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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Town Equity Assessment Reveals Gaps
Wayland residents are broadly happy with their town, yet many still experience life from the margins and question whether civic leaders truly welcome differences.
How Wayland Ensures Safety Amid ICE Actions
In the wake of nationwide arrests of suspected undocumented immigrants, Wayland’s police chief offered assurances that the department follows established legal precedents that protect
WHS Grad to Appear in Crime Drama Series
Actor Jonathan von Mering, Wayland High School class of 2013, will appear as Andrej in the upcoming crime drama TV series “Countdown” starring Jensen Ackles
DEP Ruling on Cascade Needs Another OK
Although the Wayland Conservation Committee (ConCom) won its appeal on May 14, there is still no final decision regarding the construction of a 60-unit,
Town Center Site Completes Cleanup
Cleanup and final reports on contaminants found on the Council on Aging/Community municipal parcel during construction are almost complete. During excavation work to build
Water Meter Notices Don’t Mention “Opt Out”
When Wayland residents first heard about upgrading their water meters nearly a decade ago, the project was introduced with promises of transparency, efficiency, and
Homeowners to Pull More Permits
By David Watkinseditor@waylandpost.org For local homeowners, Chapter 193 marks a significant shift in how modest property improvements are regulated, underscoring why pre-funding the Conservation
Wayland schools lauded for music education for 16th consecutive time
By Susan MemoliWayland Post Contributor Wayland Public Schools was one of only 22 Massachusetts districts to receive the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music
Coptic Orthodox Church Shines at Festival
By Ellie BroganWayland Post Intern St. Philopater and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church on Rice Road hosted a festival showcasing Egyptian and Coptic culture
Ceremony Marks New Loker School Solar Array
Loker Elementary School’s new rooftop solar array was officially celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Town Administrator Michael McCall credited Assistant Facilities and Sustainability
Flags, a parade and honoring the fallen
By Ellie BroganWayland Post Intern On Monday, May 26, Wayland held a Memorial Day parade to honor the fallen servicemen and women who served
Young Entrepreneurs Market Their Products at Fair
By Joy ViollaWayland Post Contributor Wrapping up the business section with a look to possible businesses of the future, the fifth annual Children’s Business
Jersey Mike’s Arrives in Town
The space beside Starbuck’s at 44 Main St. is set to receive a new occupant in the form of Jersey Mike’s Subs some time
Casual Dining Coming to Boston Post Road
By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org The Zoning Board approved last week plans for Dunkin & Jimmy John’s Sandwiches to move into the former Bank of America
Boston United Volleyball Finds a New Wayland Home
By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org Boston United Volleyball Club will be opening a new location at Wayland Town Center in the former BSC space this fall.
ZBA Approves Terrain Project, Hears Others
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on May 13 to approve a special permit for a proposed Terrain restaurant, event venue and retail
New clinician/social worker to aid police
By Sherre GreenbaumWayland Post Contributor Lauren Keating, LMHC, has been hired as the town’s first co-response clinician/social worker. The addition of this professional position
Historic Plain Road Sign Restored
By Richard ConradWayland Post Contributor A historic sign at the intersection of Boston Post Road and Plain Road near the Weston town line has
Town Meeting Survey Results Revealed
By Mary Ann Borkowski and Denise FortinWayland Post Contributors The recent survey on the annual town meeting format, interest and effectiveness revealed that Wayland
Wayland Town Center is on the Market
By June Vallierejune.valliere@waylandpost.org Wayland Town Center is for sale. Zurich Insurance Asset Management Group retained Newmark Capital Markets in Boston to sell the 175,636-square-foot
Stormwater Showdown: Wayland’s Chapter 193 – Hearing is on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m
A 34-page draft released in March would fold a decade of experience into a sweeping rewrite of Chapter 193, the Town’s Stormwater and Land-Disturbance
Save Bernard’s Turtle Friends
by Shannon Fischer Turtles are on the move across Wayland – female turtles are traveling to and from nesting sites; other turtles are migrating
Municipal Meeting Recaps
April 14, 2025 Board of Health
The Board of Health unanimously approved a revised wastewater design flow for the Wayland High School septic system, increasing the daily estimate from 4,580
April 30, 2025 Housing Partnership
At public comment, Jean Milburn, a former Economic Development Committee member and longtime advocate for housing solutions, addressed the committee to propose organizing a
April 17, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting
Terrain Café Proposal for Boston Post Road Site Raises Economic Hopes and Business Concerns The Economic Development Committee (EDC) heard what started as public
April 22, 2025 Select Board Meeting
Wayland Select Board Reorganizes Carol Martin Elected Chair Carol Martin was unanimously elected chair of the Select Board and Doug Levine as vice chair.
