Community Calendar
Friday, Feb. 6Puzzle Swap12–2 p.m.Wayland Free Public Library,5 Concord RoadBring your gently used puzzles to the Wayland Free Public Library anytime and swap them for new-to-you puzzles.Please bring in puzzles that are
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Wayland residents recognized for academic performance
Springfield College has named Xoren Livingston to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2025 fall semester. Livingston is majoring in exercise science/applied ES.Calvin Chow was named to the Fall 2025
Legal Notice – 2026 Democratic Caucus
The Wayland Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) invites you to the 2026 Caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts State Democratic Party convention. The Massachusetts State Democratic Party convention will be held on
Sound issues at meetings are real
To the Editor: Having attended several town meetings, both in person and remotely, I believe the article accurately described the audio issues experienced by presenters and meeting attendees alike. I was disappointed
FinCom tackles Town Meeting warrant articles
The Finance Committee opened its Jan. 28 warrant review for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting with a session focused almost entirely on initial discussion of 52 proposed warrant articles. Members emphasized the
Sherman’s Bridge is a natural speed bump
To the Editor: Data gathered by the Sudbury and Wayland DPWs for the Sherman’s Bridge project show the severe issues with cut-through commuter traffic and speeding on Sherman’s Bridge Road.Over 800 vehicles
McCall outlines accomplishments prior to performance review
The Select Board outlined the process and timeline for evaluating Town Manager Michael McCall at its Jan. 20 meeting.Members agreed to use the existing evaluation form, set early February deadlines for individual
80 teaching assistants providing classroom support
leslie.castillo@waylandpost.org Approximately 80 teaching assistants are currently employed by the Wayland school district during the 2025-26 academic year. Teaching assistants and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) tutors work with teachers and students throughout
Overdue school budget complicates life for FinCom
carole.plumb@waylandpost.org Per Wayland’s Chapter 19-4 bylaw, the school budget is due Dec. 15 to the town manager. But as of press time, a budget lacking the final school numbers has yet to
Group celebrates Lunar New Year and more
leslie.castillo@waylandpost.org The 2020 federal census calculated Wayland’s Asian population to be 13%, and today that number is growing. With such a large concentration, the town boasts many resources and celebrations for Asian
Former Broomstones Curling Club member prepares to fulfill his Olympic dream
By Jack Schwed Korey Dropkin grew up at Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland. Every Sunday afternoon, he would step onto the ice, wanting nothing more than to be as good as his
Hindu community celebrates Makar Sankranti
By Amita Potnis-RajWayland Post Contributor The Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) and Conversations for Change participants celebrated Makar Sankranti at the Wayland Library on Jan. 15, a day after the traditional celebration
Norovirus outbreak sends several residents to hospital
By Wayland Post Staff The Wayland Police and Fire departments sent out a joint notice on Feb. 3 concerning a norovirus outbreak at a local assisted living center.Acting Police Chief Mark Hebert
Parmenter Foundation awards grantto Samaritans
The Wayland-based Parmenter Foundation recently awarded a $30,000 grant to Samaritans, Inc., a suicide prevention organization, to provide expanded grief support services to individuals in MetroWest communities who have lost a loved