H5110

Authorizing the town of Petersham to continue the employment of police department members Richard D. Cooley Jr. and David A. Shoemaker

Chamber Passed·7/22/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5110 allows Petersham police officers Richard D. Cooley Jr. and David A. Shoemaker to continue employment past the usual retirement.

Massachusetts H5110 permits the town of Petersham to retain police officers Richard D. Cooley Jr. and David A. Shoemaker beyond the standard retirement age of 65. The officers can remain employed until they reach 70, retire, or are relieved of their duties. The town may require a physician's examination to confirm their fitness for duty. Cooley Jr. and Shoemaker will receive a superannuation retirement allowance as if they had retired at age 65. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jul 22
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jul 23

Senate

Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Jul 22

House

Rules suspended

Jul 22

House

Read third and passed to be engrossed