10232026
We’re more than halfway there in Post fundraising
As of Oct. 19, Wayland Post readers have contributed $19,229 toward our $35,000 fundraising goal. That is 54.9%, more than halfway there, and we are deeply grateful. When we last…
Islamic Center’s interfaith book group marks 25 years
When Mary Ann Borkowski first attended an interfaith book club meeting at the Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland in 2001, she knew she had a lot to learn. Borkowski, a…
Capital plan prioritizes repairs as building costs loom
Wayland’s capital planning panel is recommending $56.7 million in spending over five years to repair buildings, improve roads and utilities, and strengthen cybersecurity, while warning that major school construction and…
Question 7 asks to shrink some single-family lot sizes
Massachusetts voters Nov. 3 will decide Question 7, a statewide ballot measure that would allow single-family homes on lots of at least 5,000 square feet in residentially zoned areas, subject…
Voters in Precincts 1 and 4 can weigh in on nonbinding question
Some Wayland residents will have the opportunity to vote on reforming Massachusetts legislative stipends in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election. The nonbinding public policy question for precincts 1 and…
Girls’ soccer team jells with new and returning players
Sometimes in team sports, it isn’t who can score the most or defend the best that determines wins and losses — it’s the makeup of the team and its players.…
Advocates and victims work to pass domestic abuse laws
This month, many residences, police stations, and churches display purple lights to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month — but simply hanging lights is not enough. In Wayland, advocates are working…
Talking about climate change, one driveway at a time
Brandeis Professor Sabine von Mering has lectured on climate change, published studies, and even translated a book on the topic. Her quest to continuously and creatively find ways to educate…
Special treats for an inclusive Halloween
For some, Halloween means navigating dark streets, climbing porch steps, and collecting candy door to door. For others, however, these traditions can turn a night of excitement into a challenge.…
Cochituate postcards from the past, part 4
(Editor’s note: the first installment of this 10-part series appeared in the Wayland Post on Sept. 11, 2026. Read the series to date online at www.waylandpost.org/postcards.) Dear readers, Most of…
