Connell, William v. City of Attleboro 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Maher, Sean and 2 Others v. City of Worcester 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Saggese, Christopher v. Town of Winthrop 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Dussault, Phillip v. Worcester Public Schools 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Adeyemi, Babatunde v. Human Resources Division 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Solomon, Joseph v. City of Methuen - Related Superior Court Decision 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Milanoski and Ross v. Attleboro Redevelopment Authority - Related Superior Court Decision 7/15/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

Garvey, Jeff v. City of Woburn 7/26/12

2012-07-27T00:00:00Z

O'Brien, Sean v. City of Somerville 7/12/12

2012-07-13T00:00:00Z

Walsh, Robert v. Boston Fire Department 7/12/12

2012-07-13T00:00:00Z

Hardnett, Alonzo v. Town of Ludlow 7/12/12

2012-07-13T00:00:00Z

DeMello, Walter v. Town of Fairhaven 7/12/12

2012-07-13T00:00:00Z

Donohue, Corey v. Department of Correction 7/12/12

2012-07-13T00:00:00Z

Sullivan, Denis v. Boston Fire Department 7/12/12

2012-07-13T00:00:00Z

Sweet, Brian v. Department of State Police - Related Superior Court Order 6/28/12

2012-07-09T00:00:00Z

Helley, Glenn v. Fall River Public Schools 6/28/12

2012-06-29T00:00:00Z

Freitas, Marcos v. City of Somerville 6/28/12

2012-06-29T00:00:00Z

Cruz, Jonathan v. City of Lowell 6/28/12

2012-06-29T00:00:00Z

Shea, Kevin v. Human Resources Division 6/28/12

2012-06-29T00:00:00Z

Gonsalves, Michael v. Town of Falmouth 6/14/12

2012-06-15T00:00:00Z

Leary, Robert v. Town of Weymouth 6/14/12

2012-06-15T00:00:00Z

Dumont, Daniel v. Department of Correction 6/14/12

2012-06-15T00:00:00Z

Simmons, David v. Department of Conservation and Recreation 6/14/12

2012-06-15T00:00:00Z

Muth, Ryan v. City of Leominster - Related Superior Court Decision 5/2/12

2012-06-05T00:00:00Z

Waugaman, Mark v. Town of Falmouth 5/31/12

2012-06-04T00:00:00Z

Erickson, Craig v. Rockland Fire Department 5/31/12

2012-06-04T00:00:00Z

Ottomaniello and Lukasik v. City of Springfield 5/31/12

2012-06-04T00:00:00Z

Doherty, Richard v. Town of Bourne 5/31/12

2012-06-04T00:00:00Z

Billerica (Town), Grogan and Harring v. Human Resources Division 5/31/12

2012-06-04T00:00:00Z

Mejias and Allen v. City of Boston 5/31/12

2012-06-04T00:00:00Z

DeRosa, Louise v. Department of Revenue - Related Superior Court Decision 5/22/12

2012-05-30T00:00:00Z

Garfunkel, Max v. Department of Revenue - Related Superior Court Decision 5/2/12

2012-05-14T00:00:00Z

McDowell, Joseph v. City of Springfield - Related Superior Court Decision 5/2/12

2012-05-08T00:00:00Z

Aime, Rigaubert v. Department of Correction 5/3/12

2012-05-04T00:00:00Z

Arroyo, Giovanni v. Boston Fire Department 5/3/12

2012-05-04T00:00:00Z

Gaynor, Barry and Elven Others v. Boston Fire Department 5/3/12

2012-05-04T00:00:00Z

McCormack, Timothy v. City of Quincy 5/3/12

2012-05-04T00:00:00Z

Delmonico, Thomas v. City of Quincy 5/3/12

2012-05-04T00:00:00Z

DelFavero, John v. Department of Correction 5/3/12

2012-05-04T00:00:00Z

Almeida, Paul v. New Bedford School Department 4/19/12 (2012 appeal)

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Maher, Sean and 13 Others v. City of Worcester 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

McCue, Francis v. Town of Weymouth 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Peterson, Eric v. Department of Correction 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Breen, Yvonne v. Gardner School Department 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Archambault, Rene v. City of Lawrence 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Carlson, Thomas v. Town of Burlington 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Almeida, Paul v. New Bedford School Department 4/19/12 (2011 appeals)

