Wayland Town Crier 9/29/11: Wayland and Weston schools perform strongly on MCAS. The Wayland and Weston school systems are still performing quite well on the statewide MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests, as shown in the most recent results from last spring. In Wayland, 89 and 80 percent of the students scored proficient or advanced [...]
Wayland Patch 9/29/11: Tom Conroy’s Camp Reacts to Changing Senate Race. Rep. Tom Conroy (D-Wayland) is optimistically focused on moving forward in his 2012 Senate campaign even as another Democratic candidate, Setti Warren, withdraws his candidacy. Jon Saxton, Conroy’s campaign manager, expressed respect for Warren and his campaign, saying they found Warren to be a [...]
Wayland Patch 9/28/11: Wayland Resident Named One of 2011′s ‘Women of FIRE’. Wayland resident Mary Lentz, executive vice president and principal of McCall & Almy, has been named one of Banker & Tradesman’s 2011 “Women of FIRE” (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate). The award recognizes a group of select women that excel in the finance, [...]
The public is invited to an informational session on the proposed new Public Works Facility for the Town of Wayland Department of Public Works (DPW) on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Members of the project building committee, Board of Public Works, senior staff, and the design team led by Weston & Sampson will be present to [...]
Lost Cat: Frasse is lost from his new home in Lincoln (Tower Rd., near Lincoln/Wayland line). He is all black, 4.5 years old. He should still be wearing his light blue collar with his Lincoln address (226 Tower Rd) on it. If you see Frasse, please call 617-913-9643
Pre-registration required. Free to Wayland residents. New location: 195 Main St. (Route 27), Highway Dept Entrance to Wayland Middle School. Please sign up at the Board of Health office. Registration forms available in Town Hall Lobby, Council on Aging, BOH office, Library, Transfer Station, and online here: http://www.wayland.ma.us/Pages/WaylandMA_Health/hhwd2011.pdf
Wayland Patch 9/28/11: Wayland Police Make Arrest Following Prescription Fraud Investigation. A months long investigation led Wednesday to the arrest of 40-year-old David P. Shock on multiple counts of prescription drug fraud. Shock, of 180 Atlantic St., in Gloucester, has been charged with seven counts of fraudulently obtaining prescription medicine and seven counts of uttering (writing) a false prescription. Police say he originally provided them with a Wayland address, but that turned out to be a false address. Wayland Police Department Det. Sgt. Jamie Berger said Shock at one time held legitimate prescriptions for the drugs, but had since begun to obtain them illegally. Berger said it does not appear that any medical professionals are involved in the alleged fraud.
Wayland Town Crier 9/28/11: Wayland man faces multiple drug charges. A former Wayland man has been arrested and charged with fraudulently obtaining prescription medicine and using phony prescriptions, police said this morning.
Wayland Patch 9/28/11: Wayland Author Mark Peter Hughes Visits Goodnow Library. Young fans of Mark Peter Hughes, along with their parents, attended a special visit by the Wayland writer to Sudbury's Goodnow Library on Monday. Hughes is the author of three books for young adults. The second of these, "Lemonade Mouth," chronicles the lives of five misunderstood high school freshmen who form a band that takes their school by storm. Hughes read an excerpt from the book and answered questions about what it was like to have the book made into a popular Disney TV movie, which premiered in Wayland in April.
Wayland Patch 9/28/11: Assessors Talk Overlay, Residents Talk Excess. Wayland’s Board of Assessors Monday night met jointly with the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee to explain the process for estimating the overlay account surplus and the overlay need for subsequent years. Prior to the Board of Assessors and Finance Committee joining the meeting, however, several residents took to the mic during the Board of Selectmen's public comment session to express concerns about the way in which Wayland’s tax rate is figured and what residents called the excessive amount of money Wayland has available in its free cash account.
Wayland Town Crier 9/28/11: Wayland residents call for special TM. Several Wayland residents pleaded with the Board of Selectmen on Monday night to call for a special Town Meeting this fall to deal with money accumulated in the community coffers as a result, they said, of overestimating expenditures and low-balling revenues.
A private music lesson program for students participating in the Wayland Public School district’s band, orchestra and chorus programs is being expanded this fall to include orchestra members in Grades 3–12, band members in Grades 4–12, and chorus members in Grades 6–12. The program started last year is coordinated by the Fine Arts Department, Wayland [...]
Wayland Patch 9/27/11: Wayland Fire Chief Submits Notice of Retirement – Wayland, MA Patch. Wayland Fire Chief Robert Loomer his submitted his notice of retirement effective April 30, 2012. Town Administrator Fred Turkington informed selectmen Sept. 22 of Loomer's retirement notice, according to the correspondence listed on the agenda for Monday night's Board of Selectmen meeting. Loomer took the helm of the Wayland Fire Department following the 2003 retirement of Chief Michael T. Murphy.
