H5389 • 2025

An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton

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Sponsor: Muradian, Jr., David K.
Last action: 2026-04-27
Official status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton

An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
5389) of David K.
Muradian, Jr.
(by vote of the town) that the town of Upton be authorized to continue the employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement.

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Bill History

2026-04-27 Senate
Senate concurred
2026-04-23 House
Referred to the committee on Public Service

Official Summary Text

An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton
By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5389) of David K. Muradian, Jr. (by vote of the town) that the town of Upton be authorized to continue the employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.5389

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Michael Marchand, the chief of the fire department of the town of Upton, may continue to serve in such position until he reaches the age of 70, the date of his retirement or the date he is relieved of his duties by the select board or town manager, at their discretion, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The select board or town manager may, at the town's expense, require that Michael Marchand be examined annually by a physician designated by the select board or town manager to determine his physical and mental capability to perform the duties of his office.

SECTION 2. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Michael Marchand pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to him reaching the age of 65. Upon his retirement for superannuation, Michael Marchand shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to the allowance that he would have been entitled to receive had he retired upon reaching age 65.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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