Community
Discovering Wayland’s native flowering plants
By Michele Trucksis I am a gardener of native flowering plants. I delight in the delicate blooms of early spring, known as ephemerals, and in the bright, joyful flowers of…
WayCAM: a key conduit to news and community
Most residents aren’t aware of all the services that WayCAM, Wayland’s Public Station provides until it touches their lives, whether it be through a televised town board’s decision concerning their…
Hidden in plain sight: A Pride Month story from Wayland’s past
Could Rose Cleveland and Evangeline Simpson Whipple have known their story would remain an intriguing part of Wayland’s history more than a century later? Could they have imagined that today…
WHS junior Noah Spiewak wins diversity award
There were many staff members at Wayland High School that took notice of Noah Spiewak. He was very involved in the school’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club (GSA), a student-centered…
Barbara L. Govendo
Barbara L. Govendo of Wayland passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Barbara, who was born in Brooklyn, will be remembered by family members, friends, and…
Community Calendar
Friday, June 269:30–11:30 a.m.Great Decisions - Ukraine and the Future of European SecurityWayland Free Public Library and Zoom (5 Concord Road)Prepare to discuss the world! Join our current events discussion…
Donald Benedetti
Donald Benedetti, 85, of Natick, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in North Adams, on May 21, 1941, he attended Drury High…
Richard “Rob” Starr
Richard “Rob” Starr, 74, of Wayland, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, just days before his 75th birthday.Born on May 4, 1951, Rob lived a life defined by love,…
Spring brings fun, renewed challenges for pond
By Steve GaroneSpring at Dudley Pond offers the promise of recreation and fun on the pond. Come summer, it means work for others.Dudley Pond Association members Allison LeClaire and Jim…
Wayland’s Alvarado performs at N.Y. music festival
Wayland High School alumnus Lucas Alvarado’s musical career is gaining momentum.Alvarado, who plays the electric bass, appeared at the premier Governors Ball in New York on June 6. This summer…
