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Hateful Graffiti at Wayland Community Pool
Early Wednesday morning, Wayland High School students encountered a shocking sight: a swastika painted on the side of the community pool building. The symbol, infamously associated with Nazi ideology and…
Wayland’s New Chapter in Senior Housing: St. Ann’s Senior Village
WAYLAND – In a bold move to address the state’s escalating affordable housing crisis, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs has announced the upcoming construction of St. Ann’s Senior Village…
Wastewater Commission reviews four rate options, 9.75% to 13.25% a year
Jared Cotton, operations manager, reported that the wastewater treatment plant continued to operate smoothly, with phosphorus levels consistently low. The department has reduced phosphorus treatment usage to cut costs while…
Council on Aging Board plans June 5 opening of new Community Center
At the Council on Aging (COA) Board meeting on Feb 10, Vice Chair William Sterling provided an update on the construction of the new Community Center/Council on Aging facility, noting…
Talk of the Town
Tufts University announced the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following students…
FinCom reviews FY26 budget; MWRA connection cost could reach $45M
The Finance Committee met on Feb. 10 to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating and capital budgets, address ongoing infrastructure concerns, and evaluate financial articles for Town Meeting. The…
The power of community action
Ellen Tohn's article "Wayland's climate work: Progress and potential," Feb. 14, highlighted the power of community action and how we can “lead by example to move our municipal buildings and…
Planning Board continues 13 Charena Road subdivision hearing to March 11
The Planning Board resumed its review of the definitive subdivision application for 13 Charena Road. Kevin O’Leary of the Jillson Company provided an update on responses to a DTG Associates…
Public Safety Log Feb 12 – 18
Wednesday, Feb. 12 10:09 a.m. A Decatur Lane resident reported a sick or injured goose on her front lawn. 4:22 p.m. According to an employee at 10 Green Way, a…
Select Board weighs joining regional dispatch center with Natick, Framingham
At the Select Board meeting Feb. 10, Fire Chief Neil McPherson presented an update on the ongoing discussions about transitioning to a regional dispatch model. The Select Board considered joining…
