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Despite enrollment drop, school budget rises
After a $1.3 million shortfall last year triggered a nine-month spending freeze and a scramble to close the gap, Wayland Public Schools is boosting its budget by $2.4 million for…
Select Board tackles transit and water
The Select Board met remotely on August 4 to discuss topics including area transit, Sherman’s Bridge and town water. Transit updates from MWRTA The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) is…
Wayland’s Great Ponds treated for invasives
The Conservation Commission approved the notice of intent for the application of the herbicide Clearcast to control invasive water chestnuts in the southern cove of Heard Pond. Heard Pond, which…
Local musician makes it to Rolling Stone semifinals
Wayland musician Dave Parker recently placed third in the semifinal round of Rolling Stone Magazine’s America’s Next Top Hitmaker. “My expectations were low. I was expecting it to go the…
How Wayland pays for special education
Nearly one in five Wayland Public Schools students receives special education services, which range from in-class assistance to specialized programs to enrollment outside the district. However, federal funding — one of…
Arts Wayland has a new home
Arts Wayland is thrilled to announce that its new gallery opened in the town center at 35 Andrew Ave on August 1! Our inaugural exhibit will run through September and…
July 14 , 2025 Board of Assessors Meeting
The Board of Assessors on July 14 approved a third‑round motor vehicle and trailer excise commitment totaling $140,451. It rejected a proposed change that would have stopped billing owners of…
July 8, 2025 Housing Partnership Meeting
The Housing Partnership spent most of its July 8 virtual meeting fine‑tuning strategies to increase affordable housing, from accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to bigger redevelopment projects, while agreeing to keep veteran…
Sudbury Food Pantry moving to Wayland
The Sudbury Community Food Pantry (SCFP, www.sudburyfoodpantry.org), a nonprofit that provides food and personal care items to thousands of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, has moved into a new…
A salute to the Wayland American Legion
American Legion Post 133, which was established in 1922, will meet in September at the new Community Center. All veterans are welcome. Post members collaborate with the Public Ceremonies Committee…