April 22, 2025 Planning Board Meeting
Prior to a vote, Town Planner Robert Hummel confirmed that Kevin O’Leary, applicant for 13 Charena Road, PB #24-07 Amendment to Definitive Subdivision, had
Talk of the Town
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
Regis Students Recognized for Academic Excellence on Dean’s List
Regis College announced that Wayland residents Courtney Deangelis and Noy Geffen were on spring 2025 Dean’s List. Regis announces. To earn a spot on
14-Year-Old Resident Named as Foundation’s “Honored Hero”
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation named Neal Mohiman an “Honored Hero” in March. Despite his challenge in dealing with Crohn’s disease in the last
Mordas makes nursing honor society
Curry’s School of Nursing welcomes Brett Mordas of Wayland into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s Theta-at-Large Chapter. Members must be in
Community
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
Teachers, Students React to Cell Phone Policy
As the school year wound up, students and teachers commented on the new 2024-2025 cell phone policy that was implemented at the beginning of
Wayland Library’s Summer Reading Programs Begin
By Pam McCuen, Haley Neil, and Joanne Lee Wayland Post Contributors The Wayland Public Library begins its summer reading program on June 16. The
Sports
WHS Sports Rewards the Greatest On and Off the Field
By Elisabeth RaingeWayland Post Contributor Student participation in Wayland High School sports programs stands out. Over 300 student athletes per season are competing for
Broomstones is Crowned USA Curling Club Champions
By Tess AlongiWayland Post Intern Wayland’s Broomstones Curling Club clinched a victory at the U.S.A. Curling Club National Championship in March, securing their place
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
Opinions
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor:Wayland has many special things, but at the top of my list right now is the DPW. We had an issue with the
Practicing Rail Trail Etiquette
By Steve Garone Over the past several years, rail trails have become extremely popular among people who want to have a safe area to
Emory Ford PhD
Dear Editor, Thank you for the articles in the recent Wayland Post about the decision the town will need to make improvements on its
Neil Gordon & Ellen Tohn
Dear Wayland Post Readers, We write to encourage your vote in favor of Article 22, Create Energy Revolving Fund, at the Annual Town Meeting.
Real Estate
Real estate transactions – October 2024
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
Real estate transactions – September 2024
Date Address Seller Buyer Sale Amount 09/06/2024 67 Old Sudbury Rd Bankert Hannah H, Young Judith A EST Chatterjee Rohit $ 860,000 09/11/2024
Public Safety
Police and Fire Report Highlights, March 17 – March 29, 2025
By Arlene Wyman Monday, Mar. 17, 2025 8:32 a.m.: Resident at 74 School St reported furniture was moved into the backyard overnight. 5:58 p.m.:
Wayland Police Launching Extra Highway Patrols Next Week
WAYLAND, MA – The Wayland Police Department announced it will be joining law enforcement agencies across the country as part of the ongoing Highway
Police and Fire Report Highlights, March 5 – March 16, 2025
Wednesday, Mar. 05, 2025 7:43 a.m.: A staff member from Loker School requested assistance for the crossing guard due to heavy traffic. 8:29 a.m.:
Police and fire report highlights, Feb. 19 – Feb 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;
Obituaries
Clyde B. Kelton, Jr. Esq.
Clyde B. Kelton, Jr. Esq. from Wayland, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Massachusetts General Hospital on April 18th, 2025, after a courageous
George Lee Humphrey
George Lee Humphrey, 93, of Boston and Wayland, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2025, with love and family around him. Born
Bertha Pauline “Polly”
Polly Athanas, 101 years of age, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was born in the family residence on Cochituate Road on February