Public Safety Log
Monday, Jan. 58:13 a.m. — A traffic accident involving two vehicles on Commonwealth Road near Old Tavern Road was called in by 911. There were no injuries reported.8:19 a.m. — A disabled
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A life in theater shaped by craft and community
By Shea SchatellWayland Post Contributor John Barrett has spent nearly half a century at the Vokes Theatre, yet he insists he is not the story.For the longtime Curry College educator, actor, director,
Community Calendar
January 24 – February 8, 2026 Saturday, Jan. 2411 a.m.–2 p.m.35 Andrew Ave.Paint a Fairy Tale on SilkArts Wayland presents “Silk Painting: A Winter Fairy Tale,” led by artist Lidia. In this
Wilbur W. Larson, 79
Wilbur Wade Larson Jr., fondly known as Wade, passed away on Jan. 4, at the age of 79. Wade was born on Sept. 23, 1946, in Marshfield, Wisc. He built a life
Residents press Select Board on Dover Amendment as Veritas construction continues during appeal
The Select Board opened its Jan. 5 meeting with more than 30 minutes of public comment dominated by concerns over large Dover Amendment–protected developments, particularly the ongoing construction at Veritas Christian Academy
Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98
Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98, formerly of Wayland, passed away on Jan. 14, HOYT, Richard P. “Dick” Age 98, formerly of Wayland, passed, on January 14, 2026, at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare
School Committee
The Elementary School Math Team, composed of the math coaches from the three elementary schools and Donna Krikorian — who holds dual roles as assistant principal of Happy Hollow and the district’s
73% of town employees work for School Dept.
Wayland employs a large workforce to deliver town and school services. But while the town has a relatively high share of six-figure earners, the composition and scale of those earnings differ from
WHS students chosen for district music festival
Twenty-one Wayland High School students out of 1,100 who auditioned were selected to perform at the MMEA Northeastern Senior District Music Festival at Milton High School on Jan.10.Months before the festival, students
Orchestra’s winter concert features Scottish fiddling
The Wayland High School Orchestra presented its Winter Concert on Dec. 17, showcasing the talents of both the String Orchestra and the Honors Sinfonia Orchestra. The program reflected weeks of collaboration in
Sound quality at town meetings is a frequent issue
By Dave Watkinsdave.watkins@waylandpost.org Anyone who regularly attends or watches Wayland public meetings has likely heard some version of the same exchange. “Can you hear me?”“You’re muted.”“Try moving closer to the microphone.”“Can the
Wayland Museum and Rev250 celebrate love and history
By Scarlett HoeyWayland Post Contributor The Wayland Museum & Historical Society will celebrate Valentine’s Day and love with their “Red, White & I Do” exhibit and all things bridal. The exhibit will
Hayes works on creating ‘brave space’
By Isabel RavennaWayland Post Contributor When Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes was in kindergarten, all of her classmates were like her — Black. Until one day, when a white girl enrolled in her class, and
Property tax abatement forms due by Feb. 3
Those wishing to file a real estate abatement form must do so by Feb. 3.A real estate abatement can be granted when a property owner disagrees with the assessed value of their
Public Safety Log
Monday, Jan. 58:13 a.m. — A traffic accident involving two vehicles on Commonwealth Road near Old Tavern Road was called in by 911. There were no injuries reported.8:19 a.m. — A disabled
A life in theater shaped by craft and community
By Shea SchatellWayland Post Contributor John Barrett has spent nearly half a century at the Vokes Theatre, yet he insists he is not the story.For the longtime Curry College educator, actor, director,