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
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor: Bring back the hog reeve!As I was reading the June 27, 2025 issue of the Wayland Post, I came upon an item in the Public Safety Log that alarmed me.
July 16, 2025 School Committee
The Wayland School Committee unanimously approved the use of $45,000 in state funds to purchase a van for the district’s transition programming for high school special education students at its meeting on
July 3, 2025 HRDEI Committee
The Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (HRDEI) welcomed three new members: Maryam Libdi, Sarah Shtudin, and Denise Fortin. The committee recapped the town’s packed July 3 public reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What
July 10, 2025 Economic Development Committee
While the Educational Development met on July 10 to review the status of businesses exiting or planning to move into Wayland, most of their discussion focused on developing a plan to fill
Good trouble
Nearly 80 residents and one loyal dog fanned out across the intersection of Routes 20, 126, and 27 late Sunday afternoon, joining a nationwide day of action honoring the late U.S. Rep. John
Wayland Summer Farmers’ Market: midweek bounty under the maples
Every Wednesday from June 25 through October 8 from noon to 4 p.m., the Wayland Summer Farmers’ Market transforms the upper parking lot at Russell’s Garden Center into a shaded village green alive with summer
Local thespians liven up the summer
Fifteen Wayland residents have been performing in Weston summer productions. Weston Drama Workshop (WDW), a nonprofit youth theater organization in its 63rd anniversary season, is staging six productions this month at Regis
Fire Department welcomes new hire
Fire Chief Neil McPherson hired long-time resident James Sykes as an EMT/paramedic. He was recently certified as an EMT/paramedic and was previously an EMT with a private ambulance company and the Sherborn
Paid and volunteer opportunities at the Wayland Post
Please send your résumé and a brief introduction highlighting your interest in any of the positions below to info@waylandpost.org. Event Organizer (volunteer) Are you enthusiastic, creative, and passionate about our community newspaper?
Wayland Post donor list
Many thanks to everyone who’s donated to the Wayland Post. Those who have contibuted since the full list was last published in June 13, 2025 issue are in boldface. Dudley Pond Sustaining