Talk of the Town
Fire Department welcomes new hire
Fire Chief Neil McPherson hired long-time resident James Sykes as an EMT/paramedic. He was recently certified as an EMT/paramedic and was previously an EMT with a private ambulance company and…
How do we feel about the town green? An informal survey
This week, roving reporter Genevieve Morrison asked business owners, residents, and shoppers in the Town Center what they'd like to see on the town green."It'd be nice if they planted…
Mohnkern Wins Logo Design Contest
In the Wayland Rev250 logo design contest, judges admired Michelle Mohnkern’s clean design and patriotic "Let Freedom Ring” concept embodied by the Paul Revere bell. "When searching for a symbol…
Four Eagle Scouts Win Scholarships
Matthew Karpacz, chair of Wayland Scouting and Scholarship Foundation director, acknowledged the achievements of the 2025 Eagle Scouts who recently graduated from Wayland High School. These Scouts experienced high adventure,…
Dean’s List honorees from Wayland
Bates College — Eva Bogan, Maya Lee, Will Morris and Megan O'Donnell Emerson College — Camryn Lehr ’25 (publishing and writing), AiLi Montague ’27 (communication disorders), and Kaiyang Zhang ’25…
Local residents earn academic degrees and honors
Clark University awarded B.A. degrees on May 19 to Mira A. Mills and Jennie H. Rosen, both of whom graduated magna cum laude. Dylan Derubeis graduated with a B.S. in business…
Anonymous art donor to honor John Antes
An anonymous Wayland resident has offered to fund a gift at the new community center in memory of John Antes, a longtime resident who volunteered for decades in roles that…
Wayland students receive academic honors, degrees
Two Wayland students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) completed a Major Qualifying Project, a required senior capstone thesis: Nicolas Alvarado (mechanical engineering), “UGV Mechanical Design for Off-Road Mobility,” and Alina Potashinsky…
Two Old Friends Reunited
The Wayland Post helped reunite two 90-year-old friends by publishing a story about Dan Hood, a local author. Dan Murphy, a mutual friend of Dan Hood and Roland Clements, was…
Wayland Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Academy
Firefighter/Paramedic Arthur Fenno was one of 35 graduates from 15 departments who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Class #330 on Friday, May 23. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Firefighting Academy). During…
