Wayland Post Staff

Wayland students win academic honors

March 6, 2026
The following Wayland residents were named to their collegeโ€™s fall 2025 deanโ€™s list. College of the Holy CrossJane Gargano โ€™27Annabelle McQuilkin โ€™29 Tufts UniversityNadia Calder โ€™26Izzy Chitkara โ€™27Sarah Bruce โ€™28Nandita Meharwal โ€™28Katie

Board of Public Works

March 6, 2026
The Board of Public Works reviewed a significant change involving the MWRA long-term water supply project at its Feb. 25 meeting.Director of Public Works Tom Holder reported that the capital improvement plan

Broomstones alum takes silver

March 6, 2026
Korey Dropkin, who trained at Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, stands with his silver medal with the Dolomites in the background. (Photo courtesy Korey Dropkin)

Community Calendar

March 6, 2026
Saturday, March 71โ€“4:30 p.m.Mosaic Heart or Jewelry WorkshopAmy Marks Studio (111 Riverview Road, Waltham)Take a break from the everyday and spend an inspiring afternoon creating art with Arts Wayland member Amy Marks.

Public Safety Log

March 6, 2026
Monday, Feb. 1610:50 a.m. โ€” A Ravine Road resident reported that water in her basement had set off an alarm. The Fire Department provided a pump to remove the water.11:18 a.m. โ€”

Elaine Berg Wegener, 90

March 6, 2026
Elaine (Berg) Wegener, 90, died peacefully on Jan. 18, with her daughter Sue Wegener Will, son-in-law Dave Will, granddaughter Carolynn Will, and grandson Kyle Will by her side.Elaine was born Feb. 20,

Community Calendar

March 6, 2026
Saturday, March 71โ€“4:30 p.m.Mosaic Heart or Jewelry WorkshopAmy Marks Studio (111 Riverview Road, Waltham)Take a break from the everyday and spend an inspiring afternoon creating art with Arts Wayland member Amy Marks.

Max Kavet Guyton, 1989-2026

March 6, 2026
Max Kavet Guyton passed away on Feb. 18, from having the biggest heart you could have.He was the best father, husband, brother, friend, bandmate, ski buddy, dog dad, road trip captain, internet

Brian McHale, 68

February 20, 2026
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

Chris E. Applin, 77

February 20, 2026
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

February 20, 2026
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 attorney Gutbezahl promoted

February 20, 2026
Wayland resident Adam Gutbezahl was elevated to shareholder at Bostonโ€™s Ruberto, Israel & Weiner. He has been a member of the firmโ€™s Litigation Department for five years, practicing in its commercial real

Ravi Simon running for state rep

February 20, 2026
Ravi Simon, longtime aide to Democratic State Rep. Carmine Gentile and chair of the Lincoln-Sudbury School Committee, announced on Feb.11 that he is running for state representative in the 13th Middlesex District,

Student artwork wins statewide award

February 20, 2026
Wayland resident James Costigan, a sophomore at the New England Innovation Academyย in Marlborough, earned statewide recognition in theย 2025โ€“26 Massachusetts Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nationโ€™s longest-running recognition program for creative teens.