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
Library Volunteers March to the Rhythm of Public Service
By Lindsey Warren Long time Wayland residents and two of Wayland Free Public Library’s home delivery services volunteers, John and Natalie Grabill, sat down at the library to share their story. John
Living Green: Join us for this year’s Wayland Earth Day Festival This Sunday May 4th
By Steve Garone Are you interested in learning more about saving our planet and sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions? This year’s Wayland Earth Day Festival will be the perfect place to do that.
Mass Central Rail Trail: More to Come
By Larry Kiernan and Emma Kiernan If you’ve driven Route 20 through Sudbury lately, you’ve probably noticed the trail construction between Dunkin’ Donuts and Lotus Blossom. That’s the Mass Central Rail Trail
Esther J. (Nisbet) Deveaux
Esther J. (Nisbet) Deveaux, 93, a lifelong resident of Cochituate, died peacefully in the care and comfort of her family on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born in Framingham, the daughter
Clyde B. Kelton, Jr. Esq.
Clyde B. Kelton, Jr. Esq. from Wayland, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Massachusetts General Hospital on April 18th, 2025, after a courageous battle. He was born on December 6th, 1940,
Practicing Rail Trail Etiquette
By Steve Garone Over the past several years, rail trails have become extremely popular among people who want to have a safe area to get some exercise. The brilliant notion that old,
A Senior’s Perspective: Pickleball is Fun and Therapeutic
by Chuck Schwager Pickleball has become a very popular game for many reasons, not the least of which is that it is easier to begin playing than tennis or squash. I was
Howard Richard Heller
Howard Richard Heller, known to friends and family as Dick, was born December 16, 1944 in Providence, RI. He passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at his residence at New Horizons
Wayland’s Sweetest Therapy
There are times in one’s life when one needs healing and therapy…of the chocolate variety. “Meet our Neighbors” visited Chocolate Therapy in Wayland Center, a not-your-typical chocolate shop but rather an experience,
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