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Town Considering Purchase of 14 West Main St.

The Wayland Select Board is weighing a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to purchase 14 West Plain St., a 5,300-square-foot commercial office building

July 11, 2025

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New FEMA Flood Regs Require Bylaw Update

by Wayland Post Staff

A FEMA requirement for towns to approve a standalone floodplain bylaw missed the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) article cutoff submission date by one

July 11, 2025

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Town Explores Ways to Ease ADU Conversions

by Carole Plumb

Attendees at the June 16 Board of Health meeting heard several ideas to make accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development easier and less expensive while

June 27, 2025

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X-Golf, China Rose are penalized for liquor law violations

by June Valliere

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

June 27, 2025

Business·News

Licenses for five luxury car dealerships OK’d

by June Valliere

The Select Board approved five separate Class 1 licenses for the sale of motor vehicles to Asbury Boston Exotics on June 16 after a

June 27, 2025

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The Wayland Post, powered by our community— your help can keep the presses rolling!

by Dave Watkins

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,

June 27, 2025

Council on Aging·News

COA/Community Center Throws Open Its Doors

by Wayland Post Staff

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,

June 13, 2025

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Town Equity Assessment Reveals Gaps

by Wayland Post Staff

Wayland residents are broadly happy with their town, yet many still experience life from the margins and question whether civic leaders truly welcome differences.

June 13, 2025

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How Wayland Ensures Safety Amid ICE Actions

by Dave Watkins

In the wake of nationwide arrests of suspected undocumented immigrants, Wayland’s police chief offered assurances that the department follows established legal precedents that protect

June 13, 2025

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WHS Grad to Appear in Crime Drama Series

by Wayland Post Staff

Actor Jonathan von Mering, Wayland High School class of 2013, will appear as Andrej in the upcoming crime drama TV series “Countdown” starring Jensen Ackles

June 13, 2025

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Big Jump in Water Rates on the Horizon

by Wayland Post Staff

Although no single “official” rate-hike figures have been floated for the coming years , officials recently discussed scenarios that will double the water budget

June 13, 2025

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DEP Ruling on Cascade Needs Another OK

by June Valliere

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,

June 13, 2025

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Municipal Meeting Recaps

by Wayland Post Staff

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

July 25, 2025

by Carole Plumb

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

July 11, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

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

July 11, 2025

by Genevieve Morrison

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

July 11, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

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

June 27, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

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),

June 27, 2025

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Talk of the Town

Two Old Friends Reunited

by Wayland Post Staff

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

June 13, 2025

Wayland Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Academy

by Wayland Post Staff

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.

June 13, 2025

Wayland College Graduations

by Wayland Post Staff

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

May 30, 2025

Student Tapped for Honor Choir

by Wayland Post Staff

Wayland High School proudly announces that Pariplavi Sontha, a senior, was selected to perform in the 2025 National Association for Music Education (NAME), All

May 30, 2025

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Regis Students Recognized for Academic Excellence on Dean’s List

by Wayland Post Staff

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

May 30, 2025

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Community

Real Estate Aug 20 – Sep 9, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

Recent Sales Recent Sales DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMT. 08/20/2025 8 Poets Path Leichliter, Tania A. Refkofsky, Michael D. & Caitlin S. $2,225,000

September 19, 2025

Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Murphy, one of Wayland’s first responders, recently completed training in the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Career Recruit Program. The 10-week program teaches students

September 5, 2025

September is nationwide Library Card Sign-up Month

by Mikaela Michalopoulos

By Mikaela Michalopoulos and Joanne Lee Since 1987, libraries across the country have celebrated Library Card Sign-up Month each September. This annual campaign encourages

September 5, 2025

Wayland Festival to celebrate music, art and community

by Dave Watkins

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

September 5, 2025

106-year-old shares the secret to a long life

by Genevieve Morrison

Claude Williamson pushed his rollator into the kitchen at the Carriage House on a Wednesday afternoon to a round of applause. Grinning, the Wayland

September 5, 2025

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Sports

Several Wayland HS Teams Make the Playoffs

by Wayland Post Staff

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

June 13, 2025

Wayland High School Teams Headed to Spring Playoffs

by Wayland Post Staff

By Tess AlongiWayland Post Intern As the regular season comes to an end at Wayland High School, multiple teams have earned their spots in

May 30, 2025

WHS Sports Rewards the Greatest On and Off the Field

by Wayland Post Staff

By Elisabeth RaingeWayland Post Contributor Student participation in Wayland High School sports programs stands out. Over 300 student athletes per season are competing for

May 30, 2025

Broomstones is Crowned USA Curling Club Champions

by Wayland Post Staff

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

May 30, 2025

Community Ball Wall Ribbon Cutting

by Wayland Post Staff

By Elisabeth Raingene On Monday April 28th the Community Ball Wall Ribbon Cutting took place at Wayland High School. The event, hosted by Wayland

May 16, 2025

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