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Sherman, Scott v. Town of Randolph 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Dawson, James v. Department of Correction 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Pelligrini, John v. City of Malden 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Flood, Timothy v. Town of Wayland 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Rodrigues, Lindo v. Human Resources Division 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Pereira, Jeffrey v. Springfield Fire Department 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Gould, Daniel v. Boston Fire Department 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Nano, Brian v. Department of Correction 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Sanchez, David v. Human Resources Division 4/19/12

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

Walsh, Karen v. City of Worcester - Related Superior Court Order 4/13/12

2012-04-19T00:00:00Z

Linehan, Richard v. City of Brockton, Human Resources Division, WIllisam Hallisey and David Dickinson - Procedural Order 4/18/12

2012-04-18T00:00:00Z

Borgestedt, Noone and Massey v. Human Resources Division 4/5/12

2012-04-06T00:00:00Z

McIntyre, Daniel v. Department of Correction 4/5/12

2012-04-06T00:00:00Z

Jordan, Robert v. City of Lynn 4/5/12

2012-04-06T00:00:00Z

Cruceta, Neysa v. Boston Police Department 4/5/12

2012-04-06T00:00:00Z

Sawicki, Michael v. City of Malden 4/5/12

2012-04-06T00:00:00Z

Zuccala, Charles v. Town of Arlington 4/5/12

2012-04-06T00:00:00Z

Hawks, Kathleen v. Department of Environmental Protection 3/22/12

2012-03-23T00:00:00Z

The Appellant did now show that there was a political pretext associated with her layoff, which occurred as a result of lack of funds. Layoff appeal dismissed.

Tran, Ciara v. Boston Police Department 3/22/12

2012-03-23T00:00:00Z

Failure of eye examination was reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Cummings, Patrick v. Town of Abington 3/22/12

2012-03-23T00:00:00Z

The Town chose to seek a special certification of individuals who were paramedics. The Appellant is not a paramedic. Thus, he was not on the Certification and there was no bypass. Appeal dismissed.

Woolf, Darren v. Town of Randolph - Related Appeals Court Decision 3/22/12

2012-03-22T00:00:00Z

Walsh, Stephen v. City of Quincy and HRD - Procedural Order 3/21/12

2012-03-21T00:00:00Z

Rysz, Stanley v. City of New Bedford - Related Appeals Court Decision 3/12/12

2012-03-13T00:00:00Z

Konamah, Kwame v. City of Lowell 3/8/12

2012-03-09T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's failure to disclose certain information on his employment application constituted reasonable justification to bypass him for appointment as a police officer. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Baldassari and 3 Others v. City of Revere 3/8/12

2012-03-09T00:00:00Z

The Appellants "died on the vine" of an eligible list and their only recourse was to take and score high enough on a subsequent exam to be placed on the next eligible list. Appeals dismissed.

Pinto, Robert v. Department of State Police 3/8/12

2012-03-09T00:00:00Z

There was just cause to discipline the Appellant for unauthorized use of his cruiser for personal use. Failure to prove all charges, however, warranted a modification to the penalty. Appeal allowed in part.

Perdoni, Michael v. Town of Wellesley 3/8/12

2012-03-09T00:00:00Z

Town was justified in bypassing the Appellant for the position of firefighter as a result of his poor interview and because of the results of a background investigation. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Chaves, David v. Boston Police Department - Related Superior Court Decision 2/29/212

2012-03-05T00:00:00Z

Reardon, Tara v. City of Lawrence 2/23/12

2012-02-27T00:00:00Z

Sullivan, John v. Department of Correction - Related Superior Court Decision 2/17/12

2012-02-27T00:00:00Z

Bruno, Daniel v. Town of East Longmeadow 2/9/12

2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

Phillips, Charlene v. Department of Public Safety and HRD 2/9/12

2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

O'Brien, David v. Human Resources Division 2/9/12

2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

Robitaille, Jamie v. Department of Transitional Assistance 1/26/12

2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

Awad, Rami v. Human Resources Division 1/26/12

2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

Mailhot, McClair v. Town of South Hadley 1/26/12

2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

Labriola, Brian v. Town of Stoneham 1/26/12

2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

Kelly, Joseph and Three Others v. City of Boston Fire Department 1/12/12

2012-01-13T00:00:00Z

Gagnon, Abel v. City of Chicopee 1/12/12

2012-01-13T00:00:00Z

Hansbury, Dennis v. Department of Correction - Related Superior Court Decision 12/30/11

