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WPS rolls out new communication technology

Leslie Castillo · March 6, 2026

Wayland Public Schools recently rolled out both a new district website, which features a new name and different colors, as well as a new communication platform called ParentSquare that will…

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Wayland Community Action Network: from idea to impact

Wayland Post · March 6, 2026

By Marina McAlpine In the wake of hateful incidents that shook the town, a community-led movement in Wayland has grown into a nonprofit dedicated to connection, belonging and action. The…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Landfill group proposal includes athletic field, bus parking, and more

Wayland Post Staff · March 6, 2026

The Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee voted unanimously Feb. 17 to advance a concept plan that centers on a regulation-size grass athletic field, an informal open space, a future…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Planning Board extends Carroll School decision deadline to April 17

Wayland Post Staff · March 6, 2026

The Planning Board continued its public hearing on the Carroll School site plan application for 37–45 Waltham Road and voted to extend its written decision deadline to April 17 in…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Conservation Commission considers Dudley Road area projects

Wayland Post Staff · March 6, 2026

The Conservation Commission on Feb. 11 continued, approved, and deferred multiple projects near Dudley Pond while also discussing Town Meeting articles and municipal pesticide policy.Chair Sean Fair and the commission…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

BoPW reviews 0% loan rejection of MWRA water project; town to appeal

Wayland Post Staff · March 6, 2026

The Board of Public Works reviewed a significant change involving the MWRA long-term water supply project at its Feb. 25 meeting.Director of Public Works Tom Holder reported that the capital…

Public Safety Logs

Public Safety Log

Arlene Wyman Petri · March 6, 2026

Monday, Feb. 1610:50 a.m. — A Ravine Road resident reported that water in her basement had set off an alarm. The Fire Department provided a pump to remove the water.11:18…

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WHS junior gives solo performance

Wayland Post Staff · February 20, 2026

Wayland High School junior Maereg Million gave a solo performance of Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto movements 1 & 2 with the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 8. The audience gave…

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Academic achievements recognized

Wayland Post Staff · February 20, 2026

The following Wayland residents were named to their college’s fall 2025 dean’s list. University of Rhode IslandAbby Bennett, Gabby Fletcher, Nate Pletta, Brady Spencer University at AlbanyKaitlyn Mab Presbyterian CollegeAnthony…

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New firefighter/paramedic

Wayland Post Staff · February 20, 2026

Firefighter and paramedic James Sykes graduated from the Recruit Training Program of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on Jan. 9. Sykes was part of Career Recruit Training Class 335, a class…