June 20, 2025 Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on June 20 to maintain current water rates for fiscal 2026 following an extended discussion about the use of contingency funds and retained earnings. The
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New FEMA Flood Regs Require Bylaw Update
A FEMA requirement for towns to approve a standalone floodplain bylaw missed the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) article cutoff submission date by one day. Because the changes were due on July
How do we feel about the town green? An informal survey
This week, roving reporter Genevieve Morrison asked business owners, residents, and shoppers in the Town Center what they’d like to see on the town green.“It’d be nice if they planted more trees.
Mohnkern Wins Logo Design Contest
In the Wayland Rev250 logo design contest, judges admired Michelle Mohnkern’s clean design and patriotic “Let Freedom Ring” concept embodied by the Paul Revere bell. “When searching for a symbol of Wayland,
Four Eagle Scouts Win Scholarships
Matthew Karpacz, chair of Wayland Scouting and Scholarship Foundation director, acknowledged the achievements of the 2025 Eagle Scouts who recently graduated from Wayland High School. These Scouts experienced high adventure, including a
Schools Close Out Year With Balanced Budget
Wayland Public Schools is expected to close out its fiscal year with a balanced budget despite unexpected costs and a budget freeze earlier this year, Susan Bottan, the district’s finance director, announced
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Town Explores Ways to Ease ADU Conversions
Attendees at the June 16 Board of Health meeting heard several ideas to make accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development easier and less expensive while still meeting Title 5 septic rules. Rachel Bratt
X-Golf, China Rose are penalized for liquor law violations
Two Wayland businesses, X-Golf Wayland and the China Rose Restaurant, have been penalized for violating Wayland bylaws and state liquor laws. The Select Board agreed with Wayland Chief of Police Ed Burman’s