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H4236 • 2025

An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III

An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III

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Sponsor
Whipps, Susannah M.
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5147
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III

An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 4236) of Susannah M.
  • Whipps (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III as fire chief, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement.
  • Public Service.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5147

  2. 2025-09-10 Joint

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-09-03 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-06-26 Senate

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-06-23 House

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

Official Summary Text

An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4236) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) that the town of Northfield be authorized to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III as fire chief, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Bill H.4236

Section 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Floyd Dunnell, III, the fire chief of the town of Northfield, may continue to serve in such position until August 13, 2026 (age 73 years) or until the date of his retirement or non-reappointment, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office; provided further, that the town shall, at its own expense, require that Floyd Dunnell III, be examined by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine such capability; and provided further, that no deductions from the regular compensation of Floyd Dunnell III shall be made pursuant to Chapter 32 of the General Laws for retirement or pension purposes.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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