HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4313        FILED ON: 6/18/2019

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 3909

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Robert A. DeLeo

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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 Winthrop to continue the employment of Fire Chief, Paul E. Flanagan.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Robert A. DeLeo

19th Suffolk

6/18/2019

Joseph A. Boncore

First Suffolk and Middlesex

6/19/2019


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4313        FILED ON: 6/18/2019

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 3909

By Mr. DeLeo of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3909) of Robert A. DeLeo and Joseph A. Boncore (with the approval of the town council) that the town of Winthrop be authorized to continue the employment of Paul E. Flanagan as fire chief of said town.  Public Service.  [Local Approval Received.]

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)

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An Act authorizing the town of Winthrop to continue the employment of Fire Chief, Paul E. Flanagan.

 

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 any general or special law to the contrary, Paul E. Flanagan, Fire Chief of the Town of Winthrop, may continue to serve in that position until June 30, 2023, the date of his retirement or the date he is relieved of his duties by the Town Manager of the Town of Winthrop, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of this office. The town manager may, at the expense of the town, require that Paul E. Flanagan may be examined by an impartial physician on or about his 65th birthday and each year hereafter on or about his birthday to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from regular compensation of Paul E. Flanagan pursuant to Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws for service subsequent retirement allowance equal to the allowance that he would have to be entitled had he retired on that date. Paul E. Flanagan will continue to be a Member in Service under Chapter 32, Section 1, for purposes of eligibility for benefits under Chapter 32, sections 7, 9 or 100 during any period after his 65th birthday while servicing as Fire Chief.

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