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Equity, excellence underlie Loker controversy

Brad Spiegel

It's no secret that Wayland is considered a town of means. It often ranks in the top 10 in Massachusetts for median family income, according to the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. But, of course, that's not the case for every household. And that's one of the biggest reasons for the many detractors of the Loker Elementary School music pilot program.

Acton teenager accused of killing family members pleads not guilty

By Brad [email protected] Arjun Aravind, the Acton teenager accused of killing his mother and brother…

Brad Spiegel • October 13, 2026 • 69 views
Senior quarterback Mikey Johansson has led the undefeated Warriors with his throwing and running. (Photo by Bo Finnegan)

Centuries-old stone walls recall Wayland’s agricultural past

Stone walls lining Wayland’s roads and winding through its woods offer a glimpse of the…

Jerry Shi • October 9, 2026 • 330 views

Eliza J. Norton Foundation hosts Celebrate with Heart Festival

The Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF) will host its annual Celebrate with Heart Community Festival…

Wayland Post Staff • October 9, 2026 • 338 views
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News

Josh Heulsen and his daughter Ada enjoying the arts and crafts table at Good Neighbor Day celebration. (Photo by Leticia Pinto)

Residents enjoy Good Neighbor Day despite nor’easter

Leticia Pinto • October 9, 2026 235 views

A last-minute nor’easter didn’t dampen the second annual Good Neighbor Day celebration on Sept. 26. The Wayland Free Public Library had to…

Jake Wiseman demonstrates the math calendar routine in his Spanish Immersion kindergarten class. (Photo courtesy Liliana Smith)

A look at Loker’s Spanish Immersion Program

Leslie Castillo • October 9, 2026 255 views

Teachers and administrators from other school districts hoping to start a similar curriculum to the Spanish Immersion Program at Loker School recently…

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Community

Wayland first responders and their four-legged helper visited the Claypit Hill School. Left to right: Officer Rachel Pugh, School Resource Officer Shane Bowles, Acting Chief Mark Hebert, Theo Burns, Archie, Hélène Genofre, Detective Sgt. Tyler Castagno, and Sgt. Christopher Custodie.

A celebration of comfort and thanks

Wayland Post Staff • October 9, 2026 163 views

A celebration of comfort and thanks The Claypit Hill PTO celebrated Wayland’s first responders during First Responder Appreciation Week, Sept. 9–11, with…

Student wins academic recognition

Wayland Post Staff • October 9, 2026 129 views

Student wins academic recognition Wayland resident Molly Bergeron was accepted into the Honors College at the College of Charleston this fall. Bergeron…

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Sports

Sports roundup: football remains undefeated

Brad Spiegel • October 9, 2026 290 views

The Wayland Warriors continued their strong start to the season on Oct. 2 with a dominant 27-0 victory over Waltham. The Warriors…

Senior quarterback Mikey Johansson has led the undefeated Warriors with his throwing and running. (Photo by Bo Finnegan)

Johansson finds his way as starting quarterback

Brad Spiegel • October 9, 2026 233 views

Through the four games of his senior season, Wayland High School quarterback Mikey Johansson has connected on 67% of his passes. And…

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News

Donna Muzzy

Town’s history preserved with modern technology

Ellie Brogan • October 9, 2026

Every town has a story (or really, many stories), and Wayland is no different. Thanks to the Wayland Historical Society, which was…

Many of Cochituate’s main roads were built upon ancient indigenous trails that followed animal tracks.

Cochituate Postcards from the Past

Sheila Carel • October 9, 2026

(Editor’s note: the first installment of this 10-part series, “Cochituate Postcards from the Past,” appeared in the Wayland Post on Sept. 11,…

Wayland student explores entrepreneurship

Libby Kamps • October 9, 2026

Navigating an unfamiliar airport can mean confusion, frustration, and delays, especially when reliable information is difficult to access. For Wayland High School…

Time capsule to offer future peek into today’s Wayland

Libby Kamps • October 9, 2026

On a recent Saturday morning, longtime Wayland resident Dennis Berry watched his grandchildren play soccer at Wayland Middle School and began thinking…

Help keep the Wayland Post paper and its other services growing!

Dave Watkins • October 9, 2026

When the Wayland Post began, the idea was fairly simple: Wayland should have a newspaper of its own again. Not just a…

Left to right: Whitney Zylich, Chelsie Wong, Isabelle Plough, Cecilia Tobin, Alexandra Gruber, Sofia Garcia-Rivera, Faith Plante, Penelope Fishburn, Josie Jagolinzer. All the girls are from Wayland except for Faith Plante, who lives in Framingham. (Photo by Christi-Anne Plough)

Annual Girl Scout Court Awards

Wayland Post Staff • October 9, 2026

Wayland Girl Scouts held their annual Court of Awards Ceremony on Sept. 18. Five Wayland Troopers bridged to higher levels. Nine Troop…

Community

Laurie Pimentel, director of Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, is honored

WP Admin • August 28, 2026

The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association presented Carriage House at Lee’s Farm Maintenance Director Laurie Pimentel the 2026 Facilities and Maintenance Award. Northbridge…

Academic achievements

WP Admin • August 28, 2026

Academic achievements The following Wayland students were recognized at their respective colleges for their spring 2026 studies: • Georgia Tech: Andrew Boyer…

