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FinCom tackles Town Meeting warrant articles

February 6, 2026

The Finance Committee opened its Jan. 28 warrant review for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting with a session focused almost entirely on initial discussion of 52 proposed warrant articles. Members emphasized the

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A different kind of snow blower

February 6, 2026

Wayland resident Sachin Sawe sculped the snowbank on his front path snow by useing a leaf-blower to clear a new dusting of snow last week. (Photo by Sachin Sawe)

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Planning Board continues hearing on Carroll School to Feb. 25

February 6, 2026

The Planning Board on Jan. 28 continued its public hearing on the Carroll School site plan at 37–45 Waltham Road to Feb. 25 after extended deliberations focused on stormwater modeling, traffic impacts,

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ZBA closes public hearing on Veritas proposal

February 6, 2026

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on Jan. 26 to close the public hearing and continue deliberations on an appeal challenging permits for the Veritas Christian Academy project, explicitly reaching no

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Select Board mulls Town Meeting articles and more

February 6, 2026

Before disucssing various Town Meeting articles at its Jan. 20 meeting, the Select Board heard public comments on the 25 Holiday Road parcel, property tax relief, and Sherman’s Bridge.Andrew Carpenter of Orchard

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EDC discusses ideas for revitalizing Route 20 corridor

February 6, 2026

The Select Board on Dec. 15 heard a presentation from the Economic Development Committee outlining illustrative strategies to expand Wayland’s tax base, with discussion focused on growth priorities, zoning tools and the

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School Committee briefed on possible reading curricula

February 6, 2026

leslie.castillo@waylandpost.org Reading Specialist Sara Sontag shared updates on piloting two reading curricula and why adopting a new curriculum is an important district goal at the Wayland School Committee meeting on Jan. 27.Data

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McCall outlines accomplishments prior to performance review

February 6, 2026

The Select Board outlined the process and timeline for evaluating Town Manager Michael McCall at its Jan. 20 meeting.Members agreed to use the existing evaluation form, set early February deadlines for individual

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80 teaching assistants providing classroom support

February 6, 2026

Approximately 80 teaching assistants are currently employed by the Wayland school district during the 2025-26 academic year. Teaching assistants and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) tutors work with teachers and students throughout the

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Hindu community celebrates Makar Sankranti

February 6, 2026

By Amita Potnis-RajWayland Post Contributor The Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association (WILA) and Conversations for Change participants celebrated Makar Sankranti at the Wayland Library on Jan. 15, a day after the traditional celebration

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