Police, town might be near agreement First Selectman Bill Davidson said the town and police union's mediation session on Oct. 15 was successful enough that both sides are now hopeful that we have reached a deal.'' The police union is also expected to meet to discuss the proposals and reach a decision of whether to accept or await the decision of a three-member arbitration panel. Union President Gary Gramling said Wednesday afternoon that he could not comment on any details other than to say that the negotiating committee would bring a proposal to the union membership on Nov.