Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What Are the Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston? (wror.com) — Wayland families can celebrate that Wayland High School ranks among the top public high schools in Greater Boston in Boston magazine's new 2026 list. The rankings weigh MCAS performance, class size, and student-teacher ratios across 148 schools, offering context on how Wayland compares academically and demographically to neighboring communities.
• Wayland MA candidate says she got enough write-in votes for Nov. ballot (wickedlocal.com) — A Wayland resident, former Select Board member Anne Brensley, says she's secured enough write-in votes in this week's Republican primary to appear on November's ballot for secretary of the commonwealth. Local clerks have until Saturday to certify results, which will determine if she officially advances to face longtime incumbent William Galvin in the statewide race.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Sudbury, MA Sudbury School Committee — August 4, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
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