2012-01-06T00:00:00Z

Palmer, Renee v. Boston Police Department 12/29/11

2012-01-02T00:00:00Z

Binnall, Robert v. City of Newton 12/29/11

2012-01-02T00:00:00Z

Springfield Fire Department Investigation 12/15/11

2011-12-16T00:00:00Z

Kozlowski, Stephen v. City of Quincy 12/15/11

2011-12-16T00:00:00Z

Murzin, Steven v. City of Westfield 12/15/11

2011-12-16T00:00:00Z

Mendonca, Paul v. Office of Labor and Workforce Development 12/15/11

2011-12-16T00:00:00Z

Clark, Amy v. Brookline Public Schools 12/15/11

2011-12-16T00:00:00Z

Layton, Sean and Ryan v. City of Somerville - Decision on Motion for Reconsideration 12/15/11

2011-12-16T00:00:00Z

Bowen, Thomas v. Department of Conservation and Recreation 12/15/11

2011-12-16T00:00:00Z

Crowley, William v. Department of Correction - Related Superior Court Decision 12/1/11

2011-12-13T00:00:00Z

Hansbury, Dennis v. Department of Correction - Related Superior Court Decision 11/10/11

2011-12-13T00:00:00Z

Blodgett, David v. MassDOT 12/1/11

2011-12-05T00:00:00Z

Gendrolis, Andrea v. Boston Police Department 12/1/11

2011-12-05T00:00:00Z

Elwell, Blouin, Perry v. City of Lynn 12/1/11

2011-12-05T00:00:00Z

Lear, Michael v. Revere Housing Authority 12/1/11

2011-12-05T00:00:00Z

Smyth, Gary v. City of Quincy Superior Court Decision on Motion to Stay 11/21/11

2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

Dangelo, Kevin v. Natick Fire Department 11/17/11

2011-11-18T00:00:00Z

Boston Municipal Police Officers v. City of Boston 11/17/11

2011-11-18T00:00:00Z

Simmons, Wayne v. DCR 11/17/11

2011-11-18T00:00:00Z

Lecomte, Raymond v. DOC 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

Kelley, Michael v. DOC 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

DOC had just cause to terminate the Appellant from his position as a correction officer.

Pugsley, Sean v. Boston PD and HRD 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

Lecomte, Raymond v. DOC 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

Ung. Dararith v. Lowell Police Department 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

The Lowell Police Department had just cause to terminate the Appellant as a police officer for his misconduct.

Walsh, James v. Department of Correction 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

DOC had just cause to terminate the Appellant for his misconduct.

Tinker, Robert v. Boston Police Department 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

MacLean, Mark v. DCR 11/3/11

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z

Bettencourt, Mark v. HRD 10/20/11

2011-10-31T00:00:00Z

Scheffen et al v. City of Lawrence 10/20/11

2011-10-31T00:00:00Z

Savickas, Richard v. Boston Police Department - Related Superior Court Decision 9/30/11

2011-10-18T00:00:00Z

Lecomte, Raymond v. Department of Correction 10/6/11

2011-10-17T00:00:00Z

Vaughn, Kevin v. City of Boston 10/6/11

2011-10-17T00:00:00Z

Locario, Vernon v. Department of Correction 9/22/11

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

Smyth, Gary v. City of Quincy 9/22/11

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

Oxford Procedural Order re: Review and Selection of Int. Police Officers 9/22/11

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

Solbo, Christopher v. Department of Correction 9/22/11

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

Adams, Brice v. City of Newton 9/22/11

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

Shaheen, Anthony v. City of Methuen 9/22/11

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z

Thornton, Barry v. Town of Andover - Related Appeals Court Decision 9/21/11

2011-09-21T00:00:00Z

Regan, Wesley v. City of Salem and Human Resources Division 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Mejias et al v. City of Boston 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Grassi, Joseph v. Human Resources Division 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Allen, Alexander v. City of Boston 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Kochansky, Michael v. City of Salem and Human Resources Division 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Bourgeois, Donald v. Human Resources Division 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Department of Correction: 2011 Review and Selection of Correction Officers 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Fontaine, Robert v. Human Resources Division 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Monk, Robert v. City of Salem and Human Resources Division 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

