Retirement
The Haverhill Retirement System
The Haverhill Retirement System is one of 104 contributory retirement systems for public employees in Massachusetts.
A retirement board governs each system and all boards, although operating independently, are bound together under one retirement law, Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which establishes benefits, contribution requirements, and an accounting and funds structure for all systems.
For further information regarding the Haverhill Retirement System and its membership, please feel free to contact our office or review information on PERAC's website.
| Hours |
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday: 8:00am - Noon |
| Telephone | 978-374-2358 |
| Fax | 978-374-2353 |
| Monthly Meeting |
Meets second Tuesday |
| Special Meeting | |
| Administrator | David Van Dam |
| Retirees' Clerk | Lannie Patel |
| Benefits Counselor & Records Access Officer | David Van Dam |
| Members' Clerk | Janice Allinson |
| Address | City Hall 4 Summer Street, Room 303 Haverhill, MA 01830 |
| Board Members | Anthony L. Haugh Chairman Richard MacDonald ,Vice Chairman James P. Cleary III Angel Perkins Pamela J. Carr |
Employee/Retiree Portal
Additional Information
- State Retirement Calculator (after opening, click link at bottom of page)
- Earnings after Retirement
Group Classification
How are groups classified within the system?
Type of occupation, position or duties determines classification. Retirement boards assign employees to one of four specific groups based upon the classification set out in section three chapter 32.
- Group 1: Members are officials and general employees including clerical, administrative and technical workers, laborers, mechanics, and all others not otherwise classified
- Group 2: Certain employees with hazardous occupations, such as ambulance attendants, licensed electricians, and mental health hospital attendants.
- Group 3: State police officers
- Group 4: Consists of public safety officers, officials, and employees, such as police officers, firefighters, and certain correction officers.
Notices
- NEW-- Veteran's Buyback Changes Deadline August 8, 2025
- NEW--Repeal of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset
- Calendar of Board Meetings
- Calendar of Retirement Checks Pay Dates
- Board Meeting Agenda for July 08, 2025
- Job Posting 5/13/2025 - Benefits Counselor/Records Access Officer