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
Town Considering Purchase of 14 West Main St.
The Wayland Select Board is weighing a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to purchase 14 West Plain St., a 5,300-square-foot commercial office building located just minutes from the Mass Pike and
June 20, 2025 Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on June 20 to maintain current water rates for fiscal 2026 following an extended discussion about the use of contingency funds and retained earnings. The
Real Estate May, Jun, & Jul 2025
DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMOUNT 05/19/25 102 Willow Brook Dr, Unit 102 Decotis, Paul A. & Luann M. LPD Living Trust (Luann M. & Paul A. Decotis, trustees) $1 05/21/25 8
Letter To the Editor
Dear Editor: I just completed my third one-year term on the Town’s Finance Committee and have chosen not to seek reappointment at this time. During my brief tenure, it has become apparent
Submit essays to Rev250’s “We the People: Voices of the Constitution”
As part of Wayland’s year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, residents are invited to write a short essay on the Constitution. What is its relevance in modern life?
How do we feel about the town green? An informal survey
This week, roving reporter Genevieve Morrison asked business owners, residents, and shoppers in the Town Center what they’d like to see on the town green.“It’d be nice if they planted more trees.
Mohnkern Wins Logo Design Contest
In the Wayland Rev250 logo design contest, judges admired Michelle Mohnkern’s clean design and patriotic “Let Freedom Ring” concept embodied by the Paul Revere bell. “When searching for a symbol of Wayland,
Four Eagle Scouts Win Scholarships
Matthew Karpacz, chair of Wayland Scouting and Scholarship Foundation director, acknowledged the achievements of the 2025 Eagle Scouts who recently graduated from Wayland High School. These Scouts experienced high adventure, including a
New FEMA Flood Regs Require Bylaw Update
A FEMA requirement for towns to approve a standalone floodplain bylaw missed the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) article cutoff submission date by one day. Because the changes were due on July