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Town Meeting, Shorter, More Efficient
The Town Moderator and Select Board are seeking ways to make town meetings shorter and more efficient. To do this, they are introducing a
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Wayland’s Waterways: A History of Connection and Curiosity
by Scarlett Hoey Waterways have always connected people, and the two watersheds that encompass Wayland connect us to the history beyond our borders. This
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Countdown Begins for Wayland’s New Community Center
Wayland residents including seniors have been looking forward to the opening of the town’s new Community Center for a long time but the opening
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Winner of the 2024 Judith Elsner Concerto Competition
Wayland resident Joshua Zhang is the winner of the 2024 Judith Elsner Concerto Competition. He was invited to perform a solo trombone piece with
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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
February 10, 2025 Select Board
At the Select Board meeting Feb. 10, Fire Chief Neil McPherson presented an update on the ongoing discussions about transitioning to a regional dispatch
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,
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Win a prize — send us your Wayland Post totebag photo
Don’t miss your chance to show us where the Wayland Post travels with you! Whether you’re hiking the White Mountains or strolling along the
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Arts Wayland embarks on a new chapter
Arts Wayland is preparing to open a new gallery space in the Wayland Town Center, marking an important milestone. “Our mission in Wayland is
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Obie makes books fun for young readers
By Ellie Brogan Over a dozen children with their parents and guardians gathered to see Obie, a white five-year-old Samoyed, as librarian Pam McCuen
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Licenses for five luxury car dealerships OK’d
The Select Board approved five separate Class 1 licenses for the sale of motor vehicles to Asbury Boston Exotics on June 16 after a
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Wayland Post Tote Bag Shows How the West Was Won
By John Flaherty