EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi is facing allegations by a former town employee who said he was fired for refusing to work on the mayor's personal properties. Michael Charbatji sent a demand letter to North Providence officials on Dec. 27, giving them notice of his intent to file a lawsuit seeking back pay, lost benefits, and damages he claims to have experienced since getting fired in 2022. The story was first reported by Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan. In the video above, McGowan joined Patrick Little on 12 News This Morning to discuss the situation in depth. MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Globe RI on BostonGlobe.com » Globe RI & 12 News Partnership: WPRI 12 partners with The Boston Globe Rhode Island to deliver unmatched local news coverage MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories