Contributory Retirement Board — October 27, 2026

The Fairhaven Contributory Retirement Board convened on October 27, 2026. The board initially voted by roll call to enter executive session pursuant to Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A and 21A(3) to review accidental disability retirement applicant Jillian Jodeen's medical panel certificate results. Upon returning to open session at 10:54, the board conducted routine administrative business, including approving the retirement of Marcy Christ from the Fairhaven Police Department after 28 years of creditable service, and authorizing October refunds for Marcy Christ and Tony Coelho from the Highway Department.

The board subsequently approved the October 2026 warrants, including retirement, payroll (warrant number 21A), and expense warrants (warrant number 22), as well as the August 2026 cash books and cash reconciliation, and the September 2026 meeting minutes. Under new business, board member Mark Reese placed on record research confirming that the Select Board appointee serves at the pleasure of the Select Board without a fixed term and may be removed at their discretion.

Staff provided operational updates, noting that the PTG implementation remains on target for January 1st and acknowledging the receipt of an accidental disability retirement application from Kevin Gonzalez of the Fairhaven Fire Department. Board members requested that physical applications be provided to the board in advance of upcoming hearings even while full medical records are being compiled. The board scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 9:30 AM before adjourning.

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