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• Born and raised in Newington, CT

• Resident of MA since 1994

• Family includes my wife Lauren, son Michael who is 6 and Julia who is 4

• Career includes IT management, strategic relationship management, consulting and staffing sales & recruitment

• Litigation Attorney

• After service in the U.S. Army, I have practiced law in Boston since 1956, concentrating in civil litigation, estate planning, probate and family law, personal injury law as well as real estate, conveyancing and municipal law.

• 16 years in the professional services industry

• 15 years in the Financial Services Industry

• Clark University - Bachelor of Arts - Major: Computer Science, Minor: English

• Boston College - Carroll Graduate School of Management - MBA - Marketing & Entrepreneurship

• Boston Latin School
• Harvard College
• Harvard Law School

• Certified Financial Planner

• Dartmouth College
• Columbia Business School

I look forward to continuing to work with the Board of Health staff, fellow Board members and the public to address the various issues, concerns and viewpoints that come before the Board of Health. In addition, it is my goal to work proactively to examine those concerns or opportunities the Board determines may be important for the Town to consider.

I'm a litigation attorney who's been in private practice since 1987.  I have tried cases throughout the state in Superior Court, District Court, Probate and Family Court, and Juvenile Court.  Areas of expertise include mental health, family, and criminal law.  In addition, I am the guardian for a number of mentally ill and disabled persons.  Also, I am routinely appointed by the court to monitor treatment with antipsychotic medication and report to the Court as guardian ad litem about matters involving extraordinary medical care.  I am also regularly appointed by the court to investigate child abuse and neglect cases.

I've enjoyed representing the community as a member of the Board of Health for the past three years and hope to have the opportunity to do so for another three years.   

As many of you may have heard or read, I have decided to run for another term as Moderator.

So let me tell you something about my qualifications: I graduated Boston Latin School and hold degrees from Harvard College and Harvard Law School. After service in the U.S. Army, I have practiced law in Boston since 1956, concentrating in civil litigation, estate planning, probate and family law, personal injury law as well as real estate, conveyancing and municipal law.

I serve as Chair of the Fee Disputes Committee of the Boston Bar Association, as a hearing officer for the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, as a master of the Superior Court and have contributed time and numerous articles designed to make the court system more efficient and less costly. My website (http://www.gosselslaw.com) will tell you more about me than you will want to know.

After serving on Wayland’s Finance Committee, I served as Wayland’s Town Counsel for eleven years and subsequently as its special counsel until my election as Moderator. Since my election, I have instituted important innovations, including:

1. I codified and published the rules governing Wayland’s Town Meetings in every warrant and published a handbook explaining town meeting procedures in more “user friendly” language;
2. I created workshops that welcomed suggestions from the public designed to improve town meeting procedures;
3. I set time limits that have cut the time needed to debate articles nearly in half;
4. Opponents of the main motion under every article now have an opportunity and equal time to present their arguments;
5. Those offering a main motion that differs from the text of the article by more than 25 words must now provide a printed copy to everyone at town meetings; and
6. I authorized Channel 9 to broadcast our town meetings live, so that those who were unfamiliar with Wayland’s government might be encouraged to learn and participate.

In summary, I have tried to conduct our town meetings in a fair, impartial manner that respects the rights and contributions of all those who participate, whether they be seasoned town officials or newcomers to the town. With your support, I plan to serve as Wayland’s Moderator for another term.

Thank you.

My name is Bruce Cummings and I am running as a write-in candidate for the Wayland Board of Assessors (3 year term).

My wife Susan and I moved to Wayland almost three years ago with our two children Sara (9) and Adam (7). We were primarily attracted to Wayland because of the reputation of the schools and believe our children truly need the best we have to offer. It is a cliché, but our children truly represent the future strength of this country and deserve the best investment we can offer them.

Unfortunately Wayland, like most other towns, faces increasing financial constraints which threaten the foundation of our town services. I believe my financial service background and experience makes me well suited to continue to serve on the Wayland Board of Assessors. If elected to the 3 year term, I will work to improve the operation, management and the effectiveness of the Board of Assessors department.

So far the current fiscal challenges, I support this year’s proposed 2 ½ override at it provides critical funding for the services needed by all our residents.

On April 8th, I ask for your support by writing me in for the 3 year Board of Assessors position.

Thank you.

My name is John Knapp and I am running as a write-in candidate for the Wayland Board of Assessors (1 year term).

My wife Liza and I moved to Wayland in 2004 from Connecticut.  At the time, we had two young children (we are now fortunate to have three).  Although I grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts and wasn’t familiar with the Wayland area, our research quickly brought us here based on the town’s tremendous reputation for education, community and recreation.  Since moving to Wayland, we have met many wonderful families who came to this town for the same reasons and want to ensure that their children have the best educational system available. 

Losing some of the services that make Wayland so attractive will have both immediate and long-term implications.  Despite the difficult financial environment, it is critical that we continue to invest in senior and safety services, as well as our schools.  Having worked with Fortune 100 companies for the past 15 years, I believe that I possess the financial and management skills necessary to effectively partner with the members of the Board of Assessors and other town officials. 

In order to maintain Wayland’s reputation for community and education, I am in support of the proposed 2½ override at it provides critical funding for the services needed by all of our residents.

On April 8^th, I ask for your support by writing me in for the 1 year Board of Assessors position.

Thank you.    

Website:  www.gosselslaw.com