Come swim at the Wayland Community Pool!
Come swim at the Wayland Community Pool! The Wayland Community Pool Announces: Discover Scuba Fundraiser, Parent/Toddler Swim Lessons and Spring Swim Team! More info and registration online here.
Mid-Life Crisis Band to perform at The Bone in Framingham to benefit military veterans, Thursday, February 9
Local band Mid-Life Crisis will be appearing at The Bone (formerly The Chicken Bone Saloon) on Waverly Street in Framingham Thursday, February 9. The band, which features tight harmonies backed up by strong instrumental work, will cover a variety of songs from the categories of Classic Rock, R&B, New Wave, Grunge, and Blues. A favorite [...]
Girl Scouts Celebrating 100 Years
Join Wayland Girl Scouts of all ages in celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting. The Wayland Girl Scouts are hosting a birthday party on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 6:45pm in the brand new Wayland High School Cafeteria. At exactly 7:12pm, we will join Girl Scouts from all over the United States in reciting the [...]
Rail Trail Meeting, Wednesday, February 15 at Town Building 7:30-9pm
The Friends of the Rail Trail monthly meeting is intended to inform, and drive progress with the trail. We will start with an update on Wayland's progress, then open for questions. We will then discuss the action plan for both our short term objective (removing the tracks and creating a three mile soft surface path across [...]
Planning under way for Late Night 2012 at Wayland High
Wayland Town Crier 1/31/12: Planning under way for Late Night 2012 at Wayland High. Saturday, May 19 will be a big night for Wayland High School juniors – the night of the Junior Prom, where excitement is high and memories will be made that last a lifetime. “Late Night” is a 16-year Wayland tradition. Every [...]
WHS Sailing Team seeks boat trailer donation
The WHS Sailing Team is preparing for its second season on Lake Cochituate. We are in need of a boat trailer in order to get the boats back to the water. If you have an unused boat trailer that you are willing to donate, we would greatly appreciate it and will provide a tax donation [...]
Apply now! Interviewing for SOAR 55 Nonprofit Management Consultant Spring Training. Training begins in March.
SOAR 55 is currently accepting applications from former and current (part-time) executives/professionals with consulting expertise (marketing/development experience a plus) whose purpose is to provide management and capacity building assistance to nonprofits through the award winning SOAR 55 Nonprofit Management Consulting Group program, generously funded through the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. The group works in teams of 3 [...]
Passport to Paris and Beyond: After-School Program Registering Now
An after-school program for Wayland Middle School students interested in cooking together and exploring French culture, music, and language is being offered once again for Grades 6, 7, and 8 students. The class – Passport to Paris and Beyond, An Exploration of Francophone Cuisine, Culture, and Language – debuted in the fall, and many of the students expressed interest [...]
Luigi Bocca in Wayland Little Theater Concert, February 10
Wayland’s Little Theater has been retired, but the Little Theater Concert Series continues on Friday, February 10, at 8:00 pm on the glistening new Main Stage at Wayland High School. Tenor Luigi Boccia and pianist Arthur McManus will present a survey of the history of Italian song. The program includes songs by Baroque composers (Scarlatti, [...]
And the Winner is…
January 20th was the presentation date to the winner of the 32” Panasonic LCD TV that was awarded by the Wayland Business Association (WBA) in support of WayCAM’s “Get to Know WayCAM” promotion. The TV give-away was the grand prize from the survey WayCAM conducted at Special Town Meeting, and that ran until the [...]
Selectmen seek volunteers for Substance Abuse Prevention Committee
WaylandCares Facebook Page 1/30/12: The Wayland Board of Selectmen approved a resolution establishing a 5 person committee to report to the Town any action that should be taken with regard to the community’s substance abuse prevention efforts through WaylandCares, and what steps it recommends the Town take to assure that this community-wide coalition work [...]
WayCo Announces 2011 Donations
With a new season just a few short months away, WayCo Amateur Sports Development, Inc., – whose cornerstone program is the WayCo Softball League – announces its recent charitable donations. The non-profit organization donated a total of $2,250 in 2011 to eight different recipients. A successful summer raffle and individual donations meant WayCo was [...]
