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Sound quality at town meetings is a frequent issue

By Dave Watkinsdave.watkins@waylandpost.org Anyone who regularly attends or watches Wayland public meetings has likely heard some version of the same exchange. “Can you hear

January 23, 2026

News

Animal Control Officer wrangles people as well as creatures

by Alice Waugh

By Alice Waughalice.waugh@waylandpost.org Almost every day is dog day afternoon for Jennifer Condon, the animal control officer for eight towns including Wayland, where the

January 23, 2026

News·Talk of the Town

Hayes works on creating ‘brave space’

by Wayland Post

By Isabel RavennaWayland Post Contributor When Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes was in kindergarten, all of her classmates were like her — Black. Until one day, when

January 23, 2026

News

Property tax abatement forms due by Feb. 3

by Wayland Post Staff

Those wishing to file a real estate abatement form must do so by Feb. 3.A real estate abatement can be granted when a property

January 23, 2026

News

Snow at last!

by Wayland Post Staff

A snowman seems to be directing traffic on Nolan Farm Road. (Photo by Brad Spiegel)

January 23, 2026

Community·News

A life in theater shaped by craft and community

by Shea Schatell

By Shea SchatellWayland Post Contributor John Barrett has spent nearly half a century at the Vokes Theatre, yet he insists he is not the

January 23, 2026

News·Public Safety Logs

Public Safety Log

by Wayland Post Staff

Monday, Jan. 58:13 a.m. — A traffic accident involving two vehicles on Commonwealth Road near Old Tavern Road was called in by 911. There

January 23, 2026

News·Obituaries

John Blair, age 96

by Wayland Post Staff

John Blair, Born in the year 1929, in Budapest, Hungary, died peacefully at home, in the smaller town of Wayland, Massachusetts, in this new

January 23, 2026

News

Wayland’s next police chief: internal or external hire?

by Dave Watkins

By Dave Watkinsdave.watkins@waylandpost.org For much of the past quarter century, leadership of the Wayland Police Department followed a steady pattern marked by long tenures

January 23, 2026

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Municipal Meeting Recaps

by Wayland Post Staff

A closer look at the Dover amendment and how it’s applied today

Massachusetts’s Dover Amendment is often invoked as shorthand for a simple idea: some land uses are so central to statewide public policy that towns

December 19, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Public comment dominated the Board of Public Works meeting Nov. 18 as 10 residents from both Wayland and Lincoln urged the board and Department

December 5, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

Municipal Meeting Recaps

The Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee focused its Dec. 1 meeting on narrowing potential non-housing uses for the 17-acre property. It includes a

December 5, 2025

by Becca Leonard

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

21 Cochituate Road — Restaurant Special Permit ApprovedThe Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved three required actions for Millbrook Group LLC’s proposal to convert

December 5, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

Planning Board Meeting – October 29, 2025

The Planning Board met on Oct. 29 to review the Carroll School site plan at 37-39-45 Waltham Road, and two Wayland bylaws were cited

November 14, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

School Committee – November 5, 2025

Wayland’s School Committee met Nov. 5 and expressed strong support for the district’s formal discrimination-response protocol and for Superintendent David Fleishman’s handling of the

November 14, 2025

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Talk of the Town

Fly Fishing near Sherman’s Bridge

by Wayland Post Staff

December 5, 2025

Boy Scouts Xmas Tree Sale

by Wayland Post Staff

Wayland Boy Scouts Troop 1 are again selling Christmas trees at Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main St. The annual sale benefits the Troop’s

December 5, 2025

Food pantries see holiday uptick in need

by Becca Leonard

Unfortunately, the joyous times of the holiday season are often overshadowed by the greater need for food assistance among many in Wayland and the

December 3, 2025

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250th MARCHES ON

by Wayland Post Staff

From Independence to Interdependence: Wayland’s Water Story Joins the Regional Flow As we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,

