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Haverhill council approves home‑rule petition to raise maximum hiring age for police and fire
Summary
The City Council approved a home‑rule petition to raise the maximum age for original appointment as a Haverhill firefighter or police officer to 40, a change supported by department chiefs who said it will expand the applicant pool while retaining existing testing and fitness standards.
The Haverhill City Council voted unanimously to approve a home‑rule petition authorizing the mayor to seek special legislation establishing the maximum age for original appointment to firefighter and police officer at 40.
Mayor Barrett introduced the petition, saying the change would expand the pool of qualified applicants without…
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