More Details Released on Former New Bedford Fire Chief Shooting
More details have been released after New Bedford Acting Fire Chief Paul Coderre was killed after firing a gun and striking an Acushnet Police officer.
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Former New Bedford Fire Chief Killed, Police Officer Shot at Fairhaven Lounge
Former New Bedford Acting Fire Chief Paul Coderre was killed in a shooting Friday outside a Fairhaven bar, after he reportedly shot an Acushnet Police officer.
New Bedford Mayor Plans to Appeal Retirement Board Decision
After a vote from the New Bedford Retirement Board last week granting former Acting Fire Chief Paul Coderre a pension, Mayor Jon Mitchell's office said the city administration plans to appeal the decision.
New Bedford Mayor Seeks to Remove Fire Chief Position From Civil Service System
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has filed a Home Rule Petition in order to have the City's fire chief and deputy fire chief positions removed from Civil Service.
New Bedford Seeks to Revoke Former Acting Fire Chief’s Pension
The City of New Bedford has asked the retirement board to reconsider awarding a former Acting Fire Chief a retirement pension, after he was fired last month for allegedly being dishonest about work injuries.
Former New Bedford Acting Fire Chief Fired for Allegedly Lying About Work Injuries
New Bedford's former Acting Fire Chief Paul Coderre, Jr. has been fired for allegedly being dishonest about work-related injuries, according to the mayor's office.