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Help Feed Early-Spring Pollinators
BY JEAN MILBURN Do you wake up hungry? Many of our pollinators do; and many have trouble when they hunt for food in late March through early May. Happily, Massachusetts…
Wayland High School Band Plays at Fenway Park
by Amari B. Harrison Directed by Mr. Joseph Oneschuk, the Wayland High School Band stood behind home plate at Fenway Park, 15 feet away from the Red Sox’ biggest stars.…
Run Like William
Wayland Resident Runs to Support Research in Memory of Son When Paul McInnis signed up for his first marathon in 2022, he was not a distance runner. “I had no…
Local Author Finds Inspiration AroundWayland
BY AMARI B. HARRISON George Harrar’s latest book “The Other Side of Silence” is launching this month. It is a collection of new and previously published short stories. “All 15…
Talk of the Town – The Third Safest Town
Wayland was named the third safest town in Massachusetts in the Safewise 2025 State of Safety in American Rankings. The first two safest ranked MA towns are Northborough and Clinton.…
Christianity’s Sorrowful & Joyful Holy Observances
Christians around the world celebrate Easter as the holiest day of the Christian calendar, and this year it falls on April 20. Many “mainline” Christian churches also celebrate the week…
Public Safety Log Mar 31 – Apr 13, 2025
By Arlene Wyman Monday, Mar. 31, 20257:25 a.m.: A caller reported a low-hanging wire on Water Row near River Rd. Determined to be a FiOS line; Verizon was notified.11:30 a.m.:…
The Significance of Passover Today and in the Past
Passover which commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from enslavement in Egypt and the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites is one of Judaism’s most significant holidays. This year it was…
A New COA Logo for a New Home
BY ANN GORDON The Wayland Council on Aging is delighted to unveil its new logo, a cheerful design that evokes the idea of people coming together. The logo was designed…
Wayland Town Meeting: A Vibrant Debate and Votes for the Future
Wayland residents debated and voted on key issues that will affect the town’s future during two nights of the annual town meeting on April 7 and 8. The key items…
