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New Youth Officer Has Roots in Wayland Schools

Wayland Patch 11/30/11: New Youth Officer Has Roots in Wayland Schools. Look out, Wayland Public Schools. Shane Bowles is back. This time, it’s not as a student, but as the newly appointed youth officer with the Wayland Police Department. Bowles grew up in Wayland and attended Wayland Public Schools. On Nov. 28, Bowles started in the youth officer position, vacant since former youth officer Jim Forti retired in January 2011. These first couple of days, Bowles said, have been all about logistics and planning, including everything from updating business cards, email addresses and phone numbers, to taking first steps toward future goals and plans.

Bella Cappella at Russell’s on Friday, December 2

Bella Cappella will be performing at Russell’s Garden Center this Friday, December 2 -from 7-8pm.   Holiday songs and good cheer!!!

Selectmen’s Office Hours – Saturday, December 10, 2011

Selectmen’s Office Hours – Saturday, December 10, 2011 In an effort to improve communication with residents, the Board of Selectmen holds office hours each month.  While selectmen are available by telephone at home, can be contacted by email, and hold public comment at the beginning of each regular meeting, these office hours will afford citizens [...]

Selectmen Authorize Remote Participation at Public Meetings

Town of Wayland: Selectmen Authorize Remote Participation at Public Meetings. On November 28, the Board of Selectmen voted to authorize members of all town boards and committees to participate remotely if certain situations otherwise preclude their attendance. The Attorney General has issued regulations covering the circumstances under which public officials can participate in discussion and [...]

Selectmen Approve Remote Meeting Participation Effective January 3

Wayland Patch 11/30/11: Selectmen Approve Remote Meeting Participation Effective Jan. 3. Committee and board members in Wayland will be permitted to participate remotely in meetings beginning Jan. 3, 2012. Wayland’s Board of Selectmen Monday night approved the measure, which was added to the state’s Open Meeting Law guidelines by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office in early November.

Winter Orchestra Concert, Tuesday, December 13 at Wayland Middle School

The Wayland High School and Wayland Middle School Orchestras will perform their Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 7:30pm in the Wayland Middle School Auditorium.  Admittance is free and there will be a poinsettia raffle with proceeds to benefit the Jim Griffin Family Support Trust.  Come and enjoy the dulcet tones of the [...]

Start the Conversation: Ending Teen Dating Violence

Huffington Post 11/29/11: Paul Robinson: Start the Conversation: Ending Teen Dating Violence. Let's imagine for a moment that a student walks into their first day of algebra class, takes a seat and is immediately presented with the final exam. It's safe to assume the student would probably fail the test. After all, how can you expect someone to succeed in a subject they've never been taught? Yet when it comes to dating relationships, we often expect young people to have all the answers without ever studying the subject. If we want to end teen dating violence, we need to have more involved conversations with our young people around the topic of dating relationships.

State Representative Conroy announces upcoming “Ask the Rep” show on local cable.

Representative Tom Conroy is pleased to announce the next broadcast of “Ask the Rep” on Wednesday, December 14 from 7:30 – 8:00 pm. “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 [...]

Freight House missing boards recovered

The loss of old boards of the Wayland Freight House (see this article) turned out to be temporary.  Boards that were removed to be replaced with new siding had 1915 markings on the inside surface, which told of one day in the life of Engine #1979 making a fast round trip from Mystic Junction (Somerville) [...]

New Tax Relief for Wayland

The following Press Release was submitted by the Board of Selectmen At the recent Special Town Meeting (STM), the 818 residents in attendance overwhelmingly voted to fund our town’s operating budget with an additional $4 million in free cash. The petitioners who submitted this article did an excellent job of crafting a message and gathering [...]

Winter Farmers’ Market starts January 7

Russell’s Farmers’ Market: Russell’s Garden Center: Farmers’ Market. 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 carrots, beets, potatoes, parsnips and more, during the summer, and these can be stored and sold [...]

