<h1 class="entry-title">Category: NEPBA News</h1>
02 Jul

NEPBA Secures Landmark Arbitration Victory on COVID Religious Exemptions

On June 30, 2025, NEPBA Local 200, the Captains Union of the Massachusetts Department of Correction, received a favorable arbitration award on behalf of Captain Kevin Whippen. Represented by Attorney Thomas Horgan, the Union successfully challenged the Department’s decision to suspend and ultimately terminate the Captain  for failing to comply with Executive Order 595 (COVID-19 […]

24 Jun

NEPBA Statement | State Trooper in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Motorcyclist in Revere

On Monday, July 23, 2025, Massachusetts State Police lieutenant, Station Commander Donald Bossi of the Revere Barracks, was struck by a stolen motorcycle on Revere Beach Boulevard and sustained serious injuries, including a broken pelvis and head trauma. He was promptly transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and underwent surgery; we are relieved to hear he […]

04 Jun

NEPBA Statement | Worcester City Councilor Charged with Assault on Police

The New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) stands firmly with the officers of the Worcester Police Department following the troubling incident on May 8, 2025, during which a member of the Worcester City Council has now been formally charged with assault and battery on a police officer and interfering with police operations. No police officer, […]