Related: The Haverhill Heist
"Two highway workers sentenced in fraud
Two former Haverhill Highway Department employees were each sentenced to two years in jail today, with most of their terms suspended, after they were convicted of defrauding the city.
That's how important you are, taxpayers.
James Flaherty, 65, will serve six months in jail with the remainder of his time suspended, followed by probation. His son, 35-year-old Kevin Flaherty, will serve four months in jail and then probation.
A joint investigation by the state's inspector general's office and State Police discovered the Flahertys improperly used their public positions to use city-owned paving material, such as asphalt, for their family business.
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