Waldren v. Town of Islip

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to review a determination of the respondent, Town of Islip, dated April 15, 2003, which adopted the recommendation and findings of a hearing officer, dated March 28, 2003, made after a hearing, finding the petitioner guilty of misconduct, and terminated his employment as Director of Public Safety of the Town of Islip.

Adjudged that the petition is granted to the extent that so *567much of the determination as imposed a penalty is annulled, without costs or disbursements, the matter is remitted to the respondent to impose an appropriate penalty less severe…