Fifth Member Position: West Springfield Retirement Board

The West Springfield Retirement Board is seeking qualified applicants for the Fifth Board Member position of the West Springfield Retirement Board.

West Springfield Retirement Board

26 Central Street, Suite 26
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: [phone]x1019

Sharon A. Wilcox, Chairman
Gwen E. Keough, Vice Chairman 
Thomas J. Cummings
Daniel A. Marini
William M. Flaherty
James R. Lovotti - Director

Fifth Board Member Position

December 23, 2025

The West Springfield Contributory Retirement System is seeking qualified applicants for the Fifth Member of the West Springfield Retirement Board. In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 32 section 20(4)(b), the 5th member shall not be an employee, retiree, or official of the Town of West Springfield and shall be chosen by the other four board members, for a 3-year term commencing on 2/17/2026.

The West Springfield Retirement Board members serve as fiduciaries of the West Springfield Contributory Retirement System and are responsible for overseeing the administration of retirement benefits to over 1,100 active and retired members and approximately $185 million in pension assets. Board members perform their duties solely in the interest of their members and beneficiaries in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the rules and regulations promulgated by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) and the rules and regulations adopted by the Board as approved by PERAC. The successful candidate must be available to attend Board meetings once a month (typically on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 AM).

Board Members are required to:

• File an Annual Statement of Financial Interests with PERAC – detailing personal assets
• Complete Conflict of Interest and Ethics training bi-annually
• Develop knowledge of Massachusetts Open Meeting Law
• Develop knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32
• Attend meetings, seminars, conferences, and education training as necessary
• Complete 18 hours of training during their term

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with M.G.L Chapter 32/work experience as a lawyer - or
• Background in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Have a vested interest in the Town of West Springfield

Letters of interest, resumes, and other qualifications may be mailed, or hand delivered to: West Springfield Contributory Retirement System, 26 Central Street, Suite 26, West Springfield, MA 01089 – or sent electronically to [e-mail]

Submissions are required by Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm.  The Board will review the resumes and select the Board Member on January 27, 2026.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact James Lovotti, Director (413)-495-1823

Date published:	December 23, 2025