HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5123        FILED ON: 5/16/2024

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 4687

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford

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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 Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Susannah M. Whipps

2nd Franklin

5/16/2024

Joanne M. Comerford

Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester

5/16/2024


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5123        FILED ON: 5/16/2024

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 4687

By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4687) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III 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-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, 2025, 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.