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February school vacation happenings at the library
By Haley Neil February break is a standard practice in Massachusetts. But while local students have a week off, most kids in the United
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State outlines federal aid tools for towns amid cuts
Under Gov. Maura Healey, Massachusetts is expanding technical assistance, matching funds, and planning support to help cities and towns pursue infrastructure and economic development
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Wayland has fallen in love (and it’s with the Post!)
editor@waylandpost.org In an age when local newspapers are ghosting towns left and right, Wayland could’ve been left unread. But nope.Wayland didn’t swipe left on
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A different kind of snow blower
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
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Sound quality at town meetings is a frequent issue
Anyone who regularly attends or watches Wayland public meetings has likely heard some version of the same exchange. “Can you hear me?”“You’re muted.”“Try moving
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Town Website Calendar Issue Notice
The Town of Wayland’s online calendar is currently not displaying meetings scheduled for February 2 through February 6 due to a technical issue. Town
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Wayland Police Warn Residents of Zoning Board of Appeals Scam
The Wayland Police Department is warning residents of a scam that perpetuates itself as the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals, asking to pay via
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Wayland college residents win academic recognition
Lilly O’Driscoll and William Catlin were among more than 2,050 students named to the College of Charleston’s fall 2025 president’s list. O’Driscoll is majoring
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Animal Control Officer wrangles people as well as creatures
Almost every day is dog day afternoon for Jennifer Condon, the animal control officer for eight towns including Wayland, where the biggest animal-related problem
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School Committee briefed on possible reading curricula
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
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McCall outlines accomplishments prior to performance review
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
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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
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School Committee
The Elementary School Math Team, composed of the math coaches from the three elementary schools and Donna Krikorian — who holds dual roles as
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Planning Board delays decision on Coptic plan
The Planning Board voted unanimously to extend the deadline for filing a decision on the St. Philopater Mercurius and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
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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
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Hayes works on creating ‘brave space’
When Dr. Eden-Reneé Hayes was in kindergarten, all of her classmates were like her — Black. Until one day, when a white girl enrolled in
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WHS students chosen for district music festival
Twenty-one Wayland High School students out of 1,100 who auditioned were selected to perform at the MMEA Northeastern Senior District Music Festival at Milton
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Orchestra’s winter concert features Scottish fiddling
The Wayland High School Orchestra presented its Winter Concert on Dec. 17, showcasing the talents of both the String Orchestra and the Honors Sinfonia
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Wayland college residents win academic recognition
Lilly O’Driscoll and William Catlin were among more than 2,050 students named to the College of Charleston’s fall 2025 president’s list. O’Driscoll is majoring
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WaylandCAN celebrates a ‘Roaring Night’
Wayland residents came together in style Dec. 6, as the Wayland Community Action Network (WaylandCAN) hosted A Roaring Night of Connection at Sandy Burr
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Building a sweet holiday season
Young artists and their families recently gathered at First Parish for a festive annual tradition: a spaghetti dinner followed by decorating gingerbread houses. Featured
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Group celebrates Lunar New Year and more
leslie.castillo@waylandpost.org The 2020 federal census calculated Wayland’s Asian population to be 13%, and today that number is growing. With such a large concentration,
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“Wayland-tines” — local Valentine’s Day delights
editor@waylandpost.org Valentine’s Day is in the air — or as we like to call it in our community, Waylantine. This year, the Wayland
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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
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Wayland Museum and Rev250 celebrate love and history
The Wayland Museum & Historical Society will celebrate Valentine’s Day and love with their “Red, White & I Do” exhibit and all things
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Community Calendar
January 24 – February 8, 2026 Saturday, Jan. 2411 a.m.–2 p.m.35 Andrew Ave.Paint a Fairy Tale on SilkArts Wayland presents “Silk Painting: A
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Wiffle ball tournament honors memory of Eric Schwartz
By Janet SchwartzWayland Post contributor The third annual Eric Schwartz Wiffle Ball Tournament — held at the Eric Schwartz Ballpark that was created by
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Swimmers working toward a second championship
During last season’s Division 2 state championship Wayland High School certainly showed its depth. Seven different swimmers contributed to the three winning relays. And
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Wayland Girls Volleyball Team loses in State Championship
By Brad Spiegelbrad.spiegel@waylandpost.org BILLERICA – Heading into Saturday’s Division 2 state girls volleyball state championship, Wayland High School’s players and coaches alike felt they
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WHS girls volleyball competing for state championship
By Brad Spiegelbrad.spiegel@waylandpost.org Following a loss in last year’s Division 3 state semifinals, the natural progression for the 2025 Wayland High School girls volleyball
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Thanksgiving Football
Wayland High School football coach Scott Parseghian knows what it feels like to play in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game as a senior.
