McDermott v. Town Board of Patterson

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to review a determination of the respondent Town Board of the Town of Patterson, dated July 9, 2003, which adopted the recommendation and findings of a hearing officer, finding the petitioner guilty of misconduct, and terminated his employment with the Town of Patterson Highway Department.

Adjudged that the petition is granted to the extent that so much of the determination as imposed a penalty is annulled, without costs or disbursements, the matter is remitted to the Town Board of the Town of Patterson to impose an appropriate penalty less severe than…