Five fire district members could serve until age 72

The five named members would be allowed to keep serving. David Rehorka, Richard Sawin, Lawrence William Peters Jr., and Sallie Sawin serve Montague Center. John Annear serves both Montague Center and Turners Falls. Members must remain mentally and physically able to do their jobs. Each district’s governing committee could require annual exams by a district-selected doctor, at the district’s expense. The permission would take effect upon passage of the act.

The districts would stop deducting retirement or pension contributions from these members’ regular pay after age 65. This rule covers John Annear, Richard Sawin, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka, and Sallie Sawin. The restriction covers deductions under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 32 for district service. The rule would take effect upon passage and apply to deductions after each member reaches age 65.