November 14, 2025

Wayland Schools and Organizations Needed to Collect Warm Winter Coats

by Wayland Post Staff

As the price of everyday items like groceries and gasoline continues to rise, government SNAP benefits have been put on hold, and temperatures start

November 14, 2025

Grout-Heard House Museum Fundraiser

by Wayland Post Staff

From tiny one inch postage stamp squares to a 43-inch Star of Bethlehem, the patterns were varied and fascinating in the quilted collection on

November 14, 2025

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Community

Community Calendar

by Wayland Post Staff

Friday, Dec. 196:30–9 p.m.Make a Mosaic Frame or Piece of JewelryArts Wayland, 35 Andrew Ave.In this hands-on mosaic workshop, you’ll create your own

December 19, 2025

A Wayland Post holiday appeal

by Becca Leonard

As the year winds down and December fills with concerts, menorah lightings, tree sales and last-minute Amazon returns, the Wayland Post is pausing

December 19, 2025

Event celebrates diversity, acceptance, human rights

by Wayland Post Staff

The Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) hosted a celebration at the Council on Aging and Community Center on Dec.

December 19, 2025

League says democracy is not a spectator sport

by Becca Leonard

By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org To encourage Wayland residents to run for office, Sue Flicop and Mary Antes, members of the Wayland League of Voters

December 19, 2025

High school musicians perform in winter concert

by Wayland Post Staff

The Wayland High School Band & Jazz Programs presented its winter concert on Dec. 10 featuring the WHS Concert Band, Honors Wind Ensemble,

December 19, 2025

Director plays key role in Vokes Players productions

by Steve Garone

Wayland’s Vokes Players recently launched its first production of the 2025-26 season with “Vanya and Sonia and a Masha and Spike” to an

December 19, 2025

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Sports

Wayland Girls Volleyball Team loses in State Championship

by Brad Spiegel

By Brad Spiegelbrad.spiegel@waylandpost.org BILLERICA – Heading into Saturday’s Division 2 state girls volleyball state championship, Wayland High School’s players and coaches alike felt they

November 15, 2025

WHS girls volleyball competing for state championship

by Brad Spiegel

By Brad Spiegelbrad.spiegel@waylandpost.org Following a loss in last year’s Division 3 state semifinals, the natural progression for the 2025 Wayland High School girls volleyball

November 14, 2025

Wayland High School Golf

by Wayland Post Staff

photos courtesy of Cooper Stowell By Brad Spiegelbrad.spiegel@waylandpost.org Ask any golfer and they will tell you that the game is much more mental than

November 14, 2025

Thanksgiving Football

by Wayland Post Staff

Wayland High School football coach Scott Parseghian knows what it feels like to play in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game as a senior.

November 14, 2025

Youth Basketball Association Launches 2nd Annual “Hoops for a Home Court” 3v3 Charity Tournament

by Wayland Post Staff

The Wayland Youth Basketball Association, in partnership with the Wayland Community Sports Center, has opened registration for the 2nd Annual Hoops for a Home

November 14, 2025

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Opinions

Stay informed and vote

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: I have a sense of relief thanks to the unusually low turnout for the Dec. 11 Special Election (just 6% of voters

January 9, 2026

Kudos to Wayland Planning Board during a busy fall

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: I wanted to publicly acknowledge the dedication and hard work of Anette Lewis and the entire town Planning Board. While they are

January 8, 2026

Capital Improvement Planning Committee

by Wayland Post Staff

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee on Dec. 9 continued its review of fiscal 2027 capital requests with a detailed examination of school and facilities

December 19, 2025

Safety concern on Sherman’s Bridge design

by Wayland Post Staff

To the Editor: I was pleased to sit in (via Zoom) on the Sudbury Historical Commission meeting on Dec. 9, when the most recent

December 19, 2025

Call for a working group on Sherman’s Bridge

by Wayland Post Staff

To the Editor: The back of your last issue contained two wonderful articles – the almost 300-year history of Sherman’s Bridge, and the vital

