H5520

Exempting George Patrinos from the maximum age requirement age for the position of firefighter in the town of Dudley

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

Exempts George Patrinos from the mandatory retirement age for firefighters in Dudley, Massachusetts.

This bill exempts George Patrinos, a 64-year-old call firefighter in Dudley, from the mandatory retirement age of 65. Patrinos can continue serving until he reaches 70, provided he remains mentally and physically capable. The town's select board can require annual medical examinations to assess his fitness. No further deductions will be made from his compensation after age 65, and he can retire with full benefits. This exemption aims to maintain continuity in public safety services.

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Public Service Committee
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Calendar

Jul 14

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Jul 14

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jul 14

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jun 30

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

Jun 29

Senate

Senate concurred