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Jury finds Boston Water and Sewer Commission retaliated against manager who filed race complaint

Found liable for retaliation against Terrance Williams; plans to appeal the $1.32 million judgment, which city councilors want examined at a hearing

A Suffolk County jury found the Boston Water and Sewer Commission retaliated against Terrance Williams, a longtime employee, and awarded him $1 million, or more than $1.32 million with interest. Jurors rejected his claims that the agency underpaid him and denied him promotions because he is Black.

Updated Oct 25

Second water main break in a week floods Boston's Financial District

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Repaired the Chinatown main on Sept. 27; the Financial District repair was scheduled for Oct. 3 with no reported outcome

A 16-inch water main burst overnight at Summer and Purchase streets in downtown Boston on Oct. 2, flooding the Financial District and temporarily closing the Interstate 93 off-ramp to South Station and part of the Massachusetts Turnpike. It was the second major break in the area in six days.

Updated Oct 21