Transition 2.0, February 2 at the Senior Center
On Thursday, February 2, at 7 pm, bring your favorite popcorn to the Senior Center in the Wayland Town Building and celebrate the pre-premiere of the new movie In Transition 2.0. In Transition 2.0 is an inspirational immersion in the Transition movement, gathering stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. You'll hear about communities printing their [...]
Bee Enthusiasts to meet on February 16, 7:30-9pm
Wayland BEElieve, organized by Transition Wayland, is a group of bee enthusiasts who want to support beginning and advanced beekeepers, help others in Wayland get started, exchange stories and experience, organize to educate the public about bees, and pool orders for bees and beekeeping supplies. Place TBA. For more info, email kaat@transitionwayland.org or check the [...]
375th Celebration Committee invites involvement
Wayland is going to have a year-long celebration—a 375th birthday bash—and we need your help to plan the party! The 375th committee will host a year-long celebration for our town beginning in June 2013 and ending in June 2014. The committee will plan some major events and we invite all Wayland groups, organizations, and individuals [...]
Wayland Police Offering ‘Cop Cards’ Again
Wayland Patch 1/28/12: Wayland Police Offering 'Cop Cards' Again. "Cop Cards" are back. A new set of collectible trading cards featuring members of the Wayland Police Department are now available at Claypit Hill School, Happy Hollow School, Loker School, Liberty Pizza and The Public Safety Building.
Winter 2012 Bereavement Support from Parmenter
Journaling Your Way Through Grief: The grief process following the loss of a loved one is often described as a journey with many twists and turns. Writing about your journey can be a powerful tool for healing. It allows you to give voice to your grief, reflect on the ups and downs, and identify patterns that may trigger [...]
News and Events from the Wayland Library, January 27, 2012
Holiday Week Craft Program. Using paper, kids will create a winter scene, play with origami fortune tellers, make a room decoration, and more. This is a drop-in craft program for children ages 4 and up, with librarian Elise Katz. Friday, February 24, from 1-3 p.m. Children 8 and under must be attended by an adult. [...]
Lifeguard Training and Scuba Diving at Wayland Community Pool
The Wayland Community Pool announces Lifeguarding Training Courses and Scuba Diving Lessons. See Programs and Classes at waylandcommunitypool.org for more info or to register!
WSCP Announces Special Events for Vacation Week Program
The four-day February Vacation Week program offered through Wayland School Community Programs at Loker School will feature a field trip or special event each day. Here is the schedule: Tuesday, February 21, 11 am – 12 noon, Big Joe, The Storyteller Big Joe Web Site Wednesday, February 22, 9:15 am – 12 noon, Ryan Family Amusement, [...]
WaylandWells website introduced
The members of the former Wayland Wellhead Protection Committee announce the launching of their new website, WaylandWells.com, a comprehensive repository of information about Wayland's drinking water supply. Created in an effort to inform and energize the public to protect the town’s most precious resource, the site provides access to hundreds of public documents, including a [...]
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, February 29 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 [...]
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 February, 2012. 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 [...]
Wayland resident’s photos on display in Cambridge
Wayland Town Crier 1/24/12: Wayland resident’s photos on display in Cambridge. Rick Colson photographs secrets, unveiling our fears and fantasies in eerie intriguing images. The Wayland resident juxtaposes color photos of offbeat scenes from everyday life with ironic snippets of text that subvert viewers’ expectations, leaving them to wonder what they’re seeing and how they’re [...]
Neighbor Brigade Adds Collins and Mavrikos to Its Board of Directors
MarketWatch 1/23/12: Neighbor Brigade Adds Collins and Mavrikos to Its Board of Directors. Neighbor Brigade, a non-profit organization committed to delivering community-based support for neighbors when they need it most, today announced that Susan Collins and James (Jim) Mavrikos have joined its Board of Directors. Collins is an attorney in the real estate law firm [...]
Pelham Island Road Bridge to temporarily close beginning Feb. 15
Wayland Town Crier 1/20/12: Pelham Island Road Bridge to temporarily close beginning Feb. 15. The Pelham Island Road Bridge will be being closed from February 15, 2012 until somtime in November 2012, town officials said. Thru traffic will not be possible. The one-lane temporary bridge which crosses the Sudbury River and connects the towns of Wayland and Sudbury is being reconstructed. The new bridge, which will cost around $2.3 million, will have a replicated arch structure, similar to the existing bridge, according to construction documents. The bridge rail will be a concrete Texas style rail, also similar to the existing rail type. Minor roadway improvements will eliminate drainage problems.
