Wayland Patch 1/31/11: Pajama'ed Children Learn About "Tzedakah". Decked out in their finest pajamas, preschool and elementary children got in the spirit of "tzedakah" Sunday morning at Congregation Or Atid in Wayland. Tzedakah is literally translated from Hebrew as "justice" or "righteousness", but is more commonly interpreted as "charity," and Pajama-Rama Party participants learned the concept while having a good time themselves. The children, along with their parents, enjoyed songs and stories, decorated pillow cases and ate milk and cookies all for a good cause. Donations from the event supported two charity efforts: The PJ Library, an organization that sends Jewish books and music to parents of infants and children up to 8 years old, and the Pajama Program, which provides new, warm pajamas to children in need throughout the United States and worldwide. In fact, Pajama-Rama Party attendees brought new pajamas to the event which could be seen piling up at the foot of a Pajama-Rama sign located in the front lobby of the synagogue.
Written on January 31, 2011 | Posted in
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The Finance Committee has posted documents from the Operational Audit that is ongoing as a result an article from last year's Annual Town Meeting. Click here for their postings. The draft final report on the budget is available online here.
Written on January 31, 2011 | Posted in
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The motion picture GIRLFRIEND, written and directed by Wayland High grad Justin Lerner (class of ’98), was shot entirely in Wayland during September and October 2009. Evan Sneider, also Wayland High class of ’98, turns in a stellar performance as a person with Down Syndrome who helps a young single mom (played by Shannon Woodward [...]
Written on January 31, 2011 | Posted in
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BEN RUDNICK & FRIENDS COME TO WAYLAND DURING SCHOOL VACATION Come hear the hippest band in town! The Wayland Children and Parents Association hosts Ben Rudnick & Friends in concert at the Wayland Middle School Auditorium, 201 Main St. Ben Rudnick & Friends brings families, music and fun together in their own unique musical style [...]
Written on January 31, 2011 | Posted in
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Satisfy your sinful side and get ready for Valentine’s Day with a decadent celebration of chocolate sampling and in-store demonstrations at Whole Foods Market’s Chocolate Fest. Featuring everything from chocolate bars, cookies, ice cream, drinks and candies, to delicious sauces with fresh fruit, Chocolate Fest will offer guests the opportunity to sample delicious chocolate treats [...]
Written on January 31, 2011 | Posted in
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The WBSA would like to remind all grades 3-6 baseball players that player evaluation will be held on Sunday, February 6 (details and times to be posted online) at Frozen Ropes (14 Tech Circle, Natick). PLEASE REGISTER by Wednesday, February 2 to ensure you are placed on a team. Registration will be available on-site if [...]
Written on January 31, 2011 | Posted in
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Lily, a German Shepherd, has been missing since Saturday evening. Her owners are very worried as this is not characteristic of her behavior. Lily is predominately black with tan markings on her neck and chest. She was not wearing her collar. She lives on Saddle Lane, and she frequently is walked in the conservation land off of Glezen and at Heard Field. Please contact Bill Miller at 508-561-9723 with any information you have.
Written on January 30, 2011 | Posted in
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Marblehead Reporter 1/30/11: Marblehead school superintendent finalists chosen. Wayalnd Assistant Superintendent Brad Crozier is among the three finalists for the Superintendent position in Marblehead. Beginning Monday, the finalists will be in Marblehead to be interviewed in the evening by the School Committee and to meet the community.
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Metrowest Daily News 1/29/11: At Wayland club, they're taking a shot at pickleball. Let the record show Joe Bausk and Dick Gellis are the pioneers who brought the sport of pickleball to MetroWest and maybe to the entire Bay State. The program coordinator at the Longfellow Club in Wayland, Gellis has been braving blizzards and soggy socks on Friday mornings to teach the game's rudiments to a handful of enthusiastic adult learners on the kid-sized courts of the Zip Zone. Played on a badminton-sized court and named after its co-inventor's cocker spaniel Pickles who liked to grab loose balls with its teeth, pickleball combines elements of pingpong and platform tennis.
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Wayland Patch 1/28/11: Wayland Middle PTO Learns about Cyberbullying, Internet Safety. Bullying exists today just as it has for generations. The difference now is that bullies have extended their reach beyond playgrounds and school hallways. They have – believe it or not, Parents – been invited right into your home. The computers and hand-held digital devices that have improved access to information and the ability to stay connected have also become the new “playground” for bullies. Cyberbullying might seem like something that only happens in tragic news reports in places far from Wayland, but the reality, according to Wayland Police Chief Robert Irving, is that Wayland isn’t immune. The Wayland Middle School PTO invited Irving and Officer Mark Wilkins to present a program about cyberbullying and Internet safety during its Thursday night meeting in the WMS library.
