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New FEMA Flood Regs Require Bylaw Update
A FEMA requirement for towns to approve a standalone floodplain bylaw missed the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) article cutoff submission date by one
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McCall Reflects on Town Manager Role
Michael McCall discussed his role as town manager, the changes he is implementing, and key decisions that could impact taxes during an interview at
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Town Explores Ways to Ease ADU Conversions
Attendees at the June 16 Board of Health meeting heard several ideas to make accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development easier and less expensive while
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X-Golf, China Rose are penalized for liquor law violations
Two Wayland businesses, X-Golf Wayland and the China Rose Restaurant, have been penalized for violating Wayland bylaws and state liquor laws. The Select Board
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Licenses for five luxury car dealerships OK’d
The Select Board approved five separate Class 1 licenses for the sale of motor vehicles to Asbury Boston Exotics on June 16 after a
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The Wayland Post, powered by our community— your help can keep the presses rolling!
Neighbors, you have already done something remarkable. Thanks to 317 generous readers, we’ve raised $127,150, powering independent, fact-driven reporting on Wayland’s boards, schools, neighborhoods,
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COA/Community Center Throws Open Its Doors
By Ellie BroganWayland Post Intern Residents both young and old flocked to the opening of the Council on Aging/Community Center building on June 5,
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Town Equity Assessment Reveals Gaps
Wayland residents are broadly happy with their town, yet many still experience life from the margins and question whether civic leaders truly welcome differences.
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Big Jump in Water Rates on the Horizon
Although no single “official” rate-hike figures have been floated for the coming years , officials recently discussed scenarios that will double the water budget
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DEP Ruling on Cascade Needs Another OK
Although the Wayland Conservation Committee (ConCom) won its appeal on May 14, there is still no final decision regarding the construction of a 60-unit,
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Town Center Site Completes Cleanup
Cleanup and final reports on contaminants found on the Council on Aging/Community municipal parcel during construction are almost complete. During excavation work to build
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Water Meter Notices Don’t Mention “Opt Out”
When Wayland residents first heard about upgrading their water meters nearly a decade ago, the project was introduced with promises of transparency, efficiency, and
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July 10, 2025 Economic Development Committee
While the Educational Development met on July 10 to review the status of businesses exiting or planning to move into Wayland, most of their
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Schools Close Out Year With Balanced Budget
Wayland Public Schools is expected to close out its fiscal year with a balanced budget despite unexpected costs and a budget freeze earlier this
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July 1, 2025 Design Review Board Meeting
On July 1, the Design Review Board reviewed Urban Outfitters’ proposal for 297-311 Boston Post Rd. that involves adaptive reuse of the former Whole
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June 20, 2025 Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on June 20 to maintain current water rates for fiscal 2026 following an extended discussion about the
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June 13, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting
On June 13, the Economic Development Committee discussed the potential acquisition of 14 West Plain St., a 5,300-square-foot two-story office building that’s available for
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June 27, 2025 Board of Health Meeting
Wastewater facility at WHS The wastewater treatment plant at Wayland High School has been offline since 2019 (only seven years after it was built),
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Two Old Friends Reunited
The Wayland Post helped reunite two 90-year-old friends by publishing a story about Dan Hood, a local author. Dan Murphy, a mutual friend of
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Wayland Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Academy
Firefighter/Paramedic Arthur Fenno was one of 35 graduates from 15 departments who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Class #330 on Friday, May 23.
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Wayland College Graduations
Xin Yu Graduates from UT-Austin Xin Yu of Wayland graduated with a Master of Science in data science from the University of Texas at
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Student Tapped for Honor Choir
Wayland High School proudly announces that Pariplavi Sontha, a senior, was selected to perform in the 2025 National Association for Music Education (NAME), All
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Regis Students Recognized for Academic Excellence on Dean’s List
Regis College announced that Wayland residents Courtney Deangelis and Noy Geffen were on spring 2025 Dean’s List. Regis announces. To earn a spot on
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Wayland’s bridge of flowers
Members of Wayland’s Facilities and Sustainability Departments gathered on September 2 with volunteers from the Wayland Garden Club and the wider community to beautify
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Wayland Festival to celebrate music, art and community
The Wayland Festival will fill the Town Center green with music, art, food, and family activities on Saturday, October 4. Running from 11 a.m.–6
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106-year-old shares the secret to a long life
Claude Williamson pushed his rollator into the kitchen at the Carriage House on a Wednesday afternoon to a round of applause. Grinning, the Wayland
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Arts Wayland offers music workshops and masterclass
Arts Wayland recently presented concerts by local artists as well as a songwriting workshop. On Thursday, Aug. 21, Arts Wayland hosted a Sunset Session
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Police chief takes a regional approach
“It is a misconception that small towns do not have the same crimes as cities. We have the same crimes, just not the quantity,”
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Several Wayland HS Teams Make the Playoffs
By Tess AlongiWayland Post Intern Baseball The baseball team’s playoff run was short-lived, as they fell to Longmeadow 11-0 in the first round of
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Wayland High School Teams Headed to Spring Playoffs
By Tess AlongiWayland Post Intern As the regular season comes to an end at Wayland High School, multiple teams have earned their spots in
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WHS Sports Rewards the Greatest On and Off the Field
By Elisabeth RaingeWayland Post Contributor Student participation in Wayland High School sports programs stands out. Over 300 student athletes per season are competing for
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Broomstones is Crowned USA Curling Club Champions
By Tess AlongiWayland Post Intern Wayland’s Broomstones Curling Club clinched a victory at the U.S.A. Curling Club National Championship in March, securing their place
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Community Ball Wall Ribbon Cutting
By Elisabeth Raingene On Monday April 28th the Community Ball Wall Ribbon Cutting took place at Wayland High School. The event, hosted by Wayland