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
Select Board (3-year term)
Tom Fay (incumbent) ADDRESS: 1 Happy Hollow Road OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Attorney; Chair and member of the Wayland Select Board, May 2009 – 2012, May 2019 – present;
Board of Assessors (3-year term)
Steven P. Klitgord (incumbent) I am running for reelection to Wayland’s Board of Assessors. Elected to the Board two years ago, I find that working with our excellent professional staff and my
Board of Health (3-year term)
Genevieve Anand ADDRESS: 9 Forty Acres Drive OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Physician, practicing Internal Medicine; prior Wayland Board of Health term from 2022 to 2025 CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AND/OR SOCIAL
Board of Health (2-year term)
Kathryn Stiff ADDRESS: 2 Plainview Road OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Nurse Practitioner CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA, IF ANY: None How does the board make decisions and make health
Board of Library Trustees (3-year term)
Anna Blazier ADDRESS: 11 Pollock Road OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Computational Biologist CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA, IF ANY: N/A What are the highlights of the library’s new five-year
Board of Library Trustees (3-year term)
Emily Weintraub (incumbent) ADDRESS: 8 Trinity Place OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Art appraiser; currently at the end of a one-year term as a Trustee of the Wayland Free Public
Board of Public Works (3-year term)
Tsung Chiang (incumbent) ADDRESS: 8 Alice Drive OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Board of Public Works CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA, IF ANY: N/A Water is a big issue everywhere.
Board of Public Works (3-year term)
Michael Wegerbauer (incumbent) ADDRESS: 7 Blossom Lane OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: VP, Learning Solutions @ M & R Consultants Corporation (MRCC) – prior Board of Health member, current Board
Planning Board (5-year term)
Jesse Newberry ADDRESS: 29 River Road OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Principal Digital Solutions Technologist, HNTB. Prior to January 2025, Business Engagement Manager, MassDOT. Currently serving as Associate Member, Wayland
Planning Board Associate (4-year term)
Nick Munkengeck ADDRESS: 134 Pelham Island Road OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Architect/Non-Profit Owner’s Project Representative CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA, IF ANY: N/A What will the Planning Board do