Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga apologized for making an obscene gesture to striking teachers after tense negotiations.

Gloucester Mayor Greg Varga apologized for raising his middle finger as he left negotiations between the striking Gloucester teachers and the school committee Thursday night, alleging that he was concerned for his family amid rising tensions and called for unity in the community.

Mayor Greg Verga said his frustrations “got the best of” him but denied his gesture was aimed at teachers or the crowd supporting them. The post Gloucester mayor raises middle finger while leaving tense negotiations with striking educators appeared first on Boston.

Tension between striking educators in Gloucester, Massachusetts and city negotiators couldn't be higher after video captured Mayor Greg Verga making an obscene gesture to a chanting crowd as he left contract negotiations Thursday night.

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