O'Connor, Thomas v. Newton Public Schools 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Castro, William v. Department of Correction 9/8/11

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

Rizzo, Michael v. Town of Lexington - Related Appeals Court Decision 8/9/11

2011-08-26T00:00:00Z

O'Sullivan, Timothy v. Brookline School Department - Related Superior Court Decision 8/15/11

2011-08-26T00:00:00Z

Layton, Sean and Ryan v. City of Somerville 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

The City had just cause to terminate the Appellants as a reserve and permanent firefighter respectively when it was determined that they did not meet the residency requirement as they did not reside in Somerville one year prior to taking the civil service examination, as required. Appeals dismissed.

Mulcahy, Patrick v. City of Fitchburg 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

The City had reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for original appointment as a firefighter based on his background of domestic violence. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Phay, Seta v. Department of Correction 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

DOC did not show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that it had reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of Correction Officer I. Bypass appeal allowed.

Gonzalez, Philip v. Department of Correction 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

DOC did not show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that it had reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of Correction Officer I. Bypass appeal allowed.

Michel, Harry v. City of Waltham 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

The Commission refused to reopen an old case and grant the Appellant a retraoctive seniority date which he intended to use to buy creditable service toward his retirement. Request denied.

Cote, Jessica v. Department of Correction 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

DOC did not show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that it had reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of Correction Officer I. Bypass appeal allowed.

Davis, Charles v. City of Boston 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

The City complied with civil service law and rules and provided the Appellant with required bumping rights when they laid him off. Appeal dismissed.

Maccarone, Paul v. City of Lawrence 8/25/11

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z

The Appellant "died on the vine" as the eligible list upon which his name expired prior to the City making a promotional apopintment for Fire Captain. He is not entitled to any relief. Appeal dismissed.

Internicola, Nicholas v. Department of State Police 8/11/11

2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

The State Police did not show that the Appellant violated its policy regarding a detail assignment and there was evidence of disparate treatment regarding the discipline imposed for other charges. Appeal allowed in part.

Nee, John v. Human Resources Division 8/11/11

2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

HRD's decision to deny the Appellant's appeal regarding his training and experience credit was well supported and the Appellant is not aggrieved. Examination appeal dismissed.

Valliere, Lawrence v. City of Westfield 8/11/11

2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

The promotional process was tainted by the appearance of a conflict of interest and the reasons offered for bypass were not supported by the evidence. Promotional appointment vacated; new selection process ordered.

Horner, Jeffrey v. Department of Correction 8/11/11

2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's violated DOC zero-tolerance policy regarding domestic violence. A 3-day suspension was justified. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Picard, Charles v. City of Quincy 8/11/11

2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

The City did not violate civil service law and rules regarding labor service promotions and demotions. Appeal dismissed.

Stokinger, Thomas and 3 Others v. City of Quincy 8/11/11

2011-08-11T00:00:00Z

The City did not violate civil service law or rules when making labor servcie and official service promotions and demotions. Appeals dismissed.

Casey, Eugene v. Methuen Public Schools - Related Superior Court Decision 7/26/11

2011-08-03T00:00:00Z

Clark, Michael v. Town of Barnstable - Related Superior Court Decision 7/22/11

2011-08-03T00:00:00Z

Manolakis, Steve v. City of Quincy 7/28/11

2011-07-28T00:00:00Z

Discipline appeal dismissed as it was untimely.

McCue, Francis v. Town of Weymouth 7/28/11

2011-07-28T00:00:00Z

The Town had reasonable justification for bypassing the Appellant for promotional appointment to sergeant. Appeal dismissed.

Stone, Paul v. City of Lynn 7/28/11

2011-07-28T00:00:00Z

By a preponderance of the evidence, the City proved that the Appellant was insubordinate. 1-day suspension upheld; appeal dismissed.

