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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4469 FILED ON: 7/17/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4014
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
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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 North Brookfield to continue the employment of Fire Chief
Joseph Holway and Captain David Martin.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.5th Worcester7/17/2023 1 of 1
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4469 FILED ON: 7/17/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4014
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4014) of
Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., (by vote of the town) that the town of North Brookfield be authorized
to continue the employment of Chief Joseph Holway and Captain David Martin of the fire
department of said town. 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 North Brookfield to continue the employment of Fire Chief
Joseph Holway and Captain David Martin.
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, Joseph Holway,
2Chief of the Fire Department of the Town of North Brookfield, and David Martin, Captain of the
3Fire Department of the Town of North Brookfield may continue to serve in such position until
4the date of their retirement, or until the date they are relieved of their duties by the Board of
5Selectmen of the Town, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that Joseph Holway and
6David Martin are mentally and physically capable of performing the essential duties of the
7office; and provided further, that the Board of Selectmen of the Town may, at its own expense,
8require that Joseph Holway and David Martin be examined by an impartial physician designated
9by the board to such capability.
10 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. Or take any action relative
11thereto.