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Volume LIX No. 43 “If you love your job, you haven’t worked a day in your life.” – Tommy Lasorda Wednesday, OCTOBER 28, 2009
continues
Selectmen pull settlement offer;
DeLuca told to stay away
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor tive session to discuss issues
justin@duxburyclipper.com
pertaining to the expiration
The drama over former of Chief DeLuca’s contract,”
police chief Mark DeLuca’s said Town Manager Richard
contract took another bizarre MacDonald Friday afternoon
turn on Friday, in a prepared statement. “After
as the Board discussion, the board voted to
of Selectmen rescind the offer offered by the
voted to re- board at an Oct. 5 executive
scind a settle- session.”
ment offer DeLuca’s contract will
after DeLuca continue until it expires on
apparently re- Nov. 20, MacDonald said.
fused to sign Mark DeLuca “In the interim, Chief De-
it. Luca has been notified he is on
“The Board of Selectmen administrative leave, with pay,
met this morning in open ses- and that he is to refrain from
sion, and convened in execu- continued on page 5
NO THANKS: Lily Earley isn’t sure she wants to try the pie being served up by Abigail Alden (Jerrell
Lt. James files discrimination Cleaves) at the Alden Haunted House on Saturday. For more photos see page 20. Photo by Justin Graeber
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By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor
unfairly when she was passed justin@duxburyclipper.com
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• December 2004: Former Officer Myers applies for rein- • March 30, 2009: Dispatchers Union sends letter to Se-
statement to Civil Service Commission. His appeal is later lectmen announcing their vote of “no confidence” in Town
denied after several legal hearings. Manager, citing inadequate raises, selective discipline and
a “lack of respect” for employees, specifically his absence
• March 2005: In a statement in response to a Massa- from the wake of special police office Mel Dwyer, who was
chusetts Commission Against Discrimination court filing struck and killed during a police detail in Marshfield.
made public March 15, Police Chief DeLuca reveals there
have been 26 individual disciplinary cases since 1999 in- • September 28, 2009: Supporters of Chief DeLuca fill the
volving 11 different Duxbury police officers. They include a selectmen’s meeting room to present a petition and call on
sergeant who retired following accusation of being “drunk board members to overrule the town manager’s decision
on duty,” an officer who was suspended three days regard- or remove him from his position. During the meeting the
ing “missing money,” and numerous letters of reprimand spouse of a former police officer confronted the chief with
for “abuse of sick time,” “sleeping on duty” and “disobey- documents he claimed were proof of changed reports and
ing direct orders.” said his license plate number was written down when he
refused to sign the petition at the town transfer station.
• May 2005: Officer Rossi is fired by Town Manager Rocco
Longo following another disciplinary hearing in May. Rossi • October 5, 2009: Selectmen reach tentative severance
did not show up for work as ordered by Chief DeLuca and deal with Chief DeLuca for a reported $240,000, however
was found to be working at another job. Rossi maintained the final agreement was never signed and two weeks later
he could not return to duty for health reasons. Selectmen rescind the deal.
• June 2005: Police Officer Diane Garofalo decides not • October 6, 2009: Lt. Sue James, 57, files suit with Mass.
to return to duty after a one-year leave of absence dur- Commission Against Discrimination alleging gender and This one-page complaint was filed by Lt. Sue James on October 5
ing which time she filed a sexual harassment suit with the age discrimination the same day Lt. Lewis Chubb, 41, is with the Mass. Commission Against Discrimination.
Mass. Commission Against Discrimination. Among her al- named interim police chief. James claims as the senior of-
legations were that pornography was on work computers ficer she should have been named acting chief.
and that Chief DeLuca dressed inappropriately around her.
Former Chief Enrico Cappucci was hired by the town to
conduct an investigation and determined that Garofalo’s
• October 19, 2009: During meeting, Selectman reveals
that among the allegations against police chief are abuse 7-30*-!*1.-02
claims were unsubstantiated. of overtime. Town officials refuse records request to dis-
close specifics of allegations. ',(3071-*32'-,
• 2005: Officer Dale Parks files suit with Mass. Commis-
sion Against Discrimination alleging racial bias. He cites • October 23, 2009: In a statement from the Board of Se-
disparate treatment with white officers and racial slurs. lectmen announcing the recission of the severance agree-
The MCAD dismissed the suit for lack of evidence. Chief ment, it is revealed that former Chief DeLuca has been
DeLuca accused Parks of exploiting MCAD to save his job placed on paid administrative leave and ordered to “refrain
and avoid punishment. from acting in any capacity relating to the Duxbury Police 33 Railroad Avenue, Suite 3, Duxbury
Department.” Alison Austin, D.C.
