State Ethics Commission

Recent news & announcements from State Ethics Commission

• Press Release

  Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Former Norwood Selectman Helen Donohue Violated Conflict of Interest Law 

  6/17/2019 State Ethics Commission

  Donohue allegedly created appearance of bias by acting as Selectman on matters related to a business plaza located near family property

• News

  State Ethics Commission issues Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report 

  5/31/2019 State Ethics Commission

  The State Ethics Commission's Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report has been issued and is available online.

• News

  State Ethics Commission Issues Updated Advisory on Rule of Necessity 

  5/17/2019 State Ethics Commission

  The State Ethics Commission has issued a revision to Advisory 05-05: The Rule of Necessity.

• Press Release

  Former Essex Tech Superintendent-Director Daniel O’Connell Pays $23,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law 

  5/16/2019 State Ethics Commission

  O’Connell repeatedly used his public position to benefit himself and his son

• Press Release

  Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Former Brookfield Selectman Stephen Comtois Violated Conflict of Interest Law 

  4/11/2019 State Ethics Commission

  Comtois allegedly used his official position to buy property offered for donation to the town

• Press Release

  Former North Adams City Solicitor John DeRosa pays $7,500 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law 

  3/27/2019 State Ethics Commission

  DeRosa did legal work for MASS MoCA and other nonprofit organizations in redevelopment projects while North Adams City Solicitor