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Historical Commission authorizes engine house excavation pitch to CPC
The Historical Commission unanimously authorized interim Chair R. Richard Conard on Oct. 7 to present a railroad engine house excavation and interpretation concept to the Community Preservation Committee. The vote…
Schuller talks Tourette’s at Temple Shir Tikva
Over three days of shows at Temple Shir Tikva, comedian Pam Schuller shared stories of growing up in a body she had no control over. As a teenager, Schuller was…
New firefighters sworn in
On Oct. 19, the Select Board held a swearing-in ceremony recognizing three new Wayland firefighters and celebrating the promotion of two others: • James Sykes — new firefighter/paramedic • Clare…
Public Safety Log
Monday, Oct. 5 6:55 a.m. — A caller from Moore Road reported that her vehicle hit a turkey. Animal Control was notified for removal. Tuesday, Oct. 6 6:46 a.m. —…
Wayland Housing Authority
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Rescheduled) PHA Plan Annual Plan Update 2027 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all Public Housing Authorities to develop an agency plan…
Board of Assessors approves $115,158.48 motor vehicle excise commitment
The Board of Assessors unanimously approved a $115,158.48 motor vehicle and trailer excise tax commitment at its Oct. 5 meeting. The fifth commitment of the year covered 382 bills scheduled…
CIPC approves capital recommendations, cutting water study to $250,000
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee voted 5‑0 on Oct. 7 to approve its capital recommendations (see story starting on page 1) after reducing a proposed water asset management study from…
CPC hears funding ideas for housing, dog park; applications due Nov. 13
The Community Preservation Committee heard preliminary funding ideas for housing, a dog park and railroad preservation during an Oct. 7 application workshop. Project applications are due Nov. 13 at 5…
EDC says Route 20 zoning changes now targeted for spring 2028
Route 20 zoning changes are now being targeted for spring 2028, Town Planner Robert Hummel told the Economic Development Committee on Oct. 16. He said the remaining work, public outreach…
FinCom sees override unlikely as FY28 forecast shows 6.25% tax increase
Finance Committee members said an operating override appeared unlikely after reviewing a revised fiscal 2028 forecast Oct. 19, although the model still showed a projected 6.25% tax increase and an…
