Metrowest Daily News 12/1/09: SJC considers Wayland school board's Open Meeting case. A legal tug-of-war dating to 2004 over whether the Wayland School Committee violated the state's Open Meeting Law is under advisement in the state's Supreme Judicial Court, with a decision expected by mid-January. The District Attorney's office appealed a July 2008 decision by a Middlesex Superior Court judge ruling that the Wayland School Committee did not violate Open Meeting Law by discussing Superintendent Gary Burton's evaluation in executive session during two meetings in 2004.
WAYLAND BOOSTER STORE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Thursday, December 3, 12:30-7 pm, Loker School
Need a great gift for your student, relative, friend, coach? Come by the Loker School for a full selection of Wayland sports apparel. Jackets, sweatshirts, hats, blankets, flannel pants, shorts, bags, and more will be on sale. All proceeds support Wayland High [...]
[ November 10, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. November 17, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. November 24, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. December 1, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. December 8, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. December 15, 2009; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Playtime at the Library: On Tuesdays, November 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30, come to the library to hear stories–new ones, old ones, and many in-between. There will be time to play with friends, too. Registration is not required. Storytime is for children of all ages with a caring adult. We ask that parents and [...]
H1N1 Mist (Intranasal) Healthy Student Vaccination Clinic Planned: 400 doses of mist available. First come first serve. Wednesday, December 2, 2-4pm, Town Building. For complete details, click here.
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY SHOPPE!: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2:30-5pm, Wayland Town Building, Large Hearing Room. Now in its 22nd year, the Children's Holiday Shoppe is geared towards elementary school-aged children, [...]
Date: Saturday: Dec. 12, 2009, Jan. 9, 2010, Feb. 6, 2010, and Mar. 20, 2010
Time: 6:00 to 9:30 pm (check in starts at 5:45pm)
Where: Wayland High School Field House
Cost: $20-first child, $5 each additional child with a $30 family limit
(Any checks should be made out to Wayland High School.)
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 everyone to order HATS Off certificates through our website, www.WaylandPublicSchoolsFoundation.org. Certificate forms may also be downloaded from the website and mailed to P.O. Box 97, Wayland, MA 01778, along with a check made payable to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation. Donations qualify for matching gifts at participating companies.
A personalized certificate will be sent to the faculty member of your choice. The amount donated will not be disclosed.
The deadline for HATS Off donations is Monday, December 21st. For late submissions, delivery of certificates cannot be guaranteed before Winter Break.
If you are interested in the Monday Nashoba Ski Program for grades 3-8, remember that registration ends on December 11. We know that some of you have registered, but this is a reminder to others that there are still many openings. You may register on line at www.wayland.ma.us/park (program details are listed there), or call [...]
If you’re looking for an unusual holiday gift, plan to visit the Sudbury Valley Trustees’ Holiday Sale. Artists, artisans and authors will be on hand throughout the day sharing their [...]
The Rivers School varsity basketball teams will host the Weston High School varsity basketball teams for the second annual Heated Lions Tournament on Saturday, December 5th. Play will commence at 4pm in the Rivers gymnasium with the girls varsity teams. The Heated Lions team will then play a scrimmage followed by the boys varsity teams. The Heated Lions Cup will be awarded to the school with the greatest total points accrued. Admission is free and open to the public. Any donations will benefit the Heated Lions sports teams. Heated Lions is an independent sports and recreational program for teens and young adults with disabilities. Wayland resident, Rebecca Lynch, is the president. Her daughter, Elle Bacon, is the cheerleading coach. For more information or to donate, please visit our web site at www.HeatedLions.org.
Troop 1 in Wayland will be holding their traditional Christmas Tree sale the weekends of December 4-6, 11-13 and 18-21 – or until the last tree is sold. They have the same high quality trees as in previous years and are maintaining their prices at last year’s level The tree sale is once again being [...]
You may register at www.wayland.ma.us/park or call 358-3660.
“WINTER SUMMER ADVENTURE” Ages: 6-10, 9am-4pm
The Summer Adventure staff invites you to join them for field trips over the Holiday break this December. We are offering three trips followed by games at the Wayland Town Building Gym. Enjoy one or all of these trips.
Monday, Dec. 28 Jump On [...]
The Finance Committee will host a Long Range Plan Forum on Monday, December 14, 2009, at 7pm. in the Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland. They will lead a discussion on the Town of Wayland’s long range plan and the challenges the town faces. The public and all boards are strongly encouraged to attend. [...]
