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Hitting the books

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

Maintenance Laborer Wayland Housing Authority — $34.60/hr. This FT position requires skills and knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, snow removal, grounds keeping, and general cleaning procedures. On-call paid duty will…

Haley Neil from the Wayland Public Library visited students at Community Nursery School of Wayland on Oct. 5. She read to the students and explained all the fun and interesting things to do when visiting the library. (Photo courtesy Community Nursery School)
Municipal Meeting Recaps

Housing Authority

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

The Housing Authority voted 3‑0 on Oct. 8 to award a $131,316 contract to replace horizontal wastewater pipes at Bent Park. The authority received six bids, ranging from approximately $131,000…

Wayland Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting
Municipal Meeting Recaps

Housing Partnership

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

The Housing Partnership on Oct. 14 planned a discussion with town health officials about septic costs and accessory dwelling units. Members want homeowners replacing septic systems to consider whether adding…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust on Oct. 14 appointed Vice Chair Jacqueline Espiritusanto-Vega to represent it on the Housing Production Plan Committee. The appointment gives the trust a role in…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Planning Board

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 on Oct. 7 to close the Town Center permit hearing and separately voted 4‑0 to authorize Chair Anette Lewis and Town Planner Robert Hummel to…

Wayland Planning Board members and project consultants during the Sept. 9, 2026 meeting
Municipal Meeting Recaps

Select Board

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

The Select Board voted 5‑0 on Oct. 5 to redirect $100,000 in unused American Rescue Plan Act funds from the delayed Snake Brook Dam project to engineering for Wayland’s permanent…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Zoning Board of Appeals

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4‑0 on Oct. 13 to accept withdrawal without prejudice of a request to convert the approved 52-unit rental development at 373 Commonwealth Road to…

News in Brief

Wayland receives multiple grants

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

Wayland has been awarded multiple grants over the last several months to support municipal initiatives, enhance town services and advance town projects. • Executive Office of Public Safety & Security’s…

Letters

Correction

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

Correction In the Select Board Municipal Meeting Recap in the Oct. 9, 2026, issue of the Wayland Post, the expense budget for the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee…

Community

Did you know?

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

The Mansard house, named after its roof style, was one of the most popular houses in Wayland during the 1800s. There are now only two mansard houses left in Wayland.

Did you know? The Mansard house, named after its roof style, was one of the most popular houses in Wayland during the 1800s. There are now only two mansard houses left in Wayland.