Annual Town Meeting warrant open through Jan. 15 - Waylandpost

The warrant for the Annual Town Meeting is now open.

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Through Jan. 15, residents may submit warrant articles they wish to be considered at the Annual Town Meeting, scheduled to begin Monday, April 7, at the Wayland High School Field House. The Annual Town Meeting will continue on Tuesday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 9, if needed.

A workshop will be held by the Select Board on Jan. 6 for petitioners who would like to propose an article for consideration. The Finance Committee will also hold a meeting to review proposed articles, on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.

Please visit www.wayland.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif9231/f/uploads/petitioners_article_process_atm_2025.pdf for an overview of the process for submitting articles for possible inclusion on the Town Meeting’s agenda.

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