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Remnants of the Revolutionary War
BY SCARLETT HOEY It’s 1775. Wayland is part of Sudbury. Some of the earliest protests of taxation and for self-governance have come out of
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State Lawmakers Address Concerns
State lawmakers addressed over 100 people at Wayland’s First Parish Church on Sunday, April 13. State senator Jamie Eldridge and state representatives Carmine Gentile
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ATM Night Two Recap
Town Meeting Votes for the Future Wayland’s second night of the annual town meeting on April 8th continued with debates on the remaining 15
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ATM Night One Recap
Wayland residents grappled with Warrant Articles dealing with rising costs, vacant storefronts, and statewide mandates confronting the town at the annual town meeting on
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Public Safety Log Mar 17 – 29, 2025
By Arlene Wyman Monday, Mar. 17, 2025 8:32 a.m.: Resident at 74 School St reported furniture was moved into the backyard overnight. 5:58 p.m.:
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Wayland Girl Scouts Awarded for their Achievements
On Friday, March 28th, Wayland Girl Scouts held their 2025 Court of Awards Ceremony at Wayland High School. The Ambassadors of Troop 78052 bridged
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Prioritizing Key Concerns and a Vision for Wayland
Annual Town Meeting is on April 7, 2025, at 6:45 p.m., and it remains Wayland’s most direct avenue for shaping local government. This year’s
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Good News – Remote Municipal Meeting Extended
Gov. Maura Healey moved Friday March 28 to extend COVID-era remote and hybrid meeting allowances for public bodies until mid-2027, avoiding their potential expiration.
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Exploring the Wild Side of Wayland
A Photographer’s Perspective As a nature and wildlife photographer, I’ve spent years capturing the beauty of this region through my lens. My journey into
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An Engaging Conversation on DEI with Dr. Eden Renee Hayes
By Ashley Fuller In a discussion that felt more like a dynamic community forum than a formal interview, local Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
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Wayland Community Gets Closer to a Dog Park: An Initiative for a Vibrant and Inclusive Space
by Veer Mudambi Does the town need a dog park? Initial surveys and community feedback suggest yes, said members of the Wayland Dog Park
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Forty Years and 6,462 Golden Retrievers
By Joy Viola Women in evening gowns and Golden Retrievers on leashes strolled beneath vintage aircraft and around World War 11 tanks at the
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March 5, 2025 Conservation Commission
ConCom discussed a recent draft of updated Chapter 193 regulations supporting the Stormwater and Land Disturbance bylaw. They focused on tree removal and planting
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March 7, 2025 Recreation CommissionÂ
Chair Asa Foster opened the meeting acknowledging the passing of Dave Pearlman, whose contributions were praised by fellow members. Foster and Brud Wright shared
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March 10, 2025 Recreation Meeting Select Board
Executive Session and Labor Negotiations The board entered executive session to discuss the ongoing collective bargaining strategy with the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978, as
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March 11, 2025 Permanent Municipal Building Committee
City Point Partner’s Project manager Kim Treacy reported that most interior work on the Council on Aging/Community Center, including tiling, flooring, and fixture installation,
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March 12, 2025 Cultural CouncilÂ
New members Kevin Goodwin and Maryam Libdi were welcomed, and members introduced themselves. Chair Pallavi Nagesha provided an overview of her tenure with the
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March 12, 2025 School Committee
The School Committee approved a new competency determination framework for high school graduation requirements during its March 12 meeting. The proposal, developed by Superintendent
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The Wayland Public School Foundation’s Reading Challenge
Join the WPSF and their Reading Challenge! From Feb 16 – March 23, they are challenging everyone in town to start reading! Interested readers
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Talk of the Town
Tufts University announced the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of
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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
New Community Center/COA will transform town’s public spaces
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
Community forum planned Oct. 21 on potential reuse of former DPW siteÂ
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
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TCAN — a music and arts venue just next door
Just over the border in Natick is a venue that has provided a variety of music and other entertainment options since 1997 to Natick,
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Good trouble
Nearly 80 residents and one loyal dog fanned out across the intersection of Routes 20, 126, and 27 late Sunday afternoon, joining a nationwide day
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Paid and volunteer opportunities at the Wayland Post
Please send your résumé and a brief introduction highlighting your interest in any of the positions below to info@waylandpost.org. Event Organizer (volunteer) Are you
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Wayland Post donor list
Many thanks to everyone who’s donated to the Wayland Post. Those who have contibuted since the full list was last published in June 13,
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Is the library keeping pace with its legacy?
In 1850, Wayland opened the doors to the first free public library in Massachusetts. More than 175 years later, the Wayland Free Public Library