Document sheds light on demotion

BEDFORD After the Bedford Board of Works agreed to demote firefighter Jeff Key from captain to lieutenant Wednesday, city attorney Greg Pittman said the board members also would have to adopt findings of fact about the hearing.

The board adopted that legal document during its regular meeting Monday, finding Key guilty of"a violation of rules," "neglect of duty" and "conduct unbecoming an officer."

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Document sheds light on demotion