Brian McHale, 68
Obituary published on Legacy.com by South Carolina Cremation Society – West Columbia on Feb. 9, 2026. Brian McHale, 68, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at his home in Gaston, South
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Chris E. Applin, 77
Chris E. Applin, 77, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026, at his home. He was a lifelong Wayland resident. Chris honorably served his country during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge
Trudy Loveland Conover, 87
Trudy Loveland Conover, 87, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, in Wheeling, W.V. Trudy was an active member of the Wheeling Red Hat Society, the Wilderness League of Ohio County, the
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
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
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
A Wayland Post Holiday Appeal
As the year winds down and December fills with concerts, menorah lightings, tree sales, and last-minute Amazon returns, The Wayland Post is pausing to recognize the most important constant in local journalism:
DAVID MARSHALL
MARSHALL, David F. On June 3, David F. Marshall of Wayland, MA, died following a series of health complications. His family said goodbye with a scattering of ashes off the shores of
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG, Nov. 10 – 30, 2025
Monday, Nov. 10 10:46 a.m. – A caller from Commonwealth Road reported a deceased or injured deer on the sidewalk. An officer confirmed the deer was dead; animal control had been notified.
Sherman’s Bridge: Three Centuries at a Crossroads
By The Wayland Post Staff On warm evenings, long after commuters have rushed home, Sherman’s Bridge becomes something quieter. The river falls still, the marsh grass darkens, and a narrow wooden deck
Municipal Meeting Recaps
Public comment dominated the Board of Public Works meeting Nov. 18 as 10 residents from both Wayland and Lincoln urged the board and Department of Public Works Director Tom Holder to slow
Municipal Meeting Recaps
The Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee focused its Dec. 1 meeting on narrowing potential non-housing uses for the 17-acre property. It includes a capped, but unlined landfill, with a low dike
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
21 Cochituate Road — Restaurant Special Permit ApprovedThe Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved three required actions for Millbrook Group LLC’s proposal to convert the historic Collins Market building and currently Senne
Wayland’s Facilities Assessment Charts $23.5M in Green Capital Needs Through 2045
By The Wayland Post Staff A comprehensive review of Wayland’s major public buildings projects to be nearly $23.5 million in capital expenses over the next two decades, according to the 2025 Green
Albert L. Hyland Jr.
Albert L. Hyland Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Nov. 20, 2025. He was born to Albert L. Hyland, Sr. and Katherine E. (Ronan) Hyland in 1938, in
Open capital projects: improvements seen intracking of progress and balances
By Wayland staff reports Wayland’s Open Capital project ledger as of Oct. 31, 2025, shows 144 active accounts spread across multiple fiscal years, with a combined remaining balance of about $21.1 million.