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Experts look at conditions under old DPW site

Carole Plumb · August 7, 2026

The second Public Involvement Plan meeting on July 30 involving 195 Main St., the former Department of Public Works garage site, was held per the Massachusetts Contingency Plan regulations governing…

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Wayland native Courtney Rowley named interim principal at WMS

Leslie Castillo · August 7, 2026

She didn’t know it at the time, but when Courtney Rowley was a senior at Wayland High School her work with Claypit Elementary students would be her calling in life.…

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Barbara Howell: Wayland’s longtime wetlands warrior

Olivia Green · August 7, 2026

Barbara Howell, a longtime member of the Wayland Conservation Commission, has lived an extraordinary life. She continues to dedicate her time to the town and the natural world. Soon after…

Barbara Howell has walked every conservation trail in Wayland. (Photo by Olivia Green)
Municipal Meeting Recaps

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Wayland Post · August 7, 2026

Finance Committee Finance Director Brian Keveny presented a rebuilt, multi-year budget model at the July 27 Finance Committee meeting that would cut the fiscal 2028 gap to $1 million, down…

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Summer publication schedule for the Post

Wayland Post Staff · August 7, 2026

The Wayland Post will skip its Aug. 21 print edition as part of a temporary summer schedule adjustment. The next planned print edition will be on Aug. 28, followed by…

News in Brief

News Briefs

Wayland Post · August 7, 2026

Water usage portalWayland residents who want to monitor their water usage, identify conservation opportunities, keep an eye out for potential leaks, and possibly lower their bills, can do so with…

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Disability Pride Month promotes education, suggestions

Leslie Castillo · August 7, 2026

Last year during an election in the high school gymnasium, Kevin Goodwin encountered a sign that read “accessible to all,” directing him to a door that was actually closed. There…

Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town

Wayland Post Staff · August 7, 2026

42 from Wayland to tackle Pan-Mass Challenge Among the 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) on Aug. 1-2 will be 42 Wayland residents. Wayland participants…

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Political candidates make their pitch at Dem picnic

Wayland Post Staff · August 7, 2026

The Wayland Democratic Town Committee hosted the annual Wayland DTC summer picnic on Sunday, July 12. The event featured remarks from seven midterm candidates at the state level that represent…

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Petition circulated against Loker music pilot program

Leslie Castillo · August 7, 2026

A town-wide petition opposing a pilot program that will reduce music instruction at Loker Elementary for the 2026-27 school year now has 400 signatures of verified town residents. Danielle Hardie,…

Wayland’s Preston Schwendt participated in the Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance Division 2 All-Star game prior to a Boston Glory game at Hormel Stadium in Medford. (Photo by Jonathan Malerba / Jonathan Malerba Photography)