781-934-0020 Jay Samuel Leith, D.C.
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Obituaries
Synagogue: 8 Pleasant St. Plymouth, Community Center, Court/Brewster St. Lawrence
Send obituary nOtices Silverman, Rabbi, Phone: 508-746-1575.
to obits@clipperpress.com
South Shore Quaker
MacDonald Funeral Home
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Monday at noon. Phone: 781-749-4383, Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, (off Rte. 228 at the library/town hall
complex off Levitt St., up the hill to Turkey Hill Lane).
1755 Ocean St. Marshfield
834-7320
Fatima Hamadeh,
Church of Jesus 93(Mormon)
Christ of Latter-Day Saints
379 Gardner St., So. Hingham, Bishop John Howe, Phone: 781-293-2520, Sundays
Fatima (Rai) Hamadeh died in yearher Family worship Mrs.
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town of Lattakia Syria on Oct. 1 at the age of cluding Abdul and Ann Hamadeh of Duxbury;
93. She had been an annual resident Epheseus three
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bury for a part of each year for almost two de- twenty-two grandchildren Phone:including
781-585-8907Chafik and
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cades, until the early 1990’s, when she became his wife Brenda of Duxbury; eighteen great- RICHARD DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, INC.
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Margaret “Peg” her life. (ADDOCK Get ready for the holidays!
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tended Babson Col- of Duxbury, Kathleen M. McHallam and her Lobs
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marriage to Thomas and nephews.
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husband’s military 17 at Holy Family Parish, Duxbury. She was (Rt. 3A across from Ernie’s) Plymouth
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country and live in San Francisco and Monterey In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Calif., as well as in Yokohoma, Japan. She con- the American Heart Association 1 Union Street,
sidered herself to be a “Navy Wife” throughout #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183.
APPETIZERS, LIBATIONS & FARES!
David R. Murphy, 79, baseball coach Simply a great way to sit down with friends,
David R. Mur- was a member of the Massachusetts Baseball family, business associates or new acquaintances!
phy of Duxbury Coaches’ Hall of Fame and the Minor League The atmosphere is relaxed, the appetizers are tasty
died Tuesday at the Baseball Alumni Association. Mr. Murphy was
age of 79. He was a Korean War veteran and active member of the & drinks, your favorites!
born in Medford to American Legion Post 223 in Duxbury, serving
the late John and as Adjutant. Try our NEW FALL MENU
Ada (Snyder) Mur- Mr. Murphy leaves his wife of 58 years,
phy. He was a Med- Ruth I (Belyea) Murphy of Duxbury; his Take Out on full menu!
ford High School son, Neil Murphy of Kingston; his daughters,
graduate, Boston Cynthia Hibler of Duxbury, Carol Kallander
University gradu- of Bolton and Carla Bailey of Sandwich; 10
ate and received grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and
his Masters Degree many nieces and nephews. A service was held
from Bridgewa- Sunday, Oct. 25. Private burial services will Still Warm & Cozy for 200 Years!
ter State College. Mr. Murphy was a Biology be held at a later date at Mayflower Cemetery. Located in Historic Snug Harbor - Duxbury, Massachusetts
teacher and the Varsity baseball coach at Dux- Donations can be made to American Legion Open 6 days a week. Dinners nightly at 5pm
bury High for 34 years. He also founded the Post 223, P.O. Box 1113, Duxbury, MA 02331.
Duxbury High School Varsity hockey program For online condolences go to shepherdfuneral-
in 1968 and coached the team for 15 years. He home.com. 781-934-0991
Stella Perry, 87
Stella M. Perry, 87, died on Oct. 25, sur- Driver; five great grandchildren, eight sisters, 1N;LN>L?;GCHAI@1OGG?L;H>
rounded by her family. and one brother. She was also the sister of three
She was the wife of the late Donald Perry, late brothers and two late sisters.
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Sr. and the mother of Donald Perry, Jr., Toni A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Oct. M;P?GIH?S@ILH?RNMOGG?L
Lee Perry, Doreen Driver, and her husband, 30 at Holy Family Church at 11 a.m. Visiting
William, and Kim Tavares. She also leaves her hours will be held on Thursday, from 6-9 p.m.
grandchildren; Donald Perry III, Anna Packard, at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean
Angela Perry, Carl Leak, Eugene Rabb, Jr., Ja- St., Rte. 139, Marshfield. Burial will be in May-
mie Perry, Erica Baptista, Kira Driver, William flower Cemetery.
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