Wayland Girl Scouts recognized at Court of Awards

Wayland Town Crier 11/28/11: Wayland Girl Scouts recognized at Court of Awards. The Wayland Girl Scout Service Unit recently held its Older Girl Scout Court of Awards, noting the accomplishments of Girl Scouts in grades 6 to 12. This event celebratedtroop activities as well as Council-level recognitions, and provided the opportunity to “bridge” to the next level of Girl Scouting. Wayland is a member of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, which has 47,000 members. Violet Apple of Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was present to discuss the history of the awards and to present citations to our Gold Award recipient.

Byers’ Choice designs holiday figure after Wayland native

Wayland Town Crier 11/26/11: Byers' Choice designs holiday figure after Wayland native. Russell’s Garden Center is delighted to introduce a new Byers’ Choice Caroler this Christmas designed exclusively for Russell’s featuring third-generation owner and Wayland native Lewis S. Russell Jr. A well-known figure in town, Russell was a selectman for nine years, served on the Road Commission for six years, and served on other town committees. The folks from Byers’ Choice have made a detailed rendition of Lewis Russell just as you see him when you go to Russell’s during the holidays, out in the tree yard, tagging his handpicked Christmas trees.

Framingham woman makes bail in Wayland lottery case

Wayland Town Crier 11/29/11: Framingham woman makes bail in Wayland lottery case. A Framingham woman charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of lottery tickets over the past three years was released on $1,000 cash bail yesterday at Framingham District Court. Joanne Cook, 51, of 128 Cherry St., was arrested last Friday by Wayland Police and charged with larceny of more than $250 by a single scheme. Authorities say Cook stole about $35,550 worth of state lottery tickets as an employee at Rite Aid on Main Street in Wayland.

Fond farewell to Wayland High School’s Little Theater

Wayland Town Crier 11/28/11: Fond farewell to Wayland High School’s Little Theater. Here we’ve sat on so many occasions, often stunned, often in awe, at times exhilarated, at other times thoroughly puzzled, but always deeply moved. And now the curtain has fallen for the last time. As they entered Wayland High School’s Little Theater for [...]

Wayland woman charged with kicking police officer in the head

Wayland Town Crier 11/28/11: Wayland woman charged with kicking police officer in the head. Police charged a Wayland woman with assault and battery on a police officer Sunday night after she kicked an officer in the head, the chief said. Grace E. Fogarty, 32, of 3 Amey Road, had been taken into protective custody earlier that night, after she was reported to be intoxicated at J.J. McKay’s Restaurant & Pub on Commonwealth Road. "She was being uncontrollable in her cell" at the station," said Police Chief Robert Irving, and when two officers went in to restrain her, she kicked one of them in the head. She is scheduled to be arraigned at Framingham District Court today, police said.

Wayland Patch 11/29/11: Wayland Woman Charged With Assault, Battery on a Police Officer. A Wayland police officer was back at work one day after being kicked on the right side of the head by a woman in protective custody. The woman, 32-year-old Grace Fogarty of 3 Amey Road in Wayland, was subsequently arrested and charged with assault and battery on a police officer.

Laptops Coming to Wayland High; Scope, Process Remains Under Discussion

Wayland Patch 11/28/11: Laptops Coming to Wayland High; Scope, Process Remains Under Discussion. Wayland High School students are on schedule to move into a new building early next year and into a new technological era next fall. “Our vision is that in 2012, next fall, we’d be in a 1-to-1 learning environment – every WHS student having a laptop computer,” said WHS principal Pat Tutwiler during a recent discussion about the 1-to-1 laptop initiative at Wayland High. “It is not about a machine, it is not about an item. It is about learning, it is about reaching kids, it is about education.”

Planning for 2012

  2012 is one month away. I know most everyone is consumed right now with gift shopping, travel plans, guests arriving, entertaining and other wonderful holiday plans.  BUT 2012 is one month away and there are some long term considerations you should investigate before the start of the New Year. Wayland Business Association members can [...]

