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Conservation groups urge ‘yes’ vote on Question 6

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

Educate yourself before the election To the Editor: The League of Women Voters of Wayland has created a list of resources for voters with information about the ballot questions and…

Close-up of Question 6 on the Wayland sample ballot: Law proposed by initiative petition to establish a Nature for All Fund
News

Domestic abuse facts and resources

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

• Abusive partners commonly use controlling and abusive tactics against their children. • We should refer to “domestic abuse” or “coercive control” instead of using the term domestic “violence,” which…

Sports

Sports roundup: football boosts season record to 5-1

Wayland Post Staff · October 23, 2026

New England Revolution defender Mamadou Fofana spent time with Wayland Youth Soccer on Oct. 5, helping lead a training session and connecting with players throughout the event. Wayland football improves…

New England Revolution defender Mamadou Fofana recently spent time with a youth soccer team in Wayland, helping lead a training session and connecting with players.
Community

Spotting (and protecting) birds and their habitats

Leticia Pinto · October 23, 2026

Wayland’s fields, forests, and wetlands provide a variety of habitats for birds, making the town a popular destination for local bird watchers. But changes to these habitats are affecting bird…

An informational plaque outside Wayland Community Garden. (Photo by Leti Pinto)
News

Opponents question the funding plan

Carole Plumb · October 23, 2026

OARS, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and Sudbury Valley Trustees are urging voters to approve Massachusetts ballot Question 6 on Nov. 3, saying the measure would strengthen land and water protection…

Close-up of Question 6 on the Wayland sample ballot: Law proposed by initiative petition to establish a Nature for All Fund
News

Sherman’s Bridge to close for 12 weeks beginning Nov. 9

Carole Plumb · October 21, 2026

Sherman’s Bridge, which crosses the Sudbury River between Wayland and Sudbury, is scheduled to close to all traffic Monday, Nov. 9, for a rehabilitation project expected to take about 12…

Elections

Wayland voters election guide

Brad Spiegel · October 15, 2026

By Wayland Post staff Wayland voters will cast their votes for state, federal and county offices, as well as nine statewide ballot questions, on Nov. 3 – or sooner if…

News

Acton teenager accused of killing family members pleads not guilty

Brad Spiegel · October 13, 2026

By Brad [email protected] Arjun Aravind, the Acton teenager accused of killing his mother and brother and was found in a Wayland parking lot, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges…