Author Archives: Dale Kowacki

Bills HD.1794 and SD.1696 (192nd General Court – Massachusetts Legislature)

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Dale Kowacki

“… Act(s) relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers.” https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/HD1794 https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/SD1686 There are too many variables to be determined by any and all State agencies that will have a hand in interpreting and implementing these bills … Continue reading →

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Election Notice 2020

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

The Franklin Regional Retirement System will be conducting an election beginning in September and concluding in December.  Please click the link to read the official notification and to download nomination papers:  Election 2020 Please note:  We provide limited information about … Continue reading →

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I support you wearing a mask – you are not alone!

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

Some people don’t believe in masks, but I do because I think it is an inexpensive and easy “ounce of prevention”. (I also STOP at stop signs and look both ways 3 times – just because it is much easier than surviving … Continue reading →

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Board approves 3% COLA increase for retirees on July 1, 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

The Franklin Regional Retirement Board, at its March 25, 2020 meeting, voted a retirees’ COLA of 3% beginning July 1, 2020. The maximum COLA base for the retirees’ annual COLA remains at $17,000.

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Paul Mokrzecki reappointed as Fifth Member of the board.

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

May 27, 2020: The Franklin Regional Retirement Board voted to reappoint the incumbent Fifth Member, Paul Mokrzecki, because his experience and relevant expertise greatly surpassed those listed by the other candidates enough that conducting interviews would not have yielded a … Continue reading →

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Seeking applicants for position of Fifth Member of the Board

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

The position of Fifth Member of the Board of the Franklin Regional Retirement System is coming up for reappointment for July 1, 2020 for a five-year term. The incumbent, Paul Mokrzecki is interested in continuing, but other interested individuals can … Continue reading →

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Agenda for the April 29, 2020 regular monthly meeting of the board has been uploaded.

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

The Agenda for the Wednesday, April 29, 2020 regular monthly Board meeting has been uploaded.  Click here to view.

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Franklin Regional Retirement Board votes to hire Copeland Capital Management as a small cap manager.

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 the Board interviewed three highly ranked investment managers vying to manage an allocation to small cap domestic equity and after moderate discussion the Board chose Copeland. By the numbers, and with good presentations all three … Continue reading →

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The Agenda for the Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Special Board meeting has been uploaded.

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

The Agenda for the Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Special Board meeting to interview investment managers for the Board’s allocation to small cap domestic equities has been uploaded.  Click here to view.  

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Closed to the public but still operating as much as we can.

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Dale Kowacki

Due to covid-19 our office is closed to visitors, and the governor has issued orders to close nonessential offices  – but we are planning to stay as operational as possible once laptops arrive and we can work from home securely. … Continue reading →

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