Main Street fire station sustains damage
Wayland Fire Station #2, located at 154 Main St., is currently boarded up due to an accident.Town Manager Michael McCall said on Feb. 14 that the accident occurred when a fire truck was
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Officials respond to complaints on sound quality
Town Manager Michael McCall and IT Director Nick Lombardi explained why there were microphone problems at town meetings and the action they were taking in an interview on Feb. 5. In a
New owners aim to revitalize Town Center
Jesse Baerkahn, president and founder of Graffito SP, said all three ownership groups are invested in rejuvenating Wayland Town Center and are equally involved. He outlined the new ownership structure and the
ZBA needs more time to decide on Veritas appeal
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on Jan. 13 to continue the appeal hearing on the issuance of a building permit for the Veritas Christian Academy, construction project. The discussion focused on
The Dover Amendment and the Planning Board’s decisions
In 2025, the Planning Board navigated complex and often competing considerations, weighing the concerns of taxpaying residents seeking to preserve the town’s pastoral neighborhoods alongside nonprofit organizations asserting that the Dover Amendment
Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman retires
Police Chief Edward Burman, 62, retired from the Wayland Police Department on Dec. 19. Lt. Mark Hebert was sworn in Dec. 22 as acting police chief. He served almost four years of
Experts cite their opinions on the St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Church construction project
By June Valliere Photo of Rice Road, the Coptic Church is to the right, where the caution banner is located. Photo by J. Valliere Thomas Kearns, president of Studio DSK Architects, gave
Are residences covered by the Dover Amendment?
By June Valliere Attorney Jonathan Silverstein’s arguments that the proposed residences at St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Church’s new campus are covered by the Dover Amendment did not appear to
How nonprofits can help municipalities
By June Valliere With the introduction of two new nonprofit expansion projects that will further strain town resources, as well as town officials discussing tax overrides, some Wayland residents are asking about
More details about the Coptic Church’s new campus
By June Valliere New details on Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church’s proposed construction project was disclosed at the Oct. 15 Planning Board meeting. Representatives have already been in front
Historical Tour Includes Fun Facts About Wayland
Twenty-seven historical enthusiasts strolling in sweltering heat listened avidly as Gretchen Schuler shared historical facts and pointed out buildings of historical significance in a Cochituate four block area on June 22. The
McCall Reflects on Town Manager Role
Michael McCall discussed his role as town manager, the changes he is implementing, and key decisions that could impact taxes during an interview at the Town Building on June 25.McCall serves as
X-Golf, China Rose are penalized for liquor law violations
Two Wayland businesses, X-Golf Wayland and the China Rose Restaurant, have been penalized for violating Wayland bylaws and state liquor laws. The Select Board agreed with Wayland Chief of Police Ed Burman’s
Rowing club teams excel at youth nationals
The Wayland Weston Rowing Club Association (WWRA) returned victorious from the 2025 U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. Team members representing eight boats competed (five of the boats were in
Licenses for five luxury car dealerships OK’d
The Select Board approved five separate Class 1 licenses for the sale of motor vehicles to Asbury Boston Exotics on June 16 after a transfer of ownership. In February, Herb Chambers agreed
Wayland Post Tote Bag Shows How the West Was Won
By John Flaherty
Fleishman Discusses School Funding and More
Wayland Superintendent of Schools David Fleishman outlined the history of federal education funding and answered questions about funding cuts, social media, diversity and updating Wayland’s cell phone policy at the League of
DEP Ruling on Cascade Needs Another OK
Although the Wayland Conservation Committee (ConCom) won its appeal on May 14, there is still no final decision regarding the construction of a 60-unit, four-story building at the former Mahoney’s site at
What’s Next for Wayland Town Center?
By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org Wayland residents are still looking for a town hub where they can congregate. They had looked to Town Center to meet those needs, but between the original concept plans
Casual Dining Coming to Boston Post Road
By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org The Zoning Board approved last week plans for Dunkin & Jimmy John’s Sandwiches to move into the former Bank of America building at 289 Boston Post Rd. According to