Princeton police officer could serve past age 65 under special rules

Paul Quinn may continue working as a Princeton police officer. The rule applies only to Paul Quinn in his position as a Princeton police officer. He must remain mentally and physically able to perform police duties. The select board may relieve him of his duties at its discretion. The select board may require an annual examination by a board-designated physician, paid for by the town. If enacted, the rule would take effect when the act passes and would last until Quinn turns 70, retires, or is relieved of his duties, whichever comes first.

The town would stop making retirement-plan deductions from Quinn’s regular pay after he turns 65, while his retirement allowance would be based on retiring at age 65. These rules apply only to Paul Quinn and his service after age 65. The allowance applies when he retires for age-based retirement. The allowance would equal the amount he would have received if he had retired at age 65. If enacted, these rules would take effect when the act passes and would apply to service after Quinn reaches age 65.