Join Wayland Schools’ Green Team

 The Wayland Schools' Green Team meets every first Monday of the month in the Happy Hollow library. We share ideas on how to make our schools greener. Discussions include recycling, gardens, composting, stewardship and more. All are welcome. On Monday, December 5, we will meet from 4:00-5:30 pm. Please visit www.waylandgreenteam.org for more information.

FOUND! Cat: Kiki is an 11 year old indoor Maine Coon cat missing from Adams Lane

We are missing our 11 year old Maine Coon cat, Kiki.  Kiki is an indoor cat, and disappeared on Saturday, November 26, from Adams Lane.  If you see her, please call Kathy at 508-358-2430. Update 11/28:  Kiki has been found!

Wayland Police say clerk stole $35K in lottery tickets

Wayland Town Crier 11/27/11: Wayland Police say clerk stole $35K in lottery tickets. A Framingham woman is charged with stealing $35,000 worth of lottery tickets from a Wayland drugstore where she worked. Joanne Cook, 51, of 128 Cherry St., was arrested Friday at about 3 p.m. at Rite Aid on Main Street, police said. Police say Cook stole the tickets over three years. "That's what they say but I don't want to make any comment on anything," Cook said yesterday, when reached at home. Officers were called Friday afternoon to help Rite Aid loss prevention with an internal investigation into the theft, according to a Wayland Police press release.

10th Annual Summer Camp Fair, Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury, MA

Sunday January 29, 2012 11:00am – 2:00 pm.  80+ camps offering information on day, overnight and travel programs for students in grades K-12.  Parents and students can meet and speak with representatives from these camps offering unique programs including travel, community service, arts, sports, academic enrichment and traditional camp options.  Admission is FREE ~ Bring [...]

WPSF “HATS Off” Spring Campaign Runs Through December 19th

For over 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!” The WPSF is encouraging everyone to order HATS Off [...]

Ski Swap & Sale, Saturday December 3 at Wayland High School

Bring used winter gear (skates, skis, snowboards) to Wayland High School Commons between 8:30 and 10 am. Shop used and new equipment between 10 and 2. Pick up your unsold items and earnings (80% of your sale) between 2-3:30pm. A percentage of the profit will fund the Wayland High School Alpine and Nordic Racing Ski [...]

Warriors vs. Weston, streaming live via WayCAM

Endure a brief commercial and you can watch the Warriors play Weston streamed live from WayCAM.

Preview of the Board of Selectmen Meeting, November 28, 2011

  The Board of Selectmen will meet on Monday, November 28 in Town Building.      After reviewing the agenda and receiving public comment, Selectmen will consider whether to authorize absent members of Town boards and commissions to participate in meetings remotely under certain circumstances.  Recently issued regulations by the Attorney General permit such activity if authorized by [...]

SPOTLIGHT: My So-called Enemy

CentralJersey.com 11/23/11: SPOTLIGHT: My So-called Enemy . Youth is often a time of idealism and empathy with the other. But caught in the difficult struggle between the Israelis and Palestinians, idealism and reality knock heads, creating a vulnerability that can verge into hatred. Into this gap steps the program Building Bridges for Peace, which brings together Palestinian and Israel teenage girls for a joint leadership program in the United States, with a follow-up in their home communities two years later. Filmmaker (and Wayland native) Lisa Gossells, after her first, Emmy Award-winning film, The Children of Chabannes, wanted to make a film about conflict resolution and young people. By coincidence, or perhaps it was fated, she heard Melodye Feldman, founder of Bridges, and four participants talk about the program at a Denver educational conference in August 2001, right before Sept. 11. When Ms. Gossells proposed a documentary about both the program and its lingering effects on the lives of participants, Ms. Feldman was game. Ms. Gossells’ new film My So-Called Enemy is a powerful exploration of both the pain and growth that real listening brings in a situation of conflict. From 5,400 minutes of footage taken by two camera crews working day and night during the 10-day program, Ms. Gossells and her editing crew culled the first 27 minutes of the film; the clips reflect the encounters between the young women, both serious and playful, and highlight the voices of the six Gossells decided to follow in ensuing years.

