AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF ANTHONY DEL SIGNORE, THE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF OF THE TOWN OF READING
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. (a) Notwithstanding chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, Anthony Del Signore, assistant chief of the fire department of the town of Reading, may continue in service beyond the age of 65; provided, however, that Anthony Del Signore is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The town may, at its own expense, require that Anthony Del Signore be examined by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine such capability. In no case shall Anthony Del Signore remain in service as the assistant chief of the fire department past the date of February 29, 2024. This act shall not entitle Anthony Del Signore to remain in service to the town of Reading if otherwise removed or suspended from office in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
(b) No further deductions shall be made from Anthony Del Signore’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 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, January 4, 2023.