SENATE DOCKET, NO. 4294        FILED ON: 10/8/2026

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 3280

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Paul W. Mark

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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 Heath to continue the employment of the fire chief.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Paul W. Mark

Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire


SENATE DOCKET, NO. 4294        FILED ON: 10/8/2026

SENATE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 3280

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3280) of Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Heath to continue the employment of the fire chief.  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 Heath to continue the employment of the fire 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 chapter 32 of the general laws or of any other general or special law to the contrary, Nicholas Anzuoni, chief of the fire department of the town of Heath, may continue to serve in such position beyond the age of 65; provided, however, that Nicholas Anzuoni remains physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of fire chief, and, provided further that Nicholas Anzuoni to undergo an examination, at the expense of the town, by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine his fitness to remain in service. This act shall not entitle Nicholas Anzuoni to remain in service to the town of Heath if otherwise removed or suspended from the office in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

 SECTION 2. No further deductions shall be made from Nicholas Anzuoni's regular compensation under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to reaching the age of 65. Upon his retirement, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching age 65, if any.

 SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.