Submit to the Wayland Post
We rely on community contributions — from news tips to letters and photos. Pick what you’re sending and follow the short checklist.
News
Use for timely developments in Wayland — town initiatives, board actions, public meetings, or features about local people and organizations.
Checklist (aim 200–300 words)
- Headline or subject
- What happened, who’s involved, why it matters
- Date, time, location (if applicable)
- Your name, email, and phone (for verification)
- Links, photos, or attachments (optional)
News or email info@waylandpost.org
Announcements
Use for community notices — weddings, engagements, awards, obituaries, new businesses, or personal milestones.
Checklist (aim 150–250 words)
- Who/what is being announced
- Date and location (if relevant)
- Brief background or context
- Photo (optional, high-resolution preferred)
- Your name, email, and phone (for verification)
Announcement or email info@waylandpost.org
Calendar Events
Public, free, or low-cost events in Wayland or those with a clear Wayland connection.
Checklist (≤ 60 words)
- Date • Time • Place • Cost (if any)
- One-sentence description
- Contact or signup link
Policy highlights
- Due at least 7 days before the event (for web & print).
- No for-profit promotions or admissions events from private schools.
- No paid political listings; free local candidate meet-ups are acceptable.
- Editor’s discretion applies; submissions may be edited.
Letters to the Editor
Opinions by Wayland residents on local issues or responses to Post content.
Requirements
- Max 400 words
- Include name, street address, phone
- One letter per writer per month
- Cite headline and date when responding (don’t name prior letter writers)
Deadlines & Policies
- Due Friday by 5 p.m. for next biweekly print edition.
- Election letters not published in the issue before Election Day.
- Edited for length, clarity, and civility as needed.
- Opinions are the writers’ own.
Letter or email editor@waylandpost.org
Photographs
High-resolution photos of Wayland people, places, or events.
Requirements
- File size ≥ 2MB (choose “Original size” when sending by phone)
- Filename format:
YYYY-MM-DD_EventName_PhotographerName.jpg - Include when/where taken, photographer name, left-to-right IDs for ≤ 6 people
Minors
Photos of children under 18 require parent/guardian consent or a school release. Verbal consent is acceptable if verified.
Photo or email info@waylandpost.org
Advertisements & Sponsorships
For print/online ads, inserts, and sponsorship opportunities.
Advertisement or email ads@waylandpost.org
General inquiries: info@waylandpost.org