Municipal Meeting Recaps
Finance Committee Appointing Board
The Finance Committee Appointing Board voted 3–0 to appoint Pamela Roman to a term ending June 30, 2027, and Robert Quimby to a term ending June 30, 2028. The board…
Select Board discusses special election, EV policy
The Wayland Select Board’s Oct. 6 meeting moved the EV-First vehicle policy closer to adoption. Sustainability Coordinator Olivia Blaney and Facilities Director Michael Faia presented a revised Electric Vehicle (EV)…
September 10, 2025 School Committee Meeting
At the School Committee on Sept. 10, Superintendent David Fleishman noted that the school year began before Labor Day for the first time in years, which depressed attendance during the…
September 8, 2025 Design Review Board
The Design Review Advisory Board on September 8 opened its first discussion of a major redevelopment plan for the St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church at 169…
September 12, 2025 Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee met on September 12 to discuss their latest development initiatives. The committee debated the potential benefits of implementing vacancy fees for empty storefronts and the feasibility…
September 16, 2025 HRDEIC Meeting
At its September 16 meeting, members of the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) welcomed new student member Sophie Chen and discussed planning for the October 4…
September 5, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The most extensive hearing at the Zoning Board of Appeals on Sept. 9 focused on Millbrook Group LLC’s proposal to convert the historic Collins Market building at 21 Cochituate Road…
August 28, 2025 Economic Development Committee Meeting
The Economic Development Committee plan moved one step closer to building a playground, splash pad, amphitheater and pavilion in Town Center after a 5-0 vote on August 28. A memo…
August 27, 2025 Planning Board Meeting
Most of the Aug 27 Planning Board meeting was devoted to a joint discussion with Housing Partnership members Kathleen Boundy and Rachel Bratt on how to simplify and speed up…
September 8, 2025 Wastewater Management District Commission
The Wastewater Management District Commission on Sept. 8 heard updates on plant maintenance, finances, and ongoing issues with fats, oils, and grease from the Alta Oxbow apartment complex.Treatment plant maintenance…