McKeon, William v. City of Quincy 7/28/11

2011-07-28T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's appeal is dismissed as untimely.

Costa, Joseph v. City of New Bedford 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

By a 3-2 vote, the Commission upheld the City's decision to suspend the Appellant for his threatening behavior toward a witness scheduled to testify against a co-worker at an arbitration hearing. Appeal dismissed.

Verhault, Korey v. Human Resources Division 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

The Appellant failed to notify HRD of her address change. She is not an aggrieved person through no fault of her own. Appeal dismissed.

Stacy, Herbert v. City of Methuen 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

Quinones-Prendergast, Marilyn v. Human Resources Division 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

The Appellant failed to notify HRD of an address changed. She is not aggrieved through no fault of her own. Appeal dismissed.

Orcutt, Nathan v. Department of Correction 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

The Appellant submitted falsified medical documents in an attempt to justify two absences. His termination was justified. Appeal dismissed.

Gaffey, Philip v. Department of Revenue 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

The Appellant failed to show that he performed a majority of the duties of the higher classification more than 50% of the time. Appeal dismissed.

Inoa-Ruffen & Burke v. HRD and City of Lawrence 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

HRD properly corrected an administrative error that resulted in the Appellants having an incorrect civil service seniority date. Appeals dismissed.

DeBenedictis, Louis v. Town of Hanover 7/14/11

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z

By a 4-1 vote, the Commission overturned the suspension against the Appellant based in part on disparate treatment. Appeal granted.

Clarification Regarding Appeal Rights

2011-07-14T00:00:00Z

Muth, Ryan v. City of Leominster 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

The City, by a preponderance of the evidence, has shown that the Appellant violated a last chance agreement and termination was justified. Appeal dismissed.

Keating, Marion v. Town of Marblehead 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

The Town did not show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the Appellant engaged in the misconduct alleged. Further, the Town's decision appeared to be tainted by reasons not related to basic merit principles. Appeal allowed. 50-day suspension overturned.

Mirotta, John v. Milton Public Schools 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's continued insubordination gave the School Department just cause to terminate the Appellant as a custodian. Appeal dismissed.

Vitale, John v. City of Beverly 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's poor interview performance provided the City with reasonable justification to bypass him for promotional appointment to police lieutenant. Appeal dismissed.

Morello, John v. EOHHS 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

The Appellant was unable to show that he performed a majority of the duties in the higher classification more than 5j0% of the time. Classification appeal dismissed.

Curran, Denise v. City of Leominster 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's permanent civil service status has not been affected. Appeal dismissed.

Robichau, Charles v. Town of Middleborough 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

By a preponderance of the evidence, the Town has shown that the Appellant engaged in conduct unbecoming a police officer and a demotion and suspension was justified. Appeal dismissed.

Arty, Edgard v. Human Resources Division 6/30/11

2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

Sweet, Brian v. Department of State Police - Related Superior Court Decision 6/17/11

2011-06-23T00:00:00Z

Candreva, Ida v. Boston Police Department - Related Superior Court Decision 6/13/11

2011-06-23T00:00:00Z

Michaud, Russell v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Zukas, Joseph and City of Lynn 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

DeSimone, Joseph v. City of Cambridge 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Santiago, Zemira v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Dalrymple, Nancy v. Town of Winthrop 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Josephs, Paula v. Boston Police Department 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Wachsler, Philip v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Posco, Debra v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Cintron, Fred v. City of Holyoke 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Liendo, Elaine v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Richards, Jovetta and 10 Others v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Clifford, Kevin v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Whitlow, Joan v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Rapa, John v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Richards, Jovetta v. DTA 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Bolger, Jeff and 6 Others v. HRD 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Blake, Paul v. Town of Agawam 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

McCue, Francis v. Town of Weymouth 6/16/11

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z

Gaynor, Barry and 7 Others v. Boston Fire Department Procedural Order 6/1/11

2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

Kelly, Michael v. Town of Wakefield 6/2/11

2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

Depina, Germano v. Boston Police Department 6/2/11

2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

MIlanoski and Ross v. Attleboro Redevelopment Authority 6/2/11 (Affirmed by Superior Court on 7/15/12)

2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

Dunn, William v. City of Attleboro 6/2/11

2011-06-03T00:00:00Z

Suppa, David v. Boston Police Department - Related Appeals Court Decision 5/27/11

2011-05-31T00:00:00Z

Flynn, John and 8 Others v. Boston Police Department Procedural Order 5/12/11

2011-05-12T00:00:00Z

Boudreau, Denise v. MassDOT 5/5/11

2011-05-06T00:00:00Z

The Appellant, an Accountant II, was unable to show that she performs the majority of the duties of a Program Coordinator III more than 50% of the time. Appeal dismissed.