WAYLAND BOARD OF HEALTH- H1N1 ALERT
Alert Message-H1N1 Community Vaccination Clinic
WHEN: Thursday December 3, 5-7pm
WHERE: Town Building
First come, first served. This clinic is for all children aged 6 months to 18 years, children aged 6-17 who have an underlying medical condition, plus parents and caregivers with children less than 6 months in their homes. Proof of residence [...]
Patriot Ledger 12/2/09: Rockport chief loves living, working in US. The retail shoe industry has been good to Michael Rupp. The German native has worked for the Adidas Group since 1987 and was recently appointed chief executive of Canton-based Rockport Co., a division of Adidas that sells comfortable dress and casual shoes. Before he joined Rockport in 2008, he was the chief operating officer of the Reebok Brand, another Adidas division, where he was responsible for business operations in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Rupp, 49, moved to the U.S. from Germany in 2005, and currently lives in Wayland.
Metrowest Daily News 12/3/09: Concussion talk to be held Monday in Wayland. Sports-related concussions have been a hot topic lately after a study commissioned by the National Football League found longterm brain damage is more common among retired players. On Monday, at 7 p.m., Wayland Middle School will host one of those players, former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson, and other experts during a free event focusing on a discussion of what those results mean to student athletes. For complete details on the event, click here.
The High School Building Committee (HSBC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the School Committee conference room on the second floor of the Town Building. The agenda will include continued discussion on construction manager at risk and setting goals for the next phase of the project. For ongoing information [...]
The Wayland Hockey Association (WHA) and Whole Foods Market in Wayland have agreed to partner in funding local school ice hockey teams. The two organizations have selected Tuesday, Dec. 8 as Wayland Hockey Day at the natural foods supermarket in Wayland’s business center. Five percent of all in-store sales that day will be donated to [...]
Join us for the 1st Occasional evening of arts called creative soul – a series of fun, community-building events showcasing selected local musicians and other performing artists. Hosted by Peter Lavenson & Friends.
Our impressive line-up on December 5 includes these performing artists and more:
Bob Cramer – Guitar
Juliette Fay – Best-selling novelist reading an excerpt from [...]
[ December 3, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]
Join us for a reading of E.T.A. Hoffmann's timeless classic The Nutcracker. Dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company will accompany the reading in costume to show us how a story can become a ballet. Dancers will be available for questions following the reading. This program is suitable for children ages 3-10. Children ages 8 and [...]
Wayland Town Crier 12/3/09: Behind the scenes of the Wayland Depot. One of the best places to shop for unique gift items is the Wayland Depot, located on Cochituate Road in downtown Wayland across from the library. Local volunteers run this shop, which features exceptional handcrafted items by local and regional craftspeople and artists.
The Wayland Children and Parents Association is hosting their annual holiday fair. Enjoy a fun night out with friends and neighbors and do some shopping just in time for the holidays! Avoid the crowded malls and get a jump on your holiday shopping with over 20 vendors offering a wide array of gifts and hand [...]
[ December 3, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Nancy Poydar on "How Did a Community Help Launch a Children’s Author/Illustrator & What Does the Process of Book Making Entail?" Nancy will share how she broke into the competitive children’s book field as a writer and illustrator. Her numerous titles include 14 picture books. She will share the process of book making with samples of [...]
Check out the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) web site, which will help all Wayland residents give serious consideration to emergency preparedness in their home, their work and in their community.
NEED HELP SORTING OUT THE HEALTH AND DRUG PLANS?
Every year Medicare health and drug plans CHANGE; it may be co-pays, the network of doctors, the list of drugs, etc. Do not ignore the letters that come from your plans. OPEN, READ and SAVE those letters. Be ready for the the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (Nov. 15-Dec. 31) [...]
Wayland Student Press Network 12/3/09: Health concerns plague Wayland Town Pool. On Wednesday, December 2nd, the Wayland swim team approached the Wayland Town Pool, their normal practice facility, to find two health inspectors checking for health hazards in the building. This was no surprise to swim team members; although there had only been two practices [...]
Wednesday, December 9, 2-4pm H1N1 mist clinic for healthy children (ages 2-18) and healthy adults (ages 19-49)
Saturday, December 12, Under 65 H1N1 Vaccine Clinic, Town Building, 10am-2pm. Details to follow
Alert Message-H1N1 Mist (Intranasal) Vaccination Clinic Planned
WAYLAND RESIDENTS ONLY
WHEN: Wednesday December 9, 2-4pm WHERE: Town Building
WHO: This clinic is [...]