December 19, 2025

Bridge can have a second walkway

by Wayland Post Staff

To the Editor: My name is Charu Kokate, and I am a senior partner at Safdie Architects, a global practice known for designing and

December 19, 2025

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Real Estate

Real Estate Apr & May 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMOUNT 4/9/2025 92 Lincoln Rd Joseph Gerald Doody & Margaret R. Doody Matthew Doody $1,675,000 4/17/2025 15 Marshall Ter

June 8, 2025

Real Estate Mar 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SOLD PRICE 2/26/2025 221 Boston Post Rd Amanda D. Ciaccio Emily B. Heikamp, Robert L. Brauns $1,784,000 2/26/2025 19 &

April 4, 2025

Real Estate Feb 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SOLD PRICE 02/03/2025 68 Riverview Circle Mookhiruntara Manope, Mookhiruntara Panita Barber Evan, Zurovskis Lija $889,000 02/05/2025 68 Riverview Circle Hartwell

March 7, 2025

Real Estate Nov 2024

by Wayland Post Staff

Date Address Seller Buyer Sale Amount 10/31/2024 23 River Rock Way, Unit 43B James Michael Fairweather Kaitlin Fairweather Fryling $ 500,000 11/7/2024 6 Cole

December 6, 2024

Real Estate Oct 2024

by Wayland Post Staff

Date Address Seller Buyer Sale Amount 10/1/24 36 Rice Road John Moran Nicholas Miller, Renata Lima Falcao $1,030,000 10/1/24 4 Alice Drive Nicole Pierce Xingyi

November 3, 2024

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Public Safety

PUBLIC SAFETY

OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 9, 2025 Monday, Oct. 27 9:33 a.m.—A minor 2-car motor vehicle accident with no injuries occurred on Commonwealth Road. 11:05

November 14, 2025

Public Safety Log Oct 13 – Oct 26, 2025

by Arlene Wyman Monday, October 13 8:03 a.m.—A Woodridge Road resident reported that a large tree was leaning on primary and secondary wires. The

October 31, 2025

Public Safety Log Sep 22 – Oct 12, 2025

Monday, Sept. 224:39 p.m. — An accident on Old Connecticut Path involving two vehicles was called in by 911. There were no injuries but

October 17, 2025

Public Safety Log Sep 8 – 9, 2025

Monday, Sept. 86:27 a.m. — A caller from Shaw Drive reported that there was a tree across the roadway. DPW was notified.10:47 a.m. —

October 3, 2025

Public Safety Log Aug 25 – Sep 6, 2025

Monday, August 258:03 a.m. — A call from Starbucks (44 Main St) reported that a patron was locked in the bathroom. Fire Department assisted

September 19, 2025

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Obituaries

Andrew “Andy” Pickens Johnson, age 99

Andrew “Andy” Pickens Johnson, 99, formerly of Wayland, died on October 6, 2025 at the Hebrew Senior Life and Rehabilitation Center in Boston following

January 23, 2026

Alice D. Salos, 100

Alice D. Salos, born on Dec. 10, 1925 in Framingham, passed away on Jan. 5 at the age of 100. Alice, who recently celebrated

January 23, 2026

Wilbur W. Larson, 79

Wilbur Wade Larson Jr., fondly known as Wade, passed away on Jan. 4, at the age of 79. Wade was born on Sept. 23,

January 23, 2026

Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98

Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98, formerly of Wayland, passed away on Jan. 14, HOYT, Richard P. “Dick” Age 98, formerly of Wayland, passed, on

January 23, 2026

Lester Philip Albee, 86

Lester Philip Albee, 86, a man of great intelligence, quiet strength, and boundless kindness, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2025, in Wayland.

January 9, 2026

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Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WAYLAND

The following Articles were returned with the approval of the Attorney General’s Office relative to the following amendment to the Town Code adopted at

July 28, 2025

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