Relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield

Also relevant to:Person with a disability Senior (65+, Medicare/SS)

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Hearing scheduled for September 9.

11:00 AM · A-1

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. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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