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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.
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…
Eliza J. Norton Foundation hosts Celebrate with Heart Festival
The Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF) will host its annual Celebrate with Heart Community Festival…
New businesses and a new look for Route 20
New occupants are filling vacant storefronts along Route 20 and in Town Center while existing…
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A celebration of comfort and thanks
61 viewsA 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
44 viewsStudent wins academic recognition Wayland resident Molly Bergeron was accepted into the Honors College at the College of Charleston this fall. Bergeron…
Community
Maria Elizabeth Bowens
30 viewsMaria Elizabeth (Goode) Bowens, 73, of Boston, died Sept. 17, 2026. She was born Oct. 13, 1952, to the late Frederick Goode…
Francis Chalmers
34 viewsFrancis D. “Red” Chalmers, 94, of West Newfield, Maine, died Sept. 30, 2026. He was born Jan. 13, 1932, in Akron, Ohio,…
Sports
Sports roundup: football remains undefeated
54 viewsThe Wayland Warriors continued their strong start to the season on Oct. 2 with a dominant 27-0 victory over Waltham. The Warriors…
Johansson finds his way as starting quarterback
39 viewsThrough the four games of his senior season, Wayland High School quarterback Mikey Johansson has connected on 67% of his passes. And…
McPherson relishes his second career as fire chief
Neil McPherson has been Wayland’s fire chief for the past seven years, helping to keep the town safe in a wide range…
Residents enjoy Good Neighbor Day despite nor’easter
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…
Terrain makes its Boston Post Road debut
The once-vacant parking lot at 297 Boston Post Road is now often filled with cars — many from out of state —…
A look at Loker’s Spanish Immersion Program
Teachers and administrators from other school districts hoping to start a similar curriculum to the Spanish Immersion Program at Loker School recently…
Town’s history preserved with modern technology
Every town has a story (or really, many stories), and Wayland is no different. Thanks to the Wayland Historical Society, which was…
Cochituate Postcards from the Past
(Editor’s note: the first installment of this 10-part series, “Cochituate Postcards from the Past,” appeared in the Wayland Post on Sept. 11,…
Laurie Pimentel, director of Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, is honored
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
Academic achievements The following Wayland students were recognized at their respective colleges for their spring 2026 studies: • Georgia Tech: Andrew Boyer…
Two from Wayland earn Girl Scout Gold Awards
Courtney Lloyd’s 13th year in the Girl Scouts was a lucky one for her when she earned the prestigious 2025 Girl Scout…
Inside Arts Wayland’s creative community: Kaffee Kang
On any given month, a visitor to Arts Wayland might wander through an exhibition of paintings and photography, hear a jazz ensemble,…
Recognizing and controlling invasive plants
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
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 roundup: cross-country teams sweep Boston Latin
In girls’ varsity cross country on Sept. 16, the Wayland duo of Ava Miller and Ivy Robertson took over the top two…
Klyberger trades the tennis court for the soccer pitch
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…
Schwendt finds ultimate satisfaction on frisbee team
Just imagine the heights Preston Schwendt could have achieved in ultimate frisbee at Wayland High School had he committed to the sport…
Wayland youth soccer teams shine in post-season
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
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
There certainly were no surprises when the Wayland boys’ tennis team faced Weston in the Division 3 state championship on June 13…
Ann Morgan Rowan
Ann Morgan Rowan, 80, formerly of Wayland, died peacefully on Sept. 21, 2026, in Alexandria,…
Pat Porter
A. M. Patrick “Pat” Porter III, 67, of Natick, a well-known and respected wholesale florist…
Donna L. Muzzy
Donna L. Muzzy, 82, died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2026, surrounded by her family, following…
David Charles Hunter
David Charles Hunter, 74, of West Wareham, died Sept. 24, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital…
Observing Overdose Awareness Day
(Editor’s note: Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31.) To the Editor: This is the 25th year of International…
Letters to the Editor
Unhappy with Loker music cutback plan To the Editor: As a former instrumental music specialist in a nearby…
Kudos to the Wayland Post staff
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
To the Editor:The recently concluded Town Meeting passed Article 25, which promotes development of multi-family housing near the…
Public Safety Log
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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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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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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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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