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July 8, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 8 cleared a half‑dozen home‑addition requests. Home projects advance Owners of 10 White Pine Knoll Rd. were granted a special permit to replace a…
July 9, 2025 Planning Board
At the Planning Board's July 9 meeting, Chair Anette Lewis led a unanimous 5‑0 vote to endorse “final mylar” plans for a new three-lot subdivision at 13 Charena Rd. after Town…
July 16, 2025 School Committee
The Wayland School Committee unanimously approved the use of $45,000 in state funds to purchase a van for the district's transition programming for high school special education students at its…
July 3, 2025 HRDEI Committee
The Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (HRDEI) welcomed three new members: Maryam Libdi, Sarah Shtudin, and Denise Fortin. The committee recapped the town’s packed July 3 public reading of Frederick…
July 10, 2025 Economic Development Committee
While the Educational Development met on July 10 to review the status of businesses exiting or planning to move into Wayland, most of their discussion focused on developing a plan…
Public Safety Log Jul 7 – 20, 2025
Monday, July 710:47 a.m. — A caller reported a fire on Dean Road. Being an unauthorized burning, it was extinguished, and the homeowner was advised.10:58 a.m. — The Fire Department…
Home invasion on Joyce Road
Police in Wayland are investigating an assault that occurred at a residence on Joyce Road late Friday night, according to Chief Ed Burman. Officers responded to a 9:43 p.m. call…
How do we feel about the town green? An informal survey
This week, roving reporter Genevieve Morrison asked business owners, residents, and shoppers in the Town Center what they'd like to see on the town green."It'd be nice if they planted…
Mohnkern Wins Logo Design Contest
In the Wayland Rev250 logo design contest, judges admired Michelle Mohnkern’s clean design and patriotic "Let Freedom Ring” concept embodied by the Paul Revere bell. "When searching for a symbol…
Four Eagle Scouts Win Scholarships
Matthew Karpacz, chair of Wayland Scouting and Scholarship Foundation director, acknowledged the achievements of the 2025 Eagle Scouts who recently graduated from Wayland High School. These Scouts experienced high adventure,…