Courtney Lloyd

Two from Wayland earn Girl Scout Gold Awards

Leslie Castillo • August 7, 2026

Courtney Lloyd’s 13th year in the Girl Scouts was a lucky one for her when she earned the prestigious 2025 Girl Scout…

Artist Kaffee Kang in front of her work exhibited at Arts Wayland. (Photo courtesy Kaffee Kang)

Inside Arts Wayland’s creative community: Kaffee Kang

Shea Schatell • August 7, 2026

On any given month, a visitor to Arts Wayland might wander through an exhibition of paintings and photography, hear a jazz ensemble,…

Invasive mile-a-minute vine or weed. (Photo by Bryan Connolly, Mass.gov)

Recognizing and controlling invasive plants

Jean Milburn • August 7, 2026

Invasive plants do not stop at the edge of a conservation trail, wetland, roadside, or backyard fence. They spread by seed, root,…

Talk of the Town

Wayland Post Staff • August 7, 2026

42 from Wayland to tackle Pan-Mass Challenge Among the 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) on Aug.…

Sports

Sports roundup: cross-country teams sweep Boston Latin

WP Admin • September 25, 2026

In girls’ varsity cross country on Sept. 16, the Wayland duo of Ava Miller and Ivy Robertson took over the top two…

Wayland High School senior Tobi Klyberger has exploded offensively with seven goals and two assists for the Warriors, who’ve started the season 5-0. (Photo by Brad Spiegel)

Klyberger trades the tennis court for the soccer pitch

Brad Spiegel • September 25, 2026

It’s not often you see a high school athlete quit a sport when they’re at the top of their game. But that’s…

Wayland’s Preston Schwendt participated in the Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance Division 2 All-Star game prior to a Boston Glory game at Hormel Stadium in Medford. (Photo by Jonathan Malerba / Jonathan Malerba Photography)

Schwendt finds ultimate satisfaction on frisbee team

Brad Spiegel • August 7, 2026

Just imagine the heights Preston Schwendt could have achieved in ultimate frisbee at Wayland High School had he committed to the sport…

The Wayland Reign fifth-grade girls team, captured the President’s Cup this spring, repeating the feat they accomplished in the fall. Top row from left: coach Elliott Eno, Whitney Feitelberg, Simona Wineman, Vivian Martinez, Teagan Doody, Jordan Hyatt, Eloise Lassanske, Layan Kheir, coach Pam Wineman, and coach Erin Larivee. Bottom row from left: Julia Kurson, Madison Reid, Audrey Larivee, Penelope Eno, and Millie Needs. Absent from the photo is coach George Needs. (Courtesy photo)

Wayland youth soccer teams shine in post-season

Wayland Post • August 7, 2026

Wayland Youth Soccer’s Spring 2026 season came to an end in June. With 28 intramural teams (K-2) and 29 travel teams (grades…

Boys’ volleyball team are Division 2 state champions

Brad Spiegel • June 26, 2026

It was only fitting that the first-ever state championship for the Wayland High School boys’ volleyball team was in the hands of…

Boys’ tennis bows to Weston in state championship

Brad Spiegel • June 26, 2026

There certainly were no surprises when the Wayland boys’ tennis team faced Weston in the Division 3 state championship on June 13…

Obituaries

Maria Elizabeth Bowens

Maria Elizabeth (Goode) Bowens, 73, of Boston, died Sept. 17, 2026. She was born Oct.…

Francis Chalmers

Francis D. “Red” Chalmers, 94, of West Newfield, Maine, died Sept. 30, 2026. He was…

David Charles Hunter

David Charles Hunter, 74, of West Wareham, died Sept. 24, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital…

Donna L. Muzzy

Donna L. Muzzy, 82, died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2026, surrounded by her family, following…

Letters to the Editor

Observing Overdose Awareness Day

WP Admin • August 28, 2026 • 603 views

(Editor’s note: Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31.) To the Editor: This is the 25th year of International…

Letters to the Editor

WP Admin • July 10, 2026 • 1.1K views

Unhappy with Loker music cutback plan To the Editor: As a former instrumental music specialist in a nearby…

Kudos to the Wayland Post staff

Wayland Post Staff • June 12, 2026 • 1.3K views

To the Editor:There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude to Dave Watkins and Brad Spiegel, Carole Plumb,…

Article 25 passage was the right move

Wayland Post Staff • June 12, 2026 • 1.2K views

To the Editor:The recently concluded Town Meeting passed Article 25, which promotes development of multi-family housing near the…

Public Safety

Public Safety Log

October 9, 2026

Monday, Sept. 21 9:34 a.m. — Police received a report from DPW of property damage at Lakeview Cemetery, 90 Commonwealth…

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Public Safety Log

September 25, 2026

Monday, Sept. 7 8:01 a.m. — A caller from Plain Road reported wires down across the roadway. Eversource was notified.…

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Public Safety Log

September 11, 2026

Monday, Aug. 24 8:08 a.m. — A caller reported that her vehicle had hit a fire hydrant on Main Street…

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Public Safety Log

August 28, 2026

The Public Safety Log for Aug. 3-9 can be found at www.waylandpost.org. Monday, Aug. 10 6:43 a.m. — A driver…

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