Veterans' preference cited after mass municipal dismissal
Lawrence January 20 The Supreme Judicial Court is expected to decide soon whether the veterans' preference act protects veterans from dismissal in public service after Alderman and Commissioner Michael F Scanlon discharged 14 veterans from the property and parks department.
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Veterans seek removal fight under new act in Lawrence
John P Kane represents deposed veterans as they challenge terminations amid a department dispute. Alderman Scanlon announces reopening with new staff after suspending the unit since Jan 3. City Solicitor Murphy notes no clear authority and urges a possible Supreme Judicial Court ruling to resolve the veterans preference issue.
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