Government & development in Wayland

Wayland DPW phone and internet outage continues

Oct 9 · Town of Wayland →

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board meets Oct. 14

Oct 9 · Town of Wayland →

Paving expected on School Street Friday; detours planned

Oct 9 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland High student honored for helping stop classroom fire

Oct 8 · WHDH 7News →

Housing Authority to consider Bent Park wastewater contract today

Oct 8 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland DPW reports phone and internet outage

Oct 8 · Town of Wayland →

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board meeting canceled

Oct 8 · Town of Wayland →

Public Ceremonies Committee meets Oct. 14

Oct 8 · Town of Wayland →

Planning Board meets Wednesday evening

Oct 7 · Town of Wayland →

Capital Improvement Planning Committee meets Wednesday

Oct 7 · Town of Wayland →

Middlesex emergency communications board meets virtually

Oct 7 · Town of Wayland →

Wellness Committee meets at Wayland High School

Oct 7 · Town of Wayland →

Mass Save resource table at library today

Oct 6 · Wayland Free Public Library →

Historical Commission meets Wednesday

Oct 6 · Town of Wayland →

Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday evening

Oct 6 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland holiday schedule lists Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 12

Oct 5 · Town of Wayland →

Monday: Select Board meeting

Oct 4 · Town of Wayland →

Proposed Quabbin water withdrawal has implications for Wayland

Oct 3 · Patch →

Wayland gets $495,000 grant for wastewater planning

On Oct. 1, Wayland received a $495,000 MassWorks grant for wastewater design and engineering in the MBTA Communities district and Town Center. The planning is intended to support about 106 new homes, including affordable housing, and commercial development.

Oct 2 · Patch →

Russell’s Garden Center hosts orchard-planning workshop Sunday

Orchardist Charlotte Trim will lead a free session on planning and planting an organic fruit orchard on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2:30 p.m.

Oct 2 · Russell's Garden Center →

Planning Board to consider car-free Elissa Avenue corridor

At its Wednesday, Oct. 7, hearing, the Planning Board is scheduled to consider NP Wayland LLC’s proposal for a pedestrian-first Elissa Avenue with outdoor dining, seating, events, recreation areas and stronger Rail Trail connections.

Oct 2 · Town of Wayland →

Planning Board hearing set for Happy Hollow water-treatment project

The Planning Board will continue its public hearing Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7:15 p.m. on a proposed 1.35-million-gallon-per-day Happy Hollow water-treatment facility, Castle Road pump station and transmission pipeline work.

Oct 2 · Town of Wayland →

Planning Board to review revised 8 Parkridge Road plans

A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 8:15 p.m. The board will review revised plans and decide whether the applicant may return to the Zoning Board of Appeals after an earlier special-permit denial.

Oct 2 · Town of Wayland →

Driveway Climate Happy Hour takes place Friday

350 Mass MetroWest Node hosts a Driveway Climate Happy Hour Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 6 Melville Place, with climate-stripes artwork, refreshments and children’s activities. The event moves indoors if it rains.

Oct 2 · The Wayland Post →

Board of Assessors meets Monday

The Board of Assessors is scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m.

Oct 2 · Town of Wayland →

Select Board meets Monday

The Select Board is scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road.

Oct 2 · Town of Wayland →

Finance Committee meets Monday

The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road.

Oct 2 · Town of Wayland →

West Suburban Health Group Steering Committee meets Tuesday

The West Suburban Health Group Steering Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m.

Oct 2 · Town of Wayland →

Emergency Communications Board Meets Thursday

The Middlesex Regional Emergency Communication Center Board of Directors meets Thursday, October 1, at 11 a.m. on Zoom. Remote participants can use the meeting details posted by the town.

Oct 1 · Town of Wayland →

Capital Improvement Planning Committee meets Wednesday

The committee meets Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Building and via Zoom.

Sep 30 · Town of Wayland →

Conservation Commission meets remotely Wednesday

The commission meets remotely Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m. The town’s public-body meeting information page has the link.

Sep 30 · Town of Wayland →

Wednesday Walk set for Wayland rail trail

Adventures + Lattes hosts a walk on the Wayland rail trail Wednesday, September 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It starts at Wayland Town Center.

Sep 30 · The Wayland Post →

MWRTA advisory board meets Tuesday

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets at 10 a.m. at 15 Blandin Avenue in Framingham. Virtual participation is available.

Sep 29 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland Town Center announces businesses and public-space plans

Wayland Town Center announced plans for a café and community space, New City Microcreamery and Mathnasium. The Guild for Human Services leased 43 Andrew Ave. and will partner with Revival Kitchen & Cafe; proposed public-space improvements could debut in 2027.

Sep 29 · Patch →

Domestic-violence roundtable discusses barriers to support

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable and the Massachusetts Women of Color Network host a Zoom discussion Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. The program examines how identity and community factors can affect survivors' access to safety and support.

Sep 28 · The Lincoln Squirrel →

Radio-system bidders to visit sites including Wayland

A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough for a regional 911 radio communications installation starts in Framingham Monday, September 28, at 9 a.m. The project includes sites in Framingham, Natick, and Wayland.