Bliss, Donald v. Town of Wareham 5/5/11

2011-05-06T00:00:00Z

The Town was unable to show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the Appellant engaged in the ethical misconduct alleged. Further, the Town's decision was tainted by personal and political bias. Termination overturned. Appeal allowed.

Gresh, Gary v. City of Holyoke 5/5/11

2011-05-06T00:00:00Z

The Appellant was able to show that there was disparate treatment in regard to discipline imposed. 1-day suspension overturned. Appeal allowed.

Woolf, Darren v. Town of Randolph - Related Superior Court Decision 4/28/11

2011-05-06T00:00:00Z

Kavaleski, Jill v. Boston Police Department - Related SJC Order 4/27/11

2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

Chaves, David v. Boston Police Department - Related Superior Court Order 4/27/11

2011-04-29T00:00:00Z

Orr, Raymond v. Town of Carver 4/21/11

2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

Both parties requested a Section 41A hearing. After conducting this hearing, the Commission determined that no discipline was justified.

Walsh, Karen v. City of Worcester 4/21/11

2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

The City erred when it concluded that the Appellant had resigned from her position, based on nothing more than hearsay. Appeal allowed; Appellant to be restored to her position.

Jordan, Robert v. Human Resources Division 4/21/11

2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

HRD misinterpreted Section 59 and an Appeals court decision in determining that the Appellant was ineligible to sit for a promotional examination. Appeal allowed.

Dickinson and Hallisey v. Human Resources Division 4/21/11

2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

HRD erroneously denied the Appellants the opportunity to sit for a promotional examination by misinterpreting Section 59 and an Appeals Court decision. Appeals allowed.

Martucci and Toledo v. Human Resources Division 4/21/11

2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

HRD erroneously denied the Appellants the ability to sit for a promotional examination by misinterpreting Section 59 and an Appeals court decision. Appeals allowed.

Clark, Elliot v. Boston Housing Authority 4/21/11

2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

By a preponderance of the evidence, the BHA has shown that the Appellant's misconduct justified his termination. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Tomashpol, Lisa v. Chelsea Soldiers Home - Related Superior Court Decision 4/11/11

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z

Shorten, Holly v. Lynn School Department 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

The Appointing Authority failed to provide the Appellant with her bumping rights based on her permanency in a lower title. Appeal allowed. Layoff overturned.

Gillespie, Joseph and 3 Others v. Boston Police Department 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

BPD had the authority to deem a vacancy as temporary and there was no political or personal bias shown in regard to their decision. Appeal dismissed.

Saini, Punta v. MassDOT 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

The Appellant was unable to show that she peformed a majority of the duties of the higher classification more than 50% of the time. Classification appeal dismised.

Ramos, Jason v. Springfield Fire Department and HRD 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Mr. Ramos was not considered for appointment as a firefighter due to an administrative error by the Springfield Fire Department. Relief granted; name on top of next Certification.

Ozella, Bruce v. City of Boston 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

A lack of funds and the need for efficiency justified the City's decision to lay off this long-term employee who was a Graphics Art Technician. Appeal dismissed.

Rosario, Juan v. Springfield Police Department 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

The Appellant did not perform as well as others on the interview portion of the selection process. Department was justified in bypassing him. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Boston Municipal Police Officers (former) v. City of Boston - Related Appeals Court Decision 4/6/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Tarantino, Marc v. Human Resources Division 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Due to an error with their database, HRD did not place the Appellant's name at the top of certifications in consideration of his 402B status. Relief granted.

Pridgen, Anthony and 20 Others v. Fall River Police Department 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Decision on Reconsideration.

