Mello v. Mayor of Fall River

The plaintiff appeals from a judgment dismissing an action brought under G. L. c. 31, § 42,1 in which she sought reinstatement to her position as a principal clerk in the water department of the city of Fall River. There is no dispute as to any material fact, and the case was decided by a judge of the Superior Court by summary judgment.

The plaintiff began employment with the water department as a clerk-typist on March 6,1967. On January 5, 1980, she was promoted to principal clerk. The plaintiff had been at all times during her employment a resident of Fall River until September 4, 1984, when…