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A week after a series of reported vehicle break-ins around town, the Wayland Police Department has not found the culprit or culprits.
A look at music programs in other towns in light of Loker controversy
The Loker Elementary School music pilot, which reduces pull-out instrument lessons from 75 to 45…
Sharper Edge skaters bring home the bronze
For the first time in program history, the Sharper Edge Skating School in Concord took…
Sports roundup: cross-country teams sweep Boston Latin
In girls’ varsity cross country on Sept. 16, the Wayland duo of Ava Miller and…
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Cochituate postcards from the past – part 2
194 views(Editor’s note: the first installment of this 10-part series appeared in the Wayland Post on Sept. 11, 2026. Read it online at…
Trail rerouting aids Cow Common access
257 viewsOne of Wayland’s 19 plots of conservation land, 72-acre Cow Common, includes walking trails as well as protected habitats for birds such…
Community
Mathew Harrison
233 viewsMathew John Harrison passed away on Sept. 7, 2026, doing one of his favorite things — paddleboarding in St. Petersburg, Fla. He…
Ann Marie Hyland
190 viewsAnn Marie (Leahy) Hyland passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sept. 16, 2026. She was born to John J.…
Sports
Klyberger trades the tennis court for the soccer pitch
280 viewsIt’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
1.7K viewsJust imagine the heights Preston Schwendt could have achieved in ultimate frisbee at Wayland High School had he committed to the sport…
Library celebrates establishment of Millennium Fund
The Wayland Free Public Library Board of Trustees is celebrating the recent enactment of Bill H.4137, which officially establishes the Millennium Fund…
Bigger and better Wayland Festival ready to tee up
Bigger isn’t always better. But in the case of the Wayland Festival, its organizers sure hope so. The annual event on Oct.…
School Committee discusses changes for 2026-27
The Sept. 9 School Committee meeting highlighted a revisitation of the upcoming Wayland Public Schools District Goals for 2026-27, the music pilot,…
We’re nearly one-third of the way there in fundraising
Wayland Post readers have contributed $11,115 toward our $35,000 fundraising goal. We are deeply grateful, and we still need your help. Asking…
New tree evokes Revolution principles
What started as a simple meeting place — an old elm tree at the corner of what is now Essex and Washington…
Trail hikers have plenty of options in Wayland
Cruising along the winding roads of Wayland, you’ll notice paths branching off into the woods where dog walkers seem to disappear for…
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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.…
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…
Sports roundup: summer youth programs come to the fore
Wayland’s summer sports calendar shifted from high school competition to youth programs, with Wayland High School tournament action completed. Little League Wayland…
McCormack has a diverse (and winning) track portfolio
If you know Ryan McCormack, you know he isn’t one to put all of his eggs in one basket. On his entrepreneurial…
Sports roundup: softball team makes postseason
The Wayland softball team ventured into the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and even earned a victory before bowing out…
Walter Rockwell III
Former Wayland educator and resident Walter VanWert Rockwell III died Aug. 29, 2026, after a…
Eleanor G. Morrissey
Eleanor Gail (Brooke) Morrissey, 88, of Newbury Court in Concord and formerly of Wayland, passed…
Donald S. McSweeney
Donald Sumner McSweeney, of Wayland, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2026, after a courageous…
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
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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Tuesday, July 214:08 p.m. — A resident of Rice Road called with concern about a neighbor’s dog being loose in…
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Monday, July 6 9:57 a.m. – A caller from Fuller Road reported vandalism to his pontoon boat on July 4.…
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Monday, June 2210:39 a.m. — Police removed a dead raccoon from the Commonwealth Avenue roadway near French Avenue.7:46 p.m. —…
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