Public Safety Log
Monday, Feb. 1610:50 a.m. — A Ravine Road resident reported that water in her basement had set off an alarm. The Fire Department provided a pump to remove the water.11:18 a.m. —
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Landfill group proposal includes athletic field, bus parking, and more
The Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee voted unanimously Feb. 17 to advance a concept plan that centers on a regulation-size grass athletic field, an informal open space, a future trailhead connection,
Planning Board extends Carroll School decision deadline to April 17
The Planning Board continued its public hearing on the Carroll School site plan application for 37–45 Waltham Road and voted to extend its written decision deadline to April 17 in order to
Conservation Commission considers Dudley Road area projects
The Conservation Commission on Feb. 11 continued, approved, and deferred multiple projects near Dudley Pond while also discussing Town Meeting articles and municipal pesticide policy.Chair Sean Fair and the commission continued to
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works reviewed a significant change involving the MWRA long-term water supply project at its Feb. 25 meeting.Director of Public Works Tom Holder reported that the capital improvement plan
Winter brings increase in deer–car accidents
By Veronica Hernandez As deer collisions rise during the winter, some Wayland residents are concerned about wildlife and public safety.While it might appear there are more deer-vs.-car accidents, Acting Police Chief Mark
Former Wayland resident Hays to retire as Regis president
By Marina McAlpine After four decades of service and 15 years as president, Antoinette M. Hays will retire from Regis College on June 30, 2026, concluding a tenure marked by sweeping academic
Wayland students win academic honors
The following Wayland residents were named to their college’s fall 2025 dean’s list. College of the Holy CrossJane Gargano ’27Annabelle McQuilkin ’29 Tufts UniversityNadia Calder ’26Izzy Chitkara ’27Sarah Bruce ’28Nandita Meharwal ’28Katie
WPS rolls out new communication technology
Wayland Public Schools recently rolled out both a new district website, which features a new name and different colors, as well as a new communication platform called ParentSquare that will produce a
Wayland Community Action Network: from idea to impact
By Marina McAlpine In the wake of hateful incidents that shook the town, a community-led movement in Wayland has grown into a nonprofit dedicated to connection, belonging and action. The Wayland Community