Three Palmer Township public works employees were fired for allegedly fostering a culture of racism in the department, or for failing to curb it, according to the attorney for one of the employees.

Easton attorney Don Souders said his client was wrongfully accused of allowing the racist climate to continue around a Hispanic employee.

“My client is aghast at these false allegations,” Souders said in an email Wednesday, Dec 3.

He confirmed the three employees were fired Monday, Dec. 1, after an investigation that lasted about two months.

The township refused to confirm Souders’ claims or provide any context for them. Township Manager Robert Williams issued this statement:

“Palmer Township takes all allegations of workplace discrimination extremely seriously. We are committed to mainta

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