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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

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Former Judge Lawrence Army Jr. pays $4,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law  

9/23/2025 State Ethics Commission

Army appointed his father Special Master to oversee home sale

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State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Townsend Water Department Superintendent David Vigeant Violated Conflict of Interest Law 

6/18/2025 State Ethics Commission

Commission found reasonable cause to believe Vigeant provided project plans to Townsend Fire Chief and business operator before project was put out to bid

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Attorney Patrick Hanley appointed to State Ethics Commission 

6/16/2025 State Ethics Commission

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Commission hosts U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program Participants 

6/13/2025 State Ethics Commission

U.S. Program focuses on transparency and accountability in government

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State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Northeast Material Handling Violated Conflict of Interest Law 

5/21/2025 State Ethics Commission

Commission found reasonable cause to believe waste removal company paid MBTA employee in relation to MBTA contract award

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State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division Alleges Former MBTA Environmental Compliance Manager Thomas Daly Violated Conflict of Interest Law 

5/13/2025 State Ethics Commission

Commission found reasonable cause to believe Daly unfairly favored his friend’s company in MBTA procurement

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Hon. Margot Botsford (ret.) to receive Mental Health Humanitarian Award 

5/05/2025 State Ethics Commission

Recognized by William James College for ensuring equitable treatment in the legal system for individuals with mental health challenges

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Medfield High School Counselor and Football Coach Erik Ormberg pays $16,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law  

4/30/2025 State Ethics Commission

Ormberg used public position and resources to promote and encourage students to attend his private football and conditioning camps