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a portrait of the MTRS's executive director

Jonathan Osimo brings nearly 30 years of MTRS experience to his new role

On October 25, 2024, the Board unanimously appointed Jonathan Osimo, a familiar and respected presence at MTRS, as the successor to Executive Director Erika Glaster following her 38-year MTRS career. Jonathan officially began his new role as Executive Director on …

July payment will include COLA of 3% on the first $13,000 of your benefit

The Governor and Legislature have approved a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as part of the Commonwealth’s FY2026 budget. Effective July 1, 2025, this COLA provides an increase of three percent on the first $13,000 of your retirement benefit, for a maximum increase of …

Thank you to all of you who attended our recent live online "Your MTRS Benefits" seminar. The recording is now available if you would like to listen to it again or if you missed the seminar. Additionally, you can download the "Your MTRS Benefits" booklet which includes the slides of the presentation. Please …

After a 38-year career with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS), Executive Director Erika Glaster will retire at the end of 2024. On October 25, the Board appointed Jonathan Osimo, a longtime MTRS employee and current Deputy Executive Director and Chief Benefits Officer, as her successor, effective on January 1, 2025. Erika began her career at …

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Meet our new Executive Director!

Jonathan Osimo brings nearly 30 years of MTRS experience to his new role

COLA approved in state budget for FY2026

July payment will include COLA of 3% on the first $13,000 of your benefit

Recording of our online “Your MTRS Benefits” seminar now available

MTRS Executive Director Erika Glaster to Retire; Board Appoints Deputy Executive Director Jonathan Osimo as Successor