News
Open burning season continues through May 1
The Fire Department declared the start of open burning season on Jan. 15, continuing through May 1. Residents must obtain a burn permit each year from the Fire Department to…
Assessors approve bylaw revision and more
Board of Assessors, Jan. 6 The Board of Assessors convened on Jan. 6 to address several topics, including bylaw revisions, office updates, and archival preservation efforts. Director of Assessing Robert…
February 7, 2025 Energy and Climate Committee. Panel reviews solar projects at Loker School and new Community Center
Energy and Climate Committee, Jan. 7 A focus of discussion at the Jan. 7 meeting of the Energy and Climate Committee was the Loker Elementary School solar array project. Members…
February 7, 2025 Personnel Board. Firefighters’ grievance, town employee pay hikes discussed
Led by Chair Maryanne Peabody, at its Jan. 7 meeting the Personnel Board addressed updates to the town’s personnel bylaws and wage classification plans and discussed a grievance with the…
Public Safety Log Dec 19 – 25
Thursday, Dec. 19 11:25 a.m. One person was transported to Framingham Union Hospital for treatment after a reported assault at the Royal Health rehabilitation facility, 188 Commonwealth Road (Route 30).…
Pioneering Progress
By CHRIS HILL, [email protected] REMOTELY PARTICIPATING–As chair of the town’s ELVIS Committee, Dave Bernstein is one of the leaders of Wayland’s effort to pioneer the remote participation of residents in…
Annual Town Meeting warrant open through Jan. 15
The warrant for the Annual Town Meeting is now open. Through Jan. 15, residents may submit warrant articles they wish to be considered at the Annual Town Meeting, scheduled to…
Fleishman aims to bring passion and experience to Wayland’s schools. And some stability.
After 18 months in interim role, School Committee hires former Newton public schools boss on permanent basis by CHRIS HILL, [email protected] PERMANENT ROLE—Former Newton schools chief David Fleishman was recently…
Historic First
Scarlett V. Hoey (Photo courtesy of Wayland Museum & Historical Society) The Wayland Museum & Historical Society is welcoming its first executive director, Scarlett V. Hoey. A Wayland native, Hoey…
Economic Development Committee launches surveys on Route 20 revitalization
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) is seeking input from residents and business owners on ways to help guide the revitalization of the Boston Post Road/Route 20 corridor near the Wayland…