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Letter To the Editor
Dear Editor: I just completed my third one-year term on the Town’s Finance Committee and have chosen not to seek reappointment at this time. During my brief tenure, it has…
Historical Tour Includes Fun Facts About Wayland
Twenty-seven historical enthusiasts strolling in sweltering heat listened avidly as Gretchen Schuler shared historical facts and pointed out buildings of historical significance in a Cochituate four block area on June…
McCall Reflects on Town Manager Role
Michael McCall discussed his role as town manager, the changes he is implementing, and key decisions that could impact taxes during an interview at the Town Building on June 25.McCall…
Real Estate May, Jun, & Jul 2025
DATEADDRESSSELLERBUYERSALE AMOUNT05/19/25102 Willow Brook Dr, Unit 102Decotis, Paul A. & Luann M.LPD Living Trust (Luann M. & Paul A. Decotis, trustees)$105/21/258 Webster LnSnyder, Matthew V. & Kristen D.Traina, Paul D.…
New FEMA Flood Regs Require Bylaw Update
A FEMA requirement for towns to approve a standalone floodplain bylaw missed the 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) article cutoff submission date by one day. Because the changes were due…
Lauren Astley’s parents keep her memory alive through advocacy and education
Fourteen years after Lauren Astley’s murder at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, her parents keep working to memorialize Lauren and teach teens about healthy relationships even as legal proceedings drag…
From Revolutionary Relics to Summer Celebration
The Wayland Museum & Historical Society (WM&HS) sponsors an array of educational opportunities from history lessons in the elementary school to rotating museum exhibits to community events. Teaching young childrenHistory…
June 20, 2025 Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on June 20 to maintain current water rates for fiscal 2026 following an extended discussion about the use of contingency funds and retained…
July 1, 2025 Design Review Board Meeting
On July 1, the Design Review Board reviewed Urban Outfitters' proposal for 297-311 Boston Post Rd. that involves adaptive reuse of the former Whole Foods and adjacent retail buildings. The…
Town Considering Purchase of 14 West Main St.
The Wayland Select Board is weighing a recommendation from the Economic Development Committee to purchase 14 West Plain St., a 5,300-square-foot commercial office building located just minutes from the Mass…
