Wayland Town Crier 6/30/09: Is gambling back on the table in Mass.?. Rep. Tom Conroy, D-Wayland said he remains open-minded about gambling expansion but is still skeptical for both social and economic reasons.
[ July 1, 2009; 9:00 am to 9:45 am. ] Jean loves to sing for and with children. With her guitar and musical toys, she brings her audiences traditional folk, silly songs and an occasional original. Her audiences love to participate, either singing along and /or shaking out their sillies. Jean studied music at New England Conservatory of Music. She is a frequent performer at [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/2/09: Wayland High graduate in new TV pilot. Zachary Ducharme, a 2002 graduate of Wayland High School, is starring in the pilot of the TV series "Destination Matters." A 2006 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he majored in chemical engineering, Ducharme said he never knew he [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/2/09: ‘Wayland A-Z’: ‘N’ is for ‘Native Americans’. Relations were relatively peaceful between early settlers to the area and Native Americans, who sold the settlers land and taught them skills, such as farming, hunting and fishing.
Lists of July 4 events from Wicked Wicked Local Parents and the Metrowest Daily News.
Wayland Town Crier 7/2/09: Local children shine in musical ‘Willy Wonka’. The cast of 55 includes 40 children whose high energy and high jinks as a chorus of hard-working Oompa Loompas and Squirrels, as well as five lead roles, keep the action as satisfying as one of Willy Wonka’s everlasting gobstoppers. The Metrowest [...]
Sudbury Town Crier 7/2/09: MICAH wins campaign to boost town revenues. According to the Mass Municipal Association, (MMA) closing the almost hundred-year old tax exemption on telephone poles will bring in $118,892 in Wayland. The new 2 percent local option tax on motel and hotel rooms would bring no revenue for [...]
Daily News Tribune 7/2/09: Nipper Fourth of July Tournament a celebration of baseball. On the weekend when the country celebrates its independence, 14 youth baseball clubs, including some from Canada, will come to Nipper Maher Park to continue a baseball tradition that is now more than 20 years old.
Metrowest Daily News 7/3/09: RMV to close Framingham branch, open express location in Natick. The new branches will be opening at Massachusetts Turnpike offices, toll plazas and visitor centers, where the Registry won’t have to pay rent.
New plazas in Boston and Charlton will be full service. Branches in Natick, Bourne and Peabody will be [...]
Metrowest Daily News 7/3/09: Registry to close Framingham branch, 10 other locations. The Registry of Motor Vehicles plans to close its branch on Framingham’s Pearl Street branch Aug. 14 and open a new express location in Natick the following Monday as part of a $1.7 million reorganization plan. The new branch in the [...]
Boston Globe 7/4/09: Wayland man has developed seeds that produce a greener grass: Environmentalists and budget-conscious homeowners can cheer about product developed by Wayland man. Jackson Madnick may have designed the perfect lawn grass. It’s not just about looks, but also about low maintenance, conserving energy, protecting the environment, and even knocking [...]
Boston Globe 7/4/09: Big talk likely fueled swindles: Regan, Madoff promised results they couldn’t deliver. About the only thing separating Michael C. Regan from Bernard L. Madoff is billions of dollars. Regan and Madoff are both confessed swindlers, investment managers who affected a sophisticated mien and charmed and then betrayed clients. Madoff is from [...]
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Concerts on the Town Green Wednesdays at 7pm at Boston Post Road and Church Street. No rain dates. July 8: Sharon Community Band (pops, patriotic); July 15: Glamour Girls (’60s-’80s covers); July 22: Tom Nutile Big Band; July 29: Alter Ego (alt-country); Aug. 5: Steve Taddeo & His Swing Senders (big band); Aug. 12: John [...]
ANNUAL SUMMER BARBECUE featuring Singer/Songwriter/Musician: David Polansky
Wednesday, August 5, $7.00
Join us for our “Cook-out, Eat-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 BALANCE, LIVING STRONGER
Mondays, [...]
Last seen on Training Field Road. He is a 160lb black shepard/lab/husky mix. He has a blue collar on. He answers to the name Ollie and is very friendly when approached by people, but will most likely be scared. If found, please call 508-358-2324 or 508-479-5068. Thanks.
Update 7/8/09: Ollie was found and [...]
Boston Globe 7/7/09: Former Democratic party chief Grossman to run for treasurer. The names of several other potential candidates surfaced today, including state Senator Mark Montigny, a New Bedford Democrat; state Representative Tom Conroy, a Wayland Democrat; Norfolk County Sheriff Michael Bellotti; and Plymouth County Treasurer Thomas O’Brien.
Metrowest Daily News 7/9/09: Wayland Rep. Tom Conroy considers treasurer run now that Tim Cahill may leave the post to challenge Gov. Deval Patrick in next year’s elections.
Conroy, who represents Lincoln, Sudbury and Wayland, touted his academic and professional experience in finance, when describing his qualifications. He has a Master of Business Administration [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/9/09: Board of Selectmen respond to award controversy. The Board of Selectmen has recently taken steps to help prevent recurrence of the kind of controversy that arose at Town Meeting earlier this year over a new award proposed by the Public Ceremonies Committee (PCC).
