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
Wayland High School Band Plays at Fenway Park
by Amari B. Harrison Directed by Mr. Joseph Oneschuk, the Wayland High School Band stood behind home plate at Fenway Park, 15 feet away from the Red Sox’ biggest stars. It was
Ex Police Chief Sues Town
Wayland- One year after final payment of his six-figure settlement former Wayland Police Chief Sean Gibbons is seeking further compensation from Wayland residents. Gibbons filed a civil lawsuit against the Town of
First Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for 195 Main St. on April 10th
The Town’s Licensed Site Professional (LSP), Ben Gould of CMG Environmental explained the history of how LSPs became MassDEP’s solution on how to regulate and ensure cleanup of hazardous waste releases to
Help Feed Early-Spring Pollinators
BY JEAN MILBURN Do you wake up hungry? Many of our pollinators do; and many have trouble when they hunt for food in late March through early May. Happily, Massachusetts is home
Local Author Finds Inspiration AroundWayland
BY AMARI B. HARRISON George Harrar’s latest book “The Other Side of Silence” is launching this month. It is a collection of new and previously published short stories. “All 15 stories are
Remnants of the Revolutionary War
BY SCARLETT HOEY It’s 1775. Wayland is part of Sudbury. Some of the earliest protests of taxation and for self-governance have come out of Town Meeting, specifically calls to repeal or suspend
Animals Silently Suffering
By Amy Shroff On March 28, central Myanmar experienced a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. While the human toll is staggering, another crisis is unfolding in silence: the suffering of animals—both stray and owned—left
Wayland Town Meeting: A Vibrant Debate and Votes for the Future
Wayland residents debated and voted on key issues that will affect the town’s future during two nights of the annual town meeting on April 7 and 8. The key items that elicited
Senior Team Players Form Lasting Friendships and Enjoy Balanced Competition
Members of the Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball League (EMASS) shared stories of how their participation in the league has impacted their lives. The nearly 500-member league for individuals 50 and over play
Spring Sports Season Gets Underway
by BY ELISABETH RAINGE From pickleball players and softball to golfers and runners, the warmer weather is bringing out recreational and compet- itive athletes across Wayland. Upcoming Wayland High School (WHS) and