Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman retires
Police Chief Edward Burman, 62, retired from the Wayland Police Department on Dec. 19. Lt. Mark Hebert was sworn in Dec. 22 as acting
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Sherman’s Bridge rehabilitation puts human and regulatory pressures on display
When inspectors from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) rated the deck of Sherman’s Bridge in “severe” condition in early 2025, the warning carried
New Cafe Brewing Up Community and Connection
Kirstyn Lipson long dreamt about creating a business centered around food and community. This summer that dream will materialize in a new restaurant, Town
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
Locals protest at Burlington ICE detention facility
Every Wednesday, people from all over the state, including Wayland, come together at the ICE Detention Facility in Burlington to protest what is happening
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
Town Workforce Size and Staffing Trends
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
Police Chief Ed Burman to Retire
Wayland thanks Police Chief Ed Burman as he retires after a 32-year career in law enforcement, including the past 3½ years serving Wayland. During
October 22, 2025 Housing Partnership
At the Housing Partnership Meeting on Oct. 22 Katherine Provost reported back on progress on developing 212 Cochituate Road meeting. See article on page
October 15, 2025 Planning Board
The Planning Board opened two major Dover Amendment hearings on Oct. 15. Both the Coptic Church and the Carroll School presented plans that would
Finance Committee Appointing Board
The Finance Committee Appointing Board voted 3–0 to appoint Pamela Roman to a term ending June 30, 2027, and Robert Quimby to a term
Select Board discusses special election, EV policy
The Wayland Select Board’s Oct. 6 meeting moved the EV-First vehicle policy closer to adoption. Sustainability Coordinator Olivia Blaney and Facilities Director Michael Faia
September 10, 2025 School Committee Meeting
At the School Committee on Sept. 10, Superintendent David Fleishman noted that the school year began before Labor Day for the first time in
September 8, 2025 Design Review Board
The Design Review Advisory Board on September 8 opened its first discussion of a major redevelopment plan for the St. Philopater Mercurius & St.
Talk of the Town – Update on town water
On August 26th, 2025 the Wayland Water Division experienced a pipe failure at the Temporary PFAS Treatment System located at the Happy Hollow Wells.
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
Talk of the Town – Health club hosts ALS ride
Over 250 bike riders from Wayland and nearby communities participated in the Ride to Defeat ALS Massachusetts on September 20. The Longfellow Club in
Talk of the Town – Drug survey & resources
The Wayland Health Department is seeking input on opioid-related needs in the community. If you live, work or otherwise engage with the Wayland community,
Fall walks, Brensley news, volleyball wins, Jimmy Fund Walk, residents honored
Fall walks attract Waylanders to the woods Hamlen Woods and Mainstone Farm Trail. (Photo by Lisa Vernegaard of the Sudbury Valley Trustees) With the
Pipe failure at PFAS facility causes town to temporarily tap into MWRA water
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
Wayland’s historic center presents holiday events
By Aida Gennis Wayland High School Quartet at 2024 celebration, Kay Gardner-Westcott took the photos. The Wayland Free Library is collaborating with local
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
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
Can Varsity Jackets Reclaim their Glory?
By Art Jahnke Whatever happened to the appeal of varsity jackets? A generation ago, Wayland High School athletes would strut their hard-earned letters
SVT Honors Wayland Couple for Lifetime of Conservation Work
Steve Correia, SVT Board President and Dana Baxter, SVT Assistant Director of Development award John and Molly Beard the Lifetime Achievement Award –
Couple from Wayland wins national sailing championship
by Susie Klein, Wayland Post Contributor Longtime Wayland residents Susie Klein, 68, and Jim Hammitt, 69, bested a fleet of 21 boats to win
WHS Warriors roundup: Sept. 5 to Oct. 5, 2025
FootballWayland football dropped its season opener to Holliston 14–0 on September 5. The defense produced key stops, including an interception by Aidan Curry at
Young Warriors off to a fast start
ayland/Weston Youth Football is on the rise, rolling out new opportunities for its youngest athletes. This fall, the program launched standalone tackle teams for
Title IX changes could impact high school sports
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
Camps, lake close the book on a fun summer
As the days get shorter and the air cools, Wayland Recreation Department Director Katherine Brenna looked back on a fun-filled summer — one that
Letter to the Editor – “Complete disregard” for history
Dear Editor,I recently attended the recent joint Sudbury/Wayland “visioning workshop” concerning the future of Sherman’s Bridge. I must express my shock and dismay that
Letter to the Editor – Preserve Sherman’s Bridge history
Dear Editor:I reside at 33 Sherman Bridge Road situated at the last junction before the actual Sherman Bridge; the junction is where Alpine Road
No more capital projects until 2040
Dear Editor:I read your dismal article on the future of the town budget and saw the outrageous intention to reclassify the DPW debt for
“We need more for this bridge”
Dear Editor,I live on Sherman’s Bridge Road in Wayland, named for the historic (1743) — some would say iconic — Sherman’s Bridge over the
“Serious concerns” about proposal to expand Coptic Church
Dear Editor:The proposal submitted by the Egyptian Coptic Church at 169 Rice Road raises serious concerns. Respect for the environment: When condominium communities within the
Letter to the Editor – Sherman’s Bridge
Dear Editor:For 282 years, Sherman’s Bridge has been all wood bridges linking country lanes in Wayland and Sudbury at a narrow point in “sedge
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
Public Safety Log Dec 19 – 25
Thursday, Dec. 19 11:25 a.m. One person was transported to Framingham Union Hospital for treatment after a reported assault at the Royal Health rehabilitation
Public Safety Log Nov 7 – 13
Nov. 7-13 During the week of Nov. 7-13, the Wayland fire and police departments were kept busy responding to many outdoor fires or potential
Public Safety Log Oct 10 – 16
During the week of Oct. 10-16, the Wayland Police and Fire departments conducted 32 motor vehicle stops, and responded to reports of motor vehicle
Public Safety Log Sep 26 – Oct 2
Sept. 26-Oct. 2 During the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 3, the Wayland Police and Fire departments conducted 39 motor vehicle stops, and responded to
Barbara Ann Hunt Peirson, 98
Barbara Ann Hunt Peirson, 98, died in her home on Nov. 22 in Wayland surrounded by family. Barbara passed from this life in the
Michele R. Patterson
For additional recent Wayland obituaries, please see www.waylandpost.org. Michele R. Patterson, 64, died Dec. 2, at her residence in Wayland following a period of
Nancy P. Leifer
Nancy P. (Salston) Leifer, 77, died peacefully on Nov. 26 of Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Brooklyn to Myron and Minnie Salston, Nancy grew up
DAVID MARSHALL
MARSHALL, David F. On June 3, David F. Marshall of Wayland, MA, died following a series of health complications. His family said goodbye with
Albert L. Hyland Jr.
Albert L. Hyland Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Nov. 20, 2025. He was born to Albert L. Hyland, Sr.