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Wayland Library and the Revolutionary War
On April 19th this year, we will celebrate the famous battle of Lexington and Concord, which marked the official start of the American Revolutionary
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Choosing a Safe, Sufficient Drinking Water Source for the Future
At the Annual Town Meeting, residents will be asked to decide on the future source of Wayland’s public drinking water and consider what they
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News in Brief
SUDBURY — Chief Timothy Choate reports that the Sudbury Fire Department and its mutual aid partners quickly knocked down a working fire early Wednesday
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Tell Eversource If You Rely on Electricity for Life Support
If someone in your household requires electricity to power life-sustaining medical equipment, Eversource wants to know. Enroll in Eversource’s life support notification program, and
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Ribbit Rangers: Wayland’s New Mission to Save Spring’s Migrating Amphibians
A new effort is underway to help Wayland’s salamanders and frogs cross the road. This spring, Wayland’s Conservation Department has launched a new effort
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From Insight to Inspiration
On a cool, lively morning in Boston, I found myself standing amid the clamor of drums, cymbals, and excited chatter—a scene that felt both
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Public Safety Log Feb 19 – 26
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 10:21 a.m. A caller reported suspicious activity when she stated that a credit card had been opened in her name;
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Spirit Council Encourages Citizens to Voice Your Opinion
The purest form of democratic government is practiced in a Town Meeting. In use for over 300 years and still today, it is proven
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Wayland Public Schools Foundation Unveils Innovative Reading Challenge To Inspire Community
The Wayland Public Schools Foundation is set to launch its inaugural Reading Challenge—a community-focused event designed to spark a love of reading across all
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Heat Pumps for Air Conditioning, The Coolest Option
by Paul Dale Despite the name, many homeowners are installing modern heat pumps to provide air conditioning during the increasingly hot summers. Heat pumps
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Wayland Students Named to Holy Cross’ Fall 2024 Dean’s List:
Sophia Corrigan of Wayland, class of 2028 Jane Gargano of Wayland, class of 2027 To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must pass four
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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
February10, 2025 Audit Committee
The Audit Committee met to discuss its annual report for the Select Board, focusing on financial statements, internal controls, and audit recommendations. Key topics
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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
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February 7, 2025 Personnel Board. Firefighters’ grievance, town employee pay hikes discussed
Led by Chair Maryanne Peabody, at its Jan. 7 meeting the Personnel Board addressed updates to the town’s personnel bylaws and wage classification plans
Personnel Board reviews holiday policy and plans for efficiency grant (Oct. 16)
Personnel Board Chair Maryanne Peabody opened the meeting, and the board voted to revise and submit its annual report in an expanded format by
HRDEI Committee tackles cultural awareness and community engagement initiative (Oct. 15)
The Oct. 15 Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (HRDEI) Committee meeting began with Emma Gargano, a Wayland High School senior and Girl Scout,
Surface Water Quality Committee addresses equipment donation, pond management, budget constraints (Oct. 15)
There was a review of the donation process for the conveyor used with the weed harvester to unload the tape grass cuttings into a
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“Where in the World is the Wayland Post?” Contest
Photo by John Flaherty
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215 Wayland HS seniors get their diplomas
By Ellie BroganWayland Post Contributor Students laughed, cried, reunited, and shared their accomplishments as celebratory cigar smoke filled the air with haze at Wayland
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Wayland HS Grad to Run for U.S. Senate
Alex Rikleen, a Wayland High School class of 2005 graduate, announced his run for the U.S. Senate on May 27. Rikleen said the idea
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COA/Community Center Throws Open Its Doors
By Ellie BroganWayland Post Intern Residents both young and old flocked to the opening of the Council on Aging/Community Center building on June 5,
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Quartet of Retiring Teachers Look Back on Decades in Wayland Classrooms
By Ellie BroganWayland Post Intern Multiple teachers, administrators, and staff will be retiring from Wayland Public Schools at the end of the 2024-25 school