What you may not know about the METCO program
The Wayland graduation rate for the Metropolitan Council for Education Opportunity (METCO) students is around 98%, according to Wayland METCO Director La Toya Rivers.
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David William Siktberg
David William Siktberg, 77, of Wayland, died peacefully of prostate cancer on Jan. 31, in the company of family and friends. He was the
Ribbit Rangers fan out on Big Night for amphibians
Wayland Post Correxpondent Wayland’s Conservation Department and Conservation Commission are again running Ribbit Rangers, its second year of a salamander-saving, frog-ferrying community science program.The
Housing for disabled adults eyed for 212 Cochituate
The 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee has recommended that the Select Board issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the town-owned property at
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
No new land, and the Alta Oxbow lesson
Wayland’s physical growth is constrained by limited undeveloped land. Most sites with straightforward development conditions have already been built, leaving redevelopment of previously used
Major changes coming for Wayland schools
School Committee members and the Wayland Public Schools administrative team met with HMFH Architects at the committee’s Feb. 25 meeting to review the culmination
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
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
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
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
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
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
WHS students chosen for district music festival
Twenty-one Wayland High School students out of 1,100 who auditioned were selected to perform at the MMEA Northeastern Senior District Music Festival at Milton
Orchestra’s winter concert features Scottish fiddling
The Wayland High School Orchestra presented its Winter Concert on Dec. 17, showcasing the talents of both the String Orchestra and the Honors Sinfonia
Wayland college residents win academic recognition
Lilly O’Driscoll and William Catlin were among more than 2,050 students named to the College of Charleston’s fall 2025 president’s list. O’Driscoll is majoring
WaylandCAN celebrates a ‘Roaring Night’
Wayland residents came together in style Dec. 6, as the Wayland Community Action Network (WaylandCAN) hosted A Roaring Night of Connection at Sandy Burr
Building a sweet holiday season
Young artists and their families recently gathered at First Parish for a festive annual tradition: a spaghetti dinner followed by decorating gingerbread houses. Featured
Hughes’s varied career includes YA fiction and music
By Ava Malamut A proud Wayland resident and recently retired father of three, Mark Peter Hughes is proof that you can be creative
Blesso leading the way with dance at Arts Wayland
By Steve Garone Wayland resident Andrea Blesso plays a prominent role in Arts Wayland’s dance program, currently building the internship program at Arts
What I’ve learned road-tripping in an electric vehicle
By Michele (Shelley) Trucksis When people learn that I drive an electric vehicle, one of the first questions they ask is, “But what
Community Calendar
Saturday, March 71–4:30 p.m.Mosaic Heart or Jewelry WorkshopAmy Marks Studio (111 Riverview Road, Waltham)Take a break from the everyday and spend an inspiring
Meals on Wheels Menus
Current Meals on Wheels Menus powered by Springwell Looking for this month’s Meals on Wheels menus? Springwell posts updated menus each month, including
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
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
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
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 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
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,
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
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, I grew up walking to Claypit Hill School, in a neighborhood amongst streets without sidewalks, and I bought a house by Happy
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
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;
Public Safety Log Feb 12 – 18
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Wilbur W. Larson, 79
Wilbur Wade Larson Jr., fondly known as Wade, passed away on Jan. 4, at the age of 79. Wade was born on Sept. 23,
Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98
Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98, formerly of Wayland, passed away on Jan. 14, HOYT, Richard P. “Dick” Age 98, formerly of Wayland, passed, on
Nancy Emma Staples died on Jan. 14 at age 86.
Nancy Emma Staples, September 10,1939 – January 14, 2026Nancy was born in Braintree VT to Raymond Staples and Minnie Ballou. She was their third
Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera, age 72
Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera passed away on Jan. 7, 2026 at age 72. The memory of Graziella Prestera of Wayland, Massachusetts, who passed away
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