The following was submitted by Town Administrator Fred Turkington:
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, March 15 in Town Building. After convening the meeting, selectmen will pause to recognize Marcy Crowley for 40 years of service to Wayland and to the metropolitan region. Although Marcy has relocated to Vermont to be [...]
The following was submitted by Town Administrator Fred Turkington:
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, March 8 in Town Building. After convening the meeting, selectmen will hear a presentation by Director of Public Works Don Ouellette regarding two projects funded within the capital budget proposed for FY2011. The first [...]
The Wayland Town Meeting Procedures Review Committee, which consists of David Bernstein, Dennis Berry, Steven Correa, Peter Gossels, Miranda Jones, Richard Stack and William Steinberg, meets every Thursday in the Selectmen’s Room at the Town Building at 7:30pm. The committee will hold a public hearing in the large Hearing Room at the Town Building on [...]
The Board of Selectmen has voted to consolidate the two upcoming elections, for town posts (which had been scheduled for May 4) and for the state senate seat formerly held by Scott Brown (set for May 11). Both will now occur on Tuesday, May 11. The one week change in the town elections requires a [...]
Flooding Update from Chief Irving: Pelham Island Road and River Road are now closed to through traffic due to water over the road. The roads have been barricaded and will be reopened as soon as the water recedes to a point where it is safe for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, March 1 in Town Building. After convening the meeting, selectmen will hear from residents of the Charena Farms neighborhood expressing concerns that construction at the high school will result in student parking on the streets adjoining the campus and trespassing through private [...]
The Board of Selectmen voted to consolidate the Town election originally planned for Tuesday, May 4 with the special election that has been called to fill the vacancy in the state Senate seat formerly held by Scott Brown set for Tuesday, May 11. The special election has necessitated a delay in the previously announced start [...]
The following preview was submitted by Town Administrator, Fred Turkington:
There is no meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Monday, February 15th due to the observance of President's Day. Town facilities will be closed on Monday.
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, February 22nd in Town Building. The tentative [...]
Press Release
WAYLAND BOARD OF HEALTH
URGENT
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10th FLU CLINIC has been POSTPONED due to weather concerns
New Date: Tuesday, February 23rd, 3-7pm at Wayland Town Building
H1N1 FLU MIST AND INJECTABLE VACCINE AVAILABLE;
SEASONAL VACCINE INJECTABLE ONLY AVAILABLE
(NO SEASONAL FLU MIST)
Available to all interested individuals regardless of age. No restrictions. No appointments necessary. No charge to you, but please [...]
The Town’s website now hosts this document, which contains the text of the 40 articles submitted for consideration for the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, together with information about the process and timeline for completing work on the Warrant.
The document will be available as a handout at the Finance Committee Warrant Hearing on Monday, February 1, [...]
On Tuesday, 01/26/10, at 1:11p.m., a resident of Gennaro Circle in Wayland called police to report finding a burglar in her residence. The suspect had fled prior to the arrival of the officers. The suspect description is as follows: White male, 6’+, large build, gray sweatshirt, white baseball cap, no hair on head, no facial hair, in his mid to late 20’s. Vehicle was described as a black or dark green, compact, Ford type vehicle with pink car seat in rear. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CONTACT WAYLAND DETECTIVES AT 508-358-4721 OR YOU CAN LEAVE AN ANONYMOUS TIP AT 508-358-1726.
Please click on the image for a larger version of the sketch.
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Selectmen that would have normally been held on Monday, January 25, 2010 has been cancelled.
The next meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, February 1st in Town Building. The selectmen and Town Administrator will first attend the Finance Committee's Annual Town Meeting [...]
The Finance Committee will hold its Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Hearing on Monday, February 1, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the Wayland Town Building. This hearing is held to facilitate public discussion and understanding of the articles submitted for Annual Town Meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 2010, at 7:30 pm in [...]
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The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Tuesday, January 19th in Town Building. The selectmen and Town Administrator will first meet with the Finance Committee to present recommended adjustments to the proposed FY 2011 general government department and board budgets. The FinComm budget guideline requires a $420,000 reduction to the current [...]
The following summary of the January 11 Board of Selectmen Meeting was contributed by Town Administrator Fred Turkington:
At the meeting of the Board of Selectmen held on Monday, January 11th, selectmen adopted the proposed composition and charge to a temporary advisory committee to be empaneled to review a number of procedural changes that have been [...]
WAYLAND BOARD OF HEALTH ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC
H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine; both flu mist and injectable available
When: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 3-7pm
Where: Wayland Town Building
Available to all interested individuals regardless of age. No restrictions. No appointments necessary. No charge to you, but please bring your insurance information.
