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State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Former Holyoke City Councilor David Bartley Violated Conflict of Interest Law

3/18/2026 State Ethics Commission

Commission found reasonable cause to believe Bartley represented private parties in real estate matters involving the city

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Former Commissioner George D. Brown Mourned

3/16/2026 State Ethics Commission

Brown chaired the State Ethics Commission from 1994 to 1998

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March is Ethics Awareness Month in Massachusetts

3/11/2026 State Ethics Commission

Governor Healey issues Ethics Awareness Month proclamation

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State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Former Barre DPW Superintendent Jason Pimental Violated Conflict of Interest Law

2/25/2026 State Ethics Commission

Commission found reasonable cause to believe Pimental worked several hundred hours for state Department of Fire Services during his town work hours

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State Ethics Commission Publishes FY 2025 Annual Report

2/12/2026 State Ethics Commission

Annual report available to view and download

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Former Gloucester Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro Jr. pays $16,200 for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

1/28/2026 State Ethics Commission

Ciarametaro had a subordinate complete his college coursework during city work hours

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Calendar Year 2025 SFI Filing Season Now Open

1/21/2026 State Ethics Commission

The State Ethics Commission’s Statements of Financial Interests (SFI) electronic filing system is now open for filing of SFIs for Calendar Year (CY) 2025

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Former DDS Residential Supervisor Viki Briggs pays $12,500 in Penalties and Damages for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

12/18/2025 State Ethics Commission

Briggs worked for private employer while on paid leave from DDS, held financial interest in DDS contract, and worked for private employer on DDS matters

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State Ethics Commission Issues Reminder About Restrictions on Gifts to Public Employees

11/28/2025 State Ethics Commission

Certain gifts are prohibited under the conflict of interest law

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Attorney Jeffrey T. Collins appointed to State Ethics Commission

11/25/2025 State Ethics Commission

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State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Townsend Fire Chief Gary Shepherd Violated Conflict of Interest Law

11/13/2025 State Ethics Commission

Commission found reasonable cause to believe Shepherd represented his private company in business with the town and had financial interests in town contracts

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State Ethics Commission Issues Reminder on Use of Public Resources for Political Purposes

10/15/2025 State Ethics Commission

The use of public resources to support candidates and political campaigns is generally prohibited

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Former Commissioner Martin F. Murphy inducted into Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame

10/03/2025 State Ethics Commission

Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for career accomplishments and contributions to the legal profession

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State Ethics Commission Mourns Former Enforcement Division Chief Stephen P. Fauteux

9/26/2025 State Ethics Commission

Stephen P. Fauteux served as the Commission's Enforcement Division Chief for over 30 years

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Former UMass Associate Provost Heather Sharpes-Smith pays $10,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

9/24/2025 State Ethics Commission

Sharpes-Smith participated in hiring her brother