HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4820 FILED ON: 6/11/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4235
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Mark D. Sylvia and Michael J. Rodrigues
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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 Rochester to continue the employment of fire chief Scott Weigel.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Mark D. Sylvia | 10th Bristol | 6/11/2025 |
Michael J. Rodrigues | First Bristol and Plymouth | 6/11/2025 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4820 FILED ON: 6/11/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4235
By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Mark D. Sylvia and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) that the town of Rochester be authorized to continue the employment of Scott Weigel as fire chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act authorizing the town of Rochester to continue the employment of fire chief Scott Weigel.
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 chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, Scott Weigel, chief of the fire department of the town of Rochester, may continue in service in such position until he reaches the age of 70; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. The town of Rochester may, at its own expense, require Scott Weigel to undergo an annual examination by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine his capability to remain in service. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Scott Weigel under said chapter 32 for any service subsequent to his reaching 65 years of age and, upon retirement, Scott Weigel shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired at 65 years of age.
Section 2: This Act shall take effect upon its passage.