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It was a full week for Wayland High School athletics as fall teams continued their Dual County League schedules, highlighted by strong showings from the volleyball and soccer squads and a tough road night for football.![]()
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FootballWayland traveled to Concord-Carlisle on Friday, October 10, falling 42–14 to the Patriots. The Warriors, coming off a high-scoring contest against Bedford earlier in the month (a 68–40 loss), continue to show offensive spark but are searching for defensive consistency as they move deeper into league play.![]()
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VolleyballThe girls’ volleyball team remains one of the week’s bright spots, sweeping both Acton-Boxborough (3–0) and Cambridge Rindge and Latin (3–0) in straight sets. Earlier in the week, Wayland battled Weston but came up short, 3–1. The victories over Acton-Boxborough and Cambridge Rindge and Latin push the Warriors further up the DCL standings as the postseason picture begins to take shape.![]()
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Monday, Sept. 224:39 p.m. — An accident on Old Connecticut Path involving two vehicles was called in by 911. There were no injuries but one car was towed.5:33 p.m. — An odor of natural gas inside the home was reported by a resident of Old Sudbury Road. The gas company was notified.9:11 p.m. — A 911 call reported that a large tree had come down and damaged a car.![]()
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Tuesday, Sept. 231:42 p.m. — A telephone caller requested to speak with an officer regarding a bitcoin scam.7:32 p.m. — A 911 caller from Caulfield Road was concerned that her husband was having a verbal altercation in their driveway with a heavyset man in his mid-twenties. The person was transported to the hospital.![]()
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Wednesday, Sept. 242:42 p.m. — A resident of Lodge Road called to report that a white male was going up to houses on the road. When asked what he was doing, he said he was looking for his keys. The responding officer found that the person was an approved solicitor who had lost his car keys.![]()
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Educator and environmental activist Kirk Meyer, a Wayland resident for 42 years, helped lead a quiet revolution in Boston in the 1990s: transforming barren asphalt schoolyards into vibrant green learning spaces.![]()
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As executive director of the Boston Schoolyard Funders’ Collaborative, Meyer saw firsthand how even small grants could turn forgotten patches of land into outdoor classrooms. What began as a modest initiative evolved into the Boston Schoolyard Initiative, a public–private partnership that became one of the city’s longest-running and most impactful educational efforts.![]()
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“The schoolyards had become parking lots and bus turnarounds,” Meyer recalled. “There was a complete disconnect between schools and their neighborhoods.”![]()
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The initiative aimed to bridge that divide by bringing teachers, parents, students, neighbors and city departments together to design spaces that were both ecological and educational.![]()
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In his 70s, Meyer continues creating lessons from nature
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By Shea SchatellWayland Post Contributor Educator and environmental activist Kirk Meyer, a Wayland resident for 42 years, helped lead a quiet revolution in B
Under clear October skies, thousands of residents gathered on October 11 for the annual Wayland Festival, transforming Town Center into a daylong celebration of local spirit. The event featured a parade, live performances, food trucks, artisans, and family activities, reflecting what Carol Martin called “a model for community connection.”![]()
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“This event shows what happens when every part of the town — volunteers, departments, businesses, and families — comes together,” an organizer said at a recent Select Board meeting.![]()
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The morning kicked off with a parade led by the Wayland High School Marching Band followed by Girl Scouts Troop 01778, youth athletes and cultural performers carrying banners of unity. A highlight of the parade was a traditional Chinese dragon dance, its vibrant costume weaving through the street to applause. Families lined the sidewalks, waving and snapping photos as the procession passed from Elements Massage to Spark Orthodontics.![]()
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Festival crowds celebrate Wayland community and culture
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Under clear October skies, thousands of residents gathered on October 11 for the annual Wayland Festival, transforming Town Center into a daylong celebration of
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The fall season has been a strong one for the Wayland-Weston Youth Football and Cheer program, with standout performances across all three divisions: tackle football, flag football and cheer.![]()
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Led by coordinator David Bressler, the tackle football program featuring teams in grades 4–7 is enjoying a remarkable season. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, every team has already clinched a playoff berth, a testament to their dedication, coaching, and on-field execution. Bressler credits the success to the athletes’ commitment and the strength of the community behind the program.![]()
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“These kids have shown tremendous growth week after week,” he said. “We’re proud of how they’ve competed and represented Wayland-Weston.”On the cheer side, the spirit and precision were on full display at the annual Power in Pink competition.![]()
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Wayland-Weston youth football and cheer excel this fall
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By John HanlonWWYFC President The fall season has been a strong one for the Wayland-Weston Youth Football and Cheer program, with standout performances acros