HOUSE . . . . . . . . No. 4197
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. 3951) of Smitty Pignatelli and
Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) that the town of Richmond be
authorized to continue the employment of Steven Traver as fire chief,
reports recommending that the accompanying bill (House, No. 4197)
ought to pass.
For the committee,
KENNETH I. GORDON. 1 of 1
FILED ON: 11/21/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4197
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 Richmond 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 Richmond, may continue to serve in his position,
3subject to approval by the select board of the town of Richmond, until December 31, 2024, the
4date of his retirement or until the select board votes not to reappoint him to this 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 Richmond in accordance with all applicable laws.
11 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.