Robert Baker, 100
Robert V. Baker of Natick, formerly of Springfield and Cochituate, passed away peacefully but somewhat reluctantly, on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was a beloved elementary school teacher in Springfield, following a
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Bernie Grubstein
Bernie Grubstein, one of the “good guys” is gone…never to be forgotten. Bernie Grubstein of Wayland passed away Oct. 20. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Linda; devoted father
Ann Willard Bozdogan, 84
Ann Willard Bozdogan, 84, of Weston, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 15. She was the devoted wife of Kirkor (“Kirk”) Bozdogan. Ann is survived by Kirk; by her three brothers, Mark,
Fun and games at the Wayland Public Library
By Julian Butcher Want to learn a fun fact? John Spilsbury, a British cartographer and engraver, is credited with the invention of the jigsaw puzzle in 1766. He made wooden cutouts from
Wayland Girl Scouts Treats for Troops Collection
Wayland Girl Scouts Treats for Troops Collection For the last 7 years Wayland Girl Scouts have been collecting Halloween Candy to send to our Troops overseas. The girls collect on average 500+lbs
Wayland says ‘No kings, thanks!’
During this nationwide “No Kings” protest on Saturday Oct. 18. people peacefully held signs and chanted “No kings!” and “This is what democracy looks like!” along with much honking from passing vehicles.
Public Safety Log Oct 13 – Oct 26, 2025
by Arlene Wyman Monday, October 13 8:03 a.m.—A Woodridge Road resident reported that a large tree was leaning on primary and secondary wires. The area was secured with caution tape and Eversource
Sudbury Community Food Pantry opens new facility in Wayland
Town officials joined regional leaders Oct. 16 to celebrate the opening of the Sudbury Community Food Pantry’s new facility at 534 Boston Post Road. Town Manager Michael McCall joined Sudbury Town Manager
Mooi Nails and Spa joins Wayland Business Community
Town Manager Michael McCall welcomed Mooi Nails and Spa to town Oct. 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 308 Commonwealth Road. Owner Xiaodan Yang was joined by property owners and Town Planner
A ghoulishly good season for local news: Wayland Post fundraiser reaches new milestone
By Dave Watkins editor@waylandpost.org As pumpkins glow on porches and trick-or-treaters prepare their costumes, The Wayland Post has its own reason to celebrate this Halloween: community support has reached a record-breaking $184,783
More details about the Coptic Church’s new campus
By June Valliere New details on Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church’s proposed construction project was disclosed at the Oct. 15 Planning Board meeting. Representatives have already been in front
October 15, 2025 Planning Board
The Planning Board opened two major Dover Amendment hearings on Oct. 15. Both the Coptic Church and the Carroll School presented plans that would substantially expand existing facilities while remaining exempt from
October 22, 2025 Housing Partnership
At the Housing Partnership Meeting on Oct. 22 Katherine Provost reported back on progress on developing 212 Cochituate Road meeting. See article on page 5. On St. Anne’s Senior Housing Project, member
MMA report finds ‘Perfect Storm’ for local budgets
By Carole Plumb A new report, “A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face Historic Fiscal Pressures,” warns that many Massachusetts municipalities are caught between inflation-driven increases in costs and binding constraints on
Community pool: a community legacy
By Brad Spiegel The Wayland Community Pool has long reflected the town’s evolving relationship with public recreation and civic responsibility. What began as a modest municipal pool more than half a century
Head of the Charles
None of the five entries from the Wayland-Weston Rowing Association at the Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 17-19 qualified for next year by finishing in the top half. But any team