The Boston Water and Sewer Commission and its fired general counsel Michael Flaherty have finalized a separation agreement that pays the ex-city councilor $253,670 on conditions that he won’t sue or disparage the quasi-public agency.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-10 05:05:14">February 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM EST</time>

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission and its fired general counsel Michael Flaherty have finalized a separation agreement that pays the ex-city councilor $253,670 on conditions that he won’t sue o…{ai:summary}<p>The Boston Water and Sewer Commission has reached a separation agreement with former general counsel Michael Flaherty, compensating him $253,670. The agreement includes stipulations that he will not sue or speak negatively about the agency. #politics</p>

Ex-city councilor Michael Flaherty to receive $253K severance after dismissal from Boston Water and Sewer

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