Emergency shelter allows safe place for Wayland residents

Wayland Town Crier 11/23/11: Emergency shelter allows safe place for Wayland residents. Wayland has a long tradition of “neighbor helping neighbor” and that was, again, apparent with the recent snowstorm. There were many who stayed with friends or family, people invited those without power over for dinner, etc. For those who needed a place to warm up or sleep until their power was restored, Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) opened the town’s emergency shelter at the Middle School. On Sunday morning, Police Chief Robert Irving, acting as the town’s emergency management director, asked CERT to open the Middle School as a “comfort station” for those who needed a place to stay warm or use the facilities. By late afternoon it was decided we needed more and the shelter was opened 24/7 for Wayland residents as well as others in the region. For three days the shelter was open to all who needed it. Dozens of people (and their pets!) came by to just get warm, take showers, charge their phones, get Internet access or stay the night.

News and Updates from the Wayland Library, November 23, 2011

E-Reader E-vening For our inaugural "E-reader E-vening" Matt Amory, computer specialist and reference librarian, will demonstrate locating, downloading, reading, listening to, and returning e-content on a variety of devices.  Feel free to bring your own device, though we may not have time to work through all questions.  Looking forward to seeing you there!  Wednesday, December [...]

WayCAM moves into new facility— Programming blackouts possible

The time has finally come. WayCAM, Wayland’s Community Media Center, is moving into a newly built studio!  While the new building and equipment are very exciting for everyone involved with WayCAM, channels 8 and 9 on Comcast and 37 and 38 on Verizon could go dead during the move. Comcast’s estimated blackout dates are December [...]

Town Meeting voters stand by electronic voting

Wayland Town Crier 11/23/11:  Town Meeting voters stand by electronic voting. Voters at special Town Meeting last week agreed with proponents of electronic voting that the benefits of almost instant tabulation of votes beats the voice and standing counts used for the past 300 years. Privacy, speed and accuracy, said Alan Reiss and Dave Bernstein, lead petitioners of Article 1, are the key benefits of using electronic handsets to bring town meeting democracy into the 21st century.

15 ways to support the Massachusetts economy with your holiday shopping

Boston.com 11/23/11: 15 ways to support the Massachusetts economy with your holiday shopping. #7 is: Wayland-based Vers makes all kinds of nifty iPhone and iPad cases from sustainably-grown walnut and bamboo, as well as earphones and an iPod/iPhone docking system. Their wood case for the iPad 2 is $79.99.

Natick lawyer pleads not guilty to drunken driving in Wayland

Wayland Town Crier 11/23/11: Natick lawyer pleads not guilty to drunken driving in Wayland. A Natick defense lawyer who was charged with drunken driving Sunday after running her car into a ditch near the Wayland police station pleaded not guilty yesterday in Framingham District Court. Deborah J. Downs, 42, was scheduled to be arraigned Monday, but she did not appear because she was in the hospital. A warrant was issued for her arrest, but she came to the court on her own yesterday.

Purchase a Trees for Troops tree at Mahoney’s in Wayland

Wayland Town Crier 11/22/11: Purchase a Trees for Troops tree at Mahoney’s in Wayland. Members of the military and their families make many sacrifices, especially during the holidays. Starting Veterans Day, Nov. 11, show your support and appreciation to an active member and their family, by donating a Christmas tree through the Trees for Troops [...]

Wayland High School junior collects gluten-free pies

Wayland Town Crier 11/23/11: Wayland High School junior collects gluten-free pies. Wayland High School junior Pierce Keegan, founder of “Pierce’s Pantry: A Gluten-Free Food Bank,” recently collected gluten-free pies donated by Gillian’s Foods Inc., a manufacturer of gluten-free foods based in Lynn, Mass. Food pantry clients who suffer from celac disease or another form of gluten intolerance are unable to eat any of the regular pies or stuffing that would be part of a Thanksgiving meal. In addition to the pies, Gillian’s also donated gluten-free stuffing. Pierce’s Pantry now supplies gluten-free food to seven area food pantries throughout Massachusetts. Participating food pantries are located in Acton, Abington, Ashland, Wellelsey, Norwood and Worcester. For more information click here.

