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Town launches open space/recreation survey

Wayland Post Staff · October 10, 2024

The town’s Conservation and Recreation departments are asking residents to complete a survey to help develop open space and recreation goals and objectives for the next seven years. The results…

Public Safety Logs

Public Safety Log Sep 26 – Oct 2

Arlene Wyman Petri · October 10, 2024

Sept. 26-Oct. 2 During the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 3, the Wayland Police and Fire departments conducted 39 motor vehicle stops, and responded to reports of motor vehicle crashes (5),…

Public Safety Logs

September 16-22

Arlene Wyman Petri · October 2, 2024

Throughout the week of September 16-22, Wayland’s public safety departments responded to a variety of incidents, including 28 motor vehicle stops, reports of larceny, suspicious activity, and motor vehicle crashes.…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Sept. 25:  Finance Committee evaluates fiscal forecasts and capital planning initiatives

June Valliere · September 28, 2024

At its Sept. 25 meeting the Finance Committee reviewed updates on the town’s fiscal year 2026 budget forecast, capital planning efforts, and the upcoming Town Meeting schedule. The meeting, chaired…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Sept. 24: Permanent Municipal Building Committee reviews progress on community center and library renovations

Wayland Post Staff · September 24, 2024

At its Sept. 24 meeting, the Permanent Municipal Building Committee (PMBC) reviewed the progress of ongoing projects, including the new Council on Aging/Community Center building and the Wayland Free Public…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Sept. 24: Historic District Commission approves annual report, discusses member recruitment

Wayland Post Staff · September 24, 2024

The Historic District Commission met Sept. 24 to discuss a range of issues, from the approval of its annual report to recruitment efforts for new members.  A primary agenda item…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Sept. 23: Select Board reviews Town Meeting preparations, approves early-voting hours, plans for affordable housing

Wayland Post Staff · September 23, 2024

On Sept. 23 the Select Board addressed preparations for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting in the spring, early-voting hours for the November election, and ongoing discussions about affordable housing initiatives…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Sept.  23: School Committee launches community survey to inform superintendent search

Wayland Post Staff · September 23, 2024

In a pivotal step toward selecting a new superintendent, on Sept. 23 the School Committee finalized a community-wide survey designed to gather input on the district's leadership priorities. “Your responses…