Real Estate Sep 22 – Oct 20, 2025
DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMT. 09/22/2025 33 Oak Hill Rd Cunningham Michael W; Cunningham Carol H First Landing Investments LLC $850,000 09/22/2025 33 Oak Hill Rd First Landing Investments LLC Keach
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MMA report finds ‘Perfect Storm’ for local budgets
By Carole Plumb A new report, “A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face Historic Fiscal Pressures,” warns that many Massachusetts municipalities are caught between inflation-driven increases in costs and binding constraints on
Finance Committee Appointing Board
The Finance Committee Appointing Board voted 3–0 to appoint Pamela Roman to a term ending June 30, 2027, and Robert Quimby to a term ending June 30, 2028. The board cited the
Pleas for both safety and historic preservation highlight forum on Sherman’s Bridge repairs
An October 9 joint public visioning session for Wayland and Sudbury residents was held to discuss a proposal to rehabilitate the historic wooden Sherman’s Bridge, first built around 1743 (see tinyurl.com/shermans-bridge). Over
State gives funding for Snake Brook Dam repairs
The town has received a matching grant of $884,000 in September from the state to help complete rehabilitation work on the Snake Brook Dam, which has been listed in poor condition since
Wayland’s Great Ponds treated for invasives
The Conservation Commission approved the notice of intent for the application of the herbicide Clearcast to control invasive water chestnuts in the southern cove of Heard Pond. Heard Pond, which is bordered
July 1, 2025 Design Review Board Meeting
On July 1, the Design Review Board reviewed Urban Outfitters’ proposal for 297-311 Boston Post Rd. that involves adaptive reuse of the former Whole Foods and adjacent retail buildings. The development project
Town Explores Ways to Ease ADU Conversions
Attendees at the June 16 Board of Health meeting heard several ideas to make accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development easier and less expensive while still meeting Title 5 septic rules. Rachel Bratt
Town Center Site Completes Cleanup
Cleanup and final reports on contaminants found on the Council on Aging/Community municipal parcel during construction are almost complete. During excavation work to build the CoA/CC on January 30, 2023, Tower Construction
May 5, 2025 Historical Commission
Historical Commission Chair Katherine Gardner-Wescott proposed using $2,500 from the town’s $33,175 (Select Board 5/5/25 packet) 250th anniversary programming allocation to sponsor historically themed performances and presentations. At the May meeting, she
Real Estate Sep 22 – Oct 20, 2025
DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMT. 09/22/2025 33 Oak Hill Rd Cunningham Michael W; Cunningham Carol H First Landing Investments LLC $850,000 09/22/2025 33 Oak Hill Rd First Landing Investments LLC Keach
MMA report finds ‘Perfect Storm’ for local budgets
By Carole Plumb A new report, “A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face Historic Fiscal Pressures,” warns that many Massachusetts municipalities are caught between inflation-driven increases in costs and binding constraints on
Finance Committee Appointing Board
The Finance Committee Appointing Board voted 3–0 to appoint Pamela Roman to a term ending June 30, 2027, and Robert Quimby to a term ending June 30, 2028. The board cited the
Pleas for both safety and historic preservation highlight forum on Sherman’s Bridge repairs
An October 9 joint public visioning session for Wayland and Sudbury residents was held to discuss a proposal to rehabilitate the historic wooden Sherman’s Bridge, first built around 1743 (see tinyurl.com/shermans-bridge). Over
State gives funding for Snake Brook Dam repairs
The town has received a matching grant of $884,000 in September from the state to help complete rehabilitation work on the Snake Brook Dam, which has been listed in poor condition since
Wayland’s Great Ponds treated for invasives
The Conservation Commission approved the notice of intent for the application of the herbicide Clearcast to control invasive water chestnuts in the southern cove of Heard Pond. Heard Pond, which is bordered
July 1, 2025 Design Review Board Meeting
On July 1, the Design Review Board reviewed Urban Outfitters’ proposal for 297-311 Boston Post Rd. that involves adaptive reuse of the former Whole Foods and adjacent retail buildings. The development project
Town Explores Ways to Ease ADU Conversions
Attendees at the June 16 Board of Health meeting heard several ideas to make accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development easier and less expensive while still meeting Title 5 septic rules. Rachel Bratt
Town Center Site Completes Cleanup
Cleanup and final reports on contaminants found on the Council on Aging/Community municipal parcel during construction are almost complete. During excavation work to build the CoA/CC on January 30, 2023, Tower Construction
May 5, 2025 Historical Commission
Historical Commission Chair Katherine Gardner-Wescott proposed using $2,500 from the town’s $33,175 (Select Board 5/5/25 packet) 250th anniversary programming allocation to sponsor historically themed performances and presentations. At the May meeting, she