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The rights of taxpayers vs. the Dover Amendment
Wayland officials will soon be addressing how the Dover Amendment applies to future church and school projects in town. The Dover Amendment is a
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Wayland’s land use consolidation efforts: progress, performance, and next steps
Wayland’s effort to consolidate its land use administration and operations — Planning, Zoning, Conservation, Health, and Building — has been underway for nearly a
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Town is defendant or plaintiff in multiple lawsuits
The town is currently defending seven lawsuits, according to a recent Select Board discussion in a recent executive session. Details of the cases remain
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A fiscal crossroads: excluded debt, overrides, and the hard math of living within limits
Wayland officials are weighing an unusual maneuver to reclassify $5.2 million in debt and its associated $700,000 in annual debt service on the River
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Wayland’s new growth rate is one of the lowest in Mass.
Wayland’s new construction growth rate ranks at the bottom for Moody’s Rating’s AAA-rated towns in Massachusetts. There are 14 AAA towns and cities in
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“Where in the World is the Wayland Post?” contest winners
Grand Prize: John Flaherty and familyAmerican West road tripThe Flaherty family took the Post on a cross-country journey, with photos from Winnemucca, Nevada; Green
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Despite enrollment drop, school budget rises
After a $1.3 million shortfall last year triggered a nine-month spending freeze and a scramble to close the gap, Wayland Public Schools is boosting
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Select Board tackles transit and water
The Select Board met remotely on August 4 to discuss topics including area transit, Sherman’s Bridge and town water. Transit updates from MWRTA The
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Wayland’s Great Ponds treated for invasives
The Conservation Commission approved the notice of intent for the application of the herbicide Clearcast to control invasive water chestnuts in the southern cove
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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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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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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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June 11, 2025 School Committee Meeting
On June 11, Elementary Curriculum Coach Sarah Sontag updated the School Committee on aligning K–5 reading instruction with the “science of reading,” drawn from
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June 27, 2025 Select Board Meeting
The Select Board voted to impose penalities on two establishments for liquor law violations Chief of Police Ed Burman backed keeping the Town Building
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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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14-Year-Old Resident Named as Foundation’s “Honored Hero”
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation named Neal Mohiman an “Honored Hero” in March. Despite his challenge in dealing with Crohn’s disease in the last
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Mordas makes nursing honor society
Curry’s School of Nursing welcomes Brett Mordas of Wayland into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s Theta-at-Large Chapter. Members must be in
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Singer Performs at National Conference
Wayland High School student Margaret Agyeman performed in the prestigious All National Honor Choir at the 2025 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), National Conference
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Historic Plain Road Sign Restored
By Richard ConradWayland Post Contributor A historic sign at the intersection of Boston Post Road and Plain Road near the Weston town line has
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Celebrate with Heart Community Festival honors Eliza Norton
The Eliza J. Norton Foundation will host its annual Celebrate with Heart Community Festival on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1–4 p.m. at the
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Aurelia’s Garden sows nutritious seeds of hope
Tucked away in rural Wayland, a small farm operates with a singular mission: providing fresh, nutritious vegetables to people with limited access to
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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
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Real Estate Aug 20 – Sep 9, 2025
Recent Sales Recent Sales DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMT. 08/20/2025 8 Poets Path Leichliter, Tania A. Refkofsky, Michael D. & Caitlin S.
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What every owner should know about septic tanks
Ashley Fuller of WayCAM’s “Meet Our Neighbors” series recently met with local expert Jonathan Fairbank of Fairbank Septic Plumbing in Sudbury to clarify
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Student news
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
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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