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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

October 31, 2025

Breaking News·News

Firefighters save a 63-year-old man in Old Wayland Reservoir.

by Brad Spiegel

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

October 22, 2025

News

Festival crowds celebrate Wayland community and culture

by Wayland Post Staff

Under clear October skies, thousands of residents gathered on October 11 for the annual Wayland Festival, transforming Town Center into a daylong celebration of

October 17, 2025

News

Sale is official — Terrain will be moving to Wayland

by Wayland Post Staff

The property sale of the former Whole Foods Plaza (Wayland Village) closed on October 10, 2025. The lease of February 2014 with Fresh Market,

October 17, 2025

News

Concord joins Wayland in push for remote Town Meeting participation

by Dave Bernstein

By Dave BernsteinChair, Wayland ELVIS Concord has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its democratic traditions. In June, residents voted to approve a home

October 17, 2025

News

Dudley Pond event draws dozens of runners and walkers

by Steve Garone

By Steve GaroneWayland Post Contributor The annual Dudley Pond Fun Run kicked off the fall season on October 5, with attendance surpassing last year.

October 17, 2025

News

Wayland Post: where we stand and what we need

by Wayland Post Staff

So far, 553 individual donations from 481 households have powered this community effort. That represents $168,273 in commitments to The Wayland Post. Advertising has

October 17, 2025

News

Pleas for both safety and historic preservation highlight forum on Sherman’s Bridge repairs

by Carole Plumb

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

October 17, 2025

News

Long live town meeting: October 8 is “Town Meeting Day” across Massachusetts

by Wayland Post Staff

Governor Maura Healey’s official proclamation designates October 8, 2025, as Town Meeting Day across Massachusetts, celebrating the first recorded town meeting in Dorchester on

October 8, 2025

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Municipal Meeting Recaps

by Wayland Post Staff

September 5, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

The most extensive hearing at the Zoning Board of Appeals on Sept. 9 focused on Millbrook Group LLC’s proposal to convert the historic Collins

September 19, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 28, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting

The Economic Development Committee plan moved one step closer to building a playground, splash pad, amphitheater and pavilion in Town Center after a 5-0

September 19, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 27, 2025 Planning Board Meeting

Most of the Aug 27 Planning Board meeting was devoted to a joint discussion with Housing Partnership members Kathleen Boundy and Rachel Bratt on

September 19, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

September 8, 2025 Wastewater Management District Commission

The Wastewater Management District Commission on Sept. 8 heard updates on plant maintenance, finances, and ongoing issues with fats, oils, and grease from the

September 19, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 13, 2025 Planning Board Meeting

On August 13, the Planning Board discussed zoning for ground-mounted solar and energy storage with Town Engineer Abigail Charest, Facilities Director Mike Faia, and

September 5, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 13, 2025 Board of Health Meeting

On August 13, the Board of Health reviewed that adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) constitutes a “change in use” under Title 5, requiring

September 5, 2025

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Talk of the Town

Pipe failure at PFAS facility causes town to temporarily tap into MWRA water

by Wayland Post Staff

On August 26, 2025, the Wayland Water Division experienced a pipe failure at the Temporary PFAS Treatment System located at the Happy Hollow wells. As

September 5, 2025

Service project takes families to Madagascar

by Scott Walters

The Walters and Zachery families just wrapped a week-long volunteer adventure building four homes in Madagascar as part of the Fuller Center for Housing

August 22, 2025

Arts Wayland has a new home

by Robyn Gray

Arts Wayland is thrilled to announce that its new gallery opened in the town center at 35 Andrew Ave on August 1! Our inaugural

August 8, 2025

Sudbury Food Pantry moving to Wayland

by Wayland Post Staff

The Sudbury Community Food Pantry (SCFP, www.sudburyfoodpantry.org), a nonprofit that provides food and personal care items to thousands of individuals and families experiencing food

August 8, 2025

A salute to the Wayland American Legion

by James Metcalf

American Legion Post 133, which was established in 1922, will meet in September at the new Community Center. All veterans are welcome. Post members

August 8, 2025

Dean’s List honorees from Wayland

by Wayland Post Staff

July 25, 2025

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Community

Whispers from the attic

by Katherine Gardner-Westcott

by Kay Gardner-Westcott The house is gone now—buried beneath manicured lawns and silence. But there are things you cannot bury. Not completely. You

October 31, 2025

Real Estate Sep 22 – Oct 20, 2025

by Carole Plumb

DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMT. 09/22/2025 33 Oak Hill Rd Cunningham Michael W; Cunningham Carol H First Landing Investments LLC $850,000 09/22/2025

