The Voice of the Retired Public Employee
Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts
Founded in 1968, now in its 57th year of serving retired Massachusetts public employees of the 104 public retirement systems within the Commonwealth, the Mass Retirees Association is widely recognized as one of the strongest independent advocacy groups on Beacon Hill. From public pensions and health insurance, to federal issues such as the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision, Government Pension Offset and Medicare the Association leads the fight exclusively for all Massachusetts retired public employees. We are The Voice of the Retired Public Employee.
Breaking News
June 16, 2026
Update: Local COLA Base Increases – Eleven More Systems
Since our last report in the April Voice, we have eleven more local retirement systems that have increased their COLA Base. It’s noteworthy that for all of them it wasn’t their first time doing so. Chaired by retired ...Read More - Update: Local COLA Base Increases – Eleven More Systems
June 16, 2026
PAC Fundraiser: Another Success
Thank You To Those Who Donated During this spring fundraising drive, members demonstrated their generosity to the request for donations by the Association’s political committee, the Retired Public Employees PAC. “Thanks to those members who voluntarily donated to the ...Read More - PAC Fundraiser: Another Success
June 16, 2026
Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
Mass Police Association Initiated Amendment The State Senate has approved an increase in post-retirement work earnings limits. If passed into law, the measure will mark the first increase in the limit since 2014. Initiated by the Mass Police Association ...Read More - Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
June 9, 2026
Connarton Wins in Landslide
Elected to State’s PRIM Board Mass Retirees Treasurer Joseph Connarton has secured a landslide victory to represent his fellow state retirees on the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board. Support from retirees resulted in Connarton securing 61% of the ...Read More - Connarton Wins in Landslide
April 8, 2026
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Fund has beaten its benchmark, adding billions in excess investment gains to the mammoth pension fund, now ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
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Latest News From Mass Retirees
2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season
June 16, 2026Traditionally with our September 18th Annual Meeting in Peabody, Mass Retirees kicks off its 2026-2027 Season of in-person area meetings https://massretirees.com/events/ for up to date information.Read More - 2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season
Mass Retirees Joins HPC Advisory Council
June 16, 2026Healthcare & Ret. Advocacy Dir. Nancy McGovern Appointed This spring also marked the beginning of a new two-year term for the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Advisory Council. The HPC is the state agency tasked with monitoring health care ...Read More - Mass Retirees Joins HPC Advisory Council
Update: Local COLA Base Increases – Eleven More Systems
June 16, 2026Since our last report in the April Voice, we have eleven more local retirement systems that have increased their COLA Base. It’s noteworthy that for all of them it wasn’t their first time doing so. Chaired by retired ...Read More - Update: Local COLA Base Increases – Eleven More Systems
Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
June 16, 2026Cambridge – Retired Deputy Fire Chief Francis E. Murphy III* was reelected to a sixth term on the Cambridge Retirement Board, defeating Christian Abney by 789 votes to 142. Retired City Auditor James Monagle was also reelected, unopposed, to a second ...Read More - Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
Mass Retirees Dental Plan Survey
June 16, 2026Key Findings From Members The Association recently conducted a comprehensive dental plan survey to better understand the experiences, concerns, and priorities of retirees and active public employees regarding their dental coverage. We were very encouraged by the strong response, with ...Read More - Mass Retirees Dental Plan Survey