Wayland Town Crier 7/31/09: Bounty of fruits and veggies at Lynch’s Nursery. The wait is over. Peach season began this week and Lynch’s Nursery in Wayland is selling the fuzzy fruit fresh from local farmers – perfect for shortcake, cobbler or a savory summer snack. “They are juicy, tree ripened and not hard,” said owner [...]
Better Balance, Living Stronger, Fridays, 9:30-10:30am. The next session of Better Balance will begin Friday, September 18 in the Senior Center. This is a 4 week course (Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9). Have fun while learning to improve your balance and increase strength. Using balls, bands and weights, improve your posture, flexibility, mobility, stability, [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/30/09: Lots of activity down at WayCam studio. After three years in the making, WayCam (Wayland Community Access and Media Inc.) finally initiated a video on demand service this month. The nonprofit corporation raised $6,000 for the initiative, exceeding the target objective of $3,000, and thereby having enough funds for the next [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/30/09: ‘Wayland A-Z’: ‘P’ is for ‘Jonathan M. Parmenter’. Jonathan Maynard Parmenter was a typical Yankee farmer, a cattle dealer, a good citizen, and the greatest benefactor the town ever had.
Wayland Town Crier 7/30/09: Wayland High School building project advances to next stage, with the MSBA voting to move Wayland High School into the next phase in the process for potential state reimbursement on its building project. The project will now move into the schematic design phase where the town of Wayland will work in [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/30/09: Finding eco-friendly solutions to mosquitoes – . Pure Mosquito Solutions LLC, a new company founded by 20-year-old Wayland High School graduate Brian Whittemore, is thriving in the MetroWest area. Their services include spraying properties with eco-friendly and safe mosquito and tick repellent, along with selling and maintaining mosquito magnets.
Wayland Town Crier 7/30/09: Efforts under way to add Mandarin to Wayland Public Schools. While Spanish and French are still the most commonly taught foreign languages in American secondary and post-secondary schools, the interest in Mandarin has been growing exponentially over the past two decades, reflecting the rapidly growing influence of China in the global [...]
Sudbury Town Crier 7/30/09: Sudbury may adopt local meal tax; restaurateurs not pleased . Sudbury officials are seriously considering adopting the .75 percent local meal tax option as well as increasing the room tax, said Selectman Bill Keller. Local restaurateurs fear that adding another tax on top of the 1.25 percent sales tax increase, bringing [...]
Place your donation of dry goods in collection boxes at Middlesex Savings Bank, Sovereign Bank, The Village Bank and Whole Foods Market. Through August you can also make donations at the Wednesday Farmers Market at Russell’s Garden Center. Financial donations are also welcome! Please make your check payable to Parmenter, memo Food Pantry, and mail [...]
Metrowest Daily News 7/30/09: The art of healing in Wayland. To help children deal with the grief of losing a loved one, Parmenter’s Wayside Hospice offers a free bereavement workshop called HEART play.
Ryan Jones is going to improve Hazelbrook Trail by making a new trail coming off of the main trail to avoid a heavily eroding area, and building a bridge to cross over the seasonal stream it passes through. He needs all the volunteers I can get for this project to work. The project will take [...]
An electrical event caused a fire in the library on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 28. Nobody was injured, and our collection of materials is fine. Electricians are working in the building. The Library is closed while power is restored and our septic ejector pump is replaced. Check the Library website for an updated status. [...]
On Saturday, July 18, 2009 between 2-4:30pm, a car was broken into at the Wayland Town Beach. The vehicle was entered and stolen was a Prada Wallet as well as credit cards. Credit Cards were subsequently used at Toys R Us, Best Buy and Target in Framingham. They were also attempted to be used at [...]
Metrowest Daily News 7/29/09: Natick says new Registry site is problematic . Town leaders in Natick are not happy about where the Registry of Motor Vehicles will open its new branch next month, saying the location will create traffic problems and could even be dangerous.
Metrowest Daily News 7/28/09: Lake Cochituate residents applaud results of herbicides. The treatment of the North Pond of Lake Cochituate included two chemicals – triclopyr and diquat – and the use of a diver-assisted harvester boat. The work was paid for with a $44,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation of Recreation, plus $22,000 [...]
Just a brief reminder that the Board of Selectmen will not meet this evening due to vacation conflicts, but will instead meet on Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. While the agenda will not be finalized until late Tuesday afternoon, I expect it include: A review of the liquor license application for 131 Main Street. [...]
