Wayland Town Crier 12/18/17: Some MetroWest homeowners may benefit by paying real estate taxes early. Changes to federal tax law could mean a busy end of the year for local tax collectors. Homeowners, particularly in wealthy communities, could pay some property taxes due next year early to get a break on their federal taxes. “In towns as affluent as Wayland is, this affects a large number of our citizens,” Wayland Treasurer/Collector Zoe Pierce said. “I have been bombarded with phone calls from people.” Wayland officials have put a notice on the town website about paying early, which can only be done by visiting the office during business hours or using a drop box in the Town Building. Weston officials plan to get the word out using the internet.