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Pittsfield Retirement Board approves 3% COLA for retirees.

Pittsfield Contributory Retirement Board unanimously approves 3% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees. The board, chaired by Matthew Kerwood with Members William Flynn, Timothy Hannigan, Timothy Bartini, and Bonnie Galant present, also approved the 2025 Annual Statement and authorized staff

Pittsfield Contributory Retirement Board · Meeting of February 26, 2026

Pittsfield Contributory Retirement Board unanimously approves 3% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees. The board, chaired by Matthew Kerwood with Members William Flynn, Timothy Hannigan, Timothy Bartini, and Bonnie Galant present, also approved the 2025 Annual Statement and authorized staff attendance at the NCPERS Annual Conference in Las Vegas, May 17–20, 2026, with reimbursement of expenses within travel guidelines. Four warrants totaling $2,612,168.56 were approved, including $1,942,523.87 in pension payroll disbursements effective July 1, 2026.

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Source: the Pittsfield Contributory Retirement Board meeting of February 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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