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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…
Public Safety Log Jun 23 – Jul 6, 2025
Monday, June 231:10 p.m. — The Fire Department responded to a call from Linn Lane, where a resident was concerned about a small brush fire in the yard.3:21 p.m. —…
Local residents earn academic degrees and honors
Clark University awarded B.A. degrees on May 19 to Mira A. Mills and Jennie H. Rosen, both of whom graduated magna cum laude. Dylan Derubeis graduated with a B.S. in business…
Anonymous art donor to honor John Antes
An anonymous Wayland resident has offered to fund a gift at the new community center in memory of John Antes, a longtime resident who volunteered for decades in roles that…
Town Explores Ways to Ease ADU Conversions
Attendees at the June 16 Board of Health meeting heard several ideas to make accessory dwelling unit (ADU) development easier and less expensive while still meeting Title 5 septic rules.…
X-Golf, China Rose are penalized for liquor law violations
Two Wayland businesses, X-Golf Wayland and the China Rose Restaurant, have been penalized for violating Wayland bylaws and state liquor laws. The Select Board agreed with Wayland Chief of Police…
Licenses for five luxury car dealerships OK’d
The Select Board approved five separate Class 1 licenses for the sale of motor vehicles to Asbury Boston Exotics on June 16 after a transfer of ownership. In February, Herb…
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Neighbors, you have already done something remarkable. Thanks to 317 generous readers, we’ve raised $127,150, powering independent, fact-driven reporting on Wayland’s boards, schools, neighborhoods, and the unsung heroes who shape…
EDC discusses town purchase of $1.4M office building at 14 West Plain St.
On June 13, the Economic Development Committee discussed the potential acquisition of 14 West Plain St., a 5,300-square-foot two-story office building that’s available for sale for the first time in…
Board of Health reviews scope for new Wayland High wastewater system
Wastewater facility at WHS The wastewater treatment plant at Wayland High School has been offline since 2019 (only seven years after it was built), requiring sewage to be hauled off…
