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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4716 FILED ON: 12/5/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4797
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Joseph D. McKenna and Paul K. Frost
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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 regarding the continued employment of a certain employee of the Town of Oxford.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Joseph D. McKenna18th Worcester12/5/2023Paul K. Frost7th Worcester12/5/2023Ryan C. FattmanWorcester and Hampden12/7/2023 1 of 2
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4716 FILED ON: 12/5/2023
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4797
By Representatives McKenna of Sutton and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill,
House, No. 4797) of Joseph D. McKenna, Paul K. Frost and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the
town) that the town of Oxford be authorized to continue the employment of Craig Gagner, a
member of the police 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 regarding the continued employment of a certain employee of the Town of Oxford.
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, Craig Gagner, a
2uniformed member of the police department of the town of Oxford, may continue in his prior
3position at the police department retroactively from October 31, 2023 until he reaches 68 years
4of age or he is relieved of his duties, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that Craig
5Gagner is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of the position. The town
6may require, at its own expense, that Graig Gagner be examined by an impartial physician
7designated by the town to determine his capacity. No further deductions shall be made from the
8regular compensation of Craig Gagner pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws and upon
9retirement Craig Gagner shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which
10he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching the age of 65. 2 of 2
11 SECTION 2. The General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to
12the proposed special act, unless the Board of Selectmen approves such changes as are consistent
13with the public purposes of this request prior to enactment by the General Court.
14 SECTION 3. This act shall take effect as of October 31, 2023.