AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MONTEREY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICER JENNIFER O. BROWN
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, Jennifer O. Brown, a patrol officer in the police department of the town of Monterey, may continue in such position until she reaches the age 70; provided, however, that Jennifer O. Brown is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of her position; and provided further, that Jennifer O. Brown shall hold said position subject to the approval of or removal by the appointing authority. The appointing authority may, at its own expense, require Jennifer O. Brown to be examined by the Berkshire County Retirement System to determine her capability for continued service. While continuing to serve as a police officer in the town of Monterey, Jennifer O. Brown shall comply with all requirements of chapter 6E of the General Laws, including: (i) maintaining certification and good standing with the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; and (ii) complying with all in-service and other training requirements mandated by the municipal police training committee. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Jennifer O. Brown pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service subsequent to her reaching 65 years of age and upon retirement Jennifer O. Brown shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which she would have been entitled had she retired at 65 years of age. Should Jennifer O. Brown be determined to be not capable of continuing in service pursuant to an examination by an impartial physician as provided for in this act, she shall be retired for superannuation and shall not be presumed by virtue of such determination to be disabled for the purposes of said chapter 32.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved, September 24, 2026.