H 4742
An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Pelham, Massachusetts, to continue employing Gary L. Thomann as its police chief. The authorization was requested by the town of Pelham and approved by the state legislature. The bill essentially confirms the existing agreement between the town and Mr. Thomann.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Pelham to retain Gary L. Thomann as police chief.
- The authorization was based on a petition from Pelham residents.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service.
- The bill received Senate concurrence.
- A hearing was scheduled and subsequently held.
- The hearing was rescheduled to accommodate virtual attendance.
- Similar authorizations have been granted to Pelham in the past.
Who is affected
- Town of Pelham, Massachusetts
- Gary L. Thomann (Police Chief)
- Residents of Pelham
Notable changes
- This bill simply confirms the continuation of an existing employment agreement.
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Primary sponsor
Aaron L. Saunders
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.4742 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Pelham be authorized to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Aaron L. Saunders , Joanne M. Comerford Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service City/Town: Pelham (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4742
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 05:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 2/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/11/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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