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Political candidates make their pitch at Dem picnic

Wayland Post Staff · August 7, 2026

The Wayland Democratic Town Committee hosted the annual Wayland DTC summer picnic on Sunday, July 12. The event featured remarks from seven midterm candidates at the state level that represent…

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Petition circulated against Loker music pilot program

Leslie Castillo · August 7, 2026

A town-wide petition opposing a pilot program that will reduce music instruction at Loker Elementary for the 2026-27 school year now has 400 signatures of verified town residents. Danielle Hardie,…

Public Safety Logs

Public Safety Log

Arlene Wyman Petri · August 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 214:08 p.m. — A resident of Rice Road called with concern about a neighbor’s dog being loose in the roadway. Animal Control was notified.6:09 p.m. — A Glezen…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Select Board suspends Wayland Variety & Deli liquor license; and more

Wayland Post Staff · July 31, 2026

Select Board The board voted 4-0 at its July 20 meeting to suspend the liquor license of Wayland Variety & Deli for a full weekend and extend the store's probation to…

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Public Safety Report

Arlene Wyman Petri · July 31, 2026

Monday, July 6 9:57 a.m. – A caller from Fuller Road reported vandalism to his pontoon boat on July 4. Parts of the boat, which was in the water, had…

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Numerous midterm candidates at Wayland Democratic Committee picnic

Wayland Post Staff · July 16, 2026

By Ainsley Jay Wayland Post Contributor The Wayland Democratic Town Committee hosted the annual Wayland DTC summer picnic on Sunday, July 12. The event featured remarks from seven midterm candidates…

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Vacancies raise questions about Wayland committees’ capacity

Dave Watkins · July 10, 2026

Wayland entered the new fiscal year with vacancies or recently expired terms on a wide range of town boards and committees, raising questions about whether some volunteer bodies have enough…

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Town Center’s transformation plan revealed

June Valliere · July 10, 2026

Plans to transform Town Center into a more vibrant pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly area were previewed at the June 29 Select Board meeting.Jesse Baerkahn of Graffito SP and Anthony Rich of…

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Area police warn about e-bike/scooter dangers

Wayland Post · July 10, 2026

By Rowan H. Karaca A string of recent accidents involving young riders on electric bikes and scooters across MetroWest has prompted area police departments to issue urgent safety warnings —…

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Debate widens over possible override for FY28

Wayland Post Staff · July 10, 2026

Wayland’s budget debate has moved past the question of how the town balanced fiscal year 2027. Across recent meetings, town officials have begun turning toward a harder question: what happens…