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
250th MARCHES ON
From Independence to Interdependence: Wayland’s Water Story Joins the Regional Flow As we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we reflect on the events, abilities, and liberties
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, I grew up walking to Claypit Hill School, in a neighborhood amongst streets without sidewalks, and I bought a house by Happy Hollow, with every intention of walking my kids
Subject: Letter to the editor: Carroll School
From: Susan Wagner Susanwgnr@gmail.com When the Carroll School first bought property on Waltham Road, some eight or 10 years ago, a resident told me that the road Would become Like Route 2
Youth Basketball Association Launches 2nd Annual “Hoops for a Home Court” 3v3 Charity Tournament
The Wayland Youth Basketball Association, in partnership with the Wayland Community Sports Center, has opened registration for the 2nd Annual Hoops for a Home Court 3v3 basketball tournament, scheduled for Saturday, December
Financial Summit Highlights Fiscal Pressures, Stable Reserves, and Development Opportunities
At the November 2025 Financial Summit, Town Manager Michael McCall and Finance Director Brian Keveny presented a cautiously optimistic outlook for Wayland’s fiscal position heading into Fiscal 2027. While the town remains
David Joseph Walsh, Age 90
WALSH, of Framingham, formerly of Wayland and Belmont, died peacefully on November 5, 2025. He was born in Medford on April 20, 1935, the son of the late Dennis J. and Catherine
Lester Philip Albee, Age 86
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lester Philip Albee, a man of great intelligence, quiet strength, and boundless kindness. Lester passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025,
Community Forum on Hate Incidents Becomes Reckoning on Race and Accountability
By the Wayland Post Staff A long-planned community forum on hate crimes and prevention became an emotional reckoning on race, trust, and transparency in Wayland on Nov. 10, when residents filled the
Grout-Heard House Museum Fundraiser
From tiny one inch postage stamp squares to a 43-inch Star of Bethlehem, the patterns were varied and fascinating in the quilted collection on display during a recent fundraiser weekend at the
Wayland Schools and Organizations Needed to Collect Warm Winter Coats
As the price of everyday items like groceries and gasoline continues to rise, government SNAP benefits have been put on hold, and temperatures start to drop, families struggling with expenses more and