Community
Joel Sirkin
Joel H. Sirkin died at home, on Aug. 19, 2026. He was born Jan. 7, 1946, in Pittsburgh and grew up in Hewlett, Long Island. He graduated from Johns Hopkins…
Two from Wayland earn Girl Scout Gold Awards
Courtney Lloyd’s 13th year in the Girl Scouts was a lucky one for her when she earned the prestigious 2025 Girl Scout Gold Award for her work with STEM with…
Inside Arts Wayland’s creative community: Kaffee Kang
On any given month, a visitor to Arts Wayland might wander through an exhibition of paintings and photography, hear a jazz ensemble, attend an artist’s talk, join a songwriting workshop,…
Recognizing and controlling invasive plants
Invasive plants do not stop at the edge of a conservation trail, wetland, roadside, or backyard fence. They spread by seed, root, vine, bird, wind, water, yard waste, and well-intentioned…
Judith Orloff, 1942–2026
Judith “Judy” Orloff, 83, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, following a period of hospice care.Born in Easthampton on Nov. 18,…
Alan Chartoff
Alan S. Chartoff, 76, of Wayland, died on June 21, 2026. He was born on Aug. 16, 1949. Chartoff is survived by his wife, Gail Chmara Chartoff; his sons, Seth…
Bessie N. Ladoulis
Bessie N. (Booras) Ladoulis, 94, of Wayland, died on June 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William T. Ladoulis who died…
Robert T. Lavin
Robert T. “Bob” Lavin, 87, died peacefully at his residence in Cochituate surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2026 Bob was the beloved husband of 65 years to…
Real Estate Transactions: July 1 – August 3, 2026
July 1 - August 3, 2026 DateAddressSellerBuyerSale Amt.7/1/202697 Dudley RoadOsborne, Dedra L. & Beckett, Dedra L.Hollings, Frederick$950,0007/2/2026108 Willow Brook Dr. #108Clifford, Carina J. & DanielMoussaqui, Adil El$232,2547/13/202614 Bennett RdDeMasi, Heather…
Tunes on the water
Music on the Pond day has become an annual tradition on Dudley Pond. On Saturday, July 18, the Dirty Water Brass Band, floating on two pontoon boats, entertained residents of…