Wayland Town Crier 9/27/11: Sudbury Police: Wayland man was drunk when he nearly hit cruiser. A Wayland man charged with drunken driving in Sudbury said he did not realize he almost crashed head-on into a police car before he was arrested, authorities said yesterday.
Start saving up those bottles and cans, because the Creative Arts Parents Association (CAPA) at Wayland High School is getting ready for its annual Bottle and Can Drive! Held every year in October, the Bottle and Can Drive offers an opportunity to go green – and to help Wayland’s only parents organization designed exclusively to [...]
Open Mic Night at the Dudley Chateau has been received so well by both patrons and musicians since its beginnings in the spring that this popular evening of music will now take place two nights each month, doubling the frequency. Musicians and dedicated music fans, and anyone else who enjoys the Chateau's warm atmosphere and [...]
Wayland Patch 9/26/11: Waylanders Walk to Walden During International Day of Action. On Saturday, Sept. 24, eight residents from Wayland started out from the Peace Lutheran Church parking lot on Concord Road to walk five-and-a-half miles to Walden Pond, to call for bold action on climate change. Using their feet and one horse, they wanted to demonstrate that they are serious about moving past fossil fuels. They were not alone for long. Many joined them as they walked through Wayland, Lincoln and Concord. By the time the group arrived at its destination, it had grown to 20, and at Walden Pond the walkers found 25 more waiting, residents from Waltham to Ayer, Maynard to Lexington.
Representative Thomas Conroy is pleased to announce the next broadcast of “Ask the Rep” on Wednesday, October 5 from 7:30-8pm. “Ask The Rep” is a live call-in show that provides constituents with the opportunity to ask questions on-air regarding local and state issues. Call in during the show at 508-358-3472 or email your questions before October 4 to Thomas.Conroy@mahouse.gov. The show [...]
Representative Tom Conroy is pleased to announce his local office hours in Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland for the month of October, 2011. Constituents are encouraged to come meet the Representative, share their views on relevant topics, and bring important issues to the Representative’s attention. No appointments are necessary and meetings are held on a first [...]
Wayland School Community Programs, which operates fee-based programs for the Wayland Public Schools, is now registering for fall classes. For adults looking to enhance their skills in the workplace, there is an advanced Excel course – Excel VBA – Visual Basic for Applications, and there's always room for more in Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music (svnhb.org) , which brings together musicians at [...]
While that may not be said of every fundraiser, it was true of Wayland’s Iron Chef II on September 18th sponsored by The Friends of the Council on Aging. The weather was perfect. The food donated by caterers and restaurants was incredible! The grilling team members and cake decorators were creative, artistic, and filled with [...]
Wayland Town Crier 9/25/11: Spread the Bread anniversary will honor Lauren Astley. On Oct. 22, 2011, our community will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Spread the Bread for national “Make a Difference Day,” and once again we will retreat to the warmth of our kitchen and bake a favorite bread for our local heroes and [...]
October is Massachusetts Archaeology Month. Rail Tales: History and Archaeology of the Wayland Center Railroad Complex The Wayland Historical Commission hosts its annual archaeology event, October 29. at 2pm in the Wayland Town Building Large Hearing Room. Admission is free and light refreshments will be available. Suzanne Cherau, Senior Archeologist at the Public Archaeology Laboratory, Inc. [...]
Please join the artists of the A/W Fall show, sponsored by the Wayland Cultural Council, for their Reception on Thursday, Oct 6, from 7-8:30pm at the Wayland Town Building. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. This post was submitted by Pete.
Dudley Pond Association Results and Photos from the Dudley Pond Run/Walk. Geoff Getz and Jane Chitkara were the men's and women's winners in the 5k race to benefit the Dudley Pond Association held on September 11.
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday, September 26 in Town Building. Selectmen will convene in the Large Hearing Room to review the agenda and receive public comment before members of the Finance Committee and the Board of Assessors join the Board to review the Assessors estimate of the overlay for FY2012 and a [...]
Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical profession. But then they discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as [...]
HOLIDAY CLOSING On Monday, October 10, the library will be closed for Columbus Day. KINDLE LIBRARY LENDING! Yes, you can finally borrow a free library ebook and read it on your Kindle or through your Kindle app on a PC or mobile device. This is made possible by a collaboration between Amazon and OverDrive, the [...]
The Wayland Health Department along with our Wayland Resident Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Volunteers will be providing FREE Flu Vaccine Clinics for ALL interested individualson the following dates. Tuesday October 4 from 12-4pm Wednesday October 12 from 4-8pm Tuesday October 18th from 2-6pm All Clinics will be held in the Large Hearing Room of [...]
