Boston Globe 5/31/09: Meet Rebecca, Jewish American Girl doll. The latest American Girl is a nine year old Jewish girl from Manhattan’s Lower East Side, and her story is written by Wayland author Jacqueline Dembar Greene. Related Articles:DeHoratius publishes Follow Your Fates book series (Apr 10, 2012) Massachusetts teen releases second edition of ‘Brain Snacks’ [...]
Metrowest Daily News 5/30/09: How the Sudbury River became a tainted landmark. Parts of the Sudbury River began the 20th century as places where people dumped things they wanted to be carried away. The century ended with Congress naming 14.9 miles of the river “Wild and Scenic” in 1999, a designation that recognizes it as [...]
This July, the Wayland Park & Recreation Department in partnership with Children’s Technology Workshop will have children building their own robots and making their very own movies in Robotics and Animation classes. The classes are both the week of July 13 to 17, Monday to Friday, at the Wayland Art Center. Robotics runs from 9 [...]
Many grandparents have fond memories of collecting stamps when they were younger and now wish their grandchildren would start their own stamp collection. These seniors remember that stamps were a fun way to learn about U.S. and world geography, famous people in history, and all sorts of information about countries, science, art, nature and other [...]
News from the Council on Aging, posted May 29, 2009 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATOR PRESENTS “IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY” WORKSHOP, Wednesday, June 10 (10-Noon). Have you had the experience of meeting someone for the first time and immediately forgetting their name? In this interactive and enjoyable memory workshop, you will learn to eliminate common memory problems [...]
Every wonder what community organizers really do? What their "actual responsibilities" are? MICAH, (Metropolitan Interfaith Congregations Acting for Hope) the Metrowest community improvement organization will hold an inter-active community organizing workshop open to all on Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 5 pm, at the First Parish Unitarian-Universalist Church of Framingham, in the church hall, [...]
Talk part in a walk on a former summer resort area of Sudbury. The walk passes by Crystal Lake, traverses two conservation areas and residential neighborhoods. A special point of interest to be viewed is Babe Ruth’s former home. The walk route provides a choice of a 5 or 10-kilometer trail. The walk routes are [...]
Traditions of Wayland will sponsor a panel discussion by elder care specialists to provide information for seniors, their families, and realtors on the complex issues that seniors face, particularly in this economic environment, in downsizing to a smaller residence, or moving to an independent or assisted living community. The session, "When Remaining in One’s Home [...]
The following was submitted by the High School Building Committee: On May 21, Mary Pichetti and John Jumpe from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) toured Wayland High School with Principal Pat Tutwiler, Assistant Principal Allyson Mizoguchi, architect Steve Millingon, project manager David Saindon, and High School Building Committee (HSBC) Chairwoman Lea Anderson. The purpose [...]
Adam Idels, a senior at Wayland High School and a member of Troop 1 Cochituate, is currently conducting his Eagle Service Project. He is leading his troop in collecting used eyeglasses and sunglasses for the Lions Club, to be distributed to disadvantaged people around the world. The members of his troop are canvassing their neighborhoods, [...]
COA Trips. A variety of other trips are planned for the summer, including a USO Variety Show Trip, Mackinac Island, Tall Ships, Red Sox v. Blue Jays (in Toronto), Yo Yo Ma at Tanglewood, a Lobsterbake in Maine and a North Pole Express Train Ride. For details visit the COA trips page on their website. [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/28/09: Team Jean hard at work for Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Team Jean is a team of Wayland-based riders in this year’s Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC), the 192-mile, two-day “bike-a-thon” that raises money for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Team has been riding the PMC and raising money to defeat [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/28/09: Another major award for Wayland Student Press Network. The Wayland Student Press Network (WSPN), a popular Wayland High School student-run online newspaper, recently won The Webby People’s Voice Award for Best Student Site of 2009. Every year the Webby is presented to people and organizations for excellence on the Internet, awarded [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/28/09: Dudley Chateau to reopen for business. With its unparalleled view over the setting sun on Dudley Pond, Wayland’s lively, but troubled, Dudley Chateau has reopened after several months spent remodeling and bringing the premises up to code. The town shut down the establishment in January after a violent altercation right after [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/28/09: ‘Wayland A-Z’: ‘M’ is for ‘Memorials and Markers’. Memorials in Wayland? What memorials? Where are they? These questions may never surface but if asked, here are some answers. Most of the memorials and markers were erected in Wayland during the 20th century. They commemorate significant events and important sites in town [...]
Boston Globe 5/28/09: Natick signs on to recycled school plan, while Wayland passes. Fed up with costly construction projects like the $197.3 million Newton North High School, the state decided last year to try a thriftier approach. Communities could modify the plans of two existing high schools, and theoretically save millions in design expenses. Natick [...]
