Charlemont could keep two firefighters serving until age 68

The bill would allow Douglas Annear and Barry Purinton to continue serving in the Charlemont Fire Department. This applies only to Douglas Annear and Barry Purinton. They must remain physically and mentally able to perform their duties. If either firefighter requests an exam, Charlemont must pay an impartial physician it designates to assess that ability. The permission would begin when the act passes and end for each firefighter at age 68, retirement, or removal or suspension under applicable rules, whichever comes first.

The bill would bar deductions from Annear and Purinton’s regular pay under state retirement law for later service. This applies to service by Annear and Purinton. The rule would apply to service after the act passes.