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
ZBA needs more time to decide on Veritas appeal
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on Jan. 13 to continue the appeal hearing on the issuance of a building permit for the Veritas
Town “is dismissing” bridge suggestions
To the Editor: I have been a Sherman’s Bridge Road resident for 33 years — one of the longer-term residents. I’ve read with interest
Select Board
Select Board members voted Jan. 14 to advance a package of proposed 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles that would broaden the allowable window
School Committee
The Elementary School Math Team, composed of the math coaches from the three elementary schools and Donna Krikorian — who holds dual roles as
73% of town employees work for School Dept.
Wayland employs a large workforce to deliver town and school services. But while the town has a relatively high share of six-figure earners, the
SJC Rejects Appeal, Upholds Wayland Man’s Murder Conviction
The latest appeal by Nathan Fujita was denied by the state’s highest court Thursday. The Supreme Judicial Court upheld his first-degree murder conviction due
Stay informed and vote
Dear Editor: I have a sense of relief thanks to the unusually low turnout for the Dec. 11 Special Election (just 6% of voters
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
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
Finance Committee Supports Reclassifying DPW Debt
Finance Committee Chair Phil Giudice briefed the board on the committee’s 5-0 vote recommending that the town reclassify the remaining debt for the Department
Select Board Meeting – Monday, Oct. 20
The Select Board met Monday, Oct. 20 Liquor License Transfer After a public hearing, the board voted to approve a change of stock, officers,
October 22, 2025 212 Cochituate Road Committee
By Carole Plumb The 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee met on Oct. 22 to press on with receiving more professional advice regarding the potential
Public forum Nov. 12 explore the possibility of an ADU
By Rachel G. Bratt, Member, Wayland Housing Partnership The Wayland Housing Partnership and the Wayland Planning Board will host a public forum Nov. 12,
Wayland Middle and High School Orchestra Masquerade Concert
The Wayland Middle and High School orchestras performed its 24th annual Masquerade Concert on Oct. 23, in the WHS auditorium. Students disguised themselves in
Wayland Girl Scouts Treats for Troops Collection
Wayland Girl Scouts Treats for Troops Collection For the last 7 years Wayland Girl Scouts have been collecting Halloween Candy to send to our
Local residents named to Clark University’s Spring 2025 dean’s list
Local residents named to Clark University’s Spring 2025 dean’s list The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Spring 2025 dean’s list: Nina
Talk of the Town: Who’s Buying Wayland Town Center?
Talk of the Town: Who’s Buying Wayland Town Center? A Chicago real estate firm appears poised to take ownership of Wayland Town Center, marking
Talk of the Town – Fujita attorney files motion
Nathaniel Fujita’s attorney, Robert Shaw Jr., is again asking the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to grant a new trial or send the case back
A Wayland Post holiday appeal
As the year winds down and December fills with concerts, menorah lightings, tree sales and last-minute Amazon returns, the Wayland Post is pausing
Event celebrates diversity, acceptance, human rights
The Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) hosted a celebration at the Council on Aging and Community Center on Dec.
League says democracy is not a spectator sport
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
Wayland High presented a jukebox romantic comedy
By Aidan O’Hara The Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble (WHSTE) recently presented its fall musical, “Head Over Heels”. The title combines the music
Are residences covered by the Dover Amendment?
By June Valliere Attorney Jonathan Silverstein’s arguments that the proposed residences at St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Church’s new campus are
Main Street gets a new hair salon
by Leslie Castilloleslie.castillo@waylandpost.org A child with a keen eye and lots of enthusiasm, Diana Paul often accompanied her mother to the salon and
Head of the Charles
None of the five entries from the Wayland-Weston Rowing Association at the Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 17-19 qualified for next year by
Wayland sports roundup: football, volleyball, soccer
It was a full week for Wayland High School athletics as fall teams continued their Dual County League schedules, highlighted by strong showings from
Wayland student rows in Head of the Charles
Wayland High School junior Karina Andersson will participate in her second consecutive Head of the Charles Regatta this weekend as part of the Wayland-Weston
Wayland-Weston youth football and cheer excel this fall
By John HanlonWWYFC President The fall season has been a strong one for the Wayland-Weston Youth Football and Cheer program, with standout performances across
Wayland Warriors Gear Up for a Packed Late-October Schedule
Wayland High School athletes head into the heart of their fall seasons with a full slate of games, matches, and meets over the next
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,
Concern regarding the proposed renovation, safety is also a significant issue
Dear Editor, I have been a resident of Wayland for 35 years, living on Sherman’s Bridge Road near the historic bridge. We moved here
Anger at the new design of Sherman’s Bridge
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my anger at the new design of Sherman’s Bridge. My husband and I have lived at 15
We don’t need to spend $1.8 Million to “rehabilitate” Sherman’s Bridge
Dear Editor, My goodness – this reminds me of 35 years ago when I advocated for the preservation of Sherman’s Bridge. Some of what
We don’t need to spend $1.8 Million to “rehabilitate” Sherman’s Bridge
Dear Editor, We don’t need to spend $1.8 Million to “rehabilitate” Sherman’s Bridge. And we don’t need to close it for “3-6 months” to
Thank you for your coverage of the Wayland Festival
Dear Editor, Thank you for your coverage of the Wayland Festival—a wonderful celebration of everything that makes our town such a vibrant and connected
Public Safety Log Apr 28 – May 10, 2025
Monday, April 28, 20254:45 p.m.: Report was phoned in that a suspicious male was mowing on the lawn of a property on Forty Acres
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
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.:
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.:
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;
Robert “Bob” Salmon Farrington Jr., 74.
The family of Robert “Bob” Salmon Farrington Jr. reports that he died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Nov. 16, in Sherborn at the age
Beverly S. Feinberg, 81
Beverly S. Feinberg, 81, died on Nov. 30, 2025. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Lawrence (“Laurie”) for almost 60 years.
Barbara (Rubin) Green, 93
Barbara (Rubin) Green passed away peacefully at age 93 on Dec. 13, 2025 in Wayland. Born on Nov. 21, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to
Kenneth E. Morrell, III, 83
Kenneth E. Morrell III passed away on Dec. 25, 2025, in Norwood, Massachusetts, at the age of 83. Born Feb. 5, 1942, Ken was
Star Paris Myles, 102
Star Paris Myles, age 102, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 20, 2025.