CHARLTON – What is the best age for retirement? According to “guiding light” Clarence A. Bachand, it’s not a day earlier than 98.
Bachand, of Charlton, is a WWII veteran, husband of 78 years, father, community leader and a 53-year contributor to all things at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School.
He retired from his 33-year seat on the school committee that oversees Bay Path in Charlton’s May 1 election.
“I decided not to run for another three-year term because I would be 101 when I retired,” Bachand said while walking into the school Monday for a ceremony honoring his total 53 years of continuous service.