Town reprioritizes projects for capital budget

carole.plumb@waylandpost.orgThe Finance Committee is recommending a $10.91 million capital budget for fiscal year 2027, a decrease of $2.0 million, or 15.6%, from the $12.9 million approved for FY26, reflecting a shift in project timing, use of prior-year funds, and targeted infrastructure investments.The FY27 capital plan will be presented under Article 10 of the Annual Town Meeting warrant (projects on page 43).Capital planning reflects a three-way convergence between the new Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC), the FinCom, and the Town Manager recommendations. The CIPC recommended a fiscal 2027 capital budget of $8.3 million covering 26 projects, prioritizing only high- and medium-high
May 1, 2026

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Roderick Brant

Roderick Brant, 81, passed away on April 4, in Sarasota, Fla. Born in Toronto, Rod grew up with three sisters in Arizona and Connecticut.
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Veronica McCarthy

Veronica (Healy) McCarthy, 90, of Wayland, formerly of Sudbury, passed away peacefully, on April 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of 54 years
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Mary Galvin

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WAYLAND

The Office of the Attorney General has partially approved Article 19 from Waylandโ€™s 2025 Annual Town Meeting, concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Partial approval
September 5, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WAYLAND

The following Articles were returned with the approval of the Attorney Generalโ€™s Office relative to the following amendment to the Town Code adopted at
September 5, 2025