[ December 4, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ]
In what promises to be a great evening of family entertainment, three popular college a cappella groups—Brandeis VoiceMale, Bowdoin Miscellania and the Amherst DQs—will perform at Wayland Middle School Friday December 4.
Two of the groups, Bowdoin Miscellania and Amherst DQs, feature Wayland High School alumni: Kathryn Jordan, class of 2006, and Dan Barnes, class of [...]
[ December 4, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The concert will feature classical works by Chopin, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff, as well as several popular pieces. Click here for the complete program. The concert will be followed by a reception in the Commons that will include a display of artwork by Lester Farnsworth as well as by current High School students. The event is free and open to the public, as are all Little Theatre Concerts. For more information e-mail info@waylandconcerts.org or call 508-358-2667. Contributions to the series may be sent to PO Box 314, Wayland MA 01778.
Wayland Town Crier 12/4/09: New town planner ready to go. Sarkis Sarkisian, the new town planner who has replaced Joe Laydon in the Town Building, doesn’t just plan, he envisions. "Planning is vision. You’re not only looking at land use patterns and zoning, but initiatives like becoming a green community," he said. Designing plans and then implementing them, in an energetic yet methodical manner, his excitement is infectious when he talks about projects for the town. Some of the higher priority items on his agenda include proactively encouraging desirable affordable housing options; the design and review of the Cochituate Village plan; bringing the Rail Trail to fruition; and increasing the commercial tax base, particularly with the Town Center project.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, December 7th beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Town Building. The meeting will begin with a special presentation by Fire Chief Robert Loomer celebrating the retirement of Deputy Chief Ken Hart. The fire chief will also introduce Vinny Smith, who has been appointed deputy [...]
Worcester Business Journal 12/3/09: Voters approve $70M Wayland High School Construction. After nearly a decade of trying, Wayland school officials are finally getting a new, $70.8 million high school building complex in the town after the state agreed to pick up 40 percent of the tab. "That proved to be the pivotal piece," Wayland Superintendent Gary Burton said. "Without state assistance, we were unable to secure approval from the voters. I think the residents understand this time around that this is a great deal that we can take advantage of." Now, Burton said he's hoping to take advantage of a competitive bidding market for construction and get the project done on time and, hopefully, under budget. To do so, the Wayland High School Building Committee is considering beginning construction of the new two-building complex at risk, meaning construction would start on some areas of the new two-building complex while other areas are still not fully designed.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 12/5/09: Interfaith program aims to 'STOP' hatred. An interfaith program called Students Together Opposing Prejudice helps young people to identify and confront discrimination, stereotyping and prejudice and to appreciate diversity. The participating congregations and sites of the sessions are Shrewsbury’s St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, Wellspring United Methodist Church, and St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Christian Church; Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westboro; and the Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland. Participants do not have to belong to any faith.
Boston Globe 12/5/09: Globe West College Sports Notebook. Dartmouth College senior quarterback Alex Jenny, a former Wayland High star, was awarded the Alan Hewitt ’34 and Robert Hewitt ’40 Award as the player who best epitomizes athletic performance with academic achievement. An economics major with a 3.20 grade-point average, Jenny finished 13th all-time at Dartmouth with 2,241 career passing yards despite being sidelined after the fourth game this season with a dislocated elbow.
If you’re looking for an unusual holiday gift, plan to visit the Sudbury Valley Trustees’ Holiday Sale. Artists, artisans and authors will be on hand throughout the day sharing their [...]
[ November 28, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. November 29, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. December 5, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. December 6, 2009; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Saturday performances are at 2 and 8pm, Sunday performances at 2pm. The Weston Friendly Society, now entering it’s 125th Anniversary Season, is pleased to present "Anne of Green Gables: The Musical". This classic story recounts the poignant and funny story of Anne Shirley, the spunky, red-headed orphan who comes to Prince Edward Island hoping to [...]
[ December 5, 2009; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Sudbury Valley New Horizons Band under the direction of Diane Muffitt will perform a wide range of pieces at its Winter Concert on Saturday, December 5 at 3 PM at the Wayland Middle School, 201 main Street, Route 27, in Wayland. The band is comprised of approximately 75 adults from area communities who played an instrument years [...]
[ December 5, 2009; 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm. ] Join us for the 1st Occasional evening of arts called creative soul – a series of fun, community-building events showcasing selected local musicians and other performing artists. Hosted by Peter Lavenson & Friends.
Our impressive line-up on December 5 includes these performing artists and more:
Bob Cramer – Guitar
Juliette Fay – Best-selling novelist reading an excerpt from [...]