Wayland High School Solo and Chamber Concert, Wednesday, February 1
Please join us for the first performance on the new Wayland High School Auditorium's "Main Stage" on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7:30pm. The annual WHS Solo and Chamber Concert will feature chamber ensembles including the Honors Concert Choir, Honors Sinfonia Orchestra with cello soloist, Andrew Laven, and many others. Free and open to the public. Come [...]
News and Announcements from the Council on Aging
$2 WARM UP WEDNESDAY LUNCHEONS CONTINUE! Reservations required. Wednesday, JANUARY 25 at Noon (Quiche Buffet) Wednesday, FEBRUARY 8 at Noon (Pizza Buffet), Luncheons are made possible by a grant from the Friends of the Wayland COA. Presentations following the next two Warm Up Wednesday luncheons: STATE CIRCUIT BREAKER and PROPERTY TAX RELIEF, Wed., Jan 25 [...]
News and Events from the Wayland Library, January 20, 2012
THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE: “Navigating the Path to Independence: A Speaker Series for Adults with Disabilities and Their Families” is an informational series to help adults with disabilities, taking place on the last Monday of each month from January to May at 7 p.m. in the library’s Raytheon Room. Series speakers have professional expertise in working [...]
League of Women Voters presents: Sustaining Wayland’s Drinking Water, Thursday, January 26
The League of Women Voters of Wayland presents: SUSTAINING WAYLAND’S DRINKING WATER January 26, 2012, Town Building, 7:30 pm Wayland has always been proud of its drinking water. But in recent years our water has been criticized by many residents. What happened? Is it getting better or worse? What can we do to insure an adequate supply [...]
Wayland Council on Aging co-director retires
Wayland Town Crtier 1/19/12: Wayland Council on Aging co-director retires. A familiar face has been missing from the Wayland Council on Aging since mid-month with the departure of co-director JoAnn Kunz, who has held the position – which she shares with colleague Julie Secord – for 11 years. A resident of Medfield, Kunz said she began to make the decision to leave last winter when the 17-mile commute became too much of a hassle. She realized she had “a bug to do something new and completely different.” She gave her notice in October to colleagues, the Council on Aging board, and town officials; her retirement is effective as of Jan. 18.
Brain Injury Presentation
The Claypit Hill and Happy Hollow/Loker PTOs invite you to a presentation by The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:00 at Loker School Please join us to learn more about the new concussion law in Massachusetts and what you can do to protect your elementary-aged child. The presentation by the Brain [...]
Attend forum on campaign finance reform in Sudbury
Wayland Town Crier 1/19/22: Attend forum on campaign finance reform in Sudbury. Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in “Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission” that corporations, unions and special interests are entitled to free speech rights, a decision that has enabled those organizations to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence federal [...]
Call for Nominations for 2012 Lydia Maria Childs Award
The Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee has traditionally brought to the Town’s Annual Meeting, under Article 1, the names of citizens and/or volunteer organizations to be recognized for their contributions to the Town’s governance, to our community’s quality of life, or to serving important needs among our townspeople. In 2009 this honor was named the [...]
Arts/Wayland’s Photos in Phebruary Exhibit
Arts/Wayland is happy to announce its second annual photography exhibit, Photos in Phebruary. The exhibit will run throughout the month of February, at the Wayland Library. The show's reception will be hosted on Sunday, February 12th, from 2pm to 4pm. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact artnews@artswayland.com [...]
News and Events from the Wayland Library, January 16, 2012
E-Reader E-vening. Matt Amory, computer specialist and reference librarian, will describe the library’s OverDrive service for 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. Wednesday, January 25, at 7 p.m. in the [...]
WHS Guidance Teacher Jim Griffin died on Sunday morning, January 15
WHS Principal Pat Tutwiler sent the following email to the High School community this morning: Dear Community, It is with deep regret that I write to inform you that our dear friend and colleague, Jim Griffin, passed away on Sunday morning after his valiant battle with cancer. For his colleagues and friends here at Wayland [...]
Come swim with us at the Wayland Community Pool!
Now offering…swimming and diving lessons, swim team, masters swimming, triathlon training, family and lap swim, water exersize and more… (Introduction to scuba coming soon!) Year round and seasonal passes available. Visit waylandcommunitypool.org for more details.