Save the Date! The Wayland Public Schools Foundation 5th Annual back to school Party is planned for Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 7–11:30pm at the Weston Town Hall. This year the event’s theme is "Homecoming” — so show your Wayland spirit with orange and black! There will be student entertainment, dancing, drinks (when the students [...]
The third annual Wayland Warrior Football Alumni Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2009, at 10 am at Sandy Burr Country Club, Route 27, Wayland, MA. Players, fans, alumni, family members, coaches, and Warrior football enthusiasts are invited to participate in this fundraising event. Coach Parseghian and his team are celebrating 100 years [...]
If you’re an insomniac, you’ll probably love WayCAM’s new program: FishyTime. It broadcasts "live" each overnight, from Midnight to 7am, on Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 37. It’s the inspiration of Jim Mullane our Program Manager. "We wanted to do a special service to the community," said Jim, "and this idea captured our imagination. [...]
Love to sing? Retired or semi-retired? The Golden Tones, a MetroWest-area 60-voice senior citizen chorus, announces the start of its 22nd season, welcoming new members who are in their retirement years. Visit our website and see our appearance on CNN, demonstrating how singing keeps people healthy! Entering its 22nd season, the Golden Tones chorus practices [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/23/09: ‘Wayland A-Z’: ‘O’ is for ‘Old Green Store’.
Jackson Turner, 99 died on Monday, July 20, 2009 at Emerson Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Boston on November 10, 1909 the son of the late Howard C. Turner and Helen (Jackson) Turner. Mr. Turner was the beloved father of Thomas J. Turner of Framingham; Richard P. Turner, USN (Ret.) of [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/23/09: Keeping up with the technology wave. Since assuming the post of director of technology in the Wayland Public Schools a year ago, Leisha Simon has been grappling with the enormous project of providing the town’s student body, almost all of them “21st-century digital native learners,” as well as faculty and staff, [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/23/09: Update from High School Building Committee. The MSBA and Wayland have agreed on a total square foot for new construction at 154,350 square feet. MSBA also indicated they will participate in renovation of the Field House. MSBA will not participate in funding a wastewater treatment plant, demolition of existing buildings, swing [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/23/09: ‘Plants Across Communities’ has Wayland roots. Wayland residents Jeff Licht and Bruce Schwoegler have teamed up to form the nonprofit collaboration “Plants Across Communities” (PAC), which has as its mission to work with the underserved student communities of Boston and MetroWest to promote environmental education through hands-on learning.
Wayland Town Crier 7/21/09: Wayland psychiatrist appointed distinguished life fellow. Wayland psychiatrist Steven Locke, MD, was appointed a distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) at the recent 2009 Annual Meeting. Distinguished fellowship is awarded to outstanding psychiatrists who have made significant contributions to the psychiatric profession in at least five of the [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/23/09: Over 100 local residents participating in Pan-Mass. Challenge . Everyone who enjoys being outside has found the dreary weather of the spring and early summer aggravating. The rain and mud cut down on many outdoor activities, but certain Wayland and Weston residents may be feeling the loss more acutely than most. [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/23/09: Parents to start paying for children to ride bus. Starting this fall, the Wayland School Committee is now requiring parents of all but children in grades K to 6 who live more than 2 miles from their schools to pay $180 per year per student to ride the bus. In so [...]
Metrowest Daily News 7/23/09: Take a trip aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress this weekend. Bill Gilmour was flying in a B-17 over Berlin in 1944 when the enemy shot down the “metal monster” of an aircraft, forcing him and his crewmates to parachute from the plane. Captured as a prisoner of war, he was held [...]
The staff at Wayland Youth and Family Services is currently developing resource lists for use on their website and for developing programming. We are looking for resources that you have found helpful such as books on parenting, family issues, and child development. We are also interested in any fiction, non-fiction, or websites that you have [...]
Got Socks? New men’s white socks are needed for homeless veterans. Wayland Public Health Nurse Ruth Mori RN, BSN and Wayland Veterans’ Agent John Turchinetz are asking for donations of NEW men’s white socks and/or hotel-size personal care products to be dropped off at the Wayland Town Building by August 26. Last year saw the [...]
Mittens is a one-year old cat. He is gray and white with green eyes and very small brown areas on his face. He is VERY friendly! He was adopted from Kitty Angels, and is missed by his family. He was last seen Maiden Lane in Wayland 7/20. Please contact Joanne Burke 508-651-9927 or 508-259-0918.
