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
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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
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
Community Calendar
Friday, Feb. 209:30–11:15 a.m.Wayland Free Public Library(5 Concord Road)Great DecisionsTrump’s return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership, embracing an “America First” approach. This chapter explores the
Residents file to run for office
With the Annual Town Election a little more than two months away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the following residents have pulled papers. The last day to submit nomination papers for certification
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
WHS junior gives solo performance
Wayland High School junior Maereg Million gave a solo performance of Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto movements 1 & 2 with the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 8. The audience gave a standing
FinCom member: budget article has issues
To the Editor, I write to note a couple of corrections to your recent article, “Overdue school budget complicates life for FinCom.” First, the headline is misleading. My comments at the Feb.
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
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,
State outlines federal aid tools for towns amid cuts
Under Gov. Maura Healey, Massachusetts is expanding technical assistance, matching funds, and planning support to help cities and towns pursue infrastructure and economic development projects as federal funding becomes less reliable.Speaking on
FinCom tackles Town Meeting warrant articles
The Finance Committee opened its Jan. 28 warrant review for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting with a session focused almost entirely on initial discussion of 52 proposed warrant articles. Members emphasized the
Select Board mulls Town Meeting articles and more
Before disucssing various Town Meeting articles at its Jan. 20 meeting, the Select Board heard public comments on the 25 Holiday Road parcel, property tax relief, and Sherman’s Bridge.Andrew Carpenter of Orchard
Legal Notice – 2026 Democratic Caucus
The Wayland Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) invites you to the 2026 Caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts State Democratic Party convention. The Massachusetts State Democratic Party convention will be held on
Norovirus outbreak sends several residents to hospital
By Wayland Post Staff The Wayland Police and Fire departments sent out a joint notice on Feb. 3 concerning a norovirus outbreak at a local assisted living center.Acting Police Chief Mark Hebert
Community Calendar
Friday, Feb. 6Puzzle Swap12–2 p.m.Wayland Free Public Library,5 Concord RoadBring your gently used puzzles to the Wayland Free Public Library anytime and swap them for new-to-you puzzles.Please bring in puzzles that are
Sanford Rosenzweig, 95
ROSENZWEIG, Sanford Sanford Rosenzweig, a psychotherapist with decades of contributions in the mental health field, and proud father and grandpa, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning in his home in Wayland, Massachusetts,
A different kind of snow blower
Wayland resident Sachin Sawe sculped the snowbank on his front path snow by useing a leaf-blower to clear a new dusting of snow last week. (Photo by Sachin Sawe)
Former Broomstones Curling Club member prepares to fulfill his Olympic dream
By Jack Schwed Olympic Update! 2/11/26 : Former Broomstones curler earns silver in mixed doubles Minnesota Couple Breaks Two Winter Olympics Droughts For Team USA in Curling – Yahoo Sports Korey Dropkin grew
Sound issues at meetings are real
To the Editor: Having attended several town meetings, both in person and remotely, I believe the article accurately described the audio issues experienced by presenters and meeting attendees alike. I was disappointed