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Supreme Judicial Court sign at the John Adams Courthouse in Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR) The Massachusetts high court on Tuesday upheld a Civil Service ruling that found Brookline was wrong to fire a firefighter who was angry about a racist comment and later made verbal threats. The long running legal dispute began in 2010, when Gerald Alston, a Brookline firefighter received a voicemail from his supervisor Lt. Paul Pender that said in part, F -ing [n-word]. Pender later told investigators that he inadvertently left the message during a traffic incident and his remark was aimed at another driver. Pender was later promoted to captain and temporary deputy chief before retiring. But Alston was fired in 2016 after he was absent for work, allegedly admitted to using cocaine and marijuana, and made threatening comments. ....
Congregation B nai Harim to host online conversation with authors STAFF REPORTS Congregation B Nai Harim in Pocono Pines will present a webinar featuring the authors of From Gratitude to Blessings and Back 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16. Every person s life is comprised of stories. The congregation said in a statement Monday. Each story provides an opportunity for insight into the human condition and a chance to think about the deeper meaning in our lives. During the webinar, participants will get to engage in a conversation with authors Marilyn Price and Rabbi David Teutsch. Price, a storyteller, and Teutsch, a scholar, are longtime friends and collaborators on From Gratitude to Blessings and Back. The collaboration, which brought the author s treasures of their hearts together with the wisdom of Jewish tradition, resulted in a book that helps readers discover the blessings in life that lie along their spiritual path. ....