Main Street fire station sustains damage
Wayland Fire Station #2, located at 154 Main St., is currently boarded up due to an accident.Town Manager Michael McCall said on Feb. 14 that the accident occurred when a fire truck was
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Officials respond to complaints on sound quality
Town Manager Michael McCall and IT Director Nick Lombardi explained why there were microphone problems at town meetings and the action they were taking in an interview on Feb. 5. In a
New owners aim to revitalize Town Center
Jesse Baerkahn, president and founder of Graffito SP, said all three ownership groups are invested in rejuvenating Wayland Town Center and are equally involved. He outlined the new ownership structure and the
ZBA needs more time to decide on Veritas appeal
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted on Jan. 13 to continue the appeal hearing on the issuance of a building permit for the Veritas Christian Academy, construction project. The discussion focused on
The Dover Amendment and the Planning Board’s decisions
In 2025, the Planning Board navigated complex and often competing considerations, weighing the concerns of taxpaying residents seeking to preserve the town’s pastoral neighborhoods alongside nonprofit organizations asserting that the Dover Amendment
Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman retires
Police Chief Edward Burman, 62, retired from the Wayland Police Department on Dec. 19. Lt. Mark Hebert was sworn in Dec. 22 as acting police chief. He served almost four years of
Experts cite their opinions on the St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Church construction project
By June Valliere Photo of Rice Road, the Coptic Church is to the right, where the caution banner is located. Photo by J. Valliere Thomas Kearns, president of Studio DSK Architects, gave
Are residences covered by the Dover Amendment?
By June Valliere Attorney Jonathan Silverstein’s arguments that the proposed residences at St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Church’s new campus are covered by the Dover Amendment did not appear to
How nonprofits can help municipalities
By June Valliere With the introduction of two new nonprofit expansion projects that will further strain town resources, as well as town officials discussing tax overrides, some Wayland residents are asking about
More details about the Coptic Church’s new campus
By June Valliere New details on Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church’s proposed construction project was disclosed at the Oct. 15 Planning Board meeting. Representatives have already been in front
Wayland High Sophomore to Perform at Carnegie Hall
By June Valliere Maereg Million, a Wayland High School Sophomore, will be performing at Carnegie Hall in July. Million is one of five Massachusetts students selected to participate at the Carnegie NY02,
Election Update
By June Valliere No surprises at this year’s election which was held on April 1st since all the offices on the ballot were uncontested. All the Wayland candidates who ran were elected.
LWV Helps Residents Prep for Town Meeting
By June Valliere On March 26, the League of Women Voters (LWV) hosted a hybrid public forum at the Wayland Public Library, giving residents an opportunity to learn about eleven warrant articles
Local Representation at Party Caucuses
Wayland Democrats will soon have an opportunity to voice their opinions at their upcoming April 27 local Democratic Caucus. The Wayland Republicans do not have immediate plans to hold a caucus.
Vokes Theater, A Miniature Treasure
by June Valliere Vokes Theater on Boston Post Road in Wayland looks like a blue and gray nondescript building from the road but stepping inside, the theatergoer is transported to a miniature
Town Meeting, Shorter, More Efficient
The Town Moderator and Select Board are seeking ways to make town meetings shorter and more efficient. To do this, they are introducing a consent calendar process at this year’s town meeting
Spirit Council Encourages Citizens to Voice Your Opinion
The purest form of democratic government is practiced in a Town Meeting. In use for over 300 years and still today, it is proven to be a valuable means for many Massachusetts