Boston council committee reviews home-rule petition to raise firefighter Leo J. Bracken’s disability pension to 100% The Boston City Council Committee on Government Operations heard testimony on a home-rule petition that would move retired firefighter Leo J. Bracken’s accidental disability pension to 100% of his regular compensation, removing him from Chapter 32 §7. Sponsors stressed equity for a preventable on-duty injury; staff and the committee raised legal, tax and precedent concerns and said they will refine the petition language before sending it to the legislature.

The Boston City Council is considering a pivotal petition to boost retired firefighter Leo J. Bracken's disability pension to 100%, igniting debates on equity and legal implications.

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Council committee hears that firefighter cancer screenings produced dozens of referrals; long-term funding for wellness programs is uncertain At a March 31 Boston City Council hearing, fire officials detailed AFG-funded cancer screenings that produced dozens of referrals and flagged that key wellness and training programs depend on grants that may not be renewed. Councilors pressed for budget support.

Boston firefighters are facing an uncertain future for crucial health screenings that have already identified potential cases of melanoma, sparking urgent calls for budget support.

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Representative Hunt Advocates for House Bill 2857 on Firefighter Benefits Representative Hunt supports bill ensuring death benefits for Boston firefighter Matt Troy's widow.

A new bill aims to provide much-needed death benefits for the widow of a Boston firefighter who lost his battle with cancer, highlighting a critical oversight in support for our heroes.

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