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News

Festival crowds celebrate Wayland community and culture

October 17, 2025

Under clear October skies, thousands of residents gathered on October 11 for the annual Wayland Festival, transforming Town Center into a daylong celebration of local spirit. The event featured a parade, live

Community

In his 70s, Meyer continues creating lessons from nature

October 17, 2025

By Shea SchatellWayland Post Contributor Educator and environmental activist Kirk Meyer, a Wayland resident for 42 years, helped lead a quiet revolution in Boston in the 1990s: transforming barren asphalt schoolyards into

Public Safety Logs

Public Safety Log Sep 22 – Oct 12, 2025

October 17, 2025

Monday, Sept. 224:39 p.m. — An accident on Old Connecticut Path involving two vehicles was called in by 911. There were no injuries but one car was towed.5:33 p.m. — An odor

Sports

Wayland sports roundup: football, volleyball, soccer

October 17, 2025

It was a full week for Wayland High School athletics as fall teams continued their Dual County League schedules, highlighted by strong showings from the volleyball and soccer squads and a tough

Letters

Letter to the Editor – “Complete disregard” for history

October 17, 2025

Dear Editor,I recently attended the recent joint Sudbury/Wayland “visioning workshop” concerning the future of Sherman’s Bridge. I must express my shock and dismay that our respective Departments of Public Works have progressed

Obituaries

Claudia Heller, 80

October 17, 2025

Claudia (Wohlfarth) Heller, 80, a longtime resident of Wayland passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Howard Richard “Dick” Heller, with whom she shared

Letters

“We need more for this bridge”

October 17, 2025

Dear Editor,I live on Sherman’s Bridge Road in Wayland, named for the historic (1743) — some would say iconic — Sherman’s Bridge over the Sudbury River. I can see this bridge from my

Community

Heat pump savings offered

October 17, 2025

By Paul DaleEnergize Wayland Massachusetts has introduced a new winter discount electricity rate that makes heating with a heat pump more affordable. Electric bills will be reduced by more than 20%. A

Letters

“Serious concerns” about proposal to expand Coptic Church

October 17, 2025

Dear Editor:The proposal submitted by the Egyptian Coptic Church at 169 Rice Road raises serious concerns. Respect for the environment: When condominium communities within the Mainstone Farm/Hamlen Woods conservation area were initially built,

News

Wayland Post: where we stand and what we need

October 17, 2025

So far, 553 individual donations from 481 households have powered this community effort. That represents $168,273 in commitments to The Wayland Post. Advertising has added another $28,000, but the simple truth is

Community

Array of Halloween happenings to light up Wayland

October 17, 2025

From spooky parades to caramel apples and costume contests, Halloween season is in full swing across town. Everyone from toddlers to adults can find ways to celebrate over the next two weeks.

Community

Halloween home and costume contest now open for entries

October 17, 2025

The Wayland Post invites residents to take part in a town-wide Halloween Home and Costume Contest celebrating creativity, community spirit, and seasonal fun. Homes across Wayland are already glowing with pumpkins, ghosts,

Community·Historical Society

Textures of time: Wayland’s quilt story on display

October 17, 2025

By Sherry Anne BryantWayland Post Contributor Historic quilts have stories to tell, and you can learn about them in the first-ever public display of the the Grout-Heard House Museum’s quilts at the

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Select Board discusses special election, EV policy

October 17, 2025

The Wayland Select Board’s Oct. 6 meeting moved the EV-First vehicle policy closer to adoption. Sustainability Coordinator Olivia Blaney and Facilities Director Michael Faia presented a revised Electric Vehicle (EV) First Light-Duty

News

Sale is official — Terrain will be moving to Wayland

October 17, 2025

The property sale of the former Whole Foods Plaza (Wayland Village) closed on October 10, 2025. The lease of February 2014 with Fresh Market, Inc. was terminated. The seller, Wayland MZL LLC,

News

Concord joins Wayland in push for remote Town Meeting participation

October 17, 2025

By Dave BernsteinChair, Wayland ELVIS Concord has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its democratic traditions. In June, residents voted to approve a home rule petition that would allow voters to participate

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