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Two candidates interview for Waterfront Commission seats
Summary
David Joe Wade and Terrence McLaughlin each told the Board of Selectmen they would apply waterfront regulations fairly; Wade said he cleared potential conflicts with his federal ethics office and emphasized marine experience, while McLaughlin emphasized decades of local residency and real-estate and appraisal experience.
The Board of Selectmen conducted interviews on July 22 for Waterfront Commission applicants David Joe Wade and Terrence McLaughlin. Wade told the board he consulted his federal ethics office and does not anticipate a Hatch Act or ethics conflict with serving, describing himself as "a civilian scientist" and "the chief engineer for a Navy sensing system" with long-term boating and community involvement. McLaughlin, a long-time resident who recently retired after a career in real estate and appraisal, said his priority would be fairness and applying regulations consistently.
Both candidates cited community service and maritime knowledge as qualifications. Wade noted coaching youth sports and participation on local boards; McLaughlin cited past leadership roles in real-estate associations and experience running meetings and administrative oversight. The board concluded the interviews and moved on to public comment; no appointment votes for these candidates were recorded in this meeting.