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Sudbury Valley Trustees- Full Moon Owl Prowl. Come spend an evening at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge and explore the fascinating world of owls in New England. The program will start with a talk on the characteristics and identification of the owls found in Massachusetts. After the talk, the program will continue on the [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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Join professional puppeteer Deborah Costine as she previews an all new production "Turtle's New Home" -featuring “Blanding” the 40 year old turtle who must leave her wetland home of many years due to habitat fragmentation. She meets young Castor Canadensis who is EAGER to build a dam, thereby creating a new wetland that might be [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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HOLIDAY HOURS The library will be closed on Monday, February 21, for Presidents’ Day. WAYLAND READS EVENTS Our first two “Wayland Reads” events are scheduled for February. We’ll be having our first book discussion at our noontime book group on Friday, February 11, at 12 noon. Then, pursuing the “flood” connection we have to the [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday, January 31 in Town Building. Selectmen will convene in open session at 6:30 p.m. and immediately enter executive session for 30 minutes to discuss strategy as it relates to pending litigation and to consider the purchase or exchange of real property. At 7:00 p.m., members will recess [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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Shakespeare at the Movies. Possible plays treated could be: Henry V, Hamlet, and The Tempest. Film treatments might include Helen Mirren's Prosperina (released in December 2010), David Tennant's Hamlet, with Patrick Stewart as Claudius; and Brannagh v. Olivier as Henry V?
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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TOPIC: Responding to the Financial Crisis Description will be provided. Contact: Steve Engler (host) Location: Raytheon Room Great Decisions Website
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BREAST CANCER SCREENING AND TREATMENT Margaret Duggan, M.D. Peggy will discuss the current standards for screening for breast cancer as well as symptoms and signs to report to your doctor. She will review the current treatments and future directions of research. Dr. Duggan is the Medical Director of the Faulkner Breast Centre, a nationally [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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TOPIC: Horn of Africa Description will be provided. Contact: Grace Olin (host) Location: Raytheon Room Great Decisions Website
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Great Presenters Series 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM WORLD WAR II’S LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING Michael Terry Michael Terry: “WORLD WAR II’S LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING” World War II’s Lockheed P-38 Lightning was arguably America’s first multipurpose military aircraft. It served variously as a fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, close support, and air evacuation platform. Terry’s slide show and talk bring [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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LYDIA MARIA CHILD – WAYLAND’S CHAMPION OF FREEDOM Jane Sciacca Lydia Maria Child was one of the leading authors and abolitionists of the nineteenth century. A Wayland resident for over twenty-five years, Child has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the National Abolition Fall of Fame, yet the people of Wayland [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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Do you like writing your own stories? Want to learn how to make your stories even better? Then join our writing workshop! Topics covered include setting, story beginnings, dialogue and characters. Each topic will include fun and interactive writing exercises. Participants will share their writings and work in teams. Children’s books will be used as [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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Please join Pete Curran at a reception for his show in our Raytheon Room. Contact: Pete Curran 617-721-7888 pete@petermcurran.com Location: Raytheon Room
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TOPIC: Rebuilding Haiti The January 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti struck a country already suffering from widespread poverty and underdevelopment. Did this natural disaster inadvertently provide an opportunity for reassessment and planning a new Haiti? Will the results of the 2010 presidential elections provide the leadership bring to restore the country? Contact: Steve Engler [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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As mentioned in Slow Food Boston News the Wayland Winter Farmers Market opens on Saturday, Jan. 8 and will run through March 12, 2011. What will you find at the indoor farmers’ market? The conditions in New England are not optimal for growing vegetables in the winter, but local farmers can grow root crops like [...]
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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Wayland Town Crier 1/27/11: Wayland School Committee defends additional needs. The School Committee defended $400,000 in additional needs in the 2011-12 budget on Monday night, a list of nine items that includes restoring two teaching positions at the Middle School, adding two K-12 math specialists and increasing hours for specialist support staff. "How many (of the proposed personnel) would be benefits eligible?" asked Cherry Karlson, chairman of the Finance Committee. The requests are for the equivalent of nearly seven positions, said Barbara Fletcher, vice chairman of the School Committee, some of which would trigger health care costs on the town budget. Karlson wants to look at how adding these positions will affect the budget not only in FY12, but going forward in FY13 and FY14 with salaries and benefits.
