HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5328 FILED ON: 11/6/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4742
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Aaron L. Saunders 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 Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Aaron L. Saunders | 7th Hampden | 11/6/2025 |
Joanne M. Comerford | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester | 11/6/2025 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 5328 FILED ON: 11/6/2025
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4742
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Pelham be authorized to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief in said town. 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 Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief.
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, Gary L. Thomann, the police chief of Pelham police department, may continue to serve in the position until May 17, 2032, the date of his retirement, or until the date he is relieved of his duties, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The select board may require, at its own expense, that Gary L. Thomann be examined by an impartial physician designated by the select board to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Gary L. Thomann pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service subsequent to May 31, 2027, and upon retirement, Gary L. Thomann shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired on May 31, 2027.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.