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Historical Commission
The Historical Commission unanimously authorized interim Chair R. Richard Conard on Oct. 7 to present a railroad engine house excavation and interpretation concept to the Community Preservation Committee. The vote…
Schuller talks Tourette’s at Temple Shir Tikva
Over three days of shows at Temple Shir Tikva, comedian Pam Schuller shared stories of growing up in a body she had no control over. As a teenager, Schuller was…
New firefighters sworn in
On Oct. 19, the Select Board held a swearing-in ceremony recognizing three new Wayland firefighters and celebrating the promotion of two others: • James Sykes — new firefighter/paramedic • Clare…
Public Safety Log
Monday, Oct. 5 6:55 a.m. — A caller from Moore Road reported that her vehicle hit a turkey. Animal Control was notified for removal. Tuesday, Oct. 6 6:46 a.m. —…
Wayland Housing Authority
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Rescheduled) PHA Plan Annual Plan Update 2027 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all Public Housing Authorities to develop an agency plan…
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors unanimously approved a $115,158.48 motor vehicle and trailer excise tax commitment at its Oct. 5 meeting. The fifth commitment of the year covered 382 bills scheduled…
Capital Improvement Planning Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee voted 5‑0 on Oct. 7 to approve its capital recommendations (see story starting on page 1) after reducing a proposed water asset management study from…
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee heard preliminary funding ideas for housing, a dog park and railroad preservation during an Oct. 7 application workshop. Project applications are due Nov. 13 at 5…
Economic Development Committee
Route 20 zoning changes are now being targeted for spring 2028, Town Planner Robert Hummel told the Economic Development Committee on Oct. 16. He said the remaining work, public outreach…
Finance Committee
Finance Committee members said an operating override appeared unlikely after reviewing a revised fiscal 2028 forecast Oct. 19, although the model still showed a projected 6.25% tax increase and an…
