Voices
Sherman’s Bridge Road traffic concerns
To the Editor:The current Sherman’s Bridge proposal continues to fall short in addressing essential traffic safety concerns for residents, Wayland school children, pedestrians, and recreational users. While some improvements have…
FinCom member: budget article has issues
To the Editor, I write to note a couple of corrections to your recent article, “Overdue school budget complicates life for FinCom.” First, the headline is misleading. My comments at…
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…
Road is a dangerous commuter cut-through
To the Editor: I live at 53 Sherman’s Bridge Road. Residents of Sherman’s Bridge Road are a neighborhood and enjoy it, except it has become a thru-way for commuters, commercial…
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…
Seeking compliance with bridge agreement
To the Editor: I live at 61 Sherman’s Bridge Road. We moved here in February 2025. I have three children who walk and play along the street with their friends.…
Town “is dismissing” bridge suggestions
To the Editor: I have been a Sherman’s Bridge Road resident for 33 years — one of the longer-term residents. I’ve read with interest all the various communications my friends…
Install a “wearing surface” on refurbished Sherman’s Bridge to protect the deck
To the Editor: The proposal to pave Sherman's Bridge seems a bit over the top, unnecessary, and not in keeping with the historic nature of the bridge. Instead, I suggest…
Shift from preservation to disappointment
To the Editor: I write to voice my concerns raised by my neighbors regarding the re-envisioning of Sherman Bridge, a historically significant feature of my neighborhood. As I learned more…
Sherman Bridge weight concerns
Dear Editor:I live just beyond the crest of the hill leading to Sherman’s Bridge. My wife and I purchased #53 the last day of 2020 as our primary home. We…
