Lawrence board would count an officer’s earlier police service

If enacted, the Lawrence retirement board would credit Abel Cano Jr. with up to two years of service toward his retirement allowance. The credit would cover Cano’s full-time civil service work as a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority police officer from February 1997 through February 1999, inclusive. Before his retirement allowance takes effect, Cano must pay the amount that would have been withheld from his earlier pay, plus interest. The board may set the terms for payment in one sum or installments. The act would take effect upon passage. Cano must pay before his retirement allowance takes effect.