So far, 553 individual donations from 481 households have powered this community effort. That represents $168,273 in commitments to The Wayland Post. Advertising has added another $28,000, but the simple truth is this: our readers make the newspaper possible.
Those generous supporters represent fewer than 10% of Wayland’s 5,000 households. Many neighbors have told us they meant to give or plan to give — there’s no better time than now.
Even if half the town joined in, we could triple the size and depth and breadth of our coverage.
What your support makes possible
- $20/month ($240/year) — Covers printing and mailing for one household.
- $42/month ($500/year) — Funds a full week of local reporting.
- $83/month ($1,000/year) — Supports coverage of a town committee or school board for the year.
- $200/month ($2,500/year) – Makes an investigative series possible — like those on water quality or town development.
The path forward
It takes just 1,500 people contributing $240 each to sustain a professional newsroom at The Wayland Post one capable of delivering the depth, accountability, and reach that Wayland deserves.
A handful of dedicated households already carry that vision. Imagine what we could do if everyone joined them. Together, we can keep local journalism strong, independent, and thriving right here in Wayland.
