City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 211914

• File #: 211914
• Version: 1
• Type: Mayor's Request
• Status: Approved
• File created: 5/12/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/13/2021
• Final action: 5/13/2021
• Enactment date: 5/13/2021
• Enactment #: 211914
• Title: City Solicitor requesting approval to retain KP Law as outside counsel in the Civil Service Bypass Appeal of Matthew Fairchild.
• Code sections: Contract -

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/18/2021	4	BOA	Mayoral Approval
5/13/2021	3	City Council	Approved

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City Solicitor requesting approval to retain KP Law as outside counsel in the Civil Service Bypass Appeal of Matthew Fairchild.

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To the Honorable City Council:

Pursuant to Section 2-121 of the Code of Ordinances, I hereby request approval to retain the services of KP Law, 101 Arch Street, 12^th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, Timothy Zessin, Esq., as lead attorney, as outside counsel to represent the City of Somerville, along with the City Solicitor, or his designee, in a bypass appeal filed with the Civil Service Commission by Matthew Fairchild. 

As you know, Timothy Zessin, Esq. and KP Law represent the City in other ongoing matters.

I am available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.  Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,

Francis X. Wright, Jr.

City Solicitor