Stockbridge firefighters could serve past age 65 if able

Stockbridge could allow certain firefighters to serve past age 65. This applies to call firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and fire engineers who would face mandatory retirement at 65 and, if they belong to the retirement system, are retired for superannuation. The worker must be mentally and physically able to perform the job. The town may require a medical exam by a physician it accepts, at the worker’s expense. Retirement or pension deductions may not be taken from regular pay for town service after age 65. The bill would take effect upon passage. Continued service could last until age 70, retirement, or non-reappointment, whichever comes first.