LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WAYLAND
The Office of the Attorney General has partially approved Article 19 from Wayland’s 2025 Annual Town Meeting, concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Partial approval was granted due to a conflict with MGL
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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 Sustainability Coordinator Olivia Blaney. Charest opened the discussion
What every owner should know about septic tanks
Ashley Fuller of WayCAM’s “Meet Our Neighbors” series recently met with local expert Jonathan Fairbank of Fairbank Septic Plumbing in Sudbury to clarify what it means to maintain a septic tank. Owning
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 a septic inspection to ensure public health and
September is nationwide Library Card Sign-up Month
By Mikaela Michalopoulos and Joanne Lee Since 1987, libraries across the country have celebrated Library Card Sign-up Month each September. This annual campaign encourages people of all ages to obtain a library
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 Davis, who is deaf-blind and resides in a
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 a septic inspection to ensure public health and
September is nationwide Library Card Sign-up Month
By Mikaela Michalopoulos and Joanne Lee Since 1987, libraries across the country have celebrated Library Card Sign-up Month each September. This annual campaign encourages people of all ages to obtain a library
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 Davis, who is deaf-blind and resides in a
Trainer makes a difference one day at a time
Student athletes may be used to visiting doctors yearly or physical therapists weekly. Still, the school-based athletic Trainer fills a special role for growing teenage athletes, according to Wayland High School Athletic
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, citing the benefits of community, safety, and economics.
Camps, lake close the book on a fun summer
As the days get shorter and the air cools, Wayland Recreation Department Director Katherine Brenna looked back on a fun-filled summer — one that saw record beach attendance, hundreds of campers, and
106-year-old shares the secret to a long life
Claude Williamson pushed his rollator into the kitchen at the Carriage House on a Wednesday afternoon to a round of applause. Grinning, the Wayland resident, wearing a fleece pinned with a badge
New IT director aims to bolster cybersecurity
By Atharva WelingWayland Post Intern Four weeks ago, Nick Lombardi stepped into the role of Information Technology (IT) Director for the Town of Wayland. In that time, he began building on the
Police chief takes a regional approach
“It is a misconception that small towns do not have the same crimes as cities. We have the same crimes, just not the quantity,” said Police Chief Ed Burman in an interview
Letters to the editor
Dear Editor: First, I want to say a huge thank you to the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and our incredible veterinary community for all the support in getting over 600 pounds of