And that isn’t really the most outrageous part, after 20 years of service he can retire with 1/2 pay and medical for life while your town will hire a replacement which starts the process over again. The retiree is free to take another town/ city govt. job and acquire another pension. Now you understand how normal working people are forced to sell their homes when they retire because they can no longer afford living in their towns and are forced to find a cheaper place to live.