SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2495        FILED ON: 3/22/2016

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2189

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Donald F. Humason, Jr.

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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 town of Southwick to continue the employment of police chief David A. Ricardi.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Donald F. Humason, Jr.

Second Hampden and Hampshire

Nicholas A. Boldyga

3rd Hampden


SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2495        FILED ON: 3/22/2016

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 2189

By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2189) of Donald F. Humason, Jr. and Nicholas A. Boldyga (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Southwick to continue the employment of police chief David Ricardi.  Public Service.  [Local Approval Received.]

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court
(2015-2016)

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An Act authorizing the town of Southwick to continue the employment of police chief David A. Ricardi.

 

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

Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, David A. Ricardi, Chief of the Police Department for the Town of Southwick, may continue in such position, subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen, until June 30, 2018, unless otherwise extended by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with all applicable law, but in no event later than September 19, 2018; provided however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. If requested, David A. Ricardi shall, at his own expense, be examined by an impartial physician designated by said Town to determine such capability. Deductions shall continue to be made from the regular compensation of David A. Ricardi under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed until June 30, 2018 unless otherwise extended by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with all applicable law, but in no event later than September 19, 2018. Upon retirement, David A. Ricardi shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance including such actual service until June 30, 2018 unless otherwise extended by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with all applicable law, but in no event later than September 19, 2018 or take any other action relative thereto.