MMA report finds ‘Perfect Storm’ for local budgets
By Carole Plumb A new report, “A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face Historic Fiscal Pressures,” warns that many Massachusetts municipalities are caught between
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Man hits father and son with car
By The Wayland Post Staff An 85-year-old Wayland man has been cited following a Saturday morning crash that left a 2-year-old child injured in
Traffic concerns about the Carroll School
By June Valliere Concern about exacerbating an already heavily trafficked area was the focus of the Planning Board’s review of the Carroll School’s expansion
Firefighters save a 63-year-old man in Old Wayland Reservoir.
By Brad Spiegel A not-so-routine emergency call on October 19 became routine thanks to the Wayland Fire Department having members of its crew also
Pleas for both safety and historic preservation highlight forum on Sherman’s Bridge repairs
An October 9 joint public visioning session for Wayland and Sudbury residents was held to discuss a proposal to rehabilitate the historic wooden Sherman’s
Festival crowds celebrate Wayland community and culture
Under clear October skies, thousands of residents gathered on October 11 for the annual Wayland Festival, transforming Town Center into a daylong celebration of
Sale is official — Terrain will be moving to Wayland
The property sale of the former Whole Foods Plaza (Wayland Village) closed on October 10, 2025. The lease of February 2014 with Fresh Market,
Concord joins Wayland in push for remote Town Meeting participation
By Dave BernsteinChair, Wayland ELVIS Concord has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its democratic traditions. In June, residents voted to approve a home
Dudley Pond event draws dozens of runners and walkers
By Steve GaroneWayland Post Contributor The annual Dudley Pond Fun Run kicked off the fall season on October 5, with attendance surpassing last year.
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 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,
March 12, 2025 Cultural Council
New members Kevin Goodwin and Maryam Libdi were welcomed, and members introduced themselves. Chair Pallavi Nagesha provided an overview of her tenure with the
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
March 14, 2025 Design Review Board
The Design Review Board convened on March 14, 2025, to discuss signage applications for Jersey Mike’s and a follow-up regarding Wayland Pack and Ship.
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
“Leaving the leaves” — a response to species decline
“Leave the Leaves,” a recent landscaping practice, is saving future generations of moths and butterflies, which is vital to the ecosystem. Many Wayland
Wayland Festival to celebrate music, art and community
The Wayland Festival will fill the Town Center green with music, art, food, and family activities on Saturday, October 4. Running from 11
Arts Wayland offers music workshops and masterclass
Arts Wayland recently presented concerts by local artists as well as a songwriting workshop. On Thursday, Aug. 21, Arts Wayland hosted a Sunset
Student news
Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Murphy, one of Wayland’s first responders, recently completed training in the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Career Recruit Program. The 10-week program teaches
106-year-old shares the secret to a long life
Claude Williamson pushed his rollator into the kitchen at the Carriage House on a Wednesday afternoon to a round of applause. Grinning, the
Police chief takes a regional approach
“It is a misconception that small towns do not have the same crimes as cities. We have the same crimes, just not the