Jane Maletz Lane, age 81
Jane Maletz Lane passed away unexpectedly at 81 on December 22, 2025. Jane was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born on December 13, 1944 to Dorothy
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Andrew “Andy” Pickens Johnson, age 99
Andrew “Andy” Pickens Johnson, 99, formerly of Wayland, died on October 6, 2025 at the Hebrew Senior Life and Rehabilitation Center in Boston following a period of declining health. He was born
Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera, age 72
Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera passed away on Jan. 7, 2026 at age 72. The memory of Graziella Prestera of Wayland, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of
Jane Maletz Lane, age 81
Jane Maletz Lane passed away unexpectedly at 81 on December 22, 2025. Jane was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born on December 13, 1944 to Dorothy
Hooligans are #1 again
Hooligans FC, a U10 Wayland boys soccer team composed of fifth-graders, continues to dominate the competition following up its outdoor season championship with another in its indoor league.Playing two years up in
Animal Control Officer wrangles people as well as creatures
By Alice Waughalice.waugh@waylandpost.org Almost every day is dog day afternoon for Jennifer Condon, the animal control officer for eight towns including Wayland, where the biggest animal-related problem is professional dog walkers with
Wayland college residents win academic recognition
Lilly O’Driscoll and William Catlin were among more than 2,050 students named to the College of Charleston’s fall 2025 president’s list. O’Driscoll is majoring in psychology and Catlin is majoring in management.Miami
WaylandCAN celebrates a ‘Roaring Night’
Wayland residents came together in style Dec. 6, as the Wayland Community Action Network (WaylandCAN) hosted A Roaring Night of Connection at Sandy Burr Country Club, drawing over 100 community members for
Town Workforce Size and Staffing Trends
Wayland employs a large workforce to deliver town and school services. But while the town has a relatively high share of six-figure earners, the composition and scale of those earnings differ from
A Wayland Post holiday appeal
As the year winds down and December fills with concerts, menorah lightings, tree sales and last-minute Amazon returns, the Wayland Post is pausing to recognize the most important constant in local journalism:
Freedom Team supports victims of hate and bias
The Wayland Freedom Team members made their debut at the Celebration of Human Rights event sponsored by the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC), on Dec. 10 (see story
A Wayland Post holiday appeal
As the year winds down and December fills with concerts, menorah lightings, tree sales and last-minute Amazon returns, the Wayland Post is pausing to recognize the most important constant in local journalism:
League says democracy is not a spectator sport
By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org To encourage Wayland residents to run for office, Sue Flicop and Mary Antes, members of the Wayland League of Voters (LWV) have created a two-part series called Run for
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
21 Cochituate Road — Restaurant Special Permit ApprovedThe Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved three required actions for Millbrook Group LLC’s proposal to convert the historic Collins Market building and currently Senne
Albert L. Hyland Jr.
Albert L. Hyland Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Nov. 20, 2025. He was born to Albert L. Hyland, Sr. and Katherine E. (Ronan) Hyland in 1938, in
Food pantries see holiday uptick in need
Unfortunately, the joyous times of the holiday season are often overshadowed by the greater need for food assistance among many in Wayland and the surrounding communities. Hundreds of individuals and families with
Wayland Middle and High School Orchestra Masquerade Concert
The Wayland Middle and High School orchestras performed its 24th annual Masquerade Concert on Oct. 23, in the WHS auditorium. Students disguised themselves in outstanding costumes and played themed music for the
Open burning season continues through May 1
The Fire Department declared the start of open burning season on Jan. 15, continuing through May 1. Residents must obtain a burn permit each year from the Fire Department to comply with
Assessors approve bylaw revision and more
Board of Assessors, Jan. 6 The Board of Assessors convened on Jan. 6 to address several topics, including bylaw revisions, office updates, and archival preservation efforts. Director of Assessing Robert Leroux introduced
February 7, 2025 Energy and Climate Committee. Panel reviews solar projects at Loker School and new Community Center
Energy and Climate Committee, Jan. 7 A focus of discussion at the Jan. 7 meeting of the Energy and Climate Committee was the Loker Elementary School solar array project. Members discussed the