Promotional bypass appeal denied. The Commission found that the Town of Ludlow was reasonably justified in bypassing a highly qualified Ludlow police sergeant for the position of police lieutenant as another candidate’s detailed and passionate interview responses demonstrated more preparation and qualification for the
The Commission allowed the City of Chicopee’s motion to dismiss the appeal after concluding that the Commission had no jurisdiction over the matter of if and when vacation time should have been accrued to the Appellant.
The Commission accepted the recommendation of a DALA Magistrate to affirm the Boston Police Department's decision to terminate the Appellant for untruthfulness, including the filing of false charges against a Police Captain.