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Letters to the Editor
Educate yourself before the election To the Editor: The League of Women Voters of Wayland has created a list of resources for voters with information about the ballot questions and…
Domestic abuse facts and resources
• Abusive partners commonly use controlling and abusive tactics against their children. • We should refer to “domestic abuse” or “coercive control” instead of using the term domestic “violence,” which…
Conservation groups urge ‘yes’ vote on Question 6
OARS, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and Sudbury Valley Trustees are urging voters to approve Massachusetts ballot Question 6 on Nov. 3, saying the measure would strengthen land and water protection…
Hitting the books
Haley Neil from the Wayland Public Library visited students at Community Nursery School of Wayland on Oct. 5. She read to the students and explained all the fun and interesting…
Schuller talks Tourette’s at Temple Shir Tikva
Over three days of shows at Temple Shir Tikva, comedian Pam Schuller shared stories of growing up in a body she had no control over. As a teenager, Schuller was…
New firefighters sworn in
On Oct. 19, the Select Board held a swearing-in ceremony recognizing three new Wayland firefighters and celebrating the promotion of two others: • James Sykes — new firefighter/paramedic • Clare…
Board of Assessors approves $115,158.48 motor vehicle excise commitment
The Board of Assessors unanimously approved a $115,158.48 motor vehicle and trailer excise tax commitment at its Oct. 5 meeting. The fifth commitment of the year covered 382 bills scheduled…
CIPC approves capital recommendations, cutting water study to $250,000
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee voted 5‑0 on Oct. 7 to approve its capital recommendations (see story starting on page 1) after reducing a proposed water asset management study from…
CPC hears funding ideas for housing, dog park; applications due Nov. 13
The Community Preservation Committee heard preliminary funding ideas for housing, a dog park and railroad preservation during an Oct. 7 application workshop. Project applications are due Nov. 13 at 5…
EDC says Route 20 zoning changes now targeted for spring 2028
Route 20 zoning changes are now being targeted for spring 2028, Town Planner Robert Hummel told the Economic Development Committee on Oct. 16. He said the remaining work, public outreach…
