The 20 properties that help pay Wayland’s bills
Every fall, as the Select Board sets the tax rate, thousands of property tax bills quietly power nearly every public service in Wayland, from
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Winter brings increase in deer–car accidents
By Veronica Hernandez As deer collisions rise during the winter, some Wayland residents are concerned about wildlife and public safety.While it might appear there
Former Wayland resident Hays to retire as Regis president
By Marina McAlpine After four decades of service and 15 years as president, Antoinette M. Hays will retire from Regis College on June 30,
WPS rolls out new communication technology
Wayland Public Schools recently rolled out both a new district website, which features a new name and different colors, as well as a new
Wayland Community Action Network: from idea to impact
By Marina McAlpine In the wake of hateful incidents that shook the town, a community-led movement in Wayland has grown into a nonprofit dedicated
Officials respond to complaints on sound quality
Town Manager Michael McCall and IT Director Nick Lombardi explained why there were microphone problems at town meetings and the action they were taking
Wayland Post marks its first birthday
One year ago this month, the Wayland Post published its first edition. With it, the Post helped fill the widening local news gap as
Wayland vet helps stray dogs and cats in Myanmar
One would be hard-pressed not to be aware of the group of monks that recently completed a 15-week journey across the United States to
Main Street fire station sustains damage
Wayland Fire Station #2, located at 154 Main St., is currently boarded up due to an accident.Town Manager Michael McCall said on Feb. 14
School Committee – November 5, 2025
Wayland’s School Committee met Nov. 5 and expressed strong support for the district’s formal discrimination-response protocol and for Superintendent David Fleishman’s handling of the
Finance Committee Supports Reclassifying DPW Debt
Finance Committee Chair Phil Giudice briefed the board on the committee’s 5-0 vote recommending that the town reclassify the remaining debt for the Department
Select Board Meeting – Monday, Oct. 20
The Select Board met Monday, Oct. 20 Liquor License Transfer After a public hearing, the board voted to approve a change of stock, officers,
October 22, 2025 212 Cochituate Road Committee
By Carole Plumb The 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee met on Oct. 22 to press on with receiving more professional advice regarding the potential
Public forum Nov. 12 explore the possibility of an ADU
By Rachel G. Bratt, Member, Wayland Housing Partnership The Wayland Housing Partnership and the Wayland Planning Board will host a public forum Nov. 12,
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
Boy Scouts Xmas Tree Sale
Wayland Boy Scouts Troop 1 are again selling Christmas trees at Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main St. The annual sale benefits the Troop’s
Food pantries see holiday uptick in need
Unfortunately, the joyous times of the holiday season are often overshadowed by the greater need for food assistance among many in Wayland and the
250th MARCHES ON
From Independence to Interdependence: Wayland’s Water Story Joins the Regional Flow As we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,
Wayland Schools and Organizations Needed to Collect Warm Winter Coats
As the price of everyday items like groceries and gasoline continues to rise, government SNAP benefits have been put on hold, and temperatures start
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 on
Wayland Middle and High School Orchestra Masquerade Concert
The Wayland Middle and High School orchestras performed its 24th annual Masquerade Concert on Oct. 23, in the WHS auditorium. Students disguised themselves in
Community Calendar
Friday, Feb. 209:30–11:15 a.m.Wayland Free Public Library(5 Concord Road)Great DecisionsTrump’s return has marked a break from 80 years of U.S. foreign policy leadership,
Where national history meets local memory
The idea for a George Washington Highway dates back to 1913, when the Sons of the American Revolution proposed marking the actual roads
Sciacca shines light on Puritan times — including slavery
Wayland Post Contributor When Jane H. Sciacca talks about history, it never feels like a distant subject sealed behind glass. It feels personal,
School may replace National Honor Society chapter
By Veronica Hernandez Parents were left confused after Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced in December that the school is considering discontinuing
Set Your alarms: Wayland Recreation Camp Registration starts Feb. 9
We all know how this goes. Camps in and around Wayland fill up fast, and suddenly everyone is texting, “Did you sign up
Wayland sports roundup: football, volleyball, soccer
It was a full week for Wayland High School athletics as fall teams continued their Dual County League schedules, highlighted by strong showings from
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
Wayland Warriors Gear Up for a Packed Late-October Schedule
Wayland High School athletes head into the heart of their fall seasons with a full slate of games, matches, and meets over the next
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
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
We don’t need to spend $1.8 Million to “rehabilitate” Sherman’s Bridge
Dear Editor, We don’t need to spend $1.8 Million to “rehabilitate” Sherman’s Bridge. And we don’t need to close it for “3-6 months” to
Thank you for your coverage of the Wayland Festival
Dear Editor, Thank you for your coverage of the Wayland Festival—a wonderful celebration of everything that makes our town such a vibrant and connected
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
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
September 16-22
Throughout the week of September 16-22, Wayland’s public safety departments responded to a variety of incidents, including 28 motor vehicle stops, reports of larceny,
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
Jane Maletz Lane, age 81
Jane Maletz Lane passed away unexpectedly at 81 on December 22, 2025. Jane was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She
Meg Ann McConnell, age 66
Meg Ann McConnell, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 20, 2025. She was born
Andrew “Andy” Pickens Johnson, age 99
Andrew “Andy” Pickens Johnson, 99, formerly of Wayland, died on October 6, 2025 at the Hebrew Senior Life and Rehabilitation Center in Boston following
Kenneth E. Morrell, III, 83
Kenneth E. Morrell III passed away on Dec. 25, 2025, in Norwood, Massachusetts, at the age of 83. Born Feb. 5, 1942, Ken was