Civil Service Decisions

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Hovasse, Timothy v. Town of Burlington 5/28/26

The Commission overturned the suspension of a Burlington firefighter as the Town was unable to show that the Appellant was untruthful to his surgeon or the Fire Chief while out on injured leave.

Gronemeyer, Jacob v. Milford Fire Department 5/28/26

The Commission affirmed the decision of the Milford Fire Department to discipline a firefighter for damaging Town property, but reduced the discipline imposed based on the findings of the DALA Magistrate who heard this matter and submitted a Tentative Decision to the Commission.

Keady, Michael v. Boston Fire Department 4/16/26

The Commission dismissed the appeal of a Senior Fire Alarm Operator employed by the Boston Fire Department as the Commission lacks jurisdiction to hear an appeal regarding the loss of a functional assignment and related stipend that is governed by provisions in the collecting bargaining agreement.

Gaughan, James v. Boston Police Department 4/16/26

The Commission affirmed the decision of the Boston Police Department to suspend a captain for three days based on his ill-advised outburst directed at personnel of the Boston Police Academy where his son had been a recruit.

Gundacker, Scott v. Milford Fire Department 4/16/26

The Commission affirmed the decision of the Town of Milford to terminate firefighter Scott Gundacker for violating the terms of his last chance agreement.

Walsh, Mitchell v. City of Fall River 3/5/26

The Commission upheld the City of Fall River’s decision to terminate the employment of a police officer based on evidence of his repeated use of illegal drugs and other violations of the Police Department’s Rules and Regulations.