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Legislator, lawyer discuss immigrant rights
As federal immigration raids spread across the state, anxiety is mounting among Massachusetts immigrant families, and so is the effort to protect them. Ashley Fuller of WayCAM TV’s “Meet Our…
212 Cochituate Road committee debates two homes versus larger 40B plan
Members of the newly seated 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee opened their first meeting July 16 by revisiting a key assumption of the project voters endorsed at April’s Annual Town Meeting (ATM):…
ZBA grants permits for Dunkin’/Jimmy John’s at 289 Boston Post Rd.
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…
Planning Board starts drafting Route 20 redevelopment zoning district
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…
School Committee OKs $45,000 van for special education transition program
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…
HRDEI adopts Disability Pride Month proclamation; sets Oct. 8 DA conversation
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…
EDC discusses filling vacant buildings, Route 20 beautification campaign
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…
