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Survey on trash, recyclingThe Town of Wayland is conducting a short survey to better understand how residents currently manage their trash and recycling and
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The Wayland Public Schools Foundation hosted its annual Spelling Bee on March 29. Students from grades 2-5 participated by forming “swarms” of three spellers
Regional climate collaboration initiative kicks off
The inaugural meeting to launch a regional climate collaborative for the 36 communities of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River watersheds was held in
Local activists urge residents to defend democracy
By Mimi BreedConcerns about the direction of the United States and the resilience of its democratic institutions brought local residents together on March 22
2026 election: little competition but high stakes
Across MetroWest, many local offices still draw only as many candidates as seats, with Sudbury’s 2026 ballot offering the clearest case: 11 positions, 11
Community rollout of school changes raises questions
The public got a peek at possible new school buildings or renovations derived from the ongoing facilities planning project at a March 4 community
Faced with high taxes, town mulls ways to boost growth
When discussing the fact that a small percentage of property owners in town pay a majority of the taxes collected, Finance Director Brian Keveny
Donations heartening, but more contributors needed
The Wayland Post’s donor records from its first year of operation reveal a clear pattern familiar to many nonprofit startups: a powerful launch surge,
Town faces major borrowing decision on water
Town officials are moving forward with a major long-term water supply project expected to require roughly $38.6 million in borrowing, while simultaneously confronting uncertainty
School Committee briefed on possible reading curricula
leslie.castillo@waylandpost.org Reading Specialist Sara Sontag shared updates on piloting two reading curricula and why adopting a new curriculum is an important district goal at
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
Planning Board delays decision on Coptic plan
The Planning Board voted unanimously to extend the deadline for filing a decision on the St. Philopater Mercurius and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
The Dover Amendment and the Planning Board’s decisions
In 2025, the Planning Board navigated complex and often competing considerations, weighing the concerns of taxpaying residents seeking to preserve the town’s pastoral neighborhoods
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
Hindu community celebrates Makar Sankranti
By Amita Potnis-RajWayland Post Contributor The Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) and Conversations for Change participants celebrated Makar Sankranti at the Wayland Library on
Parmenter Foundation awards grant to Samaritans
The Wayland-based Parmenter Foundation recently awarded a $30,000 grant to Samaritans, Inc., a suicide prevention organization, to provide expanded grief support services to individuals
Wayland residents, METCO students celebrate MLK Day in Boston
Wayland students, teachers, school administrators, and residents celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the METCO community celebration luncheon held at the Thelma Burns
Former police chief hired by consulting firm
Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS) announced that Ed Burman joined the firm as senior project manager. According to the announcement, they “will leverage his deep
Wayland residents recognized for academic performance
Springfield College has named Xoren Livingston to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2025 fall semester. Livingston is majoring in exercise science/applied
Hayes works on creating ‘brave space’
When Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes was in kindergarten, all of her classmates were like her — Black. Until one day, when a white girl enrolled in
Seniors gather in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
By Meghan Parpos March always feels like a turning point. We begin to notice the small signs that spring is on the way,
Real Estate Transactions
for February 2 to March 13, 2026
Gathering freshness
A shopper checks out what Moon Roots has to offer at the Wayland Farmers’ Market at Russell’s Garden Center. (Photo by Carole Plumb)
Wayland Muslim Neighbors host community interfaith iftar
By Masroor Syed Wayland Muslim Neighbors, a locally founded group of Muslim residents dedicated to participating in and strengthening civic life in Wayland,
Multimedia artist offers tips on marketing creative work
By Luke Acton In a March 8 session, multimedia artist and filmmaker Roberto Mighty highlighted the most important ways for artists to generate
WHS Green Club promotes sustainable fashion
By Kavya Sawrikar The Green Team, Wayland High School’s environmental club, brought sustainability to the runway at its annual Slow Fashion Show. The
Wayland Girls Volleyball Team loses in State Championship
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
WHS girls volleyball competing for state championship
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
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
Thanksgiving Football
Wayland High School football coach Scott Parseghian knows what it feels like to play in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game as a senior.
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
Call for a working group on Sherman’s Bridge
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
Bridge can have a second walkway
To the Editor: My name is Charu Kokate, and I am a senior partner at Safdie Architects, a global practice known for designing and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Barbara Greene Age 103
DAVIS, Barbara Greene Age 103, longtime Lincoln resident, died peacefully, on February 6, 2026. Wife of the late Ronald C. Davis. Survived by five
Chris E. Applin, 77
Chris E. Applin, 77, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026, at his home. He was a lifelong Wayland resident. Chris honorably served his country
Trudy Loveland Conover, 87
Trudy Loveland Conover, 87, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, in Wheeling, W.V. Trudy was an active member of the Wheeling Red Hat
Lenna Boroff Kutner, 68
Lenna Boroff Kutner, 68, of Gloucester and formerly of Wayland, passed away on Feb. 6, 2026, following a short battle with brain cancer. She
Sanford Rosenzweig, 95
ROSENZWEIG, Sanford Sanford Rosenzweig, a psychotherapist with decades of contributions in the mental health field, and proud father and grandpa, passed away peacefully early