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Boards tackle contamination, zoning constraints
Contamination, zoning constraints and long-term planning pressures shape multi-board decisionsEnvironmental contamination, zoning limitations and infrastructure constraints dominated discussion across multiple town boards in March, as officials advanced redevelopment proposals, weighed…
Public Safety Log
Monday, March 161:06 a.m. — A caller from Cochituate Village Apartments, 106 Main St., was concerned about water leaking into his bathroom from the upstairs apartment. Responding Fire Department personnel…
2026 election: little competition but high stakes
Across MetroWest, many local offices still draw only as many candidates as seats, with Sudbury’s 2026 ballot offering the clearest case: 11 positions, 11 candidates, and no contested races since…
Community rollout of school changes raises questions
The public got a peek at possible new school buildings or renovations derived from the ongoing facilities planning project at a March 4 community meeting in the lecture hall at…
Faced with high taxes, town mulls ways to boost growth
When discussing the fact that a small percentage of property owners in town pay a majority of the taxes collected, Finance Director Brian Keveny pointed to little new growth and…
Articles on Town Meeting scheduling, green burial, house numbers, solicitation, legal notices, crypto machines
From now until shortly before the start of Annual Town Meeting on May 4, the Wayland Post will publish batches of warrant article summaries. For more information, see the page…
Donations heartening, but more contributors needed
The Wayland Post’s donor records from its first year of operation reveal a clear pattern familiar to many nonprofit startups: a powerful launch surge, a stabilizing base of recurring supporters,…
Wayland student musicians participate in MMEA Eastern District Senior Festival
Thirty-four Wayland Middle and High School musicians participated in the 2026 MMEA Eastern District Junior Music Festival. They rehearsed and performed at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School on March 6 and…
McCall gets good grades
For the third consecutive year, Town Manager Michael McCall received high marks in his annual performance review with a rating of 4.725 out of 5, with 5 being excellent. The…
Temple Shir Tikva recognizes former Wayland police chief Ed Burman
Temple Shir Tikva presented its inaugural Hero Among Us award, an annual honor recognizing individuals from the broader community who have made a meaningful difference, to former Wayland Police Chief…
