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,
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Coptic Orthodox Church proposes religious campus on designated scenic road
Neighbors on Rice Road were stunned by the magnitude of St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Copic Orthodox Church’s new proposed construction project, which
New Carroll School building could eventually accommodate 250 students
The Carroll School is proposing a major expansion of its campus on Waltham Street to give the campus the capacity for five times the
The rights of taxpayers vs. the Dover Amendment
Wayland officials will soon be addressing how the Dover Amendment applies to future church and school projects in town. The Dover Amendment is a
Wayland’s land use consolidation efforts: progress, performance, and next steps
Wayland’s effort to consolidate its land use administration and operations — Planning, Zoning, Conservation, Health, and Building — has been underway for nearly a
Town is defendant or plaintiff in multiple lawsuits
The town is currently defending seven lawsuits, according to a recent Select Board discussion in a recent executive session. Details of the cases remain
Walking tour on Saturday delves into Wayland Center’s history
Did you know that there once was a Tea House in Wayland Center? How about a house where teachers boarded, as they could not
What It Really Takes to Keep Local News Alive
From January through mid-September, the production and delivery of the Wayland Post have cost $87,590. Every dollar has gone directly into keeping trusted, independent
Wayland’s bridge of flowers
Members of Wayland’s Facilities and Sustainability Departments gathered on September 2 with volunteers from the Wayland Garden Club and the wider community to beautify
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
Field Use Fee Increases Raise Alarm for Summer League
Dave Burgess, co-founder of the Wayco Amateur Sports Development League with his mother Connie Burgess, warned commissioners that a $6,400 increase in summer field
Lessons from Winchester: Ownership, Debt, and Offerings
Himanshu Patel, former president of Winchester Soccer Club, detailed the private club’s development of a $15 million indoor-outdoor sports complex in 2021 on privately
Commission Weighs Appropriate Role
Commissioner Brud Wright questioned the applicability of Winchester’s model to Wayland, noting differences in land ownership, the absence of adjacent fields and information on
March 28, 2025 Recreation Meeting
The March 28 Recreation meeting was spent discussing field fees and reviewing the Winchester Soccer Club and its public-private partnership model as a proposed
March 29, 2025 MWRA Forum
Present at the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) connection informational forum were the members of the Board of Public Works, MWRA Commissioner Maureen Rizzi,
Wayland Residents Receive Prestigious Awards
Wayland resident’s agency was recently named to the PRNEWS 2025 Agency Elite Top 120. The Nickerson Agency is owned by Lisa Nickerson. The PRNEWS
Enter the Wayland Rev250 Logo Design Contest
All Wayland residents are eligible. Winners will be selected in multiple categories to ensure fair competition. The deadline is April 4, 2025. For submission
Spirit Council Encourages Citizens to Voice Your Opinion
The purest form of democratic government is practiced in a Town Meeting. In use for over 300 years and still today, it is proven
Wayland Students Named to Holy Cross’ Fall 2024 Dean’s List:
Sophia Corrigan of Wayland, class of 2028 Jane Gargano of Wayland, class of 2027 To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must pass four
The Wayland Public School Foundation’s Reading Challenge
Join the WPSF and their Reading Challenge! From Feb 16 – March 23, they are challenging everyone in town to start reading! Interested readers
Talk of the Town
Tufts University announced the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of
September is nationwide Library Card Sign-up Month
By Mikaela Michalopoulos and Joanne Lee Since 1987, libraries across the country have celebrated Library Card Sign-up Month each September. This annual campaign
Federal tax credits for EVs expire on September 30
More than 1,000 Wayland homeowners drive electric or plug-in hybrid cars. And with federal tax credits up to $7,500 set to expire on
The forest solution for tackling climate change
There’s a surprisingly effective way that Wayland residents can contribute to the fight against climate change. It doesn’t involve complex and expensive new
Author Fay always on the lookout for inspiration
“I feel like I’m getting inspired by the world all the time,” says Juliette Fay. “Fiction writers, we train ourselves to keep an
Does your home deserve historic recognition?
If your house is old, or a notable person lived in it, or a significant event occurred there, it deserves recognition and may
New exhibit showcases Revolutionary artifacts
A Revolutionary War cannonball found in the Sudbury River, saddle bags used by Dr. Ebenezer Roby, a local physician in the 1700s, a