How Working Groups Help Wayland Get Things Done
By The Wayland Post Staff Wayland’s boards increasingly rely on small working groups and subcommittees to move complicated projects forward. When used correctly, these
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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
Wayland and Prop 2½: debt reclassification ballot question
By Dave Watkinsdave.watkins@waylandpost.org At the upcoming Dec. 11 Special Election, voters will consider whether to reclassify Department of Public Works (DPW) debt and its
Community Forum on Hate Incidents Becomes Reckoning on Race and Accountability
By the Wayland Post Staff A long-planned community forum on hate crimes and prevention became an emotional reckoning on race, trust, and transparency in
Financial Summit Highlights Fiscal Pressures, Stable Reserves, and Development Opportunities
At the November 2025 Financial Summit, Town Manager Michael McCall and Finance Director Brian Keveny presented a cautiously optimistic outlook for Wayland’s fiscal position
Fall Musical HEAD OVER HEELS
The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents its Fall Musical “Head Over Heels,” a hilarious, high-energy musical comedy fresh from Broadway in 2019. It
Wayland Post Adjusts Holiday Publishing Schedule
The Wayland Post will adjust its publishing schedule during the upcoming holiday season to accommodate both holiday observances and newsroom scheduling. The edition that
Winokur Family Wins Halloween Home Decorations Contest
The Wayland Post is pleased to announce James and Meaghan Winokur of 21 Bow Road as the winners of this year’s Halloween Home Decorations
Wayland says ‘No kings, thanks!’
During this nationwide “No Kings” protest on Saturday Oct. 18. people peacefully held signs and chanted “No kings!” and “This is what democracy looks
July 16, 2025 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee
Members of the newly seated 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee opened their first meeting July 16 by revisiting a key assumption of the project voters endorsed
July 8, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 8 cleared a half‑dozen home‑addition requests. Home projects advance Owners of 10 White Pine Knoll Rd. were granted
July 9, 2025 Planning Board
At the Planning Board’s July 9 meeting, Chair Anette Lewis led a unanimous 5‑0 vote to endorse “final mylar” plans for a new three-lot
July 16, 2025 School Committee
The Wayland School Committee unanimously approved the use of $45,000 in state funds to purchase a van for the district’s transition programming for high
July 3, 2025 HRDEI Committee
The Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (HRDEI) welcomed three new members: Maryam Libdi, Sarah Shtudin, and Denise Fortin. The committee recapped the town’s packed
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
Anonymous art donor to honor John Antes
An anonymous Wayland resident has offered to fund a gift at the new community center in memory of John Antes, a longtime resident who
Wayland students receive academic honors, degrees
Two Wayland students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) completed a Major Qualifying Project, a required senior capstone thesis: Nicolas Alvarado (mechanical engineering), “UGV Mechanical Design
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
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.
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
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
Heat pump savings offered
By Paul DaleEnergize Wayland Massachusetts has introduced a new winter discount electricity rate that makes heating with a heat pump more affordable. Electric
Array of Halloween happenings to light up Wayland
From spooky parades to caramel apples and costume contests, Halloween season is in full swing across town. Everyone from toddlers to adults can
Halloween home and costume contest now open for entries
The Wayland Post invites residents to take part in a town-wide Halloween Home and Costume Contest celebrating creativity, community spirit, and seasonal fun.
Sadi Vaughn wins jelly bean guessing contest
How many jelly beans fit inside that giant glass jar? Hundreds of festivalgoers took their best shot at the Wayland Festival’s annual Jelly
Pre-teen is an up-and-coming musical celebrity
Eleven-year-old Dalila Hiett of Wayland is impressing spectators at local venues with her prowess as a vocalist and as a guitarist. She recently
Home delivery: new and improved from the library
The Wayland Free Public Library (WFPL) launched its Library on the Go program at the beginning of 2025 with the goal of giving
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
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
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
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
Record Number of WHS 2025 Student Signed to Play Collegiate Sports
By Elisabeth Raingene The Wayland High School sports community celebrated on Wednesday April 30th the college sports commitments of a record-setting 25 athletes who
Practicing Rail Trail Etiquette
By Steve Garone Over the past several years, rail trails have become extremely popular among people who want to have a safe area to
Emory Ford PhD
Dear Editor, Thank you for the articles in the recent Wayland Post about the decision the town will need to make improvements on its
Neil Gordon & Ellen Tohn
Dear Wayland Post Readers, We write to encourage your vote in favor of Article 22, Create Energy Revolving Fund, at the Annual Town Meeting.
George Uveges
Dear Wayland Post Readers – In October 2020, Massachusetts reduced allowable PFAS levels in drinking water to 20 parts per trillion (ppt). Wayland met
Bonnie Gossels
To the Editor: Wayland’s Annual Town Meeting is April 7, 2025 and the Warrant, a green booklet explaining the Articles to be voted, is
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor: It is disappointing to learn that the Finance Committee is considering a $250,000 capital request to “mess up” Route 20. This is
August 8, 2025 Obituaries
Michael Bate Michael Whitfield Bate, 87, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. He is survived by his partner, Norma Herzlinger; daughters Gabrielle Bate
July 7, 2025 Obituaries
The Wayland Post has received word of the deaths of the following current and former Wayland residents. Laurel Ann MorschSeptember 24, 1953 – May
Kenneth Jude McMullen
It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth “Ken” Jude McMullen, who died on April 27, 2025,
Jack Lancelot “Lance” Lichtor
Jack Lancelot “Lance” Lichtor, MD of New Haven, CT and Wayland, MA, a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and most recently Director of Pediatric Anesthesia at Yale
Esther J. (Nisbet) Deveaux
Esther J. (Nisbet) Deveaux, 93, a lifelong resident of Cochituate, died peacefully in the care and comfort of her family on Sunday, April 13,