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Sherman’s Bridge to close for 12 weeks beginning Nov. 9
Sherman’s Bridge, which crosses the Sudbury River between Wayland and Sudbury, is scheduled to close to all traffic Monday, Nov. 9, for a rehabilitation project expected to take about 12…
Acton teenager accused of killing family members pleads not guilty
By Brad Spiegelbrad.spiegel@waylandpost.org Arjun Aravind, the Acton teenager accused of killing his mother and brother and was found in a Wayland parking lot, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges…
A celebration of comfort and thanks
A celebration of comfort and thanks The Claypit Hill PTO celebrated Wayland’s first responders during First Responder Appreciation Week, Sept. 9–11, with treat drops, cards, and thank-you messages from students…
Student wins academic recognition
Student wins academic recognition Wayland resident Molly Bergeron was accepted into the Honors College at the College of Charleston this fall. Bergeron is majoring in communication.
Equity, excellence underlie Loker controversy
It's no secret that Wayland is considered a town of means. It often ranks in the top 10 in Massachusetts for median family income, according to the U.S. Census Bureau…
Centuries-old stone walls recall Wayland’s agricultural past
Stone walls lining Wayland’s roads and winding through its woods offer a glimpse of the town’s past while preserving the remains of its agricultural history. Once built along the edges…
Eliza J. Norton Foundation hosts Celebrate with Heart Festival
The Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF) will host its annual Celebrate with Heart Community Festival on Sunday, October 18, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Cochituate Ball Fields in…
New businesses and a new look for Route 20
New occupants are filling vacant storefronts along Route 20 and in Town Center while existing business owners are beautifying their properties. As of 2026, Wayland’s new business activity includes the…
McPherson relishes his second career as fire chief
Neil McPherson has been Wayland’s fire chief for the past seven years, helping to keep the town safe in a wide range of emergencies ranging from the smallest fires, the…
Residents enjoy Good Neighbor Day despite nor’easter
A last-minute nor’easter didn’t dampen the second annual Good Neighbor Day celebration on Sept. 26. The Wayland Free Public Library had to move the event inside but residents still turned…
