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Pretrial filing details Easy’s discrimination claims, Wayland’s defense, dozens of potential witnesses

Dave Watkins · August 28, 2026

A newly filed pretrial memorandum in former Wayland Superintendent Omar Easy’s lawsuit against the town lays out detailed and sharply conflicting accounts of what happened during his tenure, identifying specific…

Eloise Hardie, who practices the violin every day, is one of the Loker Elementary students who will be affected by next year’s music pilot. (Courtesy photo)
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Rebuilt Liberty Pizza may reopen by year’s end

Leslie Castillo · August 28, 2026

On Oct. 3, 2023, a fire destroyed Liberty Pizza and all other businesses located at 116-118 Main St. Now, an “Opening Soon” sign hangs in the window, bringing hope to…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Select Board

Carole Plumb · August 28, 2026

No public comment was offered before the Select Board entered executive session at its Aug. 13 meeting for a periodic review of executive session minutes spanning eight categories under MGL…

Obituaries

Susan S. Foley

WP Admin · August 28, 2026

Susan S. Foley of Wayland and South Orleans, died on July 21, 2026, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John J. Foley, MD;…

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Thank you to everyone who’s donated to the Wayland Post!

WP Admin · August 28, 2026

Your membership fuels fact-based, community reporting. Each level is named for a natural landmark in Wayland, reflecting the deep roots and shared spaces that bind us together. Years in parentheses…

News in Brief

Tree removal permits

Brad Spiegel · August 28, 2026

Because trees contribute to a clean water supply and flood control, tree protection and removal is regulated through the Town of Wayland’s Chapter 193 Stormwater and Land Disturbance Bylaw. A…

News in Brief

ZBA seeks associate members

Brad Spiegel · August 28, 2026

The Zoning Board of Appeals is seeking associate members to serve on an as-needed basis. This is a great opportunity to get involved in local government, contribute your perspective, and…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Conservation Commission

Carole Plumb · August 28, 2026

At its Aug. 19 meeting, the Conservation Commission opened a tree-clearing violation probe at 17 Glezen Lane. Conservation Administrator Linda Hansen told the commission Aug. 19 that the new owner…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Historic District Commission

Carole Plumb · August 28, 2026

The Historic District Commission approved Town House Café window replacements on Aug. 12 and issued a certificate of applicability allowing all 22 windows at 21 Cochituate Road to be replaced…

Municipal Meeting Recaps

Housing Partnership

Carole Plumb · August 28, 2026

The Housing Production Plan vendor choice slipped a month as the review panel deadlocked on Aug. 11. Member Jean Milburn reported that the four-person selection committee could not choose between…