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
Recreation Commission (3-year term)
Asa B. Foster (incumbent) (no response received)
School Committee (3-year term)
Erin Gibbons (incumbent) ADDRESS: 25 Mitchell Street OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Attorney and currently serving as Chair of the School Committee CAMPAIGN WEBSITE AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA, IF ANY: None
Trust Fund Commission (3-year term)
Adam Gutbezahl (incumbent) ADDRESS: 48 Rice Spring Lane OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Wayland Cultural Council (2017-2021); Wayland Finance Committee (2019-2021); Wayland Select Board (2021- 2024); Wayland Trust Fund Commission
Housing Authority (5-year term)
Susan Weinstein (incumbent) ADDRESS: 279 Concord Rd OCCUPATION AND/OR PREVIOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN: Currently Executive Director, Families for Depression Awareness (www.familyaware.org); Elected and/or appointed offices in Wayland since 1992 (partial list):
Election Guide
This Voter’s Guide was provided by the Wayland League of Women Voters. However, the statements designated by a grey background, were submitted directly to the newspaper. The League of Women Voters of
March 3, 2025 Board of Assessors
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment The board approved the seventh commitment for motor vehicle and trailer excise taxes for calendar year 2024, totaling $22,083.64, based on a total valuation of $7,434,319. Abatement
March 12, 2025 ELVIS Committee
ELVIS Chair Bernstein provided updates on discussions on the status of remote participation implementation. The committee discussed the ongoing debate between allowing remote participation in open town meetings versus public meetings governed
Artful History in Utilitarian Household Items
The Wayland Historical Society employees and volunteers met with members of the New England Quilt Museum on March 15 to participate in the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project. Wayland Historical Society’s collection has
“Your Extra May Be Someone’s Only”
Massachusetts is facing a waste crisis. It’s quickly running out of landfill space and no new sites are in the pipeline. Waste incinerators are operating at capacity. Much of our trash includes
ABC News’ Will Reeve to Headline Local Event for Wayland Grief Support Organization
Will Reeve, ABC News correspondent and son of Christopher and Dana Reeve, will appear on April 2nd at Regis College for a candid discussion about persevering through life while navigating grief. This