Local Representation at Party Caucuses
Wayland Democrats will soon have an opportunity to voice their opinions at their upcoming April 27 local Democratic Caucus. The Wayland Republicans do not have immediate plans to hold a caucus.
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March 3, 2025 Board of Assessors
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment The board approved the seventh commitment for motor vehicle and trailer excise taxes for calendar year 2024, totaling $22,083.64, based on a total valuation of $7,434,319. Abatement
March 12, 2025 ELVIS Committee
ELVIS Chair Bernstein provided updates on discussions on the status of remote participation implementation. The committee discussed the ongoing debate between allowing remote participation in open town meetings versus public meetings governed
Aquifer at the Crossroads: The High- Stakes Future of 195 Main and Wayland’s Water.
The funding of next steps for the long-term dual source (a.k.a. hybrid) connection to the MWRA water supply will be among the voted decisions at the upcoming April 7, 2025 Annual Town
Parents Favor Blanket Cell Phone Bans,Schools Lean Towards Nuanced Approach
WAYLAND, MA – Wayland schools are preparing an update to their cell phone policy, with potential changes discussed at meetings on February 26 and March 17, facilitated by the Cell Phone Working
Party Like the Irish
“Oh, March 17th, the day when the whole world is Irish for 24 hours, ” said Stephen Palmer, a young Irelander who fought against British rule in 1848. This is still true
March 3, 2025 FinCom
The Finance Committee met on March 3 to finalize its report for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting which includes recommendations on the operating and capital budgets. Budget Analysis and Free Cash Discussion
Spirit Council Encourages Residents to Attend Town Meeting
“I went to Town Meeting last year. I was proud to participate in the purest form of democracy. Come, let YOUR voice be heard. You can make a difference,” said Denise Fortin
March 3, 2025 Historical Commission
House Plaque Project Bradford Carver reported difficulties in maintaining an accurate record of historic homes with plaques. He agreed to compile and digitize a uniform list. Gardner-Westcott emphasized the need for document
Wayland’s Utility Boxes Get Facelifts
by Amari B. Harrison Thanks to the Wayland Cultural Council (WCC), public artwork is becoming more prominent in our community. The WCC’s Utility Box Project, funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural