H4236
An Act authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Northfield, Massachusetts, to continue employing Floyd Dunnell, III as their fire chief. It overrides a potential age restriction that might otherwise prevent him from continuing in his role. The bill was presented by local representatives and has been reviewed by the Public Service committee. This legislation is similar to previous authorizations for Dunnell’s employment.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Northfield to retain Floyd Dunnell, III as fire chief.
- Overrides a potential age requirement that could have terminated his employment.
- The bill was presented as a joint petition from local representatives.
- The bill was referred to the Public Service committee for review.
- A hearing was scheduled to discuss the bill.
Who is affected
- Town of Northfield, Massachusetts
- Floyd Dunnell, III
- Residents of Northfield
Notable changes
- The bill modifies existing regulations regarding age limits for municipal employees.
- It provides an exception to standard employment policies for a specific individual.
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Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
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Bill H.4236 194th (Current)
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 Information
Presenters: Susannah M. Whipps , Joanne M. Comerford City/Town: Northfield (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4236
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 6/26/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/10/2025 | 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 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5147 |
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