NECN 7/16/09: Wet weather raises mosquito concerns.
Metrowest Daily News 7/19/09: Apollo 11 success pivotal moment for a country in turmoil. Recollections of local residents include those from George Lewis on simultaneous excitement among environmentalists for the space program, and the competition for federal funds.
Lyme Disease-“Under Our Skin”: The award winning documentary, “Under Our Skin,” will be shown at the library on Saturday, August 15, at 10:30am. A gripping tale of microbes, medicine & money, the film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidemic larger than AIDS. Each year thousands of patients go undiagnosed, are misdiagnosed, [...]
The Wayland Poetry workshop has announced that poet Doug Holder will be leading the group’s special fall workshop on Wednesday, October 21, at 2pm. Mr. Holder founded the Ibbetson Street Press, which has published over 60 books of poetry and 25 issues of the literary journal Ibbetson Street. Holder is also arts/editor for The Somerville [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/16/09: Providing an ‘Extended Family’ to local seniors. This month marks the one-year anniversary of Extended Family’s entry into Wayland, a program that provides support and assistance to the elderly and their families, while helping them to continue living in their homes.
wayland Town Crier 7/16/09: Liquor licensee fails alcohol compliance check. V.F.W. Post #6260 sold alcohol to underage youths and will be referred to the Wayland Board of Selectmen for possible sanctions to their liquor license. All other liquor licensees in town were found to be in compliance. A hearing before the Board of Selectmen, for [...]
“Fern”, small medium-gray longhaired spayed female, with white bib. Last seen July 5 at home on Bennett Rd. Please call Farringtons at 508-358-7741 or Molly at 978-505-5912.
Sudbury Town Crier 7/15/09: Take a trip over to ‘Our Town’ with Sudbury Savoyards. – “Our Town,” a drama that chronicles life in a small New Hampshire town in the early 1900s, is often considered a wistful, old-fashioned play. But the Sudbury Savoyards production of the Thornton Wilder classic, directed by Ed Knights, includes some [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/15/09: A free pass to a fun summer full of trips. Summer vacation is here. And, not a moment too soon, the Wayland Library has announced the acquisition of a new pass that will admit users to properties owned by Historic New England, formerly the Society for the Preservation of New England [...]
Boston Globe 7/16/09: Local youths flying high with Circus Smirkus. Yes, you really can run off and join the circus – at least if you spend years training for it and can master the likes of the trapeze. That’s how four area youths, including Wayland High junior Jamie Nanni, earned spots this summer with Circus [...]
Little Joe was lost from his home on Blossom Lane on Friday evening (July 10). He’s about 12 pounds and he has a round beauty mark in his left ear. He should be easy to spot because he was just groomed (shaved) so he looks kind of funny. If found, please email Ellen or call [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/14/09: Wayland student wins gold at SkillsUSA Conference. Darren O’Neil, Class of 2010 at Minuteman Career and Technical High School, won a gold medal in roboticsat the 45th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Mo.
Wayland Town Crier 7/14/09: Local riders enter Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. On August 1 and 2, 73 residents from Wayland will ride in the 30th annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC). Last year, the PMC gave 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to the Jimmy Fund, a rate of fundraising that is nearly unequaled. The PMC generates more [...]
Metrowest Daily News 7/14/09: Waltham Track Club soars at Bay State Games. Winners from the Club include Wayland’s Emma Fitzgerald who won the Junior javelin at 117 feet.
Metrowest Daily News 7/13/09: A Colonial uprising. The Metrowest Colonials are the newst entry in the New England Football League, and they will play their home games at Wayland High School. Learn more about the team, including their schedule (their homeopener is July 25 at 7pm) at their website
The following press release was sent to us by Wayland Town Administrator Fred Turkington. It details the transition process that led to the establishment of the Department of Public works earlier this month. There is information regarding the consolidated office, new webpage, links to related documents that detail the organizational structure and authority of the department [...]
ANNUAL SUMMER BARBECUE featuring Singer/Songwriter/Musician: David Polansky Wednesday, August 5, $7.00 Join us for our “Cook-out, Eait-in” barbecue in the Hearing Room. The menu will include barbecue chicken, hot dogs, salads and Strawberry shortcake! Singer David Polansky will be joining us with his keyboard/trumpet. This is a popular event so make your reservations early. BETTER [...]
