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Memory book for retiring teachersA memory book is being created for two beloved Happy Hollow teachers who are retiring. Anyone who wants to contribute to Ms. Weig and Ms. Horgan’s…
News Briefs
Alcohol compliance monitoredThe Wayland Police Department will be doing compliance checks over the next month to ensure that local businesses are complying with all alcohol regulations. All establishments licensed to…
Richard “Rob” Starr
Richard “Rob” Starr, 74, of Wayland, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, just days before his 75th birthday.Born on May 4, 1951, Rob lived a life defined by love,…
Select Board approves $3.82M short-term bond
At the June 1 Select Board meeting, Finance Director Brian Keveny updated the board on the town’s debt financing plan. He reported that the town recently issued a short-term $3.82…
World Cup weaves a tapestry of local and global soccer fans
By Jack SchwedThere is no better opportunity than now for Wayland residents to attend the FIFA World Cup, the premier international soccer tournament starting June 11.Not only is the United…
ConCom mulls preservative type for Sherman’s Bridge
The Conservation Commission voted unanimously on May 27 to reject chromated copper arsenate as a wood preservative for the planned rehabilitation of Sherman Bridge and continued its review of the…
McCormack has a diverse (and winning) track portfolio
If you know Ryan McCormack, you know he isn’t one to put all of his eggs in one basket. On his entrepreneurial side, the Wayland High School senior wears many…
Sports roundup: softball team makes postseason
The Wayland softball team ventured into the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and even earned a victory before bowing out against perennial power Walpole. “This was their first…
WHS peer mediation program to expand in ’26-’27
At Wayland High School, trained student peer mediators help their classmates resolve an array of conflicts. Next year, the Peer Mediation program will expand and become a course.Under the leadership…
Spring brings fun, renewed challenges for pond
By Steve GaroneSpring at Dudley Pond offers the promise of recreation and fun on the pond. Come summer, it means work for others.Dudley Pond Association members Allison LeClaire and Jim…
