Blake v. Town of Pittsfield

The selectmen of the defendant Town of Pittsfield dismissed the plaintiff from his position as chief of police on January 13, 1982. Pursuant to RSA 105:2-a, the plaintiff petitioned the superior court for a hearing on the merits and reasonableness of the action, and also requested a temporary order reinstating him as chief. After a hearing, the Superior Court (Souter, J.), concluding that the dismissal was probably proper, denied the request for temporary reinstatement. A hearing was held before a Master (Walter L. Murphy, Esq.), who recommended that the plaintiff be reinstated and awarded…