Rep. Dave Muradian

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Michael Marchand to continue serving as the fire chief of the town of Upton until he reaches age 70, retires, or is removed from his position. To ensure he remains fit for duty, the town may require annual medical examinations at its own expense. Additionally, the legislation prevents further deductions from his salary after he turns 65 and guarantees he receives a retirement allowance equivalent to what he would have received had he retired at age 65.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax exemption for seniors in Grafton, Massachusetts, specifically for their primary residence. To qualify, applicants must be 65+ (or 60+ with one 65+ partner), have lived in Grafton for 10+ years, meet income limits tied to the state's circuit breaker tax credit, and pass an asset test. The town's select board sets the annual exemption amount (50-200% of the state circuit breaker credit), which applies only to the homeowner's primary residence. The exemption expires after 3 years unless renewed by Grafton's town meeting.