Amendment #1 to H4064

Floor Amendment

Mr. Walsh of Peabody moves to amend the bill by striking out section 1 and inserting in place thereof the following section:- 

“SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Peter Shedd, chief of the Bernardston fire department, may continue to serve in such position until Peter Shedd reaches 70 years of age, retires or is not reappointed, whichever occurs first; provided, however, Peter Shedd is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. The select board of the town of Bernardston may require Peter Shedd to be examined by an impartial physician to determine such capability. No deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Peter Shedd pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws subsequent to Peter Shedd reaching the age of 65 in connection with Peter Shedd’s service to the town for retirement purposes. Upon retirement, Peter Shedd shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which Peter Shedd would have been entitled had Peter Shedd retired upon reaching the age of 65.”.