HOUSE . . . . . . . . No. 4196
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, November 27, 2023.
The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the 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,
reports recommending that the accompanying bill (House, No. 4196)
ought to pass.
For the committee,
KENNETH I. GORDON. 1 of 1
FILED ON: 11/21/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4196
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
4December 31, 2024, the date of his retirement or the select board votes not to reappoint him to
5his position, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically
6capable of performing the duties of his position. The select board may require that Steven Traver
7be examined by an impartial physician designated by the select board to determine his mental
8and physical 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.