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Decision

Decision  Mele v. MTRS, CR-25-034

Date: 08/14/2026
Organization: Division of Administrative Law Appeals
Docket Number: CR-25-0364
  • Petitioner: John Mele
  • Respondent: Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
  • Administrative Magistrate: Bonney Cashin
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Order of Dismissal

Petitioner John Mele timely appealed from a decision by the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) that applied the “anti-spiking” provision at G.L. c. 32, § 5(2)(f) to his retirement benefit calculation. The parties report that this matter has been resolved, and Mr. Mele’s full retirement benefit has been restored. I therefore dismiss the appeal as moot.

_Bonney Cashin__________________

Bonney Cashin
Administrative Magistrate
Division of Administrative Law Appeals
14 Summer Street, 4th floor
Malden, MA 02148
Tel:  (781) 397-4700
www.mass.gov/dala

Dated: August 14, 2026

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  1. The Order of Dismissal issued on February 27, 2026, is withdrawn. Its issuance coincided with Mr. Mele’s obtaining counsel.

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