Carole Plumb

Response to racism incidents based on school policy

January 23, 2026
Following repeated incidents at Wayland High School, School Superintendent David Fleishman and Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron outlined the department’s policy on how it handles possible racism incidents.The latest situation was on Oct.

MMA report finds ‘Perfect Storm’ for local budgets

October 31, 2025
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

Wayland’s Great Ponds treated for invasives

August 22, 2025
The Conservation Commission approved the notice of intent for the application of the herbicide Clearcast to control invasive water chestnuts in the southern cove of Heard Pond. Heard Pond, which is bordered