H 2879

HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 763  FILED ON: 1/13/2025
 HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2879
  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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  PRESENTED BY:
  Meghan K. Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin
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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 continued employment of Steven A. Hilliger, firefighter of the town of
  Lancaster.
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  PETITION OF:
NAME:  DISTRICT/ADDRESS:  DATE ADDED:
Meghan K. Kilcoyne  12th Worcester  1/13/2025
John J. Cronin  Worcester and Middlesex  1/13/2025
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  HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 763  FILED ON: 1/13/2025
      HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2879
     By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill,
     House, No. 2879) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) that the fire
     department of the town of Lancaster be authorized to continue the employment of Steven A.
     Hilliger. 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 continued employment of Steven A. Hilliger, firefighter of the town of
     Lancaster.
  Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
     of the same, as follows:
 1  SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 32 of the General Laws or any general or special
 2   law to the contrary, Steven A. Hilliger, Firefighter of the fire department of the town of
 3   Lancaster, may continue to serve in that position until reaching age 70, the date of his retirement
 4   or until the date he is relieved of his duties by the Fire Chief, whichever occurs first; provided,
 5   however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The
 6   Select Board of the town of Lancaster, at its own expense, may require Steven A. Hilliger to be
 7   examined by an impartial physician designated by the board to determine his mental and physical
 8   capability. No further deductions shall be made from regular compensation of Steven A. Hilliger
 9   under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to reaching the age
10   of 65. Upon his retirement, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that
11   which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching the age of 65, if any.
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12   SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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