Leighton, Linda v. MassDOT 4/7/11

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

The Appellant was unable to show that she performed a majority of the duties of the higher classification more than 50% of the time. Classification appeal dismissed.

Gonsalves, Carl v. Department of Correction - Related Superior Court Decision 3/17/11

2011-03-31T00:00:00Z

Crowley, Michael v. City of Boston 3/24/11

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's repeated insubordination and poor job performance provided the City with just cause to terminate him. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Doyle, Julie v. Human Resources Division 3/24/11

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's request for 310 relief was denied as she was not harmed through no fault of her own. She put the wrong address into the online exam registration system at HRD and, thus, did not receive notification of vacancies for police officer in Boston. Appeal dismissed.

Humphrey, Peter v. City of Haverhill 3/24/11

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z

The City has been ordered to end the practice of using "acting, out-of-grade" appointments that are not permitted under civil service law or rules.

Phillips, Kris v. Town of Hingham 3/24/11

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's untruthfulness provided the Town with just cause to terminate the Appellant from its Police Department. Discipline appeal dismissed.

McDowell, Joseph v. City of Springfield Reconsideration 3/24/11

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z

Moga, Daniel v. Town of Wakefield 3/24/11

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's failure to provide the Police Department with a complete application, including a credit report, provided them with reasonable justification to bypass him as a police officer. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Sweet, Brian v. Department of State Police - Related Superior Court Decision 3/22/11

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z

Benevento, Christopher v. Springfield Fire Department Procedural Order 3/24/11

2011-03-24T00:00:00Z

Scheffen, Fitzpatrick and Michaud v. City of Lawrence Procedural Order 3/18/11

2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

Holden, Richard v. Department of Correction 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant, who has a significant disciplinary history, failed to comply with DOC's rules and regulations regarding time and attendance. 1-day and 3-day suspensions for two separate incidents were justified. Discipline appeals dismissed.

Lynch, Francine v. Boston Police Department Reconsideration 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

Since the time of the Commission's order granting her relief, the Appellant enrolled and then withdrew from the Boston Police Academy. Her appeal is now moot and is dismissed.

Garfunkel, Max v. Department of Revenue 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

By a preponderance of the evidence, DOR showed that the Appellant was not qualified for the provisional promotion in question. Appeal dismissed.

Rosa, Jr., William v. Department of Correction 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's background investigation, which revealed a troubling police incident report and discipline while enlisted in the military, provided DOC with reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant as a correction officer. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Burns, Kevin v. Fall River Public Schools 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

Although there was sufficient evidence to justify discipline against the Appellant, a showing of disparate treatment warranted the Commission's intervention in the form of reducing the termination to a long-term suspension. Appeal allowed in part.

Guidara, June v. Department of Transitional Assistance 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant was able to show that she peformed a majority of the duties of the higher classification more than 50% of the time. Appeal allowed.

Dumeus, Wigens v. Boston Police Department 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

Information from the background investigation of the Appellant provided the Boston Police Department with reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Albert, Douglas and 5 Others v. Leominster School Department 3/10/11

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z

Issue of whether the Appointing Authority complied with the civil service law regarding provisional appointments and promotions. 1 Appeal withdrawn, 2 dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and 3 set for full hearing regarding whether the posting was a provisional promotion or appointment and, if promotion, whether the 3 Appellants were "qualified" for the higher position senior custodian.

Bohnenberger, Kris v. Department of State Police 2/24/11

2011-03-01T00:00:00Z

The State Police was unable to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the Appellant committed the majority of the rule violations as alleged. Discipline modified downard.

Delaney, Michael v. Human Resources Division 2/24/11

2011-03-01T00:00:00Z

HRD was statutorily required to remove the Appellant's name from the eligible list after two years. Appeal dismissed.

D'Amato, Francesco v. Boston Police Department 2/24/11

2011-03-01T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's background investigation provided reasonable justification to bypass her for appointment. Appeal dismissed.

Brum, Jose v. City of Taunton and HRD 2/24/11

2011-03-01T00:00:00Z

Appellant took and passed exam for custodian and should have been deemed permanent at the time. 310 Relief granted.

