HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 4048

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, August 10, 2023.

The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3938) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III, as fire chief of said town notwithstanding the maximum age requirement, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (House, No. 4048) ought to pass [Local Approval Received].

For the committee,

KENNETH I. GORDON.

        FILED ON: 8/7/2023

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 4048

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III.

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, Floyd Dunnell, III, the fire chief of the town of Northfield, may continue to serve in such position until August 13, 2024, until the date of his retirement, or non-reappointment, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office; provided further, that the town will, at its own expense, require that Chief Dunnell be examined by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine such capability; and provided further, that no deductions from the regular compensation of Floyd Dunnell III shall be made pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for retirement or pension purposes.

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