Public Safety Log
Monday, Jan. 5 8:13 a.m. — A traffic accident involving two vehicles on Commonwealth Road near Old Tavern Road was called in by 911. There were no injuries reported.8:19 a.m. — A
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A life in theater shaped by craft and community
John Barrett has spent nearly half a century at the Vokes Theatre, yet he insists he is not the story.For the longtime Curry College educator, actor, director, designer, and current president of
Wayland’s next police chief: internal or external hire?
For much of the past quarter century, leadership of the Wayland Police Department followed a steady pattern marked by long tenures and internal succession. That pattern shifted abruptly in the early 2020s,
John Blair, age 96
John Blair, Born in the year 1929, in Budapest, Hungary, died peacefully at home, in the smaller town of Wayland, Massachusetts, in this new January of 2026, at the age of 96.
Residents press Select Board on Dover Amendment as Veritas construction continues during appeal
The Select Board opened its Jan. 5 meeting with more than 30 minutes of public comment dominated by concerns over large Dover Amendment–protected developments, particularly the ongoing construction at Veritas Christian Academy
Select Board advances budget, warrant articles
After the public comment (see here), Finance Director Brian Keveny provided an update on development of the FY27 budget at the Jan. 5 Select Board meeting. He noted that the town’s certified
Response to racism incidents based on school policy
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.
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
Town “is dismissing” bridge suggestions
To the Editor: I have been a Sherman’s Bridge Road resident for 33 years — one of the longer-term residents. I’ve read with interest all the various communications my friends and neighbors
Select Board
Select Board members voted Jan. 14 to advance a package of proposed 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles that would broaden the allowable window for scheduling Annual Town Meeting, transfer funds into