Written on January 28, 2011 | Posted in
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From the Battlefield to the Bedchamber: Stories of Romance, Intrigue, Betrayal and Abandonment. In this six-week course, we shall read and discuss accounts of some of the famous and not-so-famous love affairs of Classical mythology. Selections from the Heroides of Ovid, Edith Hamilton's Mythology and two plays by Euripides, The Medea and The Bacchae, will [...]
Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in
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Soren, a young owl, dreams of someday joining his heroes the Guardians of Ga’ Hoole. His older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion but his jealousy causes him and his sister to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now, it is up to Soren to make a [...]
Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in
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Make notebooks from recycled juice pouches! All materials provided, just bring your creativity! Ages 8 and up. Register online, separately for each child. Contact: Youth Services Department 508-358-2308 . Location: Raytheon Room
Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in
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Come meet Jacqueline Greene, the Wayland author who created American Girl’s newest historical character, Rebecca Rubin! Ms. Greene will talk about how she wrote six short historical novels and will show some unique items featured in the books. For families with readers ages 7 and up. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an [...]
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Wayland Patch 1/27/11: How Does Wayland's Proposed State Aid Stack Up. Gov. Deval Patrick released his $30.5 billion budget proposal Wednesday, which featured a 1.8 percent reduction in spending from last year and millions of dollars cut from state jobs and programs. What, specifically, does that mean for Wayland? In Wayland, the deepest cuts are to the Charter Tuition Reimbursement (cut by $83,645) and unrestricted government aid (cut by $55,282). In all, more than $121,000 has been cut by the state from the local budget compared to fiscal year 2011.
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Wayland Patch 1/27/11: TD Bank Applies for Building Permit in Wayland. TD Bank is moving forward with its plan to open a second location in Wayland, this one located at 54 Boston Post Road where a Finagle a Bagel restaurant currently operates. Wayland’s Building Department received building plans and an application for a building permit from TD Bank on Jan. 11. The application shows that TD Bank plans to demolish the current Boston Post Road building and construct a 3,000-square foot, one-story structure in its place.
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WHDH 7/27/11: Wayland one of few schools to hold class Thursday. Many schools in the Commonwealth were closed on Thursday for another snowstorm, but one school just delayed start time for 1.5 hours. On the South Shore, Norwell always has the reputation of never closing during snowstorms, but they were closed on Thursday. Many communities in the Metro West were also closed today, but Wayland was not one of them. The snow looked inviting, but the piles in Wayland will have to wait, because school was on – just 1.5 hours late.
Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in
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Chief Robert Irving reminds all Wayland residents and business owners of Town of Wayland Bylaw 139-4. Obstructing Free Passage and Bylaw 158-1 Vehicles Obstructing Work. It is prohibited for anyone to place snow in public roadways or sidewalks. The Highway Department works hard to keep the roadways cleared during snowstorms, unfortunately there are often occasions when residents [...]
Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in
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Experience the Ultimate Sweet Escape with Whole Foods Market’s Chocolate Fest: Chocolate Lovers Can Enjoy a Complimentary Pre-Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sampling Event. Satisfy your sinful side and get ready for Valentine’s Day with a decadent celebration of chocolate sampling and in-store demonstrations at Whole Foods Market’s Chocolate Fest. Featuring everything from chocolate bars, cookies, [...]
Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in
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As part of the upcoming Winter Week festivities, Wayland High School is getting ready to present its annual Winter Play Festival. The Festival is a series of 13 short plays or excerpts from longer plays that will take place February 3 and 4 at the high school. All of the plays have been produced, directed, and acted [...]
Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in
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Click here for detail on what it means. Details from that page: No before school BASE Claypit Hill and Happy Hollow Schools start at: 10:15 A.M. Loker School starts at: 10:30 A.M. Middle School will start at: 9:15 A.M. High School will start at: 9:00 A.M. The Children’s Way will start at 9:30 A.M. Schools [...]
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Wayland Patch 1/26/11: Possible Extension to December Vacation Period. This year's December vacation period could be extended by a few days in order to accommodate the move to the new Wayland High School. School Committee members said on Monday that the High School Building Committee's current building and transition schedule calls for furniture and equipment to begin the move into the new building in October, with the transition to the new building to be completed during the vacation period. If, however, the schedule should fall behind, extra days could be added to the December vacation in order to allow time for the move to be completed.
