Town Website Calendar Issue Notice
The Town of Wayland’s online calendar is currently not displaying meetings scheduled for February 2 through February 6 due to a technical issue. Town staff are working with CivicPlus to resolve the
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Wayland Police Warn Residents of Zoning Board of Appeals Scam
The Wayland Police Department is warning residents of a scam that perpetuates itself as the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, asking to pay via a wire transfer. The Police are alerting residents
Public Safety Log
Monday, Jan. 5 8:13 a.m. — A traffic accident involving two vehicles on Commonwealth Road near Old Tavern Road was called in by 911. There were no injuries reported.8:19 a.m. — A
A life in theater shaped by craft and community
John Barrett has spent nearly half a century at the Vokes Theatre, yet he insists he is not the story.For the longtime Curry College educator, actor, director, designer, and current president of
Wayland’s next police chief: internal or external hire?
For much of the past quarter century, leadership of the Wayland Police Department followed a steady pattern marked by long tenures and internal succession. That pattern shifted abruptly in the early 2020s,
John Blair, age 96
John Blair, Born in the year 1929, in Budapest, Hungary, died peacefully at home, in the smaller town of Wayland, Massachusetts, in this new January of 2026, at the age of 96.
Residents press Select Board on Dover Amendment as Veritas construction continues during appeal
The Select Board opened its Jan. 5 meeting with more than 30 minutes of public comment dominated by concerns over large Dover Amendment–protected developments, particularly the ongoing construction at Veritas Christian Academy
Select Board advances budget, warrant articles
After the public comment (see here), Finance Director Brian Keveny provided an update on development of the FY27 budget at the Jan. 5 Select Board meeting. He noted that the town’s certified
Response to racism incidents based on school policy
Following repeated incidents at Wayland High School, School Superintendent David Fleishman and Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron outlined the department’s policy on how it handles possible racism incidents.The latest situation was on Oct.
ZBA needs more time to decide on Veritas appeal
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on Jan. 13 to continue the appeal hearing on the issuance of a building permit for the Veritas Christian Academy, construction project. The discussion focused on