Waylandpost

News

News

Nierenberg heads push for better bipolar treatments

By Isabel RavennaWayland Post Contributor Dr. Andrew Nierenberg of Wayland has spent decades treating and studying bipolar disorder. Now he’s channeling that work into

December 19, 2025

News

Wayland Post adjusts holiday publication schedule

by Wayland Post Staff

The Wayland Post will shift its print schedule during the upcoming holiday season to account for holiday closures and newsroom availability. The Post issue

December 19, 2025

News

A huge thank-you to everyone who’s donated to the Post!

by Wayland Post Staff

Dudley Pond Sustaining MembersAt the highest level, named for the beloved Dudley Pond, Sustaining Members provide steady, life-giving support that allows the Post to

December 19, 2025

News

Freedom Team supports victims of hate and bias

by Wayland Post Staff

The Wayland Freedom Team members made their debut at the Celebration of Human Rights event sponsored by the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and

December 19, 2025

News

Freedom Team supports victims of hate and bias

by Wayland Post Staff

The Wayland Freedom Team members made their debut at the Celebration of Human Rights event sponsored by the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and

December 19, 2025

News

Wayland Firefighter Association Santa’s Ride

by Wayland Post Staff

December 19, 2025

News

Investigation Concludes in Wayland High School Incident

by Brad Spiegel

By Brad Spiegelbrad.spiegel@waylandpost.org Criminal charges will not be filed against those involved in the alleged racist incident at Wayland High School in October. A

December 18, 2025

Breaking News·News

Voters delivered a razor-thin verdict

by Wayland Post Staff

Wayland voters approved a single ballot question at a special town election, with unofficial results showing 328 votes in favor and 297 opposed, a

December 12, 2025

Business·News

Open capital projects: improvements seen intracking of progress and balances

by Wayland Post Staff

By Wayland staff reports Wayland’s Open Capital project ledger as of Oct. 31, 2025, shows 144 active accounts spread across multiple fiscal years, with

December 5, 2025

Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 32 Next

Municipal Meeting Recaps

by Wayland Post Staff

Personnel Board Meeting

Town Clerk Trudy Reid briefed the Personnel Board on September 3 about the town’s ongoing recodification of all bylaws, the first comprehensive review in

September 19, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 13, 2025 Planning Board Meeting

On August 13, the Planning Board discussed zoning for ground-mounted solar and energy storage with Town Engineer Abigail Charest, Facilities Director Mike Faia, and

September 5, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 13, 2025 Board of Health Meeting

On August 13, the Board of Health reviewed that adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) constitutes a “change in use” under Title 5, requiring

September 5, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 6, 2025 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee Meeting

During the public comment session at the August 6 meeting of the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee, DC Brazil introduced her daughter, Sydney Brazil

September 5, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

August 19, 2025 Recreation Comission Meeting

On August 19, the Recreation Commission heard a proposal from residents Nicolette Mascari, Jessica Greher Traue, and Jon Weintraub for a town dog park,

September 5, 2025

by Wayland Post Staff

July 14 , 2025 Board of Assessors Meeting

The Board of Assessors on July 14 approved a third‑round motor vehicle and trailer excise commitment totaling $140,451. It rejected a proposed change that

August 8, 2025

Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 20 Next

Talk of the Town

Local thespians liven up the summer

by Wayland Post Staff

Fifteen Wayland residents have been performing in Weston summer productions. Weston Drama Workshop (WDW), a nonprofit youth theater organization in its 63rd anniversary season,

July 25, 2025

Fire Department welcomes new hire

by Wayland Post Staff

Fire Chief Neil McPherson hired long-time resident James Sykes as an EMT/paramedic. He was recently certified as an EMT/paramedic and was previously an EMT

July 25, 2025

Dean’s List honorees from Wayland

by Wayland Post Staff

July 11, 2025

How do we feel about the town green? An informal survey

by Wayland Post Staff

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

July 11, 2025

Mohnkern Wins Logo Design Contest

by Wayland Post Staff

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

July 11, 2025

Four Eagle Scouts Win Scholarships

by Wayland Post Staff

Matthew Karpacz, chair of Wayland Scouting and Scholarship Foundation director, acknowledged the achievements of the 2025 Eagle Scouts who recently graduated from Wayland High

