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FinCom sees override unlikely as FY28 forecast shows 6.25% tax increase
Finance Committee members said an operating override appeared unlikely after reviewing a revised fiscal 2028 forecast Oct. 19, although the model still showed a projected 6.25% tax increase and an…
Historical Commission authorizes engine house excavation pitch to CPC
The Historical Commission unanimously authorized interim Chair R. Richard Conard on Oct. 7 to present a railroad engine house excavation and interpretation concept to the Community Preservation Committee. The vote…
Housing Authority awards $131,316 Bent Park wastewater pipe contract
The Housing Authority voted 3‑0 on Oct. 8 to award a $131,316 contract to replace horizontal wastewater pipes at Bent Park. The authority received six bids, ranging from approximately $131,000…
Housing Partnership plans talks with health officials on septic costs and ADUs
The Housing Partnership on Oct. 14 planned a discussion with town health officials about septic costs and accessory dwelling units. Members want homeowners replacing septic systems to consider whether adding…
Housing Trust says 12 Hammond Road project awaits Land Court deregistration
The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust on Oct. 14 appointed Vice Chair Jacqueline Espiritusanto-Vega to represent it on the Housing Production Plan Committee. The appointment gives the trust a role in…
Planning Board closes Town Center hearing; continues Happy Hollow to Nov. 4
The Planning Board voted 4‑0 on Oct. 7 to close the Town Center permit hearing and separately voted 4‑0 to authorize Chair Anette Lewis and Town Planner Robert Hummel to…
Select Board redirects $100,000 in ARPA funds to MWRA connection engineering
The Select Board voted 5‑0 on Oct. 5 to redirect $100,000 in unused American Rescue Plan Act funds from the delayed Snake Brook Dam project to engineering for Wayland’s permanent…
ZBA accepts withdrawal of 373 Commonwealth Road condo conversion request
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4‑0 on Oct. 13 to accept withdrawal without prejudice of a request to convert the approved 52-unit rental development at 373 Commonwealth Road to…
Public Safety Log
Monday, Oct. 5 6:55 a.m. — A caller from Moore Road reported that her vehicle hit a turkey. Animal Control was notified for removal. Tuesday, Oct. 6 6:46 a.m. —…
Wayland receives multiple grants
Wayland has been awarded multiple grants over the last several months to support municipal initiatives, enhance town services and advance town projects. • Executive Office of Public Safety & Security’s…
