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Property tax abatement forms due by Feb. 3
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
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Snow at last!
A snowman seems to be directing traffic on Nolan Farm Road. (Photo by Brad Spiegel)
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A life in theater shaped by craft and community
John Barrett has spent nearly half a century at the Vokes Theatre, yet he insists he is not the story.For the longtime Curry College
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Public Safety Log
Monday, Jan. 5 8:13 a.m. — A traffic accident involving two vehicles on Commonwealth Road near Old Tavern Road was called in by 911.
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John Blair, age 96
John Blair, Born in the year 1929, in Budapest, Hungary, died peacefully at home, in the smaller town of Wayland, Massachusetts, in this new
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Wayland’s next police chief: internal or external hire?
For much of the past quarter century, leadership of the Wayland Police Department followed a steady pattern marked by long tenures and internal succession.
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Residents press Select Board on Dover Amendment as Veritas construction continues during appeal
The Select Board opened its Jan. 5 meeting with more than 30 minutes of public comment dominated by concerns over large Dover Amendment–protected developments,
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Select Board advances budget, warrant articles
After the public comment (see here), Finance Director Brian Keveny provided an update on development of the FY27 budget at the Jan. 5 Select
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Response to racism incidents based on school policy
Following repeated incidents at Wayland High School, School Superintendent David Fleishman and Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron outlined the department’s policy on how it handles
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Select Board
The Select Board on Dec. 1 continued detailed deliberations on how to finance the town’s proposed MWRA water connection and related DEP requirements, a
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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
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Joint meeting tackles Coptic Church proposal
The Planning Board and Conservation Commission met jointly Dec. 3 to review peer comments on the St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Church
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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
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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
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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
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Boy Scouts Xmas Tree Sale
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
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Food pantries see holiday uptick in need
Unfortunately, the joyous times of the holiday season are often overshadowed by the greater need for food assistance among many in Wayland and the
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250th MARCHES ON
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,
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Wayland Schools and Organizations Needed to Collect Warm Winter Coats
As the price of everyday items like groceries and gasoline continues to rise, government SNAP benefits have been put on hold, and temperatures start
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Grout-Heard House Museum Fundraiser
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
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Local Artist Brings Wayland Landscapes to Life
While Wayland resident Emily Rubinfeld’s artistic journey has taken her through numerous changes, she now spends most of her time creating acrylic and
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Historical Society looks back at 2025 and ahead to 2026
The description of the Wayland Museum and Historical Society (WM&HS) conjures different ideas. In my short time as director, I’ve heard a range
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Community Calendar
Events must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Friday before biweekly publication. For details, see waylandpost.org/events. Saturday, Jan. 108–10 p.m.Arts Wayland: The
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High school musicians perform in winter concert
The Wayland High School Band & Jazz Programs presented its winter concert on Dec. 10 featuring the WHS Concert Band, Honors Wind Ensemble,
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Director plays key role in Vokes Players productions
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
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Community Calendar
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
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Wayland High School Golf
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
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Youth Basketball Association Launches 2nd Annual “Hoops for a Home Court” 3v3 Charity Tournament
The Wayland Youth Basketball Association, in partnership with the Wayland Community Sports Center, has opened registration for the 2nd Annual Hoops for a Home
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Wayland Fall Sports Wrap-Up
Volleyball Reaches Elite Eight Wayland High School’s fall athletics season came to an emotional close with dramatic playoff runs, standout performances, and a decisive
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Wayland Warriors wrap up fall action
By Wayland Post Staff Wayland High School teams packed an intense stretch of fall sports action Oct. 15-25, turning in a mix of statement
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Young Warriors wind down
By Tyler Castagno As the Wayland Youth Football Program winds down to the postseason, excitement is in the air. Three of the four tackle
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Renegotiate 1971 bridge agreement
To the Editor, I compliment the Wayland Post for the excellent article on the history of Sherman’s Bridge in your Dec. 5 issue.There is
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Dear Editor:
In Wayland, we must build on ruined habitat—not on the ecosystems we can’t replace. Residents live in one of the most beautiful towns in
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Decrying Post’s Veterans Day omission
Dear Editor,I was disappointed that the recent edition of the Post made no mention of Veterans Day – no coverage of local ceremonies, no
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Preserve “historic authenticity”
Dear Editor, The Wayland Historical Commission strongly believes the historic character of Sherman’s Bridge should be protected. Sherman’s Bridge, which spans the Sudbury River
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Dear Editor,
Sherman’s Bridge is far more than a road across a river between two towns. It’s a historic site, an iconic Wayland/Sudbury/New England wooden bridge,
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Subject: Letter to the editor: Carroll School
From: Susan Wagner Susanwgnr@gmail.com When the Carroll School first bought property on Waltham Road, some eight or 10 years ago, a resident told me
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Public Safety Log Jul 7 – 20, 2025
Monday, July 710:47 a.m. — A caller reported a fire on Dean Road. Being an unauthorized burning, it was extinguished, and the homeowner was
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Public Safety Log Jun 23 – Jul 6, 2025
Monday, June 231:10 p.m. — The Fire Department responded to a call from Linn Lane, where a resident was concerned about a small brush
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Public Safety Log Jun 9 – 22, 2025
These reports are incidents from police and fire logs that are of public interest. Other reports such as medical incidents, motor vehicle stops, false
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Public Safety Log May 26 – Jun 8, 2025
Monday, May 26 6:40 a.m. — A caller reported that a deer was struck by a car at Concord Road near Sherman’s Bridge Road.
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Public Safety Log May 13 – 25, 2025
Tuesday, May 13 12:34 p.m. — A caller reported a two-car accident in the parking lot of Longfellow Health Club at 524 Boston Post
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Jane Maletz Lane, age 81
Jane Maletz Lane passed away unexpectedly at 81 on December 22, 2025. Jane was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She
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Meg Ann McConnell, age 66
Meg Ann McConnell, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 20, 2025. She was born
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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
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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.
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Richard Cohen, 88
Richard Cohen, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, left us peacefully on Dec. 8, 2025, at the age of 88.