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
May 12, 2025 Wastewater Management District Commission
At its May 12 meeting, the Wayland Wastewater Management District Commission voted unanimously to support a 10% across-the-board rate increase for fiscal year 2026, citing favorable revenue trends, stable operations, and anticipated
Public Involvement Plan (PIP) Presentation for 8 Andrew Avenue
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April 17, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting
Terrain Café Proposal for Boston Post Road Site Raises Economic Hopes and Business Concerns The Economic Development Committee (EDC) heard what started as public comment that lasted for an hour about a
April 22, 2025 Planning Board Meeting
Prior to a vote, Town Planner Robert Hummel confirmed that Kevin O’Leary, applicant for 13 Charena Road, PB #24-07 Amendment to Definitive Subdivision, had been granted an extension of the decision deadline
April 22, 2025 Select Board Meeting
Wayland Select Board Reorganizes Carol Martin Elected Chair Carol Martin was unanimously elected chair of the Select Board and Doug Levine as vice chair. Anne Brensley, who supported the appointments, departed the
More Homes on the Same Lot? – Wayland to Vote on New ADU Zoning
Carole.Plumb@waylandpost.org To combat the housing shortage and rising prices, Massachusetts passed the Affordable Housing Act in August 2024. One policy initiative in the Act was to require municipalities to allow Accessory Dwelling
Aquifer at the Crossroads: The High- Stakes Future of 195 Main and Wayland’s Water.
The funding of next steps for the long-term dual source (a.k.a. hybrid) connection to the MWRA water supply will be among the voted decisions at the upcoming April 7, 2025 Annual Town
Choosing a Safe, Sufficient Drinking Water Source for the Future
At the Annual Town Meeting, residents will be asked to decide on the future source of Wayland’s public drinking water and consider what they are willing to pay for water quality, redundancy