Wayland Votes On Marijuana Moratorium, Library Construction, Trails, Budgets: Town Meeting 2017

WAYLAND, MA - Wayland's annual town meeting is coming up and registered residents will be able to vote on major town issues included in 28 warrant articles. Here's a breakdown of some important subjects that will be covered at this year's meeting.

The meeting will begin on Sunday, April 2 starting at 1 p.m. at the Wayland High School