Please find pasted below a resolution that was unanimously adopted by the Board of Selectmen last evening, with the concurrence of the Town Moderator. The resolution establishes a temporary advisory committee to the selectmen and Town Moderator to review, evaluate and make recommendations on proposals on procedures and logistics which may make Town Meeting more [...]
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, January 11th in Town Building. After convening the meeting and receiving public comment, the Board will hold a petitioner's workshop for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. This is an opportunity for citizens contemplating submission of articles to have questions answered regarding [...]
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, January 4th (tonight) in Town Building. After convening the meeting and receiving public comment, the Board will meet with Town Moderator Peter Gossels to discuss a number of procedural changes that have been suggested to improve Town Meeting and whether to [...]
Wayland Board of Health
H1N1 Flu Community Vaccination Clinic
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 3-7pm at Wayland Town Building
Flu Mist or Injectable vaccine available for interested individuals, regardless of age. No pre-registration required.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, December 21st beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Town Building. After convening the meeting and receiving public comment, the Board will discuss ambulance and advanced life support rates for 2010.
At approximately 7:45 p.m., selectmen will hear a presentation by the Energy Initiatives Advisory [...]
A Cappella fans take note: Wayland High School’s Muses, T-Tones and Madrigals will hold their semi-annual concert on December 21st at 7:30 pm in the High School Little Theater. Many of the pieces on the program have been arranged by the groups themselves. The groups take the stage after appearing in the sold-out College A [...]
The Wayland Firefighter's Association is running the 46th Annual Santa's Ride, Sunday-Tuesday, December 20-22.
The schedule for his tour through Wayland is as follows:
December 20
Red Barn at Gray Birch
5:00
To
5:10
Marshall Terrace at #16
5:15
To
5:25
Campbell Road at #17
5:30
To
5:40
Oxbow Road at Sherman Bridge Road
5:45
To
6:00
Moore Road at Sedgemeadow Road
6:05
To
6:20
Bow Road at #27
6:25
To
6:35
Millbrook Road at Plain Road
6:40
To
6:55
Three Ponds Road at Sears Road
7:00
To
7:10
Sears [...]
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, December 14 beginning at 7pm in Town Building. After convening the meeting in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, the Board will recess to attend the Finance Committee presentation on their updated long-range finance plan in the Large Hearing Room.
At approximately, 7:50pm, [...]
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, December 7th beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Town Building. The meeting will begin with a special presentation by Fire Chief Robert Loomer celebrating the retirement of Deputy Chief Ken Hart. The fire chief will also introduce Vinny Smith, who has been appointed deputy [...]
Join us for the 1st Occasional evening of arts called creative soul – a series of fun, community-building events showcasing selected local musicians and other performing artists. Hosted by Peter Lavenson & Friends.
Our impressive line-up on December 5 includes these performing artists and more:
Bob Cramer – Guitar
Juliette Fay – Best-selling novelist reading an excerpt from [...]
WAYLAND BOARD OF HEALTH- H1N1 ALERT
Alert Message-H1N1 Community Vaccination Clinic
WHEN: Thursday December 3, 5-7pm
WHERE: Town Building
First come, first served. This clinic is for all children aged 6 months to 18 years, children aged 6-17 who have an underlying medical condition, plus parents and caregivers with children less than 6 months in their homes. Proof of residence [...]
WAYLAND BOOSTER STORE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Thursday, December 3, 12:30-7 pm, Loker School
Need a great gift for your student, relative, friend, coach? Come by the Loker School for a full selection of Wayland sports apparel. Jackets, sweatshirts, hats, blankets, flannel pants, shorts, bags, and more will be on sale. All proceeds support Wayland High [...]
The next regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen will be held on Monday, November 30th beginning at 7pm in the Town Building. The agenda will include liquor license hearings relative to the transfer of location of the liquor license of Grape Ideas to 302 Commonwealth Road (near Mel's Commonwealth Cafe) and the subsequent transfer of [...]
Results of today's voting in the High School ballot question are in, with 70% of the voters approving the question, with wide margins in all four precincts. Results below are unofficial at this time.
The total tally was 2602-1115. Results by precinct are as follows:
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
Precinct 3
Precinct 4
Total
Yes
693
552
549
808
2602
No
246
344
253
272
1115
Town Meeting begins Wednesday night at [...]
A reminder that citizens entitled to vote at regular polling places on Tuesday, November 17th between 7am and 8pm on a debt exclusion ballot question to issue bonds to expand and modernize Wayland High School. A majority vote decides the question.
A Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:30pm at the High School Field House to [...]
NEED HELP SORTING OUT THE HEALTH AND DRUG PLANS?
