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
“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
Wayland Middle and High School Musicians Participate in the MMEA Eastern District Festival.
Twenty-seven Wayland student musicians from Wayland Middle School and Wayland High School participated in the 2025 MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival held at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School on March 7-8, 2025. These
Wayland’s Utility Boxes Get Facelifts
by Amari B. Harrison Thanks to the Wayland Cultural Council (WCC), public artwork is becoming more prominent in our community. The WCC’s Utility Box Project, funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural
Spirit Council Encourages Residents to Attend Town Meeting
“I went to Town Meeting last year. I was proud to participate in the purest form of democracy. Come, let YOUR voice be heard. You can make a difference,” said Denise Fortin
Bonnie Gossels
To the Editor: Wayland’s Annual Town Meeting is April 7, 2025 and the Warrant, a green booklet explaining the Articles to be voted, is now arriving in residents’ mailboxes. The first Article
George Uveges
Dear Wayland Post Readers – In October 2020, Massachusetts reduced allowable PFAS levels in drinking water to 20 parts per trillion (ppt). Wayland met this limit with a temporary filtration system at
Party Like the Irish
“Oh, March 17th, the day when the whole world is Irish for 24 hours, ” said Stephen Palmer, a young Irelander who fought against British rule in 1848. This is still true
Rotary Club Honors Wayland High School Students
by Joy Viola Four Wayland High School sophomores were honored for their leadership and community service by The Rotary Club of Weston and Wayland at the sixth Rising Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Talk of the Town – Marcia Irwin
Marcia Irwin of Wayland plays Cinderella’s Stepmother in the Weston Friendly Society’s upcoming spring musical Into the Woods. The plot is centered around a baker and his wife and their wish for