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HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4769
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Lindsay N. Sabadosa 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 Williamsburg to continue employment of Glen Everett beyond
the age of 65.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Lindsay N. Sabadosa1st Hampshire6/12/2024Paul W. MarkBerkshire, Hampden, Franklin and
Hampshire
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By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by
bill, House, No. 4769) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) that the
town of Williamsburg be authorized to continue the employment of Glen Everett as a firefighter
notwithstanding the mandatory retirement age in 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 Williamsburg to continue employment of Glen Everett beyond
the age of 65.
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, Glen Everett, a
2member of the fire department of the town of Williamsburg, who would be subject to mandatory
3retirement on the last day of the month in which he turns 65 years old, may continue to serve in
4such a position until 06/25/2029, or until the date of his retirement, or the date he is relieved of
5his duties by the Town, whichever occurs first; provided however, that no deductions shall be
6made from the regular compensation of Glen Everett pursuant to Chapter 32 of the General Laws
7for any service subsequent to him reaching the age of 65 in connection with his service to the
8Town for retirement purposes; provided further, that he is mentally and physically capable of
9performing the duties of his office; provided further, that the Town may at its own expense
10require that Glen Everett be examined by an impartial physician designated by the Town to
11determine such capability; and provided further, that Glen Everett shall, upon retirement, receive 2 of 2
12a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he
13retired at the age of 65.
14 (b) Notwithstanding section 1, Glen Everett shall be subject to chapter 6E of the General
15Laws and section 96B of chapter 41 of the General Laws for the duration of his employment
16pursuant to this act.
17 Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.