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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 763 FILED ON: 1/13/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2879
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Meghan K. Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin
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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 continued employment of Steven A. Hilliger, firefighter of the town of
Lancaster.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :DATE ADDED:Meghan K. Kilcoyne12th Worcester1/13/2025John J. CroninWorcester and Middlesex1/13/2025 1 of 2
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 763 FILED ON: 1/13/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2879
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill,
House, No. 2879) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) that the fire
department of the town of Lancaster be authorized to continue the employment of Steven A.
Hilliger. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act authorizing the continued employment of Steven A. Hilliger, firefighter of the town of
Lancaster.
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 chapter 32 of the General Laws or any general or special
2law to the contrary, Steven A. Hilliger, Firefighter of the fire department of the town of
3Lancaster, may continue to serve in that position until reaching age 70, the date of his retirement
4or until the date he is relieved of his duties by the Fire Chief, whichever occurs first; provided,
5however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The
6Select Board of the town of Lancaster, at its own expense, may require Steven A. Hilliger to be
7examined by an impartial physician designated by the board to determine his mental and physical
8capability. No further deductions shall be made from regular compensation of Steven A. Hilliger
9under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to reaching the age
10of 65. Upon his retirement, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that
11which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching the age of 65, if any. 2 of 2
12 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.