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Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee seeking 2020 Lydia Maria Child Award nominations

Lydia Maria Child resided in Wayland during the mid-nineteenth century and is known as a national heroine for her tireless work as an abolitionist, women’s rights activist, equality and human rights activist, novelist and journalist. She is also known for her famous poem, “Over the River and Through the Wood,” and was remembered as

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State OKs $1.2 Million For Loker School Roof Replacement

Wayland Patch 2/13/20: State OKs $1.2 Million For Loker School Roof Replacement. The Massachusetts School Building Authority on Thursday approved a $1.2 million grant for the town of Wayland to help fix the roof at Loker Elementary School. The Loker School roof is leaking and in need of a full replacement. The total cost

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Recent Selections | An art exhibit featuring work from Wayland Middle School students

A selection of recent works by Wayland Middle School visual art students will be on view at the Wayland Free Public Library throughout the month of February.

This mixed-media exhibition showcases a collection of vibrant and personal work by 6th, 7th and 8th graders, illustrating both their unique approach to creative challenges, as

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The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable Provided Valentine Gift Bags to Survivors of Domestic Violence

On Tuesday, February 11, members of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable and community members gathered at the Wayland Public Safety Building to fill Valentine gift bags for clients of REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence. Approximately 75 gift bags, decorated by students at Sudbury Extended Day were filled and donated

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News and Events from the Wayland Library, February 14, 2020

ADULT PROGRAMS

Metrowest Writer’s Guild Write-In. If you’re ready to make some progress on your novel or memoir, February is a great time to hunker down and write. We provide a quiet space, coffee, and a supportive vibe, and you bring your favorite writing tools and the story in your head. The Metrowest Writers Guild

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Candidates for March 31 Town Elections

Town Elections will be held on March 31, 2020. Candidates for Town offices who will be appear on the ballot are listed below. For more details on the Town Clerk’s page, click here. Incumbents are marked with an (I). Contested races are listed in bold.

Office Candidate Moderator (one seat, three years): Dennis J.

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Drawing for Life- for beginners!

In this 8-week course, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing, which you can then apply to draw anything. We will practice exercises to strengthen your skills of observation (and the visual/ creative right side of your brain) which will rapidly improve your ability to draw accurately. While improving your drawing skills, you will

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