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Firefighters save a 63-year-old man in Old Wayland Reservoir.
By Brad Spiegel A not-so-routine emergency call on October 19 became routine thanks to the Wayland Fire Department having members of its crew also part of Massachusetts Fire District 14.…
Pleas for both safety and historic preservation highlight forum on Sherman’s Bridge repairs
An October 9 joint public visioning session for Wayland and Sudbury residents was held to discuss a proposal to rehabilitate the historic wooden Sherman’s Bridge, first built around 1743 (see…
Festival crowds celebrate Wayland community and culture
Under clear October skies, thousands of residents gathered on October 11 for the annual Wayland Festival, transforming Town Center into a daylong celebration of local spirit. The event featured a…
Sale is official — Terrain will be moving to Wayland
The property sale of the former Whole Foods Plaza (Wayland Village) closed on October 10, 2025. The lease of February 2014 with Fresh Market, Inc. was terminated. The seller, Wayland…
Concord joins Wayland in push for remote Town Meeting participation
By Dave BernsteinChair, Wayland ELVIS Concord has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its democratic traditions. In June, residents voted to approve a home rule petition that would allow voters…
Dudley Pond event draws dozens of runners and walkers
By Steve GaroneWayland Post Contributor The annual Dudley Pond Fun Run kicked off the fall season on October 5, with attendance surpassing last year. There were 119 runners and competitive…
Wayland Post: where we stand and what we need
So far, 553 individual donations from 481 households have powered this community effort. That represents $168,273 in commitments to The Wayland Post. Advertising has added another $28,000, but the simple…
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)…
Public Safety Log Sep 22 – Oct 12, 2025
Monday, Sept. 224:39 p.m. — An accident on Old Connecticut Path involving two vehicles was called in by 911. There were no injuries but one car was towed.5:33 p.m. —…
Long live town meeting: October 8 is “Town Meeting Day” across Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey’s official proclamation designates October 8, 2025, as Town Meeting Day across Massachusetts, celebrating the first recorded town meeting in Dorchester on October 8, 1633.
