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Wayland weighs costs and benefits of split tax rate
A proposal to establish Wayland’s first split property tax rate in at least two decades could transfer hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual taxes from residential property owners to…
Schools welcome the return of new staff and veteran teachers
Chitra Prasad, who has taught both middle school social studies and French, eagerly anticipates the start of a new school year. One of her favorite things to do to kick…
Wayland abounds with freshwater fishing opportunities
Wayland’s bodies of water are numerous and varied, from Mill Pond to Lake Cochituate. These lakes, streams, and ponds also provide various fishing places for Wayland residents. While these bodies…
Two sides continue Loker music pilot discussion
In perhaps a historic opening, a couple of residents brought and played instruments in the hallway of the town building before the start of the Aug. 24 School Committee meeting…
Officials hoping for $500K economic development grant
Wayland officials hope to receive a $500,000 economic development grant but may have to wait until January for the final decision and even years before they receive the funds. The…
Teenager charged with killing two in Acton found by Wayland PD responding to an unrelated call
WAYLAND — A 17-year-old from Acton who was wanted in relation to two deaths in that town was found and apprehended in Wayland this morning by the Wayland Police Department. …
Child killed by falling branch at Camp Chickami was from Sudbury
The family of the camper who died after being struck by a tree branch at Camp Chickami on Aug. 18 has identified him as Mason Sundberg of Sudbury. The family,…
Wayland tried to end Omar Easy’s discrimination case. A judge said a jury should hear it.
By The Wayland Post WAYLAND — A Middlesex Superior Court judge has refused to dismiss former Superintendent Omar Easy’s discrimination lawsuit against the town, ruling that a jury should decide…
Laurie Pimentel, director of Carriage House at Lee’s Farm, is honored
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association presented Carriage House at Lee’s Farm Maintenance Director Laurie Pimentel the 2026 Facilities and Maintenance Award. Northbridge Senior Living Community owns the Carriage House, which…
Academic achievements
Academic achievements The following Wayland students were recognized at their respective colleges for their spring 2026 studies: • Georgia Tech: Andrew Boyer • Bates College: Eva Bogan, Zoe Mittelsteadt, Peter…
