Municipal Meeting Recaps
BoPW approves $38M for MWRA connection and PFAS treatment plant
Most of the board's July 15 meeting was dedicated to discussing and approving $38 million for an MWRA connection and a new PFAS treatment plant (see story page 1). In…
212 Cochituate Road committee debates two homes versus larger 40B plan
Members of the newly seated 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee opened their first meeting July 16 by revisiting a key assumption of the project voters endorsed at April’s Annual Town Meeting (ATM):…
ZBA grants permits for Dunkin’/Jimmy John’s at 289 Boston Post Rd.
The Zoning Board of Appeals on July 8 cleared a half‑dozen home‑addition requests. Home projects advance Owners of 10 White Pine Knoll Rd. were granted a special permit to replace a…
Planning Board starts drafting Route 20 redevelopment zoning district
At the Planning Board's July 9 meeting, Chair Anette Lewis led a unanimous 5‑0 vote to endorse “final mylar” plans for a new three-lot subdivision at 13 Charena Rd. after Town…
School Committee OKs $45,000 van for special education transition program
The Wayland School Committee unanimously approved the use of $45,000 in state funds to purchase a van for the district's transition programming for high school special education students at its…
HRDEI adopts Disability Pride Month proclamation; sets Oct. 8 DA conversation
The Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (HRDEI) welcomed three new members: Maryam Libdi, Sarah Shtudin, and Denise Fortin. The committee recapped the town’s packed July 3 public reading of Frederick…
EDC discusses filling vacant buildings, Route 20 beautification campaign
While the Educational Development met on July 10 to review the status of businesses exiting or planning to move into Wayland, most of their discussion focused on developing a plan…
Design Review Board continues Terrain proposal; wants revised drawings
On July 1, the Design Review Board reviewed Urban Outfitters' proposal for 297-311 Boston Post Rd. that involves adaptive reuse of the former Whole Foods and adjacent retail buildings. The…
BoPW votes 4-0 to maintain current FY26 water rates
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on June 20 to maintain current water rates for fiscal 2026 following an extended discussion about the use of contingency funds and retained…
Schools Close Out Year With Balanced Budget
Wayland Public Schools is expected to close out its fiscal year with a balanced budget despite unexpected costs and a budget freeze earlier this year, Susan Bottan, the district's finance…
