New Flagpole Unveiled At Wayland Council On Aging

WAYLAND, MA — Wayland celebrated the installation of a new flagpole at the Council on Aging and Community Center on Wednesday with a ceremonial flag-raising.

The ceremony featured the flag's presentation by members of American Legion Post 133, and it was raised by Wayland Veterans’ Service Officer Dan O’Neill.

The flag-raising served as the centerpiece of the event, with attendees gathered outside the community center as the American flag was lifted for the first time on the new pole.

American Legion Post 133 Commander Paul Rufo delivered opening remarks. Select Board Chair Carol Martin and Town Manager Michael McCall also spoke during the event.

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Students from the Wayland High School Band performed, with Noa Ferdman and Nishanth Bangalore, under the direction of band director Joe Oneschuck, playing “To the Colors” in honor of the flag, followed by the ceremonial “Taps.”

The new flagpole joins several others throughout Wayland, including those at Town Building, the Public Safety Building, Fire Station 2, the Department of Public Works garage, the Wayland Housing Authority and local cemeteries.

“With the current celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of America, this flag-raising ceremony symbolizes our rich history while also recognizing the new Council on Aging and Community Center as a gathering place for our seniors and veterans,” said Town Manager McCall. “I would also like to recognize members of American Legion Post 133 and the Council on Aging, who organized this ceremony, as well as Michael Faia, Director of Public Buildings, for the installation of the flagpole.”

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