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Municipal Meeting Recaps

ConCom reviews tree removal rules; aims for final approval in May

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

ConCom discussed a recent draft of updated Chapter 193 regulations supporting the Stormwater and Land Disturbance bylaw. They focused on tree removal and planting regulations prompted by the significant increase…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Recreation Commission endorses FY26 revolving fund limits

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

Chair Asa Foster opened the meeting acknowledging the passing of Dave Pearlman, whose contributions were praised by fellow members. Foster and Brud Wright shared heartfelt memories of Pearlman’s service and…

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Select Board discusses shared-living housing for 212 Cochituate Road

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

Executive Session and Labor Negotiations The board entered executive session to discuss the ongoing collective bargaining strategy with the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978, as well as a grievance related to…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Municipal Building Committee hears Community Center completion shifts to April 11

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

City Point Partner’s Project manager Kim Treacy reported that most interior work on the Council on Aging/Community Center, including tiling, flooring, and fixture installation, is nearly complete. However, delays in…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Cultural Council defers bench sponsorship to 2026; seeks utility box designs

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

New members Kevin Goodwin and Maryam Libdi were welcomed, and members introduced themselves. Chair Pallavi Nagesha provided an overview of her tenure with the council and experience with cultural grants. …

Municipal Meeting Recaps

School Committee OKs graduation framework requiring Algebra II

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

The School Committee approved a new competency determination framework for high school graduation requirements during its March 12 meeting. The proposal, developed by Superintendent David Fleishman, Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron,…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Design Review Board recommends Jersey Mike’s signs, denial for Pack and Ship

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

The Design Review Board convened on March 14, 2025, to discuss signage applications for Jersey Mike's and a follow-up regarding Wayland Pack and Ship. Sean McGlone, accompanied by his sales…

Public Safety Logs

Public Safety Log Mar 5 – 16, 2025

Arlene Wyman Petri · March 21, 2025

Wednesday, Mar. 05, 2025 7:43 a.m.: A staff member from Loker School requested assistance for the crossing guard due to heavy traffic. 8:29 a.m.: Vandalism report at Town House Pool,…

Annual Town Meeting

Spirit Council Encourages Residents to Attend Town Meeting  

Wayland Post Staff · March 21, 2025

“I went to Town Meeting last year. I was proud to participate in the purest form of democracy.  Come, let YOUR voice be heard. You can make a difference,” said…

Council on Aging

Countdown Begins for Wayland’s New Community Center

Ann Gordon · March 7, 2025

Wayland residents including seniors have been looking forward to the opening of the town’s new Community Center for a long time but the opening will be here soon. The estimated…