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HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 3865
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Smitty Pignatelli and Paul W. Mark
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act authorizing the town of West Stockbridge to continue the employment of Steven Traver
as fire chief.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Smitty Pignatelli3rd Berkshire5/16/2023Paul W. MarkBerkshire, Hampden, Franklin and
Hampshire
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By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill,
House, No. 3865) of Smitty Pignatelli and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) that the town of
West Stockbridge be authorized to continue the employment of Steven Traver as fire chief.
Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act authorizing the town of West Stockbridge to continue the employment of Steven Traver
as fire chief.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Steven Traver,
2chief of the fire department of the town of West Stockbridge, may continue to serve in his
3position, subject to approval by the select board of the town of West Stockbridge, until June 30,
42025, the date of his retirement or the select board votes not to reappoint him to his position,
5whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of
6performing the duties of his position. The select board may require that Steven Traver be
7examined by an impartial physician designated by the select board to determine his mental and
8physical capability. Deductions shall continue to be made from the regular compensation of
9Steven Traver under chapter 32 of the General Laws, while he is employed as chief of the fire
10department of the town of West Stockbridge in accordance with all applicable laws.
11 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.