Elections appointments

Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments

April 14, 2026
Adams- Retired Selectman George Haddad was declared reelected to the Adams Retirement Board as he was the only candidate nominated ...Read More - Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
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Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments

April 9, 2026
Challenges Growing For Local Plans Coalition Bargaining Remains Mass Retirees Priority Rising premiums are placing significant financial strain on regional ...Read More - Municipal Health Insurance: Major Developments
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Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative

April 9, 2026
Key Proposals Highlighted STATE & TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEMS: Note: The first four of the Association proposals listed below are reflective ...Read More - Mass Retirees COLA Reform Initiative
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Time to Share Pension Investment Success

April 8, 2026,
12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
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Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board

April 8, 2026
As President of the Mass Retirees Association, I am honored to announce our endorsement of Joseph Connarton to represent State ...Read More - Elect Joe Connarton for PRIM Board
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Municipal budgets feeling pain of rising health care costs

March 30, 2026,
BY SAM DRYSDALE, SHNS STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, March 30, 2026: Escalating health care costs are adding mounting pressure on local ...Read More - Municipal budgets feeling pain of rising health care costs
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Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat

March 30, 2026,
Former PERAC Director Uniquely Qualified Mass Retirees Treasurer Joseph Connarton has announced his candidacy for the state’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Connarton Seeks PRIM Board Seat
Wellpoint

Open Enrollment: What Plan Works for You?

March 14, 2026
Helpful suggestions from Wellpoint With Open Enrollment – be it with the GIC or at the local level – upon us, members ...Read More - Open Enrollment: What Plan Works for You?
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Cola Commission Recommends Benefit Improvements

March 14, 2026
Sharing Investment Success With Retirees Key Element Following more than a year of preparation and work, the Special COLA Commission ...Read More - Cola Commission Recommends Benefit Improvements
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Mass Retirees Legislative Update

March 14, 2026
House Considering FY27 State Budget State law requires the governor to file a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update