State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, is now accepting applications for winter 2010 semester internships in his State House office. Strong preference will be given to college students and recent graduates as well as candidates from the senator’s district. Interns will gain experience in areas including legislative research, constituent services and communications. Flexible scheduling is available. [...]
[ December 6, 2009; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] The holiday season celebration would not be complete without a visit to the Historical Society’s Community Open House. As always, the Wayland Garden Club members will provide traditional decorations appropriate to the era of each of the Grout-Heard House rooms. Wayland Girl Scout troops will contribute handmade ornaments to decorate the alcove. You can expect [...]
[ December 6, 2009; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
The Friends of the Library will provide refreshments in the library as part of the town center holiday celebration. From 3-4 p.m. that afternoon, we will have a family concert in the Raytheon Room with well-known singer/songwriter Jay Mankita. Jay will perform his "Twelve Days of Recess" concert featuring a combination of seasonal, non-religious, participatory songs [...]
Desert News 12/6/09: Caroling history. In 1849, Edmund Sears, a Unitarian minister in Wayland, Mass., was working on his Christmas message. Concerned about both slavery and the poverty of his congregation, he was not in a festive mood until he read the account of Christmas in Luke. He began to write a poem that [...]
Russell’s Garden Center will be hosting the Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market starting Saturday,January 16 from 10-1 and continuing every Saturday through Feb 27th. The market will be held indoors, and just like a traditional outdoor market, the indoor market will provide a wonderful opportunity to meet and support local farmers. Indoor markets are new in [...]
The latest edition of WaylandCares' (formerly the Wayland Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition) newsletter is available. The new name WaylandCares better captures the wide range of work needed to help youth make healthy decisions. WaylandCares along with Wayland Youth and Family Services and the Wayland Public Library is sponsoring a book group discussion on January 25th [...]
The Wayland Board of Health announces it will hold an H1N1 Flu Clinic on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland.
The Wayland Board of Health has H1N1 vaccine available for the following CDC Target Groups:
All children ages 6mos-18. Children with underlying health issues that will require injectable vaccine will need to provide recent prescription for asthma medication or letter from doctor verifying health issues and need for injectable vaccine.
There are also 500 mist doses for healthy adults to and including age 49 (with no underlying health issues)
First come, first served.
Please check the Board of Health webpage for updates to this information, as it has been frequently changing.
New England Small College Athletic Conference 12/7/09: Swimming and Diving Weekly Release #2, December 7, 2009: Katie Karlson (WHS ’09), Connecticut College, named Women’s Swimming and Diving Performer of the Week. Karlson posted personal-best times in the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke events against Coast Guard last week, winning both races. Her time of 2:29.74 in the 200 was a program record, while her 1:08.21 showing in the 100 was just shy of another Camel record.
[ December 7, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] If you are a student athlete, a parent of a future or current student athlete or a coach, we urge you to attend this presentation and learn about research on the danger of brain injury and how to guard against it: We need to protect our athletes from the dangers of concussions and brain injury.
The Wayland Community Pool Committee will hold a “pool party” to raise funds for the new pool. The party will be held on Saturday, January 9 from 8pm to midnight at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. The evening will feature entertainment by the Wayland Daddios and dessert, coffee and a cash bar will be available. A live auction will be held featuring goods and services donated by local residents including a paddle tennis party for twelve, dinner for eight prepared in your home by local chef, Frank Cutitta, a week getaway on Lake Winnipesaukee, premiere seating at the Red Sox and Celtics games, a “Ladies Night Out” at the new Libra Spa in Wayland and much more.
Tickets are on sale now through January 9th for $25.00, $50.00 and $100.00 each. To purchase tickets, please visit their website at www.waylandcommunitypool.org or send a check payable to The Wayland Community Pool, c/o10 Clarence Road, Wayland, MA 01778. All donations are tax-deductible.
Construction of the Wayland community Pool (WCP) is scheduled to begin in March 2010 at the site of the Wayland Town Pool, which will close permanently in March. To date, $1.4 million has been raised through private donations. The total cost to build the new pool is $2.5 million. Designs for the WCP include 8-10 lanes with a connected diving well and a larger deck space for more spectators. The new pool will offer a venue for Wayland’s swim teams, swimming lessons, lap swimming and birthday parties. Build a Pool… Build Community.
Wayland Town Crier 12/8/09: Community service event at Parmenter Community Health Care. Cub Scouts from Wayland Pack 88 completed a community service event at Parmenter Community Health Care in Wayland on Nov. 29. Over 40 Cub Scouts and family members came together for a fall cleanup of the Parmenter grounds.
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!”
