Although the Commission declined to initiate an investigation at this time after concluding that the provisional promotions for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief were permissible, the Commission cautioned that a failure to move expeditiously to fill the positions permanently would result in further review.
Since the Appellant has also filed a discrimination complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Civil Service Commission is dismissing this appeal until MCAD has issued a final decision on the Appellant’s complaint.
The Commission dismissed the Appellant’s appeal as the Commission lacks jurisdiction regarding the appointment of Correction Officers at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.
The Appeals Court affirmed a Superior Court decision upholding the Commission's decision that the Boston Fire Department had just cause to terminate a firefighter whose hateful statements lowered the public estimation of the Department and were not constitutionally protected.
