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
Win a prize — send us your Wayland Post totebag photo
Don’t miss your chance to show us where the Wayland Post travels with you! Whether you’re hiking the White Mountains or strolling along the Esplanade, snap a photo with your Wayland Post
Town of Wayland Seeking Volunteers to Serve on Boards and Committees
The Town of Wayland is seeking residents interested in serving on a Board or Committee. There are various Boards and Committees with available vacancies. The Select Board appoints all positions unless otherwise
Local residents earn academic degrees and honors
Clark University awarded B.A. degrees on May 19 to Mira A. Mills and Jennie H. Rosen, both of whom graduated magna cum laude. Dylan Derubeis graduated with a B.S. in business administration from
June 13, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting
On June 13, the Economic Development Committee discussed the potential acquisition of 14 West Plain St., a 5,300-square-foot two-story office building that’s available for sale for the first time in 27 years
June 27, 2025 Board of Health Meeting
Wastewater facility at WHS The wastewater treatment plant at Wayland High School has been offline since 2019 (only seven years after it was built), requiring sewage to be hauled off site biweekly.
June 11, 2025 School Committee Meeting
On June 11, Elementary Curriculum Coach Sarah Sontag updated the School Committee on aligning K–5 reading instruction with the “science of reading,” drawn from a year-long partnership with the Massachusetts Tiered Literacy
June 27, 2025 Select Board Meeting
The Select Board voted to impose penalities on two establishments for liquor law violations Chief of Police Ed Burman backed keeping the Town Building as the sole polling site, saying it needs
Public Safety Log Jun 9 – 22, 2025
These reports are incidents from police and fire logs that are of public interest. Other reports such as medical incidents, motor vehicle stops, false alarms, accidental 911 calls, etc., are omitted. For
Anonymous art donor to honor John Antes
An anonymous Wayland resident has offered to fund a gift at the new community center in memory of John Antes, a longtime resident who volunteered for decades in roles that supported the
“Where in the World is the Wayland Post?” Contest
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