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.
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
We don’t need to spend $1.8 Million to “rehabilitate” Sherman’s Bridge
Dear Editor, We don’t need to spend $1.8 Million to “rehabilitate” Sherman’s Bridge. And we don’t need to close it for “3-6 months” to fix it. Instead, all we need to do
Thank you for your coverage of the Wayland Festival
Dear Editor, Thank you for your coverage of the Wayland Festival—a wonderful celebration of everything that makes our town such a vibrant and connected community. I’d like to add to the well-deserved
Artist David Shein makes the best out of things we discard
By Steve Garone Wayland resident Dr. David Shein doesn’t fit the typical profile of an artist. He is a physician in Wellesley, and at Boston University he was a few courses short
Finance Committee Appointing Board
The Finance Committee Appointing Board voted 3–0 to appoint Pamela Roman to a term ending June 30, 2027, and Robert Quimby to a term ending June 30, 2028. The board cited the
Man hits father and son with car
By The Wayland Post Staff An 85-year-old Wayland man has been cited following a Saturday morning crash that left a 2-year-old child injured in Southborough, according to local police. Officers responded to
Traffic concerns about the Carroll School
By June Valliere Concern about exacerbating an already heavily trafficked area was the focus of the Planning Board’s review of the Carroll School’s expansion plans on October 15. The school plans to
Firefighters save a 63-year-old man in Old Wayland Reservoir.
By Brad Spiegel A not-so-routine emergency call on October 19 became routine thanks to the Wayland Fire Department having members of its crew also part of Massachusetts Fire District 14. District 14,
Pleas for both safety and historic preservation highlight forum on Sherman’s Bridge repairs
An October 9 joint public visioning session for Wayland and Sudbury residents was held to discuss a proposal to rehabilitate the historic wooden Sherman’s Bridge, first built around 1743 (see tinyurl.com/shermans-bridge). Over