Wayland Town Crier 7/9/09: ‘Wayland A-Z’: ‘O’ is for ‘Odd Fellows Lodge’. On the south side of the Trinitarian Congregational Church on Cochituate Road stands the old Odd Fellows Lodge, a lovely old historic building belonging to the church. The building, originally constructed in 1855, served as the town’s high school before it was [...]
Boston Globe 7/9/09: New programs help elderly stay in their own homes. Residents in several MetroWest towns are organizing intentional communities, or villages, as they are often called. The communities intend to supplement, not replace, existing services, such as those provided by councils on aging. They aim to fill in the gaps and offer [...]
[ July 9, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join the fun as Sparky’s Puppets perform “Stories from Outer Space”! In the featured story, three colorful space aliens travel to earth in their flying saucer. They visit the shop of a hard-working toy maker, intent on creating mischief. But the clever shopkeeper uses three magic wishes to outwit them. Other tales will complete the [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/9/09: Another opening, another show for Drama Workshop – Wayland, MA – Wicked Local Wayland. The 47th summer season has begun for the Weston Drama Workshop. Students ranging from those entering grade 6 all the way up to age 23 gather at the Fine Arts Center of Regis College to rehearse [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/9/09: Question and answer with Paul Grasso. Just appointed to the Finance Committee, Paul Grasso answers questions about his take on things.
Hosts: Fresh Air is still in need of Friendly Town hosts for next month. Host families open their hearts and home to a NYC child who would not otherwise have the opportunity to escape the hot, crowded city streets.
Half Marathon: Would you like to run this year’s New York City Half-Marathon on August 16th [...]
[ July 9, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 10, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 11, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 12, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] 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 [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/10/09: Independent Living Options Taskforce continues work. The Independent Living Options Taskforce of Wayland and Lincoln ILOT held a well-attended meeting on June 23 that highlighted the latest findings from two subcommittees – the Similar Communities Investigation and Mission Statement Committee and the Community Offerings Committee. The event was moderated by Mary [...]
Metrowest Daily News 7/10/09: Boat, diver will root out weeds from Lake Cochituate. The Department of Conservation and Recreation will test a diver-assisted suction harvester – DASH – boat in Lake Cochituate next week to see how well it removes the Eurasian milfoil weeds.
Metrowest Daily News 7/10/09: Flooding boosts mosquito population. Tuesday’s flooding will likely come back to haunt the region in two weeks in the form of hordes of hungry mosquitoes, experts said.
wbztv.com 7/9/09: Bill To Ban Dog Debarking About To Hit Beacon Hill. A heated battle among animal lovers moves to the State House July 14. At issue, should a procedure to devocalize dogs and cats be banned in Massachusetts?
[ July 10, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Leader/Speaker: Artist Joyce McJilton Dwyer. This is your opportunity to learn more about the ways of pencil and paper or watercolor paint and paper. All participants should bring their own drawing or painting supplies, depending on the medium they wish to use. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring insect repellent. A materials [...]
Wayland Town Crier 7/10/09: Teachers from all over come to new Wayland Literacy Institute . While Wayland students couldn’t wait for summer vacation to begin in June, many of their teachers were already looking forward to going back to school. They were awaiting the inaugural session of the Wayland Literacy Institute on June 30 [...]
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle 7/10/09: American Jewish Society for Service helps Habitat for Humanity. The group of teenaged volunteers included Dan Cohen of Wayland.
Saturday, July 11 was a beautiful day for track and field at the 2009 Bay State Games. The event was held at MIT’s Steinbrenner track in Cambridge.
The Bay State Games attract athletes from around the state. For track and field, athletes must first qualify for the event by finishing in the top four and [...]
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 BALANCE, LIVING STRONGER
Mondays, [...]
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 [...]
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
[ July 14, 2009; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Games, prizes, & treats for new and old fans of this popular book series. (Ages 8 & up). Contact: Youth Services 508-358-2308. Location: Raytheon Room
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.
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 [...]
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.
[ July 15, 2009; 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. July 22, 2009; 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Join Wayland Children’s Librarian, April Mazza, for some fun summer stories at Russell’s Farmer’s Market! April will be at the Market on Wednesday July 15 and 22 from 12:30-2pm. Storytime is from 1-1:30. April will also be on hand to read books with young shoppers and give information about the Wayland’s Summer Reading Club before [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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.
[ July 16, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] With two acoustic guitars, an accordion, a bundle of energy, and a vast repertoire of irresistible songs and chants, Peter & Ellen Allard invite the audience to accompany them on an interactive foot-stomping, hand-clapping, finger-snapping musical journey. The concert is geared for young children ages 3-10 and their parents as part of our summer [...]
[ July 16, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 17, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 18, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 23, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 24, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 25, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 30, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. July 31, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. August 1, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Vokes Players of Wayland will present three short comedies by George Bernard Shaw in a program titled "Shaw3" directed by John Barrett. The show will be performed at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre (Route 20) in Wayland on July 16 to Aug. 1.
Performances are Thursday to Saturday evenings at 8pm, with 2pm matinees on [...]
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 [...]
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.
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