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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5191 FILED ON: 6/13/2024
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4781
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Peter J. Durant
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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 extension for mandatory retirement.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.5th Worcester6/12/2024Peter J. Durant6th Worcester6/13/2024 1 of 2
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5191 FILED ON: 6/13/2024
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4781
By Representatives Berthiaume of Spencer and Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by
bill, House, No. 4781) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Peter J. Durant (by vote of the town)
that the town of West Brookfield be authorized to continue the employment of George Kenneth
Collette as a lieutenant in the fire department of said town until the age of 70. 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 extension for mandatory retirement.
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, George Kenneth
2Collette may continue in his position as a lieutenant in the fire department of the town of West
3Brookfield until the age of 70; provided, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing
4the duties of such position. The select board of the town of West Brookfield may, at the expense
5of the fire chief of the town of West Brookfield, require George Kenneth Collette to be examined
6by an impartial physician designated by the select board to determine such capability. George
7Kenneth Collette’s employment shall continue until he reaches the age of 70, his retirement, or
8his non-reappointment or termination, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is
9mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
10 SECTION 2. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of
11George Kenneth Collette under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed 2 of 2
12subsequent to his reaching the age of 65. Upon retirement from the position of lieutenant, George
13Kenneth Collette shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that to which he
14would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching the age of 65, if any.
15 SECTION 3. This act shall not entitle George Kenneth Collette to remain in service to the
16town of West Brookfield if otherwise removed or suspended from office in accordance with
17applicable laws, rules and regulations.
18 SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.