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
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 – 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
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
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 – Two new businesses schedule grand openings
The Town of Wayland announced ribbon-cuttings for two new businesses in Wayland that the public is invited to attend:Grand opening of Life Techs on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m., at 26
Real Estate Aug 20 – Sep 9, 2025
Recent Sales Recent Sales DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMT. 08/20/2025 8 Poets Path Leichliter, Tania A. Refkofsky, Michael D. & Caitlin S. $2,225,000 08/21/2025 3 White Rd Sampson, Brad and Smith,
Personnel Board Meeting
Town Clerk Trudy Reid briefed the Personnel Board on September 3 about the town’s ongoing recodification of all bylaws, the first comprehensive review in more than two decades. Reid explained that the
September 8, 2025 Wastewater Management District Commission
The Wastewater Management District Commission on Sept. 8 heard updates on plant maintenance, finances, and ongoing issues with fats, oils, and grease from the Alta Oxbow apartment complex.Treatment plant maintenance Public Works