July 11, 2025

Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 14 Next

Community

Whispers from the attic

by Katherine Gardner-Westcott

by Kay Gardner-Westcott The house is gone now—buried beneath manicured lawns and silence. But there are things you cannot bury. Not completely. You

October 31, 2025

Wayland Post Classifieds

by Wayland Post Staff

Please send your résumé and a brief introduction highlighting your interest in any of the positions below to: info@waylandpost.org. Event Organizer (volunteer) Are

October 31, 2025

Wayland’s Senior Tax Relief Committee

by Steven Klitgord

By Steven Klitgord Wayland’s Senior Tax Relief Committee, which reports to the Select Board, was formed about 25 years ago. Its directive is

October 31, 2025

Real Estate Sep 22 – Oct 20, 2025

by Carole Plumb

DATE ADDRESS SELLER BUYER SALE AMT. 09/22/2025 33 Oak Hill Rd Cunningham Michael W; Cunningham Carol H First Landing Investments LLC $850,000 09/22/2025

October 31, 2025

How nonprofits can help municipalities

by June Valliere

By June Valliere With the introduction of two new nonprofit expansion projects that will further strain town resources, as well as town officials

October 31, 2025

A community anchor at risk

by Elaine Donnelly

By Elaine Donnelly The Wayland Community Access Media, Inc. (WayCAM) has a mission “to provide a non-profit, electronic forum for the free exchange

October 31, 2025

Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 39 Next

Sports

Eighteen Years In, WayCo Softball Still a Hit

by Connie Burgess

WayCo Softball League has three sets of twins playing this summer. Here, Sean Goodfellow, Ethan Betancourt, Zeke Betancourt, and Adam Goodfellow enjoy Ben &

July 12, 2025

Wayland Dads host annual golf tournament fundraiser

by Elisabeth Rainge

Under beautiful sunny skies, the Wayland Dads hosted their ninth annual Wayland Dads Inaugural Golf Tournament at Sandy Burr to kick off Father’s Day

June 27, 2025

The price of participation: understanding the cost of high school sports in Wayland

by Tess Alongi

Playing sports at Wayland High School comes with a price tag, particularly for higher-cost programs like ice hockey, sailing, and crew. For most student

June 27, 2025

Rowing club teams excel at youth nationals

by June Valliere

The Wayland Weston Rowing Club Association (WWRA) returned victorious from the 2025 U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. Team members representing eight

June 27, 2025

WHS teams cap off deep postseason runs

by Tess Alongi

As the spring sports season comes to a close, several Wayland High School teams made runs through the MIAA state tournaments. From championship appearances

June 27, 2025

Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 … 12 Next

Opinions

Letters to the Editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: Bring back the hog reeve!As I was reading the June 27, 2025 issue of the Wayland Post, I came upon an item

July 25, 2025

Letter To the Editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: I just completed my third one-year term on the Town’s Finance Committee and have chosen not to seek reappointment at this time.

July 11, 2025

Letter To The Editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor: June Valliere’s recent well-researched and written articles stirred up many memories of the Town Center project. If you lived in town 20

June 13, 2025

Letter to the Editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor:It was wonderful to see everyone at the Earth Day event! As discussed, I wanted to share a brief overview of the Town

May 16, 2025

Letter to the Editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Wayland Post, As to the cover story and photo on the Terrain proposal, I was completely baffled as to why the Post would

May 16, 2025

Letter to the editor

by Wayland Post Staff

Dear Editor:I am writing to clarify what was apparently taken out of context by the author of the May 2, 2025 waylandpost news article

May 16, 2025

Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 Next

Real Estate

Public Safety

Obituaries

Bernie Grubstein

Bernie Grubstein, one of the “good guys” is gone…never to be forgotten. Bernie Grubstein of Wayland passed away Oct. 20. He was the beloved

October 31, 2025

Claudia Heller, 80

Claudia (Wohlfarth) Heller, 80, a longtime resident of Wayland passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late

October 17, 2025

Marjorie Peterson, 92

Marjorie Anne Schwartz Peterson, age 92, of Wayland passed away on August 25, 2025. She grew up in Montana, North Dakota and Minneapolis.Peterson studied

October 17, 2025