In its sixth year, the Farmers’ Market has grown from just a handful of vendors to over 20, and started operating as a winter market in the greenhouse since last year.

The answers – the chefs competing in Wayland’s Iron Chef!

What is Wayland’s Iron Chef? It is a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland Council on Aging that will take place at Sandy Burr Country Club on Sunday, September 12 from 5:30-8pm.

On Sept. 9, Kurt Czarnowski, the Social Security Administration’s regional communications director, will provide an overview of the program and help attendees better understand the important role it plays in fulfilling their retirement dreams. He will explain how the benefit is computed, when someone can begin to collect, and the impact of work in retirement.

The following week, SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders) counselor Kathy Worhach will discuss Medicare. A veteran SHINE counselor, Worhach has for years helped answer questions about Medicare, Medicare supplements, HMOs, Medicaid, free hospital care, prescription drug assistance, drug discount cards and long-term health insurance.

On Sept. 23, Wayland resident Sam Kiefer of UBS Financial Services will give a primer on financial terms and strategies to assist the participants in making informed decisions about financial planning as they enter retirement.

And on Sept. 30, elder law attorney Denise Yukorfsky, will discuss legal considerations for older individuals.

There will be a question-and-answer period following each presentation and ample handouts for everyone. The events are free but, due to the anticipated turnout, the Council on Aging asks that you pre-register for the session(s) that you wish to attend, by calling 508-358-2990.

These days will be “Slow Down Wayland Days” and all residents and commuters are asked to carefully monitor their speeds as they drive on local roads. The number one complaint the police department receives from citizens is the presence of speeding cars, trucks and buses, especially on residential streets.

Clean air is a resource on which we all depend. Air pollution negatively affects our health and the environment. Asthma, bronchitis, heart disease and lung cancer can be caused by smog, fine particles and other pollutants in the air we breathe. Children are particularly susceptible because their lungs are still developing and they breath more air than adults do. Air pollution can also harm plants and animals and contribute to climate change.

While there are many sources of air pollution, at least 40% of smog-forming pollutants come from cars, buses and trucks. A simple way to cut down on air pollution from motor vehicles is to eliminate unnecessary idling by turning off the engine when parking or waiting. Idling wastes fuel and adds to pollution. Exhaust from idling vehicles accumulates in and around schoolyards and buildings, and can enter the buildings through air-intake vents and open doors. Because buses and cars frequently idle at schools, these buildings are especially vulnerable. With everyone’s cooperation – parents, school bus drivers, and staff – we can clean up the air around our schools and communities by turning off our engines as soon as we pull into the driveway or parking lot at school, home and other locations about town.

The WAYLAND, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT reports that a Residential Break and Entering occurred on Concord Road yesterday (Monday, August 30). The police want to remind residents that if you see or hear anything suspicious to call the Wayland Police.

Source: Wayland Police Dept Facebook Page

There is a solid group of sponsors this year, enabling more awards than last year, a great raffle and lots of refreshments.  The presenting sponsor is Baldwin Insurance Agency.  Awards include free shoes from Inov-8 and Vibram FiveFingers, gift certificates from Marathon Sports, trophies, plaques and medals.  A generous donation from Wayland Kitchens will make for a great raffle.  And, continuing the Wayland XC Festival tradition, the raffle is free to all runners.

There are many age classes with over 120 awards!  And the races include team competitions.

The 5K open race has been selected to be part of the USATF-NE Cross-Country Grand Prix Series and the Eastern New England Trail Race Series.

Post-race amenities include food from Whole Foods Market and a free raffle sponsored by Wayland Kitchens for all participants.  Professional race timing provided by 3C Race Productions.

For complete details, visit www.waylandxc.com or call Eric Bucher at 508-397-1261. Available here is a printable registration form in PDF
 

The policies and guidelines of the council remain the same and applicants from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for grants. The deadline for applications is Oct. 15. For more information and application forms visit their website.

For complete details, click here.

Update:  Marzipan has been found!  8/29/10

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• bring a print copy of your registration (the site allows you to do print one when finished)
• bring a copy of the child's birth certificate to prove age
• no cleats!!

Contact jeffrey.s.baron@gmail.com with questions.

Sponsored by: Jeffrey S. Baron Insurance and Wayland/Weston Pop Warner

AGENDA

HSBC Meeting
7:00 pm     Comments from the public
7:05 pm    Invoice approval
7:20 pm    Adjourn to Community Update

Community Update
7:30 pm    Welcome and Introduction – Lea Anderson, HSBC Chair
                           Design Briefing – Steven Millington, HMFH Architects
                           Project Overview and Status – David Saindon, KVAssociates
                           Construction Highlights – Chris Semlies, Shawmut Design and Construction
                           On the Other Side of the Fence – Pat Tutwiler, WHS Principal
                           Questions from the Community