Municipal Meeting Recaps
Wastewater Commission reviews four rate options, 9.75% to 13.25% a year
Jared Cotton, operations manager, reported that the wastewater treatment plant continued to operate smoothly, with phosphorus levels consistently low. The department has reduced phosphorus treatment usage to cut costs while…
Council on Aging Board plans June 5 opening of new Community Center
At the Council on Aging (COA) Board meeting on Feb 10, Vice Chair William Sterling provided an update on the construction of the new Community Center/Council on Aging facility, noting…
FinCom reviews FY26 budget; MWRA connection cost could reach $45M
The Finance Committee met on Feb. 10 to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating and capital budgets, address ongoing infrastructure concerns, and evaluate financial articles for Town Meeting. The…
Planning Board continues 13 Charena Road subdivision hearing to March 11
The Planning Board resumed its review of the definitive subdivision application for 13 Charena Road. Kevin O’Leary of the Jillson Company provided an update on responses to a DTG Associates…
Select Board weighs joining regional dispatch center with Natick, Framingham
At the Select Board meeting Feb. 10, Fire Chief Neil McPherson presented an update on the ongoing discussions about transitioning to a regional dispatch model. The Select Board considered joining…
Audit Committee approves audit report, plans RFP for FY2026-2028 audits
The Audit Committee met to discuss its annual report for the Select Board, focusing on financial statements, internal controls, and audit recommendations. Key topics included cash reconciliation, the warrant process,…
February 7, 2025 Energy and Climate Committee. Panel reviews solar projects at Loker School and new Community Center
Energy and Climate Committee, Jan. 7 A focus of discussion at the Jan. 7 meeting of the Energy and Climate Committee was the Loker Elementary School solar array project. Members…
February 7, 2025 Personnel Board. Firefighters’ grievance, town employee pay hikes discussed
Led by Chair Maryanne Peabody, at its Jan. 7 meeting the Personnel Board addressed updates to the town’s personnel bylaws and wage classification plans and discussed a grievance with the…
Personnel Board reviews holiday policy and plans for efficiency grant (Oct. 16)
Personnel Board Chair Maryanne Peabody opened the meeting, and the board voted to revise and submit its annual report in an expanded format by the Sep. 30 deadline. Grant to…
HRDEI Committee tackles cultural awareness and community engagement initiative (Oct. 15)
The Oct. 15 Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (HRDEI) Committee meeting began with Emma Gargano, a Wayland High School senior and Girl Scout, discussing the results of her cultural…