Dave Watkins

Sound quality at town meetings is a frequent issue

January 30, 2026
Anyone who regularly attends or watches Wayland public meetings has likely heard some version of the same exchange. “Can you hear me?”“You’re muted.”“Try moving closer to the microphone.”“Can the room hear the

Big Projects, Bigger Gaps, Tough Choices

October 3, 2025
At the September 15 Select Board meeting, Finance Director Brian Keveny warned that Wayland’s fiscal problem is no longer cyclical. The town is sliding into what he called a structural deficit —

Post to manage Wayland Voters Network archive

September 5, 2025
After more than two decades and 1,017 issues, the Wayland Voters Network (WVN) has suspended publication. The volunteer-run newsletter was launched in 2004 to provide residents with in-depth coverage of town government

Water Meter Notices Don’t Mention “Opt Out”

June 13, 2025
When Wayland residents first heard about upgrading their water meters nearly a decade ago, the project was introduced with promises of transparency, efficiency, and customer choice. However, the rollout of automated water