“We need more for this bridge”
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
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Heat pump savings offered
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
“Serious concerns” about proposal to expand Coptic Church
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,
Wayland Post: where we stand and what we need
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
Array of Halloween happenings to light up Wayland
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.
Halloween home and costume contest now open for entries
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,
Marjorie Peterson, 92
Marjorie Anne Schwartz Peterson, age 92, of Wayland passed away on August 25, 2025. She grew up in Montana, North Dakota and Minneapolis.Peterson studied voice and music at St. Catherine’s University in
No more capital projects until 2040
Dear Editor:I read your dismal article on the future of the town budget and saw the outrageous intention to reclassify the DPW debt for an overlarge, excessive project from the start. Obviously,
Sophie Mazokopos
Sophie (Panos) Mazokopos of Wayland died on September 25, 2025. Beloved mother of Charles A. Mazokopos and his wife, Megan of Wayland and Maria E. Speckman and her husband, Bobby of Bennington,
Wayland Warriors Gear Up for a Packed Late-October Schedule
Wayland High School athletes head into the heart of their fall seasons with a full slate of games, matches, and meets over the next two weeks. From key Dual County League showdowns
Vokes Theater, A Miniature Treasure
by June Valliere Vokes Theater on Boston Post Road in Wayland looks like a blue and gray nondescript building from the road but stepping inside, the theatergoer is transported to a miniature
Heat Pumps for Air Conditioning, The Coolest Option
by Paul Dale Despite the name, many homeowners are installing modern heat pumps to provide air conditioning during the increasingly hot summers. Heat pumps are the most efficient option for air conditioning;