2017 Spring Newsletter

The Spring 2017 Newsletter has been posted to the site.  Highlights of this issue include: a tribute to Senator Ken Donnelly; what you need to know about retiree health insurance; the special commission on pension forfeiture; and a social security update.  You will...

COLA

For the 19th consecutive year since the law was enacted, the Middlesex County Retirement Board voted unanimously on March 15th to grant retirees the maximum allowable Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The maximum COLA allowed by law for retirees of the Middlesex...

Regional Training Program Announced

The Middlesex County Retirement Board is pleased to announce it is hosting a regional training program, Your Public Pension and Social Security: What You and Your Family Need to Know, at The Bedford Town Hall Multi-Purpose Room in Bedford on Thursday, May 11, 2017,...

Fire Lt. Joseph Kearns Elected to Board

On January 18, 2017,  Tewksbury Fire Lt. Joseph Kearns was sworn in as the Third Elected Member of the Middlesex County Retirement Board. PERAC Executive Director Joseph Connarton administered the oath of office.  See our Newsflash for more details.

Fall 2016 Newsletter

The Fall 2016 Newsletter has been posted to the site.  Highlights of this issue include: divorce and your retirement benefits; the proposed federal legislation that would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision; the health insurance premium exclusion for public...