An informational session on the proposal to transfer a parcel of land to Habitat for affordable housing will be held in Town Building at 7:30pm on Monday, May 3 as part of the Wayland Housing Partnership meeting. This proposal concerns a 3-acre parcel on land on Stonebridge Road where the aqueduct crosses the road. The land is currently owned by the town DPW and an article in the town warrant asks that it be sold  for one dollar to Habitat for Humanity – MetroWest/Greater Worcester. It is anticipated to build two duplexes, housing a total of four families. We hope to be able to involve Wayland religious and youth groups in building the houses. Funding will be from donations and from the mortgages the new owners pay.  Habitat representatives will be on hand to answer questions. This informational session is separate from the general Warrant Hearing also being held at Town Building on May 3.

At its regular meeting October 19, the Wayland Housing Partnership (WHP) voted (6 in favor, 0 against, 1 abstention, 2 absent) to oppose the warrant…