KEEP ON SPARKLING Fashion Show, Silent Auction & Raffle

  The Silent Auction and Raffle are full of items to appeal to all.  The community has been incredibly generous with their many donations to the event.  Come ready to bid on items like; vacation homes, sporting event tickets, Jingle Ball tickets, overnight stay at the Four Season Hotel, Longfellow packages, spa packages, catered dinners [...]

Wayland Police announce new Youth Officer

Chief Robert Irving is pleased to announce the assignment of Officer Shane Bowles as the police department’s new Youth Officer.  Officer Bowles replaces longtime Youth Officer, Jim Forti, who retired in January.

Officer Bowles began his career with the Wayland Police Department in 2002, and has worked as a patrol officer since that time.  He has experience working with the town’s youth as an instructor with the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program and has accompanied the 6 grade class, as a Bicycle Patrol Officer, on their annual bike trip to Walden Pond.  Officer Bowles has an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Studies from Western New England College and he has attended several in-service training programs related to the police and youth over the years.  These include; Police Responding to Youths with Mental Issues, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, and Students Rights to Privacy/Search and Seizure versus Safety.

Officer Bowles grew up in Wayland and attended Wayland Public Schools.  He will begin his new assignment on November 28th

Wayland’s Generosity Called Upon to Rescue Fund for Needy

Wayland Patch 11/22/11: Wayland's Generosity Called Upon to Rescue Fund for Needy. Look around Wayland. You'll see comfortable, even impressive homes, manicured lawns and families out and about. What you likely will not see are homeless people sleeping on park benches or a mile-long line outside a town soup kitchen. But just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. Wayland isn't immune to the economic troubles plaguing communities around the country. No one knows this better than the individuals at area religious organizations and at the Wayland Community Fund who receive requests for financial assistance. Those requests, they agree, have increased during the past couple of years. Contributions can be sent to the Wayland Community Fund c/o Treasurer/Collector’s Office, Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

Plans Moving Forward for Ice Rink at Wayland’s Cochituate Field

Wayland Patch 11/22/11: Plans Moving Forward for Ice Rink at Wayland's Cochituate Field. Skating under the winter sky will return to Wayland this winter in the form of two outdoor ice rinks to be built at Cochituate Field. “That’s the best spot," said Mike Wegerbauer, member of the Board of Public Works. "It’s got lights, it’s got restrooms, pizza, hot chocolate [and] coffee nearby. It’s a visible location so it’s easier to monitor.” Wegerbauer said two ice rink kits have been ordered. One is rectangular at about 50×100 feet and the other is square at about 100×100. Department of Public Works Director Don Ouellette suggested the possiblity of an outdoor ice rink last year, Wegerbauer said, but it was too late in the season to make it happen. This year, Wegerbauer brought it up sooner.

Wayland Represents at the 5th Annual Quidditch World Cup

Wayland Patch 11/21/11: Wayland Represents at the 5th Annual Quidditch World Cup. “Brooms up!” I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing that phrase, and this sentiment was proved true last weekend at the 5th Annual Quidditch World Cup when more than 200 quidditch matches were played at Randall’s Island in New York. Those of you frequent readers to my (two) Wayland Patch blog posts may have noticed the description “writer, traveler and quidditch enthusiast” next to my name. Many of you may recognize the word “quidditch” from the world-renowned Harry Potter book series, but what you may not realize is that in the past few years this magical sport has been translated to reality in our all-too-muggle world. And all thanks to the International Quidditch Association, a 501c3 nonprofit run solely by adults under the age of 25. The weekend of Nov. 12-13, 94 dues-paying member teams traveled from across the United States, Canada and even Finland to participate in the historic event. Our dear town of Wayland was well-represented, as well. My three siblings (Caroline Stack WHS ’08, Brendan Stack WHS ’10 and Ian Stack WHS ’11) participated as members of the Boston University quidditch team, and WHS ’10 Hannah Mead played for Franklin and Marshall College. More than 12 bands performed throughout the weekend, viewed by an estimated 20,000 attendees. The tournament culminated in a series of semifinal and championship games under the lights of Randall’s Island Icahn Stadium.