October 31, 2025

How nonprofits can help municipalities

by June Valliere

By June Valliere With the introduction of two new nonprofit expansion projects that will further strain town resources, as well as town officials

October 31, 2025

A community anchor at risk

by Elaine Donnelly

By Elaine Donnelly The Wayland Community Access Media, Inc. (WayCAM) has a mission “to provide a non-profit, electronic forum for the free exchange

October 31, 2025

Mooi Nails and Spa joins Wayland Business Community

by Wayland Post Staff

Town Manager Michael McCall welcomed Mooi Nails and Spa to town Oct. 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 308 Commonwealth Road. Owner Xiaodan

October 31, 2025

Community pool: a community legacy

by Brad Spiegel

By Brad Spiegel The Wayland Community Pool has long reflected the town’s evolving relationship with public recreation and civic responsibility. What began as

October 31, 2025

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Sports

Title IX changes could impact high school sports

by June Valliere

Wayland school officials are revising the town’s Title IX policy and procedures in response to a federal court decision vacating the Biden administration’s expanded

October 3, 2025

Camps, lake close the book on a fun summer

by Genevieve Morrison

As the days get shorter and the air cools, Wayland Recreation Department Director Katherine Brenna looked back on a fun-filled summer — one that

September 5, 2025

Trainer makes a difference one day at a time

by Elisabeth Rainge

Student athletes may be used to visiting doctors yearly or physical therapists weekly. Still, the school-based athletic Trainer fills a special role for growing

September 5, 2025

WayCo players cap season with All Star Game

by Connie Burgess

For WayCo Softball League’s eight teams, mid-August means it’s time to determine the summer’s championship team. But the Cochituate Ballfield lights go dim for

August 8, 2025

Wayland’s summer camps: safety behind the fun

by Tess Alongi

While Wayland’s summer camps offer hundreds of children opportunities to play and learn, ensuring those camps meet strict health and safety standards is a

August 8, 2025

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Opinions

Letter to the Editor – “rehabilitation” of Sherman’s Bridge

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor:The Wayland and Sudbury Departments of Public Works are undertaking what they call a “rehabilitation” of Sherman’s Bridge. The public notice, available on

October 3, 2025

Letter to the Editor – looking to raise $35,000

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor,My friend and neighbor Phil Sandock has been a Waylander since 1961, Wayland High School graduate (class of 1979), a self-employed carpenter, painter

October 3, 2025

Letter to the Editor – Concerns about proposed expansion on Rice Road church property

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: I am writing to express concerns about the proposed expansion of the Egyptian Coptic Church property on Rice Road. While I respect

September 19, 2025

Letter to the Editor – Charlie Kirk: neither “celebration” nor “false mourning”

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: I believe that this is not a time for celebration, but neither is it a time for false mourning. To grieve Charlie

September 19, 2025

Letters to the editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: First, I want to say a huge thank you to the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and our incredible veterinary community for all

September 5, 2025

Letters to the Editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: Bring back the hog reeve!As I was reading the June 27, 2025 issue of the Wayland Post, I came upon an item

July 25, 2025

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Real Estate

Public Safety

Public Safety Log Mar 31 – Apr 13, 2025

By Arlene Wyman Monday, Mar. 31, 20257:25 a.m.: A caller reported a low-hanging wire on Water Row near River Rd. Determined to be a

April 18, 2025

Public Safety Log Mar 17 – 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.:

April 4, 2025

Public Safety Log Mar 5 – 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.:

March 21, 2025

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;

March 7, 2025

Public Safety Log Feb 12 – 18

Wednesday, Feb. 12 Thursday, Feb. 13 Friday, Feb. 14 Saturday, Feb. 15 Sunday, Feb. 16 Monday, Feb. 17 Tuesday, Feb. 18

February 21, 2025

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Obituaries

August 8, 2025 Obituaries

Michael Bate Michael Whitfield Bate, 87, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. He is survived by his partner, Norma Herzlinger; daughters Gabrielle Bate

August 8, 2025

July 7, 2025 Obituaries

The Wayland Post has received word of the deaths of the following current and former Wayland residents. Laurel Ann MorschSeptember 24, 1953 – May

July 11, 2025

Kenneth Jude McMullen

It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” Jude McMullen, who died on April 27, 2025,

May 16, 2025

Jack Lancelot “Lance” Lichtor

Jack Lancelot “Lance” Lichtor, MD of New Haven, CT and Wayland, MA, a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and most recently Director of Pediatric Anesthesia at Yale

May 16, 2025