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Happening soon: An American Musical Experience - Lincoln Sudbury Civic Orchestra on the Wayland Patch calendar

Sunday May 31st Patch AM

Good day Wayland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Wayland yards are quietly transforming into wildlife-friendly native gardens
  • Two Happy Hollow veterans are closing the book on 30-year careers
  • See the key moments from Wayland softball’s dramatic 7-6 playoff win

Also on today's calendar: An American Musical Experience - Lincoln Sudbury Civic Orchestra and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 62, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Warmer with a shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Less lawn, more life: the new look of Wayland gardens (waylandpost.org) — Wayland homeowners are steadily trading traditional lawns for native plant gardens that support pollinators, birds, and local ecosystems. From school projects at Wayland High to expanded native offerings at nearby garden centers, residents are rethinking yards as resilient, wildlife-friendly spaces that respond to climate pressures and protect local waterways like the Sudbury River.    

2. Longtime teaching colleagues to retire together (waylandpost.org) — Two beloved longtime educators who began their careers in Wayland at The Children’s Way and Happy Hollow School are retiring together at the end of June, closing out three decades in the district. They reflect on classroom memories, changing technology, and deep connections with Wayland students and families, while looking ahead to a slower-paced, well-earned next chapter together.    

3. Wayland softball tops Ashland, 7-6, in Division 2 preliminary game (milforddailynews.com) — Wayland High softball edged Ashland 7-6 in a tense Division 2 preliminary round on May 29, keeping the Warriors’ postseason hopes alive. Photos capture key moments from Wayland’s seniors and underclassmen alike, including clutch hits, strong pitching, and a dramatic play at the plate that helped seal the one-run victory.    

4. Alex Rikleen ends campaign for US senator in Mass. Who he's endorsing (wickedlocal.com) — A former Wayland resident, Alex Rikleen, has ended his long-shot Democratic primary campaign for U.S. Senate and is now backing incumbent Sen. Ed Markey. Rikleen, who grew up in town and now lives in Acton, cited shared views on climate, health care, and democracy, but said his shoestring campaign couldn’t raise enough money to continue.    


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  • HOME FOR SALE:  SUNDAY Open House, 12:30-2:30 p.m., 5 Mirasol Circle, Acton
    FOR SALE:  5 Mirasol Circle, Acton, for sale at $1,100,000.SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE, MAY 31, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.... (More info)

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  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate Team Leader (Front End Support Assistant Manager) in Sudbury. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayland here.

Ok Wayland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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