Korey Dropkin, who trained at Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, stands with his silver medal with the Dolomites in the background. (Photo courtesy Korey Dropkin)
Broomstones alum takes silver
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Winter brings increase in deer–car accidents
By Veronica Hernandez As deer collisions rise during the winter, some Wayland residents are concerned about wildlife and public safety.While it might appear there are more deer-vs.-car accidents, Acting Police Chief Mark
Major changes coming for Wayland schools
School Committee members and the Wayland Public Schools administrative team met with HMFH Architects at the committee’s Feb. 25 meeting to review the culmination of the Wayland PS PK-8 Facilities Planning report
Former Wayland resident Hays to retire as Regis president
By Marina McAlpine After four decades of service and 15 years as president, Antoinette M. Hays will retire from Regis College on June 30, 2026, concluding a tenure marked by sweeping academic
What I’ve learned road-tripping in an electric vehicle
By Michele (Shelley) Trucksis When people learn that I drive an electric vehicle, one of the first questions they ask is, “But what about long trips?” Closely followed by, “Don’t you worry
Public Safety Log
Monday, Feb. 1610:50 a.m. — A Ravine Road resident reported that water in her basement had set off an alarm. The Fire Department provided a pump to remove the water.11:18 a.m. —
Landfill group proposal includes athletic field, bus parking, and more
The Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee voted unanimously Feb. 17 to advance a concept plan that centers on a regulation-size grass athletic field, an informal open space, a future trailhead connection,
Community Calendar
Saturday, March 71–4:30 p.m.Mosaic Heart or Jewelry WorkshopAmy Marks Studio (111 Riverview Road, Waltham)Take a break from the everyday and spend an inspiring afternoon creating art with Arts Wayland member Amy Marks.
Conservation Commission considers Dudley Road area projects
The Conservation Commission on Feb. 11 continued, approved, and deferred multiple projects near Dudley Pond while also discussing Town Meeting articles and municipal pesticide policy.Chair Sean Fair and the commission continued to
Planning Board extends Carroll School decision deadline to April 17
The Planning Board continued its public hearing on the Carroll School site plan application for 37–45 Waltham Road and voted to extend its written decision deadline to April 17 in order to
The 20 properties that help pay Wayland’s bills
Every fall, as the Select Board sets the tax rate, thousands of property tax bills quietly power nearly every public service in Wayland, from classroom lights to plowed roads.For fiscal year 2026,