Roche v. Turner

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joan A. Madden, J.

Petitioner, Robert Roche, who is pro se in this proceeding as he was in the administrative proceeding, was a recipient of public assistance benefits when he was directed to appear for a Work Experience Program (WEP) assignment as a maintenance worker. Petitioner failed to appear and the City issued a notice of intent, dated January 15, 1999, to discontinue his public assistance benefits effective January 25, 1999 (First Notice). The First Notice further advised petitioner that this sanction affected only his eligibility to receive public assistance, and…