Meetings and Hearings

  • Hearing in the Matter of Marie C. Sylvain – Day 1

    POST Commission 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Hearing Information

    Case No. 2026-044
    Via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/98561629839 and in person at the POST Commission Office, 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109
    Presiding Officer: Hon. Barbara A. Dortch-Okara (Ret.)
    Respondent’s Counsel: Scott W. Dunlap, Esq.
    Enforcement Counsel: Kathleen A. Veneri, Esq.

    Information for In-Person Attendees

    There is limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration using the Hearing Registration Form is encouraged. Registration does not guarantee a seat in the hearing room.

    All in-person attendees must comply with the following Commission policies:

  • Public Meeting

    Remote Participation via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/91204178478
    Meeting ID: 912 0417 8478

    1) Call to Order
    2) Approval of Minutes
    a) September 24, 2026
    3) Election of Commission Secretary and Treasurer
    4) Executive Director Report – Enrique A. Zuniga
    a) General Update
    b) Commendations
    c) Model Use of Force Update
    5) Finance Update – Eric Rebello-Pradas
    a) FY27 1st Quarterly Update
    b) Continuity of Operations Plan
    6) Matters not anticipated by the Chair at the time of posting
    7) Executive Session in accordance with the following:
    • M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1), to discuss “the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, . . . or individual”;
    • M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(5), to discuss the investigation of charges of criminal misconduct;
    • M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7), combined with M.G.L. c. 6E, § 8(c)(2), and to the extent they may be applicable, M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 168 and 178, to discuss matters relating to preliminary inquiries and initial staff review concerning whether to initiate such inquiries, and regarding certain criminal record information; and
    • M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(7), combined with M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f) and (g), to discuss and approve prior Executive Session minutes.
    a) Division of Standards reports of Preliminary Inquiries in the following cases:
    i) PI-2025-064
    ii) PI-2025-066
    b) Division of Standards request to enter voluntary decertification, suspension or disposition agreement in the following cases:
    i) PI-2025-051
    c) Division of Standards update on the following mandatory suspension case:
    i) PI-2026-058
    d) Division of Standards request for approval to conduct Preliminary Inquiries in the following cases:
    i) PI-2026-057
    ii) PI-2026-059
    iii) PI-2026-060
    iv) PI-2026-061
    e) Approval of the minutes of the Executive Session of September 24, 2026

    Meeting Agenda (PDF)

  • *Closed to Public* Suspension Hearing Before the Full Commission in the Matter of Dylan Reid

    Case No. 2024-048
    Presiding Officer: Full Commission
    Respondent’s Counsel: Joseph G. Donnellan, Esq.
    Enforcement Counsel: Keeley C. Rice, Esq.

    This proceeding is closed to the public. Suspension hearings before the full Commission may be conducted in executive session pursuant to one or more of the purposes set forth in the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. See M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21.

  • Hearing in the Matter of Marie C. Sylvain – Day 2

    POST Commission 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Hearing Information

    Case No. 2026-044
    Via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/98561629839 and in person at the POST Commission Office, 84 State Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02109
    Presiding Officer: Hon. Barbara A. Dortch-Okara (Ret.)
    Respondent’s Counsel: Scott W. Dunlap, Esq.
    Enforcement Counsel: Kathleen A. Veneri, Esq.

    Information for In-Person Attendees

    There is limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration using the Hearing Registration Form is encouraged. Registration does not guarantee a seat in the hearing room.

    All in-person attendees must comply with the following Commission policies: