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Former Sheffield Conservation Commission Member Jeffrey Collingwood Pays $2,500 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law
Former Sheffield Conservation Commission member Jeffrey Collingwood has paid a $2,500 civil penalty for violating Section 17 of the conflict of interest law by representing a private client before the town while serving on the Conservation Commission. -
Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Former Roxbury Community College Director of Public Safety Oscar Walker Violated Financial Disclosure Law
The Enforcement Division of the State Ethics Commission today filed an Order to Show Cause alleging that former Roxbury Community College Director of Public Safety Oscar Walker violated the Financial Disclosure Law by failing to file a 2017 Statement of Financial Interests. -
Ethics Commission reminds public employees about restrictions on gifts
With the winter holiday season upon us, the State Ethics Commission reminds state, county, and municipal employees that certain gifts may be prohibited by law. -
Ethics Commission issues reminder on use of public resources for political activity
The State Ethics Commission reminds state, county, and municipal employees that the conflict of interest law generally prohibits the use of public resources, including official uniforms, in connection with political campaigns or other private political activity. -
Medford Police Officer Harold MacGilvray pays $1,500 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law
Medford police officer Harold MacGilvray has paid a $1,500 civil penalty after admitting to violating the conflict of interest law by engaging in political activity while on duty and in uniform 10 days before the 2016 presidential election. -
Wrentham Housing Authority Maintenance Worker Kendel Joyce Pays $3,500 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law
Wrentham Housing Authority Maintenance Worker Kendel Joyce has paid a $3,500 civil penalty after admitting to violating the conflict of interest law by using a third party to purchase a surplus truck from the Housing Authority after the State Ethics Commission’s Legal Division advised him that he could not lawfully buy the vehicle. -
NECC Police Academy Director Thomas Fleming Pays $5,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law
Northern Essex Community College Police Academy Director Thomas Fleming has paid a $5,000 civil penalty after admitting he violated two sections of the conflict of interest law by recommending the college purchase training gear for the Academy from his private employer, a sporting goods company, and by representing both the Academy and the company in those transactions. Fleming received commissions on the purchases. -
State Ethics Commission Names Eve Slattery General Counsel
The State Ethics Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of attorney Eve Slattery as its General Counsel and Legal Division Chief. Attorney Slattery has practiced law for more than two decades and will begin her new position on August 6th. -
Ethics Commission Dismisses Financial Disclosure Cases Against Former State Representative Gloria Fox and Former State Police Major James Jones
The State Ethics Commission on May 17 allowed motions to dismiss adjudicatory proceedings against former State Representative Gloria Fox and former State Police Major James Jones after each paid a $1,250 civil penalty for failing to file a 2016 Statement of Financial Interests on time. -
Dighton Police Chief Robert MacDonald Pays $7,000 Civil Penalty for Conflict of Interest Law Violations
Dighton Police Chief Robert MacDonald has paid a $7,000 civil penalty after admitting to violating the conflict of interest law by participating in his son’s appointment as a full-time police officer. -
Hingham Housing Authority Director Sharon Napier Pays $2,500 Civil Penalty for Conflict of Interest Law Violations
Hingham Housing Authority Executive Director Sharon Napier has paid a $2,500 civil penalty after admitting to violating two sections of the conflict of interest law by having a financial interest in a Housing Authority contract and by approving and co-signing Housing Authority payments to a friend’s company, which she co-founded. -
Commission's Enforcement Division Alleges Former State Representative Gloria Fox and Former State Police Major James Jones Violated Financial Disclosure Law
The Enforcement Division of the State Ethics Commission today filed Orders to Show Cause alleging that former state Representative Gloria Fox and former State Police Major James Jones each violated the Financial Disclosure Law by failing to file their 2016 Statements of Financial Interests on time. The orders initiate adjudicatory proceedings against them. - Amesbury Building Inspector Denis Nadeau Pays $3,500 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law
Amesbury Building Inspector Denis Nadeau paid a $3,500 civil penalty after admitting to violating the conflict of interest law by intervening in his official capacity as building inspector in work performed at the home of his next-door neighbors, with whom he had a longstanding private dispute.
- Ethics Commission Statement on the passing of Representative Peter V. Kocot
The State Ethics Commission today issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Peter V. Kocot.
- Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Medford Police Officer Harold MacGilvray Violated Conflict of Interest Law
The Enforcement Division of the State Ethics Commission today filed an Order to Show Cause alleging that Medford Police Officer Harold MacGilvray violated the state conflict of interest law when he used public resources to support and oppose candidates for elected office. The Order initiates adjudicatory proceedings against MacGilvray.
State Ethics Commission press releases for 2018