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
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 of small-town government.The nonprofit
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
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, one of the
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
New clinician/social worker to aid police
By Sherre GreenbaumWayland Post Contributor Lauren Keating, LMHC, has been hired as the town’s first co-response clinician/social worker. The addition of this professional position to the Wayland Police Department is part of
Wayland College Graduations
Xin Yu Graduates from UT-Austin Xin Yu of Wayland graduated with a Master of Science in data science from the University of Texas at Austin. Yu was one of nearly 9,500 students
Student Tapped for Honor Choir
Wayland High School proudly announces that Pariplavi Sontha, a senior, was selected to perform in the 2025 National Association for Music Education (NAME), All Eastern Honors Choir on April 24–27 in Hartford.
Regis Students Recognized for Academic Excellence on Dean’s List
Regis College announced that Wayland residents Courtney Deangelis and Noy Geffen were on spring 2025 Dean’s List. Regis announces. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Regis students must earn a
14-Year-Old Resident Named as Foundation’s “Honored Hero”
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation named Neal Mohiman an “Honored Hero” in March. Despite his challenge in dealing with Crohn’s disease in the last five years, Neal is determined to use his
Mordas makes nursing honor society
Curry’s School of Nursing welcomes Brett Mordas of Wayland into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s Theta-at-Large Chapter. Members must be in the upper 35% of their class and have
Singer Performs at National Conference
Wayland High School student Margaret Agyeman performed in the prestigious All National Honor Choir at the 2025 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), National Conference on March 22 at the Morton H. Meyerson
Historic Plain Road Sign Restored
By Richard ConradWayland Post Contributor A historic sign at the intersection of Boston Post Road and Plain Road near the Weston town line has been restored after it was damaged in a
Town Meeting Survey Results Revealed
By Mary Ann Borkowski and Denise FortinWayland Post Contributors The recent survey on the annual town meeting format, interest and effectiveness revealed that Wayland is still grappling with some of the same
Kenneth Jude McMullen
It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” Jude McMullen, who died on April 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age