2024 Scholarship Winners!
Congratulations to all of our awardees!
Veterans Buy Back on the Move
We received word this morning the the Governors Heroes Act will get a vote tomorrow in the House. The bill contains our exact veterans buy back language allowing current employees another opportunity to opt in. This is great news as this was one of our legislative priorities. We will continue to push this to the finish
Line of Duty Death – Billerica Police Department
On behalf of the Massachusetts Police Association, we offer our sincerest condolences and unwavering support to the Billerica Police Department and all those affected by this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Taylor’s loved ones and the Billerica PD during this difficult time.
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Detective Scott Conley
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chelsea Police Department as they lost a member of their agency this week. May he rest in peace.
Public Service Committee Hearing & POST Meeting
The committee on public service has announced a hearing on March 4, 2024 to discuss changes to civil service. The bill contains language that would allow communities to expand the hiring process. Over the past several years many communities have bargained leaving civil service as a way to expand their potential hires. Click here for
Public Service Committee Releases Bills
In accordance with joint rule 10, the committee has issued their report with legislative decisions on topics that will move forward. Our veterans buy back bill received a favorable recommendation while the retiree earnings was sent to study. We have included it below. Note there are 3 tabs. Favorable, Study and Extension. Contact us with any questions.
MPA College Scholarship Program
Applications are now being accepted. Please visit https://www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more info
MPA College Scholarships
The March 31st deadline is fast approaching for the MPA College Scholarship Program. Please visit www.masspolice.com/scholarships for more information .
Senate Finalizes Gun Bill
Late Thursday night the Senate voted 37-3 to advance their version of gun reform. Among the few amendments accepted was a Senator Velis proposal that would mandate repeat gun offenders be held until trial. Another by Senator Fattman would create a new crime for shooting at an officer. Both of these Senators were named legislators
9C Cuts Spare Local Aid, FY25 Budget on Tap
In early January, Governor Healey announce 9C cuts in an attempt to bring the fiscal 24 budget into balance. The shortfall was estimated at one billion dollars. Although revenue is higher than fiscal 23, it has fallen short of benchmark which had called for approximately a 4% increase. Unlike cuts by Governor Patrick in the