NEIGHBOR BRIGADE named Wayland’s Iron Chef 2011… And “SWEET VICTORY” for the WAYLAND GARDEN CLUB in the Cake Design Competition at Sandy Burr on Sun, Sept. 18. WAYLAND’S IRON CHEF, a fundraiser for the Friends of the Wayland Council On Aging hosted an amazing event with over 9 organizations and town departments competing in [...]
On Saturday, Sept. 24, be part of a worldwide event, Moving Planet, and join other Waylanders – and thousands of New Englanders – in sending a positive, unified message to leaders at all levels: It's time to get serious about moving beyond fossil fuels and addressing climate change. Here's our plan for this historic day [...]
Metrowest Daily News 9/23/11: Train passengers praised for reviving man who had heart attack. Three MetroWest men were honored yesterday for acting quickly to save the life of an MBTA commuter rail passenger who collapsed on a train platform a month ago. Gary Dragoon, 54, of Wayland, David Perry, 40, of Ashland and Dean Bonis, 49, of Framingham, were given plaques by Marie Breen, the deputy general manager of Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail, in a ceremony that included storytelling and appreciation by the daughter of the man aided by the trio.
Boston Globe 9/23/11: Wayland man faces new charges in trooper’s death – The Boston Globe. In a rare case of delayed prosecution, a Wayland man faces up to 15 years in prison on motor vehicle homicide charges, after the state trooper he hit eight years ago while driving drunk died from her injuries in June. “We always knew, unfortunately, that the injuries to the trooper were significant and obviously in this case caused her death, and as a result of that we have these new charges,’’ said Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz, speaking moments after William Senne, 26, was arraigned in Plymouth Superior Court here. Senne pleaded not guilty and was ordered released on personal recognizance. He has already served two years in jail in connection with the July 2003 crash that left Trooper Ellen Engelhardt with massive head trauma and unable to talk or walk. Cruz said there is a possibility that the time Senne has served may apply to any future sentence if he is convicted.
Wayland Town Crier 9/23/11: Wayland man arraigned on motor vehicle homicide charge in state trooper death. William P. Senne was released without bail Thursday morning following his arraignment in Brockton Superior Court on new charges of motor vehicle homicide stemming from the death of state trooper Ellen Engelhardt. Senne, now 26, was dressed in a tan suit with a white shirt and tie as he stood before Judge Joseph Walker and pleaded not guilty to charges of motor vehicle homicide while under the influence of alcohol and motor vehicle homicide while driving to endanger.
Wayland Town Crier 9/23/11: Police arrest driver after Wayland crash. An Oxford man admitted to police on Wednesday that he crashed his car into an sport utility vehicle in Wayland and then drove off, authorities said.
The Wayland Cultural Council (WCC) is now accepting grant applications for the 2012 grant cycle. Receiving its funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), Wayland is allocated grant money for public programs that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. The WCC has awarded grants for projects in such diverse fields as [...]
THE CHACHAPOYA: MUMMIES & MAUSOLEUMS IN THE HIGH JUNGLE OF THE ANDES with Daniel Fernandez-Davila TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Wayland Public Library “Chachapoya” is a name that is rarely found in archaeological texts. Encompassing an area of at least 50,000 square kilometers inside of the tropical cloud forest in the north high jungle of Peru, [...]
Reviewing the prevalence and causes of dating violence, innovations in prevention, and looking at the possibilities for local action in a discussion titled… "Preventing Dating Abuse and Promoting Healthy Relationships: A Whole Community Approach to Supporting Youth" September 12, 2011 – Wayland, Mass. – Join us as a trio of dating [...]
Due to the inclement weather forecast, Touch a Truck has been cancelled. Touch a Truck will be held next year.
Wayland Patch 9/22/11: Senne Pleads Not Guilty to New Charges in Trooper’s Death. Former Wayland resident William Senne, 26, appeared at Plymouth County Superior Court Thursday and pleaded not guilty to charges related to the June death of Trooper Ellen Englehardt. Earlier this month a Plymouth County Grand Jury indicted Senne on charges of motor vehicle homicide. The charges come more than eight years after Senne, who was 18, crashed his vehicle into Englehardt's while intoxicated. The accident caused Englehardt severe brain damage, from which she never recovered. She died June 11, 2011. Senne pleaded guilty to causing the accident in 2005 and was sentenced to two and a half years in jail for operating under the influence to cause bodily injury.
Wayland Patch 9/22/11: Fujita Pre-Trial Conference Rescheduled for October. A pre-trial conference scheduled for today, Thursday, in Middlesex Superior Court in the murder case against Wayland resident Nathaniel Fujita, 18, has been canceled. Fujita is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and Wayland resident, Lauren Astley, 18, on July 3. He is being held without bail in the Middlesex House of Correction in Billerica following his arraignment in superior court on Aug. 23. The pre-trial conference is rescheduled for Oct. 12 at the Woburn courthouse, officials there said today.
