Decision Issued on Wayland Open Meeting Law Complaint

Wayland Patch 11/26/13: Decision Issued on Wayland Open Meeting Law Complaint. The Wayland Board of Selectmen broke the Open Meeting Law in connection with firing former town administrator Fred Turkington, according to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. The AG’s office also said there was “no evidence” that selectmen discussed the termination prior to its Aug. 26 meeting. In concluding the selectmen broke the law, the AG’s office said the public notice of the Aug. 26 meeting was not specific enough to inform the public that officials would discuss firing Turkington.  The AG’s decision is available online here.

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