Wayland Post marks its first birthday
By Wayland Post staff One year ago this month, the Wayland Post published its first edition. With it, the Post helped fill the widening local news gap as regional newspapers reduced coverage
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Friday, Feb. 209:30–11:15 a.m.Wayland Free Public Library(5 Concord Road)Great DecisionsTrump’s return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership, embracing an “America First” approach. This chapter explores the
Residents file to run for office
With the Annual Town Election a little more than two months away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the following residents have pulled papers. The last day to submit nomination papers for certification
Clarification on tax abatement item
In the story headlined “Property tax abatement forms due by Feb. 3” that appeared in In the Jan. 23 edition of the Wayland Post, the deadline date may have been unclear.The information
WHS junior gives solo performance
Wayland High School junior Maereg Million gave a solo performance of Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto movements 1 & 2 with the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 8. The audience gave a standing
Capital Improvement Planning Committee proposes $8.3M
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee has proposed an $8.3 million capital budget for fiscal 2027 – lower than both departmental requests and prior projections – marking a significant departure from the Town
Speaker laments ‘fracture’ in Jewish community
By Jack Schwed A Feb. 11 guest speaker at Temple Shir Tikva pointed to a common thread running through many of the challenges currently facing the Jewish community: fracture and isolation.“For me,
Public Safety Log
Monday, Feb. 28:48 a.m. — Following a motor vehicle stop, the operator was found to have a suspended license; the vehicle was driven by a tow company employee to State Road Auto
Sherman’s Bridge Road traffic concerns
To the Editor:The current Sherman’s Bridge proposal continues to fall short in addressing essential traffic safety concerns for residents, Wayland school children, pedestrians, and recreational users. While some improvements have been made,
School may replace National Honor Society chapter
Wayland Post Contributor Parents were left confused after Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced in December that the school is considering discontinuing its National Honor Society chapter at the end of
Freedom Team supports victims of hate and bias
The Wayland Freedom Team members made their debut at the Celebration of Human Rights event sponsored by the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC), on Dec. 10 (see story
Renegotiate 1971 bridge agreement
To the Editor, I compliment the Wayland Post for the excellent article on the history of Sherman’s Bridge in your Dec. 5 issue.There is one thing I do not understand. That article
Wayland Post adjusts holiday publication schedule
The Wayland Post will shift its print schedule during the upcoming holiday season to account for holiday closures and newsroom availability. The Post issue that would normally come out on Dec. 26,
Nierenberg heads push for better bipolar treatments
By Isabel RavennaWayland Post Contributor Dr. Andrew Nierenberg of Wayland has spent decades treating and studying bipolar disorder. Now he’s channeling that work into a national experiment in “radical collaboration.”The Bipolar Action
Public Safety Log
Monday, Dec. 13:02 p.m. — A 911 call from Cochituate Village Apartments (106 Main St.) stated that a resident was slamming doors and yelling.6:13 p.m. — A caller from Donelan’s Market (177
Event celebrates diversity, acceptance, human rights
The Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) hosted a celebration at the Council on Aging and Community Center on Dec. 10, the day that marks the global celebration of
League says democracy is not a spectator sport
By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org To encourage Wayland residents to run for office, Sue Flicop and Mary Antes, members of the Wayland League of Voters (LWV) have created a two-part series called Run for
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Michele R. Patterson
For additional recent Wayland obituaries, please see www.waylandpost.org. Michele R. Patterson, 64, died Dec. 2, at her residence in Wayland following a period of declining health.She was born in Great Falls, Mont.,