Retirement News

Latest Taunton Retirement news:

February 25, 2016
Open Enrollment-Health & Dental Insurance/Flexible Spending Account/Voluntary Insurance Plans & Supplemental Retirement Planning.

Open enrollment for all employees who are eligible for Health Insurance will be conducted from March 24 to April 25, 2016.

Please download pdf below for more information.
October 19, 2015
The following is information about the upcoming Health Insurance Audit for the City of Taunton. This information only applies to employees/retirees who are part of the City’s Health Insurance Plan.

Click below for information pertaining to the Taunton Health Insurance Audit.
October 2, 2015
The City of Taunton has been notified that our health insurance enrollment audit will begin October 21, 2015. Shortly, all employees enrolled in the City's health insurnace will receive a mailing regarding this audit. The audit is required under M.G.L. c. 32B, section 26. The audit will be performed by HMS Employer Solutions. The City will implement all changes required by the result of this audit. We anticiapte that this process will go very smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation.
July 14, 2015
The Taunton Retirement Board voted to grant a 3% cost-of-living allowance (COLA) to all eligible retirees and survivors who retired on or before June 30, 2014.  The 3% COLA is included in the retirement system’s funding schedule and is predicated on good investment results which have come in at over 9% annualized since 1985.  The COLA is applied to the first $15,000 of the retirement allowance.  Therefore the maximum amount a pensioner can receive is $37.50 per month. ... Read Full Article
May 14, 2015
The Taunton Retirement Board will be hosting an Open House to display our new offices located at the Emond Professional Building, 104 Dean Street, Suite 203, Taunton, MA. 02780. We are located on the 2nd floor above the Social Security Office. If you have a moment, please feel free to drop by between the hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 for some refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!!
March 3, 2015
The retirement board offices have moved to our new location at 104 Dean St., Suite 203 (2nd floor), Taunton, MA 02780 (above the Social Security office).  This was effective on Monday, March 2, 2015.  The office is still being set up and coordinated.  We will host an open house in the near future for all members and retirees.  In the meantime, thank you for your patience as we have had some technical difficulties transferring our telephone lines etc.
February 18, 2015
The Taunton Retirement Board has appointed Bristol County Registrar of Deeds Barry J. Amaral as the new board appointee to the retirement board.  Mr. Amaral replaced long-time appointee A. Joan Ventura who served on the board since 1996.  The Board was appreciative of Ms. Ventura's service and was happy to welcome Mr. Amaral. Amaral stated "I am very gratified of the confidence placed in me by the board and look forward to working with them to manage the city's pension plan."  ... Read Full Article
December 26, 2014
Dennis M. Smith recently won election to the Taunton Retirement Board at an election held on November 6, 2014 to fill the seat vacated by longtime board member Richard T. Avila. Smith outdistanced fellow challenger firefighter Tom Bernier by a vote of 574 to 389. Smith is a 35-year veteran of the Taunton Police Dept. and a life-long resident of the city. This was Smith’s third run for the board and the third time was the charm.  Smith said “I want to thank all those who voted for me... Read Full Article
December 18, 2014
Dick Avila honored for 28 years of service on the retirement board.  A proclamation from Mayor Thomas C. Hoye, Jr. and a plaque from the members & staff of the Board was presented December 16, 2014 to Mr. Avila for his dedication and service to the Board.
November 7, 2014
November 6, 2014

DENNIS M. SMITH (POLICE OFFICER) - 574 VOTES
THOMAS A. BERNIER (FIREFIGHTER) - 389 VOTES