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🌱 Patch AM: Wayland Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says
Coming up on the Wayland Patch calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum
Hey hey Wayland! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Wayland schools earn A+ and crack top 10 statewide rankings
Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wayland Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says (patch.com) — Wayland residents can take pride in their public schools, which Niche has ranked as the 10th best district in Massachusetts with an overall A+ grade. Wayland High School also earned a strong showing at No. 20 statewide, reflecting high marks in academics, teachers, and college prep, along with a wide range of course offerings and electives. 
📸 Around Wayland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wayland
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★ Featured events ★
- Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am - Children's House Open House at Riverbend →
Riverbend School, 33 Eliot St, Natick
11:00 am - Dudley Pond Run & Walk 5K & Kids Fun Run →
Mansion Beach, Lakeshore Dr, Wayland
10:00 am - Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement →
Online Event,
12:30 pm - Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere! →
Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank, 900 Washington St, Wellesley
11:30 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Wayland Festival →
Andrew Avenue, Wayland, MA, 01778
10:00 am - Art in Bloom →
35 Andrew Ave, Wayland
11:00 am - Planning & Planting a Successful Orchard, Hosted by Charlotte Trim →
Russell's Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
2:30 pm - Game Group →
Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd, Wayland
6:30 pm - Great Presenters: Prashant Shukla →
Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd, Wayland
7:30 pm - The Language Of Abstraction With Adria Arch →
Arts Wayland Gallery, 35 Andrew Ave, Wayland
3:00 pm - Why We Tell Stories with First Parish of Sudbury →
First Parish of Sudbury, 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury
10:00 am - Complimentary Presentation - Strategies to Help You Make an Impact with Your Estate →
Online Event
12:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hallmark Cards, Inc. posted a job opening for Hallmark Field Merchandiser (Part Time) Wayland, MA 01778 in Wayland. Apply here.
- Dignity Home Care posted a job opening for Dining Server Senior Living Community in Wayland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Weston
- All Pro Newton Deck Builders Expands Deck Service Area to Weston (commercialappeal.com)
- Lexington Schools Ranked High In New Analysis (patch.com)
- Can College Campus Conversions Ease the Senior Housing Shortage? (multihousingnews.com)
Sudbury
- Sudbury, MA Select Board — September 29, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
Newton
- City Rules Newton Woman Must Give Up Miniature Horse: Reports (patch.com)
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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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