Are you looking to be a part of a music group outside of school? Want to play with a rock or jazz band, or a guitar duo but don’t know how to get involved? Need another guitar player or drummer to complete your current band but can’t find one? Then contact Teamwork Through Tunes – [...]
The Independent Living Options Taskforce (ILOT) of Wayland and Lincoln will present findings on potential partnerships, publications, and other plans at a meeting to be held in the Large Hearing Room of the Wayland Town Building (41 Cochituate Road) on Tuesday, June 23 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The purpose of ILOT is to create [...]
Pack the kids, a blanket and/or lawn chair and meet up with friends for an evening of entertainment at our own town beach. Featuring live music, loads of activities for the kids, and great old fashioned barbeque food. This will be an event you will not want to miss. Admission: $10 – WCPA members, $15 [...]
(in observance of the 4th of July holiday, 2009) Tuesday, June 30 8 am – 4 pm Thursday, July 2 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, July 3 8 am- 4 pm (extra day) Saturday, July 4 [...]
As the result of a March capsize, "Maryanne," an old canoe, floated away down the Sudbury River and has not been found. If you happen to find the canoe, please contact Devlins5@rcn.com. Thank you.
As part of the Happy Hollow School presentation, Americans Who Made a Difference, one student is researching the life and accomplishments of Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway. If a Wayland resident who owns a Segway would like to donate time and the Segway for the one hour presentation on Wednesday, June 17th from [...]
Daily News Transcript 5/26/09: Report: Single-family home sales drop 13 percent over last year. The real estate outlook for the region remained bleak as April sales were the worst since 1990 and single-family home sales dropped 13 percent compared to last year, according to market reports released yesterday. According to the Warren Group’s calculations, Wayland [...]
For 25 years, the Wayland Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) has supported teachers by funding classroom innovations and creative units of study not covered by the regular school budget. Making a donation to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation is a perfect way to say, “Thank You!” In an effort to go green, the WPSF is encouraging [...]
Below is the agenda for Thursday’s HSBC meeting. It will also be posted on the HSBC web site shortly. The May 21st forum presentation and documented comments and questions are available on the web site. HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING #74 THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 7:30 PM WAYLAND TOWN BUILDING, SCHOOL COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM AGENDA 7:30 p.m. Comments from [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/24/09: Sudbury River opened the region to settlement and early industry. At a basic level, the Sudbury River is why we are here. Water drew the first settlers to the area, looking to harness its power to run mills and leading their livestock to graze in river meadows. Related Articles:The history behind [...]
Metrowest Daily News 5/24/09: On Campus: Foreman racing to the finish . Jessi Foreman arrived at the University of Connecticut like a comet blazing a trail across the night sky. The Wayland native was the Daily News Female Athlete of the Year in 2005 and owned state championships in the 100-meter dash her junior and [...]
Shows on July 9-11 at 7pm, July 11 and 12 at 2pm. Metrowest Family Theater presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. Featuring a talented cast of over 50 adults, teens and children from Metrowest and beyond! Tickets $16-20. Call (508) 450-7847 or check online at www.mftsubury.org and www.ticketstage.com/mwft. The Arsenal Center for the Arts is located [...]
1st Annual Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland Art Auction and Wine Tasting, May 28, 7-10pm to be held at Traditions of Wayland. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club’s local and international projects and scholarships. Featured artwork includes famous works by international and local artists. Please join in for an exciting evening of art and wine! [...]
Summer hours: Our summer weekend hours begin on Saturday, June 27. During the summer we will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Weekday hours remain the same as the rest of the year. Also, the library will be closed over the long holiday weekend of July 3, [...]
The Wayland Library is pleased to co-sponsor the appearance of author David Chanoff at Sudbury’s Goodnow Library. Marlborough resident Chanoff will read from his recently published book, Singing Was the Easy Part, co-authored with 1940’s pop singer, Vic Damone. The book is a collection of anecdotes detailing Damone’s “rags-to-riches” tale of success in the entertainment [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/21/09: Boys crew punches ticket to Nationals and Girls crew team makes Nationals, too. Related Articles:W-W Crew Results from the Head of the Charles (Oct 25, 2011) Radcliffe Crew Turns to Veteran (Oct 21, 2011) Wayland Rowers Take Bronze at Nationals (Jul 24, 2011) Wayland-Weston Crew places at US Rowing Youth National [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/21/09: Wayland League of Women Voters celebrates 60th anniversary with an evening of presentations by various members on the issues – national, state and local – that highlighted each separate decade of the group’s existence. Related Articles:Is Chapter 40B worth it? A look at ballot Question 2 (Oct 8, 2010) Petitioners make [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/21/09: National exposure for local softball league. The WayCo Softball League is being featured on the label of a local water beverage company. owater, a Concord-based bottled water company, shares the stories of organizations and athletes from across the country on the labels of its infused owater beverages.