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Sherman Bridge weight concerns
Dear Editor:I live just beyond the crest of the hill leading to Sherman’s Bridge. My wife and I purchased #53 the last day of
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Kudos to Wayland Planning Board during a busy fall
Dear Editor: I wanted to publicly acknowledge the dedication and hard work of Anette Lewis and the entire town Planning Board. While they are
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Capital Improvement Planning Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee on Dec. 9 continued its review of fiscal 2027 capital requests with a detailed examination of school and facilities
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Safety concern on Sherman’s Bridge design
To the Editor: I was pleased to sit in (via Zoom) on the Sudbury Historical Commission meeting on Dec. 9, when the most recent
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Call for a working group on Sherman’s Bridge
To the Editor: The back of your last issue contained two wonderful articles – the almost 300-year history of Sherman’s Bridge, and the vital
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Bridge can have a second walkway
To the Editor: My name is Charu Kokate, and I am a senior partner at Safdie Architects, a global practice known for designing and
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Real Estate Nov 2024
Date Address Seller Buyer Sale Amount 10/31/2024 23 River Rock Way, Unit 43B James Michael Fairweather Kaitlin Fairweather Fryling $ 500,000 11/7/2024 6 Cole
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Real Estate Oct 2024
Date Address Seller Buyer Sale Amount 10/1/24 36 Rice Road John Moran Nicholas Miller, Renata Lima Falcao $1,030,000 10/1/24 4 Alice Drive Nicole Pierce Xingyi
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Real Estate Sep 2024
Date Address Seller Buyer Sale Amount 09/06/2024 67 Old Sudbury Rd Bankert Hannah H, Young Judith A EST Chatterjee Rohit $ 860,000 09/11/2024
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Public Safety Log Sep 22 – Oct 12, 2025
Monday, Sept. 224:39 p.m. — An accident on Old Connecticut Path involving two vehicles was called in by 911. There were no injuries but
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Public Safety Log Sep 8 – 9, 2025
Monday, Sept. 86:27 a.m. — A caller from Shaw Drive reported that there was a tree across the roadway. DPW was notified.10:47 a.m. —
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Public Safety Log Aug 25 – Sep 6, 2025
Monday, August 258:03 a.m. — A call from Starbucks (44 Main St) reported that a patron was locked in the bathroom. Fire Department assisted
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Public Safety Log Aug 4 – 24, 2025
Monday, August 410:06 p.m. — Police responded to a report of erratic operation of a motor vehicle when a vehicle pulled into a driveway
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Public Safety Log Jul 21 – Aug 2, 2025
These reports are incidents from police and fire logs that are of public interest. Not included, for instance, are over 110 other incidents from
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Wilbur W. Larson, 79
Wilbur Wade Larson Jr., fondly known as Wade, passed away on Jan. 4, at the age of 79. Wade was born on Sept. 23,
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Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98
Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98, formerly of Wayland, passed away on Jan. 14, HOYT, Richard P. “Dick” Age 98, formerly of Wayland, passed, on
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Nancy Emma Staples died on Jan. 14 at age 86.
Nancy Emma Staples, September 10,1939 – January 14, 2026Nancy was born in Braintree VT to Raymond Staples and Minnie Ballou. She was their third
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Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera, age 72
Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera passed away on Jan. 7, 2026 at age 72. The memory of Graziella Prestera of Wayland, Massachusetts, who passed away
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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