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Spotting (and protecting) birds and their habitats
Wayland’s fields, forests, and wetlands provide a variety of habitats for birds, making the town a popular destination for local bird watchers. But changes to these habitats are affecting bird…
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The Mansard house, named after its roof style, was one of the most popular houses in Wayland during the 1800s. There are now only two mansard houses left in Wayland.
Maria Elizabeth Bowens
Maria Elizabeth (Goode) Bowens, 73, of Boston, died Sept. 17, 2026. She was born Oct. 13, 1952, to the late Frederick Goode and Maria Fernandes Monteiro Goode and was raised…
Francis Chalmers
Francis D. “Red” Chalmers, 94, of West Newfield, Maine, died Sept. 30, 2026. He was born Jan. 13, 1932, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late James K. and…
David Charles Hunter
David Charles Hunter, 74, of West Wareham, died Sept. 24, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Barbara (Akins) Hunter and the son of…
Donna L. Muzzy
Donna L. Muzzy, 82, died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2026, surrounded by her family, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 8, 1944, in Shelbyville, Indiana, she moved with her…
Pat Porter
A. M. Patrick “Pat” Porter III, 67, of Natick, a well-known and respected wholesale florist and commercial grower, died unexpectedly on Sept. 16, 2026. He was the husband of Jill…
Ann Morgan Rowan
Ann Morgan Rowan, 80, formerly of Wayland, died peacefully on Sept. 21, 2026, in Alexandria, Va. She is survived by her children, Alayne (Dan) Rowan and Megan (Dave) Drane; grandchildren…
Mathew Harrison
Mathew John Harrison passed away on Sept. 7, 2026, doing one of his favorite things — paddleboarding in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was 40 years old. He is survived by…
Ann Marie Hyland
Ann Marie (Leahy) Hyland passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sept. 16, 2026. She was born to John J. Leahy Sr. and Grace K. (Sweeney) Leahy of…