Becoming a tutor of English
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 [...]
Soccer Program for Ages 3 – 6 Enrolling Now; All Sessions at Loker School
Super Soccer Stars is offering four programs this winter for children ages three through six. The classes are being held at Loker School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are starting this week and conclude on March 29th. There are no classes on February 21st and 23rd during February vacation week. The fee for the 11-class [...]
Wayland Library offering “Navigating the Path to Independence” for Disabled Adults and their Families
On January 30, 2012, the Wayland Free Public Library will offer the first seminar in a series titled Navigating The Path to Independence. This monthly speaker series for disabled adults and their families will address the major life and career needs of the disabled adult population. Deborah Harrison, founder and president of Creative Communications Consulting [...]
Representative Tom Conroy Announces Health Care Forum in Sudbury
State Representative Tom Conroy invites area residents to join him on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7:00pm at Sudbury Town Hall for a Health Care Forum. The forum will provide participants an opportunity to learn about health care reform proposals being considered at the state level, as well as an opportunity to share their perspectives [...]
2012 Open Burning Permits now available on line at town’s website
Open Burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enforced by the local Fire Department. Open burning season runs from January 15 to May 1, 2012. A valid permit obtained from the local fire department is required. The Fire Chief reserves the right to deny open burning on any day [...]
Petitioner’s Workshop Kicks Off First Phase of Annual Town Meeting Process
Town of Wayland: Petitioner’s Workshop Kicks Off First Phase of Annual Town Meeting Process. At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 9, the Board of Selectmen will conduct the Petitioner’s Workshop for the 2012 Annual Town Meeting. The workshop is an open discussion with citizens interested or contemplating submission of a petitioned article to be included [...]
News and Updates from the Wayland Library, January 6, 2012
HOLIDAY HOURS. The library will be closed on Monday, January 16, for Martin Luther King Day. E-Reader E-vening. Matt Amory, computer specialist and reference librarian, will describe the library’s OverDrive service for downloading, reading, listening to, and returning e-content on a variety of devices. Feel free to bring your own device, though we may not [...]
Family Magic Show, Jan. 28th 10:30am
The Wayland Children and Parents Association (WCPA) and The Little Dove Early Childhood Center present Ed Popielarczyk’s Magical Moments! On Saturday, January 28th at 10:30 AM, come to the Peace Lutheran Church (107 Concord Rd, Wayland) and experience a hands-on magic show that with both amaze and amuse! Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, storyteller, [...]
News and Updates from the Council on Aging, January 5
LUNCHEONS, January 11 & 25, $2, Noon. Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday at noon for our “warm up” lunches (the winter version of Summer’s “Cool Off Wednesdays”). MENU: Jan. 11 -Pizza Buffet; Jan. 25 – Quiche Buffet). Warm Up Wednesdays are made possible by a grant from the Friends of Wayland COA. [...]
Wayland Police Department to Participate in MIAA Simulator Driving Training Program, January 9-11, 2012
WHAT: Wayland police department members will proactively participate in a driving safety simulator program designed to reduce the risk of accidents and lower the town’s insurance costs. Contained in a 30-foot mobile trailer, this state-of-the-art, computer-driven simulator realistically replicates more than 150 driving conditions that operators of police cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency [...]
Yoga Reaches Out 2012 Yogathon-Sunday, May 6, 2012
Yoga Reaches Out was founded in 2009 by Wayland resident Sarah Gardner. The Yoga Reaches Out 2012 Yogathon will benefit Children's Hospital Boston and Africa Yoga Project. It is a day long event at Gillette Stadium's Field House in Foxboro, MA on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Featured presenter will be the internationally known teacher and best-selling author Baron Baptiste along with many talented yoga teachers from all over New England. $25 registration fee and raise a minimum of $250. All levels welcome! For details and more information, please visit: www.yogareachesout.org For questions or sponsorship information, please email Laurin Panzano at laurin@yogareachesout.org
Residential Burglary on Main St; Police seek information
From Wayland PD Facebook page: A residential burglary occurred on Main Street across from the D.P.W. yesterday. If anyone witnessed a suspicious person(s) or vehicle in that area, between 8am and 2pm on Tuesday, January 3, please contact Detective Chris Cohen at 508-358-4721. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can leave a message on [...]