Written on January 26, 2011 | Posted in
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Dancers from Weston and Wayland will join with more than 130 beautifully costumed performers in a spectacular presentation of the "Angel Dance Company Fifth Anniversary Dance Celebration". Hosted by the Angel Performance Art Company of Weston, the program will present a variety of intricate and colorful dances representing many different ethnic groups across China, and [...]
Written on January 26, 2011 | Posted in
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Wayland Patch 1/26/11: School Committee Presents FY12 Budget to Finance Committee. Monday night’s School Committee meeting featured a couple of major agenda items including the selection of Dr. Paul Stein as Wayland’s next superintendent. Before members had the superintendent discussion, however, they met with the Finance Committee to present the school’s FY12 budget. This final budget presented to FinCom looked very similar to Superintendent Gary Burton’s recommended budget that he first presented to the School Committee Jan. 6, though the most recent version includes additional positions not in Burton’s original budget.
Written on January 26, 2011 | Posted in
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The Children's Way has an unexpected opening this year for a child 3yrs.11mos. to pre-K, 3 or 4 mornings from 8:30-11:30am with the option of extending to 1:00pm. Please contact Cheryl Fertig at 508-358-7072 or Cheryl_Fertig@wayland.k12.ma.us
Written on January 26, 2011 | Posted in
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The Board of Public Works will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. to review the Interim Water Rate Study Report prepared by The Abrahams Group. The study provides information on the existing rate structure for water use and funding capital infrastructure projects, including the Baldwin Pond water treatment facility. [...]
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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SOAR 55, Service Opportunities After Reaching 55 a program of Newton Community Service Center with a satellite office at the Framingham Public Library is seeking volunteers age 55 and over to help elementary school students in Wayland with reading and math skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in a child’s life [...]
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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SOAR 55, Service Opportunities After Reaching 55, a program of Newton Community Service Center, is currently accepting applications from volunteers age 55 and over for the spring training of the award-winning SOAR 55 Nonprofit Management Consulting Program, generously funded by the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. SOAR 55 is seeking former and current (part-time) executives/professionals [...]
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Wayland Town Building Selectmen's Meeting Room Proposed Agenda Note: Items may not be discussed in the order listed or at the specific time estimated. 7:00 1.) Announcements Review Agenda Items [...]
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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Love a bargain? You can purchase a $100 gift certificate to a restaurant, such as the The Melting Pot, for only $35 and help the Wayland High School Choral program at the same time! Please see the following link for more details. Valentine's Day shopping? Done! Go to http://www.efundraisingonline.com/WHSChoralProgram until January 31. Thank you for your support!
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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Wayland Town Crier 1/24/11: New tutoring business in Weston center. Susan Simon of Wayland, founder of Admissions Advantage, has recently launched Weston Tutor Collaborative in Weston Center. Tutors on staff act as academic coaches supporting middle school and high school students in math, science, reading, writing, history and foreign language. Tutors also prepare students for SAT, ACT, ISEE and AP tests.
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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Wayland Town Crier 1/21/11: WHISKER TALES: Shelter animals seek new families: a listing of cats and dogs available for adoption at nearby shelters.
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Wayland Patch 1/25/11: Stein Reacts to Being Selected for Wayland's Superintendent Job. Dr. Paul Stein, currently deputy superintendent of Newton Public Schools, learned Monday night that Wayland School Committee members had chosen him as the next superintendent of Wayland Public Schools. Stein, who was driving home from a Newton School Committee meeting when he learned the news, said that his selection "means so much" both professionally and personally.
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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Wayland Town Crier 1/24/11: Neighbor Brigade invades MetroWest. It's the little things that can make a difference. A ride to the pharmacy. A prepared meal waiting for you after a long day at the hospital. A community effort that began quietly in Wayland in 2002 has begun to take root in other MetroWest communities with a simple mission: to help neighbors in need. When Wayland friends Pam Washek and the late Jean Seiden were diagnosed with cancer within weeks of each other in 2002, they did what any friend would do – offer a helping hand. A small network of friends and neighbors that delivered meals blossomed eventually into the Wayland Angels, a group providing basic services to families in need. Between then and 2010, eight other Angels chapters sprung up across the state.
Written on January 25, 2011 | Posted in
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Wayland Patch 1/25/11: School Committee Selects Next Wayland Superintendent. School Committee members Monday night voted 4-1 in support of entering into contract negotiations with Dr. Paul Stein to become Wayland’s next superintendent of schools. Stein, currently the deputy superintendent of Newton Public Schools, was tapped in late December as one of three finalists for the top position with Wayland schools.
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