Twenty Wayland sues Town and Wastewater Management District Commission

  The following is a press release submitted by Town Administrator Fred Turkington: Twenty Wayland, LLC, the developers of the Town Center project under construction at 400-440 Boston Post Road, filed suit late last week against the Town and the Wastewater Management District Commission (WWMDC).  The complaint alleges the Town and WWMDC have breached the [...]

Police say drunken lawyer crashes car in police station lot

Wayland Town Crier 11/22/11: Police say drunken lawyer crashes car in police station lot. Wayland Police arrested a Natick defense lawyer after they say the woman sped through the police station parking lot on Sunday and crashed into a drainage ditch while driving drunk. Deborah J. Downs, 42, who frequently works in Framingham District Court as a defense lawyer, told police she was not drinking prior to the 9:15pm crash. She refused to take any roadside sobriety tests or a Breathalyzer, Wayland Police Officer Sean Fitzgerald said in a report filed in court yesterday.

State Representative Conroy Announces Upcoming District Office Hours.

Representative Tom Conroy is pleased to announce his local office hours in Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland for the month of December, 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 [...]

Police seek information on hit and run at Routes 30/27 on Monday at 11:25am

Wayland Police are seeking help from anyone in the public who may have witnessed a hit and run accident at the intersection of Routes #30/27 this morning at 11:25 A.M.  A truck, described as a roll-off dumpster, maroon or reddish brown in color, struck the traffic signals at the intersection causing extensive damage to the [...]

The Children’s Way Open House Scheduled for December 2

  The Children’s Way, the Wayland Public Schools early childhood program, is holding an open house Friday, December 2, 2011,  for families interested in enrolling in the 2012-13 academic year.  The session will be held from 8:45 am until 10:00 am in the Selectmens Hearing Room on the first floor, Wayland Town Building. The open [...]

Wayland Police collecting Toys for Tots

  The Wayland Police are collecting new, unused, unwrapped toys in the Wayland Police Department lobby.  If you have any questions, please contact Detective Jamie Berger

Kids and the Internet- Cyber Issues All Parents Should Know, Dec. 1st, 7pm

Please join local parenting groups for this important parent enrichment event on Thursday, December 1st at the Amy Potter Center, Weston Middle School, 456 Wellesley St, Weston. Dr. Elizabeth Englander presents “Kids and the Internet – Cyber Issues All Parents Should Know.” Dr. Englander will help demystify the on-line experience of our kids and discuss [...]

Community Support, Weeks of Planning Came Together for ‘Keep on Sparkling’

Wayland Patch 11/20/11: Community Support, Weeks of Planning Came Together for ‘Keep on Sparkling’. Fashion will find a home at Sandy Burr Country Club on Nov. 26 when weeks of work hit the runway for the Keep on Sparkling: Moving Forward in the Spirit of Lauren Dunne Astley fashion show and fundraiser. WBZ anchor Jonathan [...]

Wayland Soccer Team Tops Ranked Competitors Before Falling in Final

Wayland Patch 11/18/11: Wayland Soccer Team Tops Ranked Competitors Before Falling in Final. The Wayland High School boys’ soccer team had quite a year, capped off by a deep run into the state tournament. The No. 20 seeded Warriors bested the No. 13, No. 4, No. 5 and No. 1 seeds in their tournament bracket [...]

Wayland High School student present survey results

Wayland Town Crier 11/18/11: Wayland High School student present survey results. A panel of eight Wayland High School students implored local parents to send more powerful messages to their children about the dangers of substance abuse at a recent public forum on alcohol and marijuana consumption among the town’s teenagers. Parents are the most important [...]