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
What future for the Route 20 Old Landfill site?
The parcels at 471 and 473 Boston Post Road that comprise the former capped Old South landfill have been floated as town-owned land available for potential redevelopment for many years by multiple
Town getting ready for expanded Wayland Festival
Wayland will come alive on Saturday, Oct. 4 (rain date: October 5) as the Wayland Festival fills Town Center with a day of parades, performances, art, food and community fun. This year
Pre-teen is an up-and-coming musical celebrity
Eleven-year-old Dalila Hiett of Wayland is impressing spectators at local venues with her prowess as a vocalist and as a guitarist. She recently mesmerized listeners at the last Arts Wayland Sunset Session
Talk of the Town – Update on town water
On August 26th, 2025 the Wayland Water Division experienced a pipe failure at the Temporary PFAS Treatment System located at the Happy Hollow Wells. The Town has continued to rely on a
Talk of the Town – Fujita attorney files motion
Nathaniel Fujita’s attorney, Robert Shaw Jr., is again asking the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to grant a new trial or send the case back to the Appeals Court, according to recent court
Talk of the Town – Health club hosts ALS ride
Over 250 bike riders from Wayland and nearby communities participated in the Ride to Defeat ALS Massachusetts on September 20. The Longfellow Club in Wayland has hosted the ride for over 20
Talk of the Town – Drug survey & resources
The Wayland Health Department is seeking input on opioid-related needs in the community. If you live, work or otherwise engage with the Wayland community, share your thoughts in the anonymous 10-minute survey
WHS Warriors roundup: Sept. 5 to Oct. 5, 2025
FootballWayland football dropped its season opener to Holliston 14–0 on September 5. The defense produced key stops, including an interception by Aidan Curry at the goal line, but the offense couldn’t break
Wayland Post website expands access to local information
Take the Wayland Post with you while you’re traveling or staying at your vacation home. We publish our digital version on the Monday after the biweekly print distribution. To access our digital
Cemeteries: Wayland’s silent storytellers of the past
In the quiet corners of Wayland, beneath the shade of ancient trees and among the moss-covered stones, lie open secrets — etched in granite, marble, and slate. Our cemeteries are more than