COME ONE! COME ALL! Please join us for an all family Picnic on Sunday September 25, 2011 at Loker Elementary School starting at 1:00 p.m. If you can join us we ask that families with names from: A-M bring a large salad that will feed at least 20 people and N-Z bring desserts There [...]
Wayland Recreation offers a Mother Daughter Book Club on Sat., Oct. 29, and Sat., Nov. 5. Enjoy the company of your daughter and foster reading confidence in this program. Led by: Wayland’s Jayme Nowland, a licensed social worker, and Rachel Gutner, a certified teacher. Grades 3—4 Read and discuss The Gold Threaded Dress, the [...]
Please Join Us for an Open House introducing you to The Children’s Way. Dates: Thursday, Oct. 13 or Friday Oct. 21 Time: 8:45 – 10:00 AM Location: Selectman’s Hearing Rm., Wayland Town Building (Located on the first floor, opposite the Building Department Office) Meet the director Learn about our program Ask questions Tour the classrooms [...]
Date: Sunday, October 2nd 2011 Time: 12-2 (but we have the room for the afternoon) Place: Baystate Medical Center (see attached flier) “Massachusetts Area Trisomy X Support Group” “Scrapping for Siblings Support Group” Goals: To meet and provide support to our Families, Caregivers, Daughters, Girls, Teenagers, and Ladies with Trisomy X and Mosaic Trisomy [...]
Wayland Patch 9/21/11: More Wayland Students Score ‘Advanced’ or ‘Proficient’ on MCAS. Students in Wayland Public Schools largely improved their performance on the state’s MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests in 2011, according to data just released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Overall, 89 percent or 1,331 students who took the English Language Arts (ELA) MCAS test in Wayland schools in 2011 scored in the advanced or proficient range as compared to 87 percent (1,290 students) who did in 2010. The percentage scoring in the advanced or proficient range on the Math test, 80 percent or 1,198 students, did not change from the 2010 number, though the number of students did increase from 1,184.
Wayland Patch 9/20/11: Filmmaker: Film 'Optimistic' Despite 'Bump in the Road of Kenya's History'. To a land far, far away, Wayland resident John Michalczyk took a video camera, a script and a curiosity about how a once “very enviable, democratically stable country” could erupt in a moment into virtual war zone where heinous bloodshed, rape and violence would displace 300,000 people and leave more than 1,000 dead. In 1997, Michalczyk, a documentary filmmaker and Boston College fine arts professor, began working on a series of films about conflict resolution around the world. In January 2011, he turned his lens on Kenya for the ninth film in the series.
Local students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. About 1.5 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2010 Preliminary sat/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, totaling about 16,000 students and representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors. Semifinalists from Wayland High School include Ryan Budnick, Kaitlin Curran and Elena Drews. These high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $34 million that will be offered next spring.
Wayland Town Crier 9/19/11: Weston and Wayland teens make most of 'mitzvah' projects. On a family trip to Israel, Isabella Laufer of Weston visited the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem and learned about the non-Israeli soldiers who have died defending Israel. This visit had such a profound impact on Laufer that she decided to support Israeli soldiers for her community service project (called a “mitzvah project”) as part of her bar mitzvah. Laufer ran bake sales and handmade jewelry sales to raise enough money to “adopt” a troop in the Israeli Defense Force through an organization called “A Package From Home.” Her hard work and creativity ensured that soldiers who do not have family in Israel or who are severely wounded received care packages.
Wayland Patch 9/19/11: Wayland Iron Chef Takes the Cake (And The Grill). Wayland’s Sandy Burr Country Club Sunday hosted the second annual Iron Chef competition to benefit the Wayland Council on Aging. More than 20 businesses came out and set up tables of hors d’oeuvres for the community to enjoy as two Iron Chef-style competitions that took place, one indoors and one out. Inside, cake decorators baked and iced their way through the competition and outdoors, it was all about grilling.
Wayland Town Crier 9/18/11: ‘Wayland A-Z’: ‘Z’ is for ‘Zea mays (Indian corn)’. Indian corn has been grown in Wayland since Cakebread opened his mill at Mill Pond in 1643. During the 19th century, farmers began to fertilize their fields – there was plenty of barnyard manure around and they started to compete with one [...]
Wayland Town Crier 9/18/11: Wayland’s ‘Loose Change’ campaign achieves goal in Peru. The “Loose Change” campaign, held in Wayland in February of 2011, has achieved its goal of building a schoolroom in the remote Andean village of Atuen, Peru. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, we raised an astonishing total of $15,000 in one [...]
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