Sep 28 · City of Framingham →

New trail reroute creates safer Cow Common connection

The Appalachian Mountain Club completed a quarter-mile trail linking Cow Common with the Bay Circuit Trail through Wayland Town Center, moving walkers and bicyclists away from unsafe stretches of Routes 20 and 27.

Sep 27 · The Wayland Post →

Capital plan shifts $700,000 from Town Hall roof to cybersecurity

At its September 16 meeting, the Capital Improvement Committee removed a proposed $700,000 Town Hall roof request from the draft FY2028 plan and added $700,000 for cybersecurity, while retaining $25,000 for roof-project engineering.

Sep 27 · The Wayland Post →

Personnel Board meeting document posted

The Wayland Personnel Board met Wednesday, September 23, at the Town Building and by Zoom. The town posted the board's meeting document.

Sep 27 · Town of Wayland →

No Leads in Seven Car Break-ins

Wayland Police report no leads in seven vehicle break-ins from Sept. 8-9 and urge residents to lock cars and remove valuables.

Sep 26 · The Wayland Post →

Town Seeks Volunteers for Broadband Advisory Committee

Wayland seeks five volunteers for a new Broadband and Cable Advisory Committee to advise the Select Board on cable services and franchise negotiations.

Sep 26 · Town of Wayland →

Design Review Advisory Board Meets Tuesday

Design Review Advisory Board meets Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road.

Sep 26 · Town of Wayland →

Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Through Weekend

A strong nor'easter brings prolonged rain and high winds. Residents urged to prepare and stay safe.

Sep 26 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland Home Sales Span Moderate to Seven-Figure Prices

From August 21 to September 19, 20 Wayland homes sold; 13 reported prices ranged from $635,000 to $1.975 million (median $1.152 million), and seven transfers were family or trust deals.

Sep 26 · Town Brief →

Finance Committee meets Monday evening

The Finance Committee meets Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland.

Sep 25 · Town of Wayland →

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board meets Tuesday evening

The board meets Tuesday, September 29 at 6 p.m.

Sep 25 · Town of Wayland →

Town Wide Hydrant Flushing Notice

The Water Division will begin its fall fire hydrant flushing program on Sunday, September 27, as part of ongoing efforts to improve water quality.

Sep 25 · Town of Wayland →

Design Review Advisory Board meeting tonight at 7:30

The Design Review Advisory Board meets Thursday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. by remote access. The town posted an amended agenda.

Sep 24 · Town of Wayland →

Children's Way playground bids due Thursday at 11 a.m.

General bids for construction of the Children's Way playground at Happy Hollow Elementary School are due in person at Town Hall by 11 a.m. Thursday, September 24.

Sep 24 · Town of Wayland →

Drumlin Farm Thursday morning bird walk

Mass Audubon’s Thursday Morning Bird Walk is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The program may visit Drumlin Farm, Wayland Community Gardens, Great Meadows or other nearby birding locations.

Sep 24 · Mass Audubon →

Personnel Board meets Wednesday at 4 p.m.

On Wednesday, September 23, at 4 p.m., the Personnel Board is scheduled to meet at the Town Building and via Zoom.

Sep 23 · Town of Wayland →

Capital committee to review department project requests

On Wednesday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m., the Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet at the Town Building and via Zoom to review departmental capital requests and outstanding projects.

Sep 23 · Town of Wayland →

Cultural Council to review grants and 2027 priorities

On Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m., the Wayland Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to review its recently completed grant cycle and discuss 2027 priorities, a rail-trail banner project, and an arts mural project.

Sep 23 · Town of Wayland →

Have a Slice, Get Energy Advice

At the Energize Wayland event on September 23, attendees can ask about heat pumps, insulation, solar, electric vehicles, and energy bills.

Sep 23 · Patch →

Youth Advisory Committee meets Thursday

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m. at 38 Cochituate Road, Wayland.

Sep 23 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland Town Center Plan Would Close Elissa Avenue to Cars

An application submitted August 11 asks the Planning Board to close Elissa Avenue to vehicle traffic, add outdoor dining and seating, and activate open space for recreation at the Wayland Town Center.

Sep 22 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland Housing Authority Meeting on Thursday

The Wayland Housing Authority meets on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 8 Andrew Ave.

Sep 22 · Town of Wayland →

Wayland activates emergency MWRA water connection

Wayland has activated its emergency water connection with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.

Sep 22 · Patch →

Library strategic-planning committee meets Monday afternoon

The Wayland Free Public Library's Strategic Planning Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, September 21, 2026, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Raytheon Room. No registration is required.

Sep 21 · Wayland Free Public Library →

Vote-by-mail postcards headed to Wayland voters

The Secretary of the Commonwealth will begin mailing vote-by-mail application postcards to eligible Wayland voters who have not yet requested ballots for the November 3 state election. Applications must reach the Town Clerk's Office by 5 p.m. on October 27.

Sep 21 · Town of Wayland →