Charges dropped against superintendent

PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) - A charge of reckless endangerment of a child has been dropped against East Longmeadow's School Superintendent Edward Costa.

Acting Clerk Magistrate of Palmer District Court Jane Filpek told 22News that the charge was dropped on Thursday morning.

Costa was charged with risk of injury to a minor after he allegedly told an 11 year-old special needs student to walk home in May of 2009.

In a statement to 22News earlier this week the Superintendent vowed to fight the charges vigorously and said he was committed to helping children and families in education.

Costa will be leaving his post on December 1 after 12 years on the job.