Wayland Town Crier 5/21/09: Staffing shakeup in Board of Assessors Department. The Board of Assessors terminated a part-time clerk position in the department earlier this month, a move that leaves only one full-time administrative assistant to staff the office. Related Articles:Full Measure and List (Mar 25, 2011) Board of Assessors looks to the future (Oct [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/21/09: Unsung Hero Awards presented at Wayland High School. Nine adults and 42 high school students were the recipients of Unsung Hero Awards for outstanding community service, leadership or responsibility. The awards were presented at a ceremony on May 6 at Wayland High School. Related Articles:Wayland High School Summer Community Service Program [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/21/09: Freedom Prize winner announced. Wayland High School sophomore David Ryan has won the 2009 Veterans Freedom Prize for his essay titled "Legislated Inequalities: How the United States Taints Freedom." The honor will be made official – along with a $500 check – at Memorial Day ceremonies to be held at Lakeview [...]
A reminder that the Board of Selectmen will not meet next week due to the Memorial Day observance. Our next scheduled meeting is Monday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. in Town Building. The agenda will include a discussion with members of the Public Ceremonies Committee regarding the Annual Town Meeting vote under Article 2 – [...]
Gerard T. Leone, Jr. District Attorney THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX DISTRICT ATTORNEY 15 COMMONWEALTH AVE WOBURN, MA 01801 Tel: 781-897-8325 Fax: 781-897-8326 For Immediate Release Contact: Corey Welford/Jessica Venezia May 21, 2009 781-897-8325 District Attorney Leone Warns Residents Of Lottery Scam MEDFORD – Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone is [...]
PAY-AS-YOU-THROW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Note: Town of Wayland Fiscal Year runs July 1 through June 30. Therefore, the FY2010 fees BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009 What are the current Transfer Station use fees? Fee Type FY2009 FY2010 (7/1/ 2009) Sticker fee $320.00 $155.00* Additional vehicle/trailer $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Senior sticker fee $195.00 $155.00** [...]
Weston Town Crier 5/20/09: Girls crew qualifies three varsity boats for Nationals. The Wayland-Weston varsity girls crew team qualified all three varsity boats for national competition at the Northeast/Mid Atlantic Junior District Championships Saturday and Sunday on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester. Related Articles:Balancing crew, classes at MIT (May 12, 2011) Saxton-Fox Claims Patriot League Scholar-Athlete [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/20/09: 2009 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts scholarship. Girl Scout Elizabeth Levens of Wayland was awarded with the 2009 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEM), an award presented to a graduating high school senior who demonstrates a commitment to Girl Scouting, and whose courage, confidence and character truly make the world a [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/20/09: New director chosen to lead Pegasus Summer Program. Brian T. Jones will head up the six-week enrichment program offered by Wayland School Community Programs. Founded in 1994, Pegasus has already enrolled 190 children for the summer of 2009. The program will be held at the Wayland Middle School and features school-age [...]
Town of Wayland Memorial Day Events Monday, May 25, 2009 Wayland’s Memorial Day Parade will form at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2009, at the Wayland Middle School, 201 Main Street. The parade steps off at 11:00 a.m. and will proceed along Route 27 to Route 30 to the Lakeview Cemetery in [...]
Wayland Town Crier 5/19/09: Reaction to Report of the Special Commission on Municipal Relief. The article is a letter to Rep. Tom Conroy, D-Wayland, and Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, signed by the members of the Wayland Board of Selectmen, the chairman of the Finance Committee, and Town Administrator Fred Turkington Related Articles:Wayland FinCom Cuts Proposed [...]
Worcester Business Journal 5/19/09: Declining MetroWest Home Prices Spike Interest. Wayland prices rose, going from $385,000 in 2008 to $610,000 in 2009, an increase of 58.4 percent. Related Articles:Buyers wage bidding wars as real estate bottoms out (May 11, 2009) RBJ hired as leasing agent for Wayland Business Center (May 6, 2009) Home prices drop [...]
Spring seems hardly the time to be thinking about ice hockey in Wayland, nonetheless the Wayland Hockey Association (WHA) has been busy. In April, the WHA held its annual meeting to elect a new slate of candidates to its board of directors. Elected were Spencer Ball, Stu Cartwright, Charles Cope, Bill Curry, Joseph Fargnoli, [...]
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Becky Leonard is looking to start a First Lego League Team for the town of Wayland, and needs someone to be a coach. Ideally this person would have some engineering and/or computer skills to help the team. Please or e-mail Becky Leonard or call her (at 508-653-6139) for more information. This should be great fun [...]
A Weekend of Celebration On and Around the Rivers. The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council proudly presents the Eighth Annual River Fest June 13 and 14, 2009. There are some 50 events taking place in Bedford, Berlin, Billerica, Carlisle, Concord, Framingham, Lincoln, Lowell, Southborough, Stowe, Sudbury, and Wayland. Wayland is [...]
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