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MA H5110
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Saunders
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Petersham Police Department officers Richard D. Cooley Jr. and David A. Shoemaker to continue employment until age 70, notwithstanding Massachusetts maximum age requirements for police officers
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Continued employment is contingent on both officers remaining mentally and physically capable of performing their duties
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The town may require medical examinations by a town-designated impartial physician at the town's expense to verify fitness for duty
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No further retirement deductions under Chapter 32 of the General Laws will be taken from the officers' compensation during the extended employment period
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Upon retirement, both officers will receive superannuation retirement allowances calculated as if they had retired at age 65
Legislative Description
Authorizing the town of Petersham to continue the employment of police department members Richard D. Cooley Jr. and David A. Shoemaker
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
3/11/2026