Demauro, Dino v. Worcester Public Schools 2/24/11

2011-03-01T00:00:00Z

The Appointing Authority was unable to show that the Appellant engaged in misconduct related to one of the charges related to attendance. Discipline modified downward.

Caccamo, Bryan v. Human Resources Division 2/24/11

2011-03-01T00:00:00Z

HRD was statutorily required to remove the Appellant's name from the eligible list after two years. Appeal dismissed.

O'Neill, Stephen v. City of Lowell and HRD - Related Appeals Court Decision 2/15/11

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z

Swanson, Philip v. Fall River School Committee 2/10/11

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant poor performance as a custodian provided the Appointing Authority with just cause to suspend him. Appeal dismissed.

Anzalone, Robert v. Mass. Highway Department 2/10/11

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant was unable to show that he performed a majority of the duties of the higher tite more than 50% of the time. Appeal dismissed.

Kinnas, Peter v. Town of Shrewsbury 2/10/11

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's untruthfulness and actions that constituted violation of the Town's sexual harassment policy provided the Town with just cause for terminating the Appellant as a police officer. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Ringer, David v. Department of Correction 2/10/11

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z

DOC had reasonable justification to remove the Appellant from an eligibile list of candidates as he was not qualified for the position of Industrial Instructor III

Alband, Lisa v. Department of Correction 2/10/11

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's background check revealed information that provided DOC with reasonable justification to bypass her for appointment as a correction officer. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Shea, Timothy v. City of Boston 2/10/11

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z

The City was unable to show that the Appellant engaged in most of the misconduct alleged here -- and it appears that personal bias against the Appellant was partly the reason for his discipline. Appeal allowed in part; suspension reduced.

Cordeiro, Jeffrey v. Boston Police Department - Related Superior Court Decision 1/31/11

2011-02-08T00:00:00Z

Ozias, Jean-Baptiste v. Boston Police Department 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

Based on the results of the BPD's psychological evaluation of the Appellant, the Department had reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of police officer. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Brooks, Richard v. City of Lawrence 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

The Appellant could not show that he was similarly situated to other officers granted relief in Quaglietta et al v. City of Lawrence. Appeal dismissed.

Landrum, Stephen v. Boston Police Department 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

BPD did not show that the Appellant failed to promptly respond to an officer's call for assistance. 1-day suspension overturned.

Sylvia, Joseph v. Taunton Municipal Light Company 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

Gillan, John v. City of Quincy 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

Based on the unique facts of this case, 310 relief is warranted in the form of a retroactive seniority date for cviil service purposes only.

Wetteland, David v. Department of State Police 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's unprofessional treatment of a stranded driving who called 911 for help provided the State Police with reasonable justification to discipline the Appellant. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Bean, Jonathan v. Town of Bourne 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's loss of privileges at a local hospital provided the Town with reasonable justification to terminate him as an EMT. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Tobias, Jeffrey v. City of Newton (on reconsideration) 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

Methuen Reserve Police Officer Selection Investigation Conclusion 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

Lynch, Francine v. Boston Police Department 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

DiNicola, Daniel v. City of Methuen 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

The Appellant's failure of a drug test after a last chance agreement provided the City with reasonable justification to terminate him. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Scott, Maura v. Department of Correction 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

The Commission does not have jurisdiction to hear appeals regarding what is deemed here to be a reassignment. Appeal dismissed.

Harry, Keison v. Boston Police Department 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

Based on the results of a pyschological evaluation, the BPD had reasonable justification to bypass the Appellant for the position of police officer. Bypass appeal dismissed.

Cross, Elmer v. Department of Workforce Development 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

The Commission does not have jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a provisional employee who received a written warning. Discipline appeal dismissed.

Methuen Reserve Firefighter Selection Investigation Conclusion 1/27/11

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z

Gailliard, Michael v. Massachusetts Parole Board - Related Superior Court Decision 1/11/11

2011-01-24T00:00:00Z

Cutillo and Kelley v. City of Malden - Related Superior Court Decision 1/7/11

2011-01-14T00:00:00Z

New Firearms Protocol for Law Enforcement Officers Attending Commission Hearings

2009-03-18T00:00:00Z

2007 Calendar Year Statistics

2009-01-21T00:00:00Z