Massachusetts Legislature Passes Comprehensive Tax Relief Package

Bill includes $561.3 million in tax relief in Fiscal Year 2024, $1.02 billion in Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond

Natick and Wayland Receive MassDEP Grant

MassDEP has awarded Natick and Wayland with over $39,000 in grant funding for their Sustainable Materials Recovery Programs.

State Gives Wayland 30K To Help With MBTA Communities Zoning Law

The new state law requires communities near MBTA stations to create zoning districts that allow multifamily housing.

Wayland Schools Awarded Innovation Career Pathways Grant

66 Local Education Agencies to receive money for student career support

Wayland Finance Committee Appointing Board Seeks Volunteers

This new, unique town board is only looking for people who previously served on the Finance Committee.

4-Day Week For Wayland Town Employees In August

The Wayland town building will be closed Fridays during a test of the new schedule in August.

Wayland Accepting Applications To Fill School Committee Vacancy

Jessica Polizzotti resigned from her Wayland School Committee citing a conflict between her values and recent committee decisions.

Wayland ELVIS Survey Probes Low Town Meeting Turnout

A town committee is trying to find out why attendance was down for the May 1 legislative evenut using an anonymous survey.

Wayland 2023 Election Results: School Committee, Select Board Tallies

The Wayland Select Board and school committee have all-new members following Tuesday's election.

2023 Wayland Election: Everything To Know Before You Vote

Election Day 2023 in Wayland is Tuesday. Here's what to know about candidates, voting times and more.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Philip Parks, Board Of Assessors

Philip Parks is one of two incumbents in a three-way race for the board of assessors in 2023.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Massimo Taurisano, Board Of Assessors

Incumbent Massimo Taurisano is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Wayland Board Of Assessors in 2023.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Anne Brensley, Select Board

Challenger Anne Brensley is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Wayland Select Board in 2023.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Dave Watkins, Select Board

Dave Watkins is the only candidate running for reelection to the select board in 2023.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Bill Whitney, Select Board

Hear from Bill Whitney about why he's running for a seat on the Wayland Select Board in 2023.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Christina Rodrigo, School Committee

Hear from Christina Rodrigo about why she's running for a seat on the Wayland School Committee in 2023.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Erin Mueller, School Committee

Hear from Erin Mueller about why she's running for a seat on the Wayland School Committee in 2023.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Mary-Ann Wohlfarth, Board Of Assessors

Mary-Ann Wohlfarth is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Wayland Board Of Assessors.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Craig Gruber, School Committee

Hear from Craig Gruber about why he's running for a seat on the Wayland School Committee in 2023.

Wayland Candidate Called Black Superintendent 'Thug' In Email: Records

Mary-Ann Wohlfarth is running for the Board of Assessors. Omar Easy cited an email she sent in a discrimination complaint against Wayland.

Wayland 2023 Candidate Profile: Dovie King, School Committee

Hear from Dovie King about why she's running for a seat on the Wayland School Committee in 2023.

2023 Wayland Lydia Maria Child Award Nominations Open

The award given at Town Meeting honors Child, who was a 19th Century slavery abolitionist and women's rights activist.

Wayland's ELVIS Survey Gauges Town Meeting Attendance

A Town Meeting survey went up this week to gauge attendance at the May 1 governing event.

MA Supreme Court Upholds Wayland Case On Moving Human Remains

Several families sued the former Wayland Church of the Holy Spirit when their relatives' remains were set to be dug up and moved.

Wayland 2023 Election Slate Final With 3 Contested Races

After the March 7 filing deadline, longtime elected officials on the school committee and select board will not seek reelection.

Dovie King Launches Bid For Wayland School Committee

Two Wayland School Committee seats are up for election in 2023 with nomination papers due Tuesday.

172-Unit Wayland Development At Old Whole Foods Subject Of Town Forum

The public will be able to get a peek at the proposed Mill Creek development and discuss it with town officials.

Wayland's First Town Manager Michael McCall Starts Job

The former Southbridge town manager will also introduce himself at Monday's select board meeting.

After 12 Years, Wayland Town Moderator Stepping Aside

In a self-imposed term limit, Dennis Berry will not seek reelection in 2023.

Wayland Superintendent Discrimination Filing Is Second In Recent Years

The former Wayland METCO director's discrimination complaint went to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in 2020.

Wayland Mulls MWRA Connection For Town Water Supply

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has agreed to waive a $7 million connection fee for Wayland.

Proposed New Wayland Senior, Community Center Up For Hearing

Plans call for the new all-purpose community center to take over a vacant piece of land near the Wayland Town Center.

Wayland Election 2023: What's On The Ballot In April

Wayland's 2023 election will be held April 25, and candidates can start pulling papers in January.

Wayland Reaches Deal To Hire First Permanent Town Manager

The Wayland Select Board has been in contract negotiations with Michael McCall since he was selected among three finalists on Dec. 10.

In Settlement With Chief, Wayland Sought To Avoid Litigation: Minutes

The town has released minutes from closed meetings detailing how the Select Board landed on a nearly $400,000 payout to Sean Gibbons.

Wayland Offers Town Manager Job To Southbridge Manager

Michael McCall was one of three finalists interviewed by the Wayland Select Board on Saturday.

Wayland Finds 3 Finalists For Town Manager Job

Wayland has been without a permanent town manager since Louise Miller left for a job in Framingham early in 2022.

Sexual Harassment Claims Led To Wayland Chief's Resignation: Inquiry

Wayland will pay the former chief nearly $400,000 in exchange for the resignation, which follows harassment allegations earlier this year.

Wayland Tax Rate Hearing Comes With Residential Value Up Sharply

Residential property values rose more than 14 percent over the past year, signaling forthcoming tax bill increases.

Wayland Multifamily Upzoning Will Be Subject Of Planning Board Forum

A new state law is requiring cities and towns near MBTA stations to allow more multifamily developments.