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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Bradley H. Jones, Jr.

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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 Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis.

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PETITION OF:

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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 Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis.

 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, Richard Kassiotis, a police officer of the town of Middleton, may continue to serve in such position until reaching age 67, the date of his retirement or 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 a police officer. The select board may, at the town's own expense, require that Richard Kassiotis be examined annually by a physician designated by the select board, to determine such physical and mental capability to perform the duties of his office.

 No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Richard Kassiotis, pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws, for service after his reaching age 65. Upon retirement for superannuation, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to the allowance to which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching age 65.

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