Mission Statement: There are 106 contributory retirement systems within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These systems have accepted the provisions of Sections 1-28 (contributory sections), Chapter 32 Massachusetts General laws. As a result, all systems although operating independently, are bound by one uniform retirement law. 2013 Retirement Board Meeting Schedule    BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION Notice of Election: Members and Retirees Methuen Retirement Board Nomination Papers Information for Potential Candidates RETIREMENT PLANNING General Retirement Information Retirement Checklist Social Security Information Legal Information Health & Life Insurance Information Retirees' Rights and Responsibilities Earnings After Retirement LINKS TO RETIREMENT GUIDES Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Guide for those Who Become Members Prior to April 2, 2012 Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Guide for those Who Become Members On or After April 2, 2012 Guide to Disability Retirement for Public Employees Regardless of the Date of Membership Guide to Survivor Benefits for Public Employees Who Became Members Prior to April 2, 2012

Methuen Retirement Board, L to R: Appointed Member Robert J. DeLuca, Appointed Member Tim Sheehy, Member Ex-Officio Thomas J. Kelly, Elected Member Albert J. Trott, Elected Member Michael Hennessey  Methuen Contributory Retirement Board Searles Building, Room 303 41 Pleasant St. Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: 978-983-8620 Fax: 978-983-8972 Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm Friday 8:00am to Noon Retirement Board Description Retirement System Overview Frequently Asked Questions Massachusetts Pension System: A Good Investment Retirement Online Forms Link to Superannuation Retirement Table U.S. Social Security Administration Website