Mass. AG fines Hingham excavating company

Attorney General Martha Coakley's office said it has reached a settlement with a Hingham excavating company over alleged violations of Massachusetts record-keeping laws.

As part of settling allegations that they failed to submit true and accurate certified payroll records, Albert Emanuello Sr. and Albert Emanuello Jr. of Emanuello Excavating admitted to violating state record-keeping laws, Coakley's office said.

The Emanuellos agreed to pay $17,000 in fines and also agreed to a agreed to pay $17,000 in fines and also agreed to a voluntary debarment under which they cannot bid on public works jobs for a period of one year, Coakley's office said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)