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Big Jump in Water Rates on the Horizon

Although no single “official” rate-hike figures have been floated for the coming years , officials recently discussed scenarios that will double the water budget

June 13, 2025

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DEP Ruling on Cascade Needs Another OK

by June Valliere

Although the Wayland Conservation Committee (ConCom) won its appeal on May 14, there is still no final decision regarding the construction of a 60-unit,

June 13, 2025

Council on Aging·News

Town Center Site Completes Cleanup

by Carole Plumb

Cleanup and final reports on contaminants found on the Council on Aging/Community municipal parcel during construction are almost complete. During excavation work to build

June 13, 2025

News

Water Meter Notices Don’t Mention “Opt Out”

by Dave Watkins

When Wayland residents first heard about upgrading their water meters nearly a decade ago, the project was introduced with promises of transparency, efficiency, and

June 13, 2025

News

Homeowners to Pull More Permits

by Dave Watkins

By David Watkinseditor@waylandpost.org For local homeowners, Chapter 193 marks a significant shift in how modest property improvements are regulated, underscoring why pre-funding the Conservation

May 30, 2025

Arts·News·Schools

Wayland schools lauded for music education for 16th consecutive time

by Wayland Post Staff

By Susan MemoliWayland Post Contributor Wayland Public Schools was one of only 22 Massachusetts districts to receive the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music

May 30, 2025

Arts·News·Religious

Coptic Orthodox Church Shines at Festival

by Wayland Post Staff

By Ellie BroganWayland Post Intern St. Philopater and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church on Rice Road hosted a festival showcasing Egyptian and Coptic culture

May 30, 2025

News

Ceremony Marks New Loker School Solar Array

by Wayland Post Staff

Loker Elementary School’s new rooftop solar array was officially celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Town Administrator Michael McCall credited Assistant Facilities and Sustainability

May 30, 2025

Featured·News

Flags, a parade and honoring the fallen

by Wayland Post Staff

By Ellie BroganWayland Post Intern On Monday, May 26, Wayland held a Memorial Day parade to honor the fallen servicemen and women who served

May 30, 2025

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Municipal Meeting Recaps

by Wayland Post Staff

March 25, 2025 Board of Public Works

The board started with a discussion on what design details were needed for the pump station building on the MWRA easement by the Hultman

April 4, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

March 25, 2025 ZBA

The Zoning Board of Appeals on March 25 voted unanimously to continue its co-sponsorship of the proposed Article 20, Restaurant Pickup Window Overlay District,

April 4, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

March 29, 2025 MWRA Forum

Present at the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) connection informational forum were the members of the Board of Public Works, MWRA Commissioner Maureen Rizzi,

April 4, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

March 3, 2025 Board of Assessors

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment The board approved the seventh commitment for motor vehicle and trailer excise taxes for calendar year 2024, totaling $22,083.64,

March 21, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

March 12, 2025 ELVIS Committee

ELVIS Chair Bernstein provided updates on discussions on the status of remote participation implementation. The committee discussed the ongoing debate between allowing remote participation

March 21, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

March 3, 2025 FinCom

The Finance Committee met on March 3 to finalize its report for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting which includes recommendations on the operating and

March 21, 2025

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Talk of the Town

February 7, 2025 Energy and Climate Committee. Panel reviews solar projects at Loker School and new Community Center

by Becca Leonard

Energy and Climate Committee, Jan. 7 A focus of discussion at the Jan. 7 meeting of the Energy and Climate Committee was the Loker

January 20, 2025

New Community Center/COA will transform town’s public spaces

by Wayland Post Staff

The ‘jewel in the crown’ of town buildings set to open in March It’s just an empty building under construction for now, with dirt

November 9, 2024

Community forum planned Oct. 21 on potential reuse of former DPW site

by Wayland Post Staff

The Select Board has scheduled a community forum on the potential for a sports facility or another use of the town-owned lot at 195

October 10, 2024

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

by Wayland Post Staff

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

September 23, 2024

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Community

It’s a new school year — start it off with a donation to the Wayland Post!

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear neighbors,You’ve blown us away — 418 of you have already pitched in, helping us raise an amazing $155,000! But summer is ending,

August 22, 2025

WHS alumni produce award-winning documentary

by Genevieve Morrison

Standing in the dusty heat of Guatemala, three Wayland High School graduates found themselves recalling a motto from their high school theater director,

August 8, 2025