Monday, November 2, 2026
Support free local journalism for all of Wayland. Donate Now

News

Annual Town Meeting

Town office: what’s involved in running and serving

Dave Watkins · December 19, 2025

Thinking about running for office in Wayland in 2026? Here’s what’s on the ballot, what the jobs actually involve, and what the time commitment can look like.Nomination papers for Wayland’s…

News

Investigation Concludes in Wayland High School Incident

Brad Spiegel · December 18, 2025

By Brad [email protected] Criminal charges will not be filed against those involved in the alleged racist incident at Wayland High School in October. A statement released by the Wayland Police…

Breaking News

Voters delivered a razor-thin verdict

Wayland Post Staff · December 12, 2025

Wayland voters approved a single ballot question at a special town election, with unofficial results showing 328 votes in favor and 297 opposed, a margin of 31 votes. A total…

Talk of the Town

Fly Fishing near Sherman’s Bridge

Wayland Post Staff · December 5, 2025

Photo by Brad SpiegelHarlan Kross of Maynard checks out his fly fishing equipment near Sherman’s Bridge in Wayland.

Talk of the Town

Boy Scouts Xmas Tree Sale

Wayland Post Staff · December 5, 2025

Wayland Boy Scouts Troop 1 are again selling Christmas trees at Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main St. The annual sale benefits the Troop’s many adventures like camping, white water…

News

Wayland’s Facilities Assessment Charts $23.5M in Green Capital Needs Through 2045

Wayland Post Staff · December 5, 2025

By The Wayland Post Staff A comprehensive review of Wayland’s major public buildings projects to be nearly $23.5 million in capital expenses over the next two decades, according to the…

News

How Working Groups Help Wayland Get Things Done

Wayland Post Staff · December 5, 2025

By The Wayland Post Staff Wayland’s boards increasingly rely on small working groups and subcommittees to move complicated projects forward. When used correctly, these teams expand resident expertise, improve efficiency,…

News

2025 Veterans Day Ceremony

Wayland Post Staff · December 5, 2025

Wayland honored all those who served with a 2025 Veterans Ceremony on Nov. 11, inside at the Town Building gym instead of the Veterans Memorial due to cold weather. The…

News

Dr. Andrew Nierenberg

Isabel Ravenna · December 5, 2025

By Isabel Ravenna Contributing Writer Wayland’s own Dr. Andrew Nierenberg, a Wayland resident, has spent decades treating and studying bipolar disorder. Now he’s channeling that work into a national experiment…

News

Special Election Will Determine How Town Pays Debt

Dave Watkins · December 5, 2025

By Dave Watkins Wayland voters will participate in a special election on Thursday, December 11, 2025, to decide whether the remaining debt for the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility…