Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 of chapter 268A of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, Edward Gourdeau may simultaneously hold the positions of full-time firefighter for the city of Newton and constable of said city of Newton, if duly appointed in accordance with applicable law.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.