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Wildfire risk increases due to dry outdoor conditions
Dry weather and occasionally high winds have greatly increased the risk of wildfires throughout the region, and residents should be sure not to do any outdoor burning, said Fire Chief…
Personnel Board reviews holiday policy and plans for efficiency grant (Oct. 16)
Personnel Board Chair Maryanne Peabody opened the meeting, and the board voted to revise and submit its annual report in an expanded format by the Sep. 30 deadline. Grant to…
Public Safety Log Oct 10 – 16
During the week of Oct. 10-16, the Wayland Police and Fire departments conducted 32 motor vehicle stops, and responded to reports of motor vehicle crashes (6), suspicious motor vehicles (6),…
HRDEI Committee tackles cultural awareness and community engagement initiative (Oct. 15)
The Oct. 15 Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (HRDEI) Committee meeting began with Emma Gargano, a Wayland High School senior and Girl Scout, discussing the results of her cultural…
Surface Water Quality Committee addresses equipment donation, pond management, budget constraints (Oct. 15)
There was a review of the donation process for the conveyor used with the weed harvester to unload the tape grass cuttings into a shipping container for removal for mulching.…
‘Vote & Vax’: Health Department plans flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics
The town’s Health Department will offer a series of “Vote & Vax” flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics, many of which will coincide with early voting hours in October at the…
Community forum planned Oct. 21 on potential reuse of former DPW site
The Select Board has scheduled a community forum on the potential for a sports facility or another use of the town-owned lot at 195 Main St. The forum will be…
Planning Board seeks associate member
The Planning Board is seeking one associate member to serve a term until the next town election on April 1, 2025. An associate member of the Planning Board has a…
Town launches open space/recreation survey
The town’s Conservation and Recreation departments are asking residents to complete a survey to help develop open space and recreation goals and objectives for the next seven years. The results…
Public Safety Log Sep 26 – Oct 2
Sept. 26-Oct. 2 During the week of Sept. 26-Oct. 3, the Wayland Police and Fire departments conducted 39 motor vehicle stops, and responded to reports of motor vehicle crashes (5),…