Every year Medicare health and drug plans CHANGE; it may be co-pays, the network of doctors, the list of drugs, etc. Do not ignore the letters that come from your plans. OPEN, READ and SAVE those letters. Be ready for the the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (Nov. 15-Dec. 31) [...]
MIAA 11/8/09: 2009 MIAA Girls Soccer – Division 2 North Tournament Brackets. #3 Wayland defeated #14 Marblehead 2-1 in the first round of the girls soccer tournament. Wayland's game in the next round will be Tuesday, November 10 at 4pm in Wayland against #6 Belmont.
Wayland Girls defeated #6 Belmont, 2-0 to move to the semi-finals [...]
The fall musical has come around yet again ladies and gentlemen. This season’s show is Flight of the Lawnchair Man, the story of one man’s journey into the skies. That man is Jerry Gorman, played by high school senior Lowell Glovsky. Jerry works as a lowly employee at Walmart and is desperate to escape the confines [...]
The Wayland Board of Health has received a limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine for residents ages 65 and older.
Call the Board of Health at 508-358-3617 to pre-register for a specific appointment (not walk-in) for a flu clinic on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Wayland Town Building's Large Hearing [...]
The Board of Selectmen will convene at Monday evening (November 2) in Town Building.
The Board will discuss the information provided by residents of the new Oxbow Meadows affordable housing development. A group of neighbors had pressed for relief beyond the discount reflective of the sale price of the units substantially below fair market value in presenting [...]
The High School Building Committee (HSBC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the School Committee conference room on the second floor of the Wayland Town Building.
The agenda includes preparation for special Town Meeting and planning for a third public forum prior to the election.
The community is welcome to attend [...]
The Wayland High School Honors Sinfonia Orchestra, under the direction of Susan Memoli has been invited to perform at Symphony Hall in Boston on Sunday, October 25 during the BSO’s Annual Open House. The BSO Open House will feature something interesting and exciting for children and adults alike: explore multimedia musical computer programs, an instrument [...]
Wednesday, October 28 is the last day you can register to vote in the Special Town Election to be held November 17. The Town Clerk’s office will be open on that day from 8:30am-8pm for voter registration. If you wish to obtain an absentee ballot, you must file an absentee ballot application for the calendar [...]
The Finance Committee will hold its Special Town Meeting Warrant Article Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Wayland Town Building. This hearing is held to facilitate public discussion and understanding of the articles submitted for the Special Town Meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. [...]
This will be an opportunity for the FinCom, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Board of Public Works, Selectmen and others to comment on the issues currently facing their boards. Following presentations from each board, there will be an opportunity for Questions and Answers, and afterward public comment. The meeting will be moderated by LWV member Iryna [...]
The Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday, September 8, in Town Building.
Selectmen will review an update on the status of the Town Center development from Chuck Irving, principal of Twenty Wayland, LLC and KGI Properties. The firm has continued with the permitting process for the mixed use retail/housing/office development with Conservation Commission and the [...]
Missing Cat: Wakefield – 4 year old orange tabby with a blue collar bell. Last seen around Glezen Lane (between 126 and 27) on August 11th. Extremely friendly and personable cat. If you have any information on him, please call 508-358-3051. His family misses him. Click on the image for a larger view.
Hobbes, 17 year old cat. Left home on Rice Road on Saturday morning August 1st and hasn’t been seen since. Any information on her where abouts, please contact Jim at 508-651-2988. Click on the photo for a larger image.
Press Release
Wayland Police Department
August 4, 2009
On August 4th, 2009 at 2:11am, Wayland Police responded to a report of vandalism in progress in the vicinity of Woodridge Road and Country Corners Road. Officers discovered that at least twenty-one mailboxes had been damaged, most likely by being struck with a baseball bat or similar object. Due to the extent [...]
On Saturday, July 18, 2009 between 2-4:30pm, a car was broken into at the Wayland Town Beach. The vehicle was entered and stolen was a Prada Wallet as well as credit cards. Credit Cards were subsequently used at Toys R Us, Best Buy and Target in Framingham. They were also attempted to be used at [...]
Just a brief reminder that the Board of Selectmen will not meet this evening due to vacation conflicts, but will instead meet on Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. While the agenda will not be finalized until late Tuesday afternoon, I expect it include:
A review of the liquor license application for 131 Main Street. The [...]
Mittens is a one-year old cat. He is gray and white with green eyes and very small brown areas on his face. He is VERY friendly! He was adopted from Kitty Angels, and is missed by his family. He was last seen Maiden Lane in Wayland 7/20. Please contact Joanne Burke 508-651-9927 or 508-259-0918.
“Fern”, small medium-gray longhaired spayed female, with white bib. Last seen July 5 at home on Bennett Rd. Please call Farringtons at 508-358-7741 or Molly at 978-505-5912.
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