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APRIL RETIREMENT BOARD NEWS

• Annual Retiree Affidavits were mailed early in April and are due back to the Retirement Office by May 31st.   Jo-Ann Anti and Marsha Silva, at the Broad Street office, are both Notaries Public, and can notarize your signature without charge to you.  The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   If you have misplaced your form, please call the office for a replacement (781-331-8721).

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March News

MARCH WEYMOUTH RETIREMENT SYSTEM NEWS

The Weymouth Retirement Board voted to award a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, effective July 1, 2008, to eligible retirees. By law, the 3% increase is limited to the first $12,000 of annual Retirement Allowance. Eligible retirees are those who have been retired for at least one year as of June 30, 2008. Weymouth retirees will see the increase paid July 31st.

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February News

FEBRUARY WEYMOUTH RETIREMENT SYSTEM NEWS

In a meeting with Mayor Susan Kay, the Board members had an opportunity to introduce themselves and brief the Mayor on the progress made and performance of the fund since withdrawing from the PRIT fund in 2004. Mayor Kay congratulated the Board on the positive results achieved by the Retirement System and that this is a plus for the Town. Board members expressed their desire to continue to operate in the best interest of the members and retirees, and of the community they serve.

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January News

January Weymouth Retirement News

The Board voted to hire Fiduciary Investment Advisors to provide investment consulting services beginning February 1, 2008. The Board signed a three-year contract with the firm, having previously conducted an on-site due diligence inspection of their offices. The Board will soon receive an in-depth review of the existing portfolio along with recommendations to enhance the outstanding performance experienced since withdrawal from the PRIT fund in 2004.

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December News
The Weymouth Retirement Board interviewed five investment consulting firms during the December 10th Retirement Board Meeting. Dahab Associates, Fiduciary Investment Advisors, Meketa Associates, Punter Southall and Segal Advisors made presentations highlighting their company’s strengths, current client base, and teams of consultants and researchers that would work with the Weymouth Retirement Board.
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November News
New insurance rates for 2008 have been released for Weymouth retirees and active employees. Retirees are reminded that December is open enrollment month – the one time each year that changes can be made. In December, retirees can enter the plan without occurrence of a special qualifying event. Questions about health insurance may be directed to the Human Resources Office (781-682-3598) or the Retirement Office (781-331-8721).
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October News
The Board voted to amend the Request for Proposals for Investment Consulting Services and make it a “preference” that respondents have experience with Massachusetts Public Funds clients, rather than a “requirement” as initially included in the RFP. The Board then voted to extend the deadline to November 16, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
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September News
The Board was notified of a shift in personnel at Segal Advisors, the firm that provides investment consulting services to the Weymouth Retirement Board. Kevin Leonard has left the firm and the Weymouth Retirement account will be handled by Rafik Ghazarian. Mr. Ghazarian met with the Board and assured them of uninterrupted service.
 
August News
The Weymouth Retirement Board met on August 20th for their usual monthly business meeting.
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July News
The retirees and members of the Weymouth Retirement System responded to the Board’s e-mails and letters, and voiced their opposition to the Governor’s proposals regarding take over of local Retirement System assets by the State’s Pension Reserve Investment Trust. Yet, we must report that the measures were recently passed by the House and Senate as Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2007.
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