Under section 43, the Commission is required to conduct a de novo hearing for the purpose of finding the facts anew; Falmouth v. Civil Service Commn, 447 Mass. 814, 823 (2006) and cases cited. However, [t]he commissions task.. .is not to be accomplished on a wholly blank slate.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION & another. 1 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 23.0 The town of Rockland (town) appeals from a Superior Court judgment that affirmed the decision of the Civil Service Commission (commission) to overturn the thirty-day suspension of Craig Erickson, a lieutenant firefighter. On appeal, the town argues only that the commission erred in accepting Erickson's discipline appeal form as timely filed. Background. We affirm.

That Decision of May 21, 2020: concluded that Craig Erickson (Erickson), a Rockland Fire Department (RFD) firefighter was properly subjected to discipline for certain misconduct; but modified the penalty the RFD had imposed upon Erickson, vacating his termination and ordering that he be demoted from lieutenant to firefighter, and suspended for 90 days. The Town challenges the Commissions modification of discipline.

Coderre is a liability to his co-firefighters, since they rely on each other to perform their duties without limitations. The weakness of his left foot causes an inability to lift his foot properly, hence the limp. This puts him at risk of tripping, especially when wearing fire fighting gear. This could lead to injury to himself, his coworkers and people he might be called upon to rescue. . . . Given Mr.

Pierre), filed a timely appeal with the Civil Service Commission (Commission) on February 9, 2012, contesting the decision of the City of Cambridge (City or Appointing Authority) to terminate his employment as a fire fighter with the Cambridge Fire Department (CFD) on January 26, 2012, for violating the terms of his last chance agreement and the rules and policies of the CFD.

Garza as to the residency issue in the investigation (Docket #22ABI-8-IA): G.L. c. 31, 58 Municipal police officers and firefighters, Qualification Conduct Unbecoming an Officer Rule 4.1 Residency Rule 10.1 Home Address and Telephone Number Rule 10.2 Oath and Code of Ethics Policy #2008 P02B Testifying at Investigation Rule 9.20 Truthfulness Rule 6.9 Insubordination Rule 7.01 Internal Affairs #2008 P18 (R. Exhibit 7) 67.

Stein DECISION ON RESPONDENTS MOTION TO DISMISS FOR NO JURISDICTION The Appellant, Patrick Duffy, appealed to the Civil Service Commission (Commission), purporting to act pursuant to G.L. c. 31, 2(b), to contest his non-selection by the Respondent, City of Waltham (Waltham) for original appointment to the position of Firefighter with the Waltham Fire Department (WFD).

Coulombe worked part-time for the Ware Fire Department (Department) as a call firefighter. It was through his service as a call firefighter that he was sent to the Massachusetts Fire Academy for part time firefighters. Prior to becoming a call firefighter, he previously held a work-study internship with the Department. He also earned his EMT certificate. (Testimony of Coulombe). 4.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED DECISION The Appointing Authority has met its burden of demonstrating reasonable justification for the bypass of the Appellant for original appointment as a Methuen firefighter based on an OUI conviction in 2009.

BACKGROUND In 2013, the City hired twelve firefighters from a ranked certification list provided by the personnel administrator. Mr. Costa was an applicant on this list. In making its selections, the City bypassed Mr. Costa, who tied with two other candidates as 14", and instead appointed six lower ranked candidates.