If you are an active member of the retirement system, meet the Chapter 32, Section 1 definition of veteran and, for any reason, have not entered into an agreement with the retirement board to purchase your military service time, or, you have entered an agreement, but have not completed the purchase, please read this notice closely as there has been significant changes to veterans’ buybacks signed into law.
What are the steps to take on the way to Retirement?
Approximately 1 year before retiring:
- You should request an estimate of your retirement allowance from The Weymouth Retirement Board’s office staff or run an estimate using the self-service portal.
- Become familiar with the three different retirement options and ask any questions you may have.
- Review your service history to verify all if your past service.
6 Months prior:
- Finish any prior service purchases
An election for the purpose of electing a member of the Weymouth Retirement System for a three-year term of office, which will run from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023, will be held on December 15, 2020. Election ballots may be cast on that date at the Weymouth Retirement Board office from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Absentee ballots and ballots mailed in from retired members must be received at the Weymouth Retirement Board office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020 to be counted. Completed and returned ballots will be counted on December 15, 2020 and results announced as soon as possible.