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Town Workforce Size and Staffing Trends
Wayland employs a large workforce to deliver town and school services. But while the town has a relatively high share of six-figure earners, the
Viewer’s Top 10 of 2025
By Wayland Post Staff A lot has happened in Wayland in 2025. But what does your local publication think were the biggest and most
Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman retires
Police Chief Edward Burman, 62, retired from the Wayland Police Department on Dec. 19. Lt. Mark Hebert was sworn in Dec. 22 as acting
Sherman’s Bridge rehabilitation puts human and regulatory pressures on display
When inspectors from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) rated the deck of Sherman’s Bridge in “severe” condition in early 2025, the warning carried
New Cafe Brewing Up Community and Connection
Kirstyn Lipson long dreamt about creating a business centered around food and community. This summer that dream will materialize in a new restaurant, Town
Planning Board delays decision on Coptic plan
The Planning Board voted unanimously to extend the deadline for filing a decision on the St. Philopater Mercurius and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
Police Chief Ed Burman to Retire
Wayland thanks Police Chief Ed Burman as he retires after a 32-year career in law enforcement, including the past 3½ years serving Wayland. During
Biggest property value increases seen in east and south Wayland
Residential property values in Wayland rose broadly in the town’s FY2026 proposed assessments, with the largest dollar increases concentrated in areas generally east and
July 10, 2025 Economic Development Committee
While the Educational Development met on July 10 to review the status of businesses exiting or planning to move into Wayland, most of their
July 16, 2025 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee
Members of the newly seated 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee opened their first meeting July 16 by revisiting a key assumption of the project voters endorsed
July 8, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 8 cleared a half‑dozen home‑addition requests. Home projects advance Owners of 10 White Pine Knoll Rd. were granted
July 1, 2025 Design Review Board Meeting
On July 1, the Design Review Board reviewed Urban Outfitters’ proposal for 297-311 Boston Post Rd. that involves adaptive reuse of the former Whole
June 20, 2025 Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on June 20 to maintain current water rates for fiscal 2026 following an extended discussion about the
Schools Close Out Year With Balanced Budget
Wayland Public Schools is expected to close out its fiscal year with a balanced budget despite unexpected costs and a budget freeze earlier this
Anonymous art donor to honor John Antes
An anonymous Wayland resident has offered to fund a gift at the new community center in memory of John Antes, a longtime resident who
Wayland students receive academic honors, degrees
Two Wayland students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) completed a Major Qualifying Project, a required senior capstone thesis: Nicolas Alvarado (mechanical engineering), “UGV Mechanical Design
Two Old Friends Reunited
The Wayland Post helped reunite two 90-year-old friends by publishing a story about Dan Hood, a local author. Dan Murphy, a mutual friend of
Wayland Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Academy
Firefighter/Paramedic Arthur Fenno was one of 35 graduates from 15 departments who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Class #330 on Friday, May 23.
Wayland College Graduations
Xin Yu Graduates from UT-Austin Xin Yu of Wayland graduated with a Master of Science in data science from the University of Texas at
Student Tapped for Honor Choir
Wayland High School proudly announces that Pariplavi Sontha, a senior, was selected to perform in the 2025 National Association for Music Education (NAME), All
SVT Honors Wayland Couple for Lifetime of Conservation Work
Steve Correia, SVT Board President and Dana Baxter, SVT Assistant Director of Development award John and Molly Beard the Lifetime Achievement Award –
Resident Helps Lead Organ Donor Tribute at Boston’s Día de los Muertos Celebration
Wayland resident Ingrid Palacios, Multicultural Outreach program manager for New England Donor Services, helped organize a bilingual Día de los Muertos (Day of
A Season of Gratitude for Local News: Wayland Post Reaches New Milestone
By The Wayland Post Staff As Thanksgiving nears and kitchens fill with the scent of roasted squash and cranberry sauce, The Wayland Post
Wayland Maintains Transfer Station Model as Resident Proposes Town-Wide Trash Pickup Study
By The Wayland Post Staff Wayland residents will continue to bring their household waste and recyclables to the transfer station, as no town
Parmenter Foundation Seeks to Aid Students in Crisis With “UGrieve”
By Atharva Welin For almost 75 years the Parmenter Foundation, based in Wayland, has sought to preserve community health and well-being in the
Fun and games at the Wayland Public Library
By Julian Butcher Want to learn a fun fact? John Spilsbury, a British cartographer and engraver, is credited with the invention of the
Community Ball Wall Ribbon Cutting
By Elisabeth Raingene On Monday April 28th the Community Ball Wall Ribbon Cutting took place at Wayland High School. The event, hosted by Wayland
Record Number of WHS 2025 Student Signed to Play Collegiate Sports
By Elisabeth Raingene The Wayland High School sports community celebrated on Wednesday April 30th the college sports commitments of a record-setting 25 athletes who
A Senior’s Perspective: Pickleball is Fun and Therapeutic
by Chuck Schwager Pickleball has become a very popular game for many reasons, not the least of which is that it is easier to
Spring Sports Season Gets Underway
by BY ELISABETH RAINGE From pickleball players and softball to golfers and runners, the warmer weather is bringing out recreational and compet- itive athletes
Senior Team Players Form Lasting Friendships and Enjoy Balanced Competition
Members of the Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball League (EMASS) shared stories of how their participation in the league has impacted their lives. The nearly
Steven Terry Greene, 76
Steven Terry Greene, 76, of Wayland, died unexpectedly on August 23, 2025. His sudden passing has left an immeasurable void for his family, friends
Alice McLean, 96
Alice E. (Byron) McLean of Wayland died on August 26, 2025, just a week short of her 97th birthday. She was born in the
Ignas Vileniskis, 80
Ignas Jonas Vileniskis, 80, of Wayland, died on August 5, 2025 at his Wayland residence surrounded by his family following a period of declining
August 8, 2025 Obituaries
Michael Bate Michael Whitfield Bate, 87, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. He is survived by his partner, Norma Herzlinger; daughters Gabrielle Bate
July 7, 2025 Obituaries
The Wayland Post has received word of the deaths of the following current and former Wayland residents. Laurel Ann MorschSeptember 24, 1953 – May