Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, Cornelius J. Madigan, chief of the fire department of the town of Northbridge, is hereby authorized to continue in such position until and including April thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ninety-eight; provided, however, that said Cornelius J. Madigan is mentally and physically capable to perform the duties of his office. Said Cornelius J. Madigan shall be examined at his own expense by an impartial physician designated by said town to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of said employee under the provisions of chapter thirty-two of the General Laws for service subsequent to April twelfth, nineteen hundred and ninety-seven and upon retirement said employee shall receive a superannuation allowance equal to that to which he would have been entitled had he retired on said date.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.