Active members
Currently working and building toward retirement.
Currently working and building toward retirement.
Receiving a monthly retirement allowance.
Spouses, survivors, and named beneficiaries.
HR and treasurer staff at member agencies.
Every meeting of the Retirement Board is open under the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Members welcome to attend or watch the recording.
Don't see what you need? Call our office at (508) 555-0142 or write us — we answer every email within two business days.
Generally, you may retire at age 60 with at least 10 years of creditable service. Earlier retirement is possible under specific provisions of M.G.L. c. 32. Our office can model your options in 15 minutes.
Your monthly allowance is based on your highest three-year average salary, your years of creditable service, and your group classification. The maximum is 80% of that average — Massachusetts statute, not our policy.
Yes. The Retirement Board votes annually on a COLA of up to 3% applied to the first $18,000 of your benefit, subject to approval by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC).
You have several options — refund, deferred retirement, or transfer to another Massachusetts retirement system. Each has tax and long-term benefit implications. We strongly recommend a conversation with our office before deciding.
Contact our office to request a Designation of Beneficiary form. Changes take effect once we acknowledge receipt in writing — keep a copy for your records.
Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · 24 Town Hall Square, Suite 304