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Local Author Finds Inspiration AroundWayland
BY AMARI B. HARRISON George Harrar’s latest book “The Other Side of Silence” is launching this month. It is a collection of new and
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Run Like William
Wayland Resident Runs to Support Research in Memory of Son When Paul McInnis signed up for his first marathon in 2022, he was not
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Christianity’s Sorrowful & Joyful Holy Observances
Christians around the world celebrate Easter as the holiest day of the Christian calendar, and this year it falls on April 20. Many “mainline”
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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
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The Significance of Passover Today and in the Past
Passover which commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from enslavement in Egypt and the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites is one of Judaism’s most
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A New COA Logo for a New Home
BY ANN GORDON The Wayland Council on Aging is delighted to unveil its new logo, a cheerful design that evokes the idea of people
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Wayland Town Meeting: A Vibrant Debate and Votes for the Future
Wayland residents debated and voted on key issues that will affect the town’s future during two nights of the annual town meeting on April
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CLASSIFIEDS
Wayland Post Classifieds — $5 for 5 Lines Now Hiring: ReportersLove local news? We’re looking for curious, committed reporters to cover town government, schools,
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Remnants of the Revolutionary War
BY SCARLETT HOEY It’s 1775. Wayland is part of Sudbury. Some of the earliest protests of taxation and for self-governance have come out of
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State Lawmakers Address Concerns
State lawmakers addressed over 100 people at Wayland’s First Parish Church on Sunday, April 13. State senator Jamie Eldridge and state representatives Carmine Gentile
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ATM Night Two Recap
Town Meeting Votes for the Future Wayland’s second night of the annual town meeting on April 8th continued with debates on the remaining 15
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ATM Night One Recap
Wayland residents grappled with Warrant Articles dealing with rising costs, vacant storefronts, and statewide mandates confronting the town at the annual town meeting on
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March 25, 2025 Board of Public Works
The board started with a discussion on what design details were needed for the pump station building on the MWRA easement by the Hultman
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March 25, 2025 ZBA
The Zoning Board of Appeals on March 25 voted unanimously to continue its co-sponsorship of the proposed Article 20, Restaurant Pickup Window Overlay District,
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March 3, 2025 Board of Assessors
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment The board approved the seventh commitment for motor vehicle and trailer excise taxes for calendar year 2024, totaling $22,083.64,
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March 12, 2025 ELVIS Committee
ELVIS Chair Bernstein provided updates on discussions on the status of remote participation implementation. The committee discussed the ongoing debate between allowing remote participation
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March 3, 2025 FinCom
The Finance Committee met on March 3 to finalize its report for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting which includes recommendations on the operating and
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March 3, 2025 Historical Commission
House Plaque Project Bradford Carver reported difficulties in maintaining an accurate record of historic homes with plaques. He agreed to compile and digitize a
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Good News – Remote Municipal Meeting Extended
Gov. Maura Healey moved Friday March 28 to extend COVID-era remote and hybrid meeting allowances for public bodies until mid-2027, avoiding their potential expiration.
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Resident Running the Boston Marathon for The Pine Street Inn
Angelo Ferrerira will be running the Boston Marathon for Pine Street Inn, New England’s leading organization dedicated to ending homelessness. Angelo was exposed to
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Talk of the Town – Marcia Irwin
Marcia Irwin of Wayland plays Cinderella’s Stepmother in the Weston Friendly Society’s upcoming spring musical Into the Woods. The plot is centered around a
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Wayland Residents Receive Prestigious Awards
Wayland resident’s agency was recently named to the PRNEWS 2025 Agency Elite Top 120. The Nickerson Agency is owned by Lisa Nickerson. The PRNEWS
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Enter the Wayland Rev250 Logo Design Contest
All Wayland residents are eligible. Winners will be selected in multiple categories to ensure fair competition. The deadline is April 4, 2025. For submission
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Good trouble
Nearly 80 residents and one loyal dog fanned out across the intersection of Routes 20, 126, and 27 late Sunday afternoon, joining a nationwide day
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Paid and volunteer opportunities at the Wayland Post
Please send your résumé and a brief introduction highlighting your interest in any of the positions below to info@waylandpost.org. Event Organizer (volunteer) Are you
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Wayland Post donor list
Many thanks to everyone who’s donated to the Wayland Post. Those who have contibuted since the full list was last published in June 13,
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Is the library keeping pace with its legacy?
In 1850, Wayland opened the doors to the first free public library in Massachusetts. More than 175 years later, the Wayland Free Public Library
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Library offers free passes to dozens of museums
Looking for an affordable way to explore the area’s cultural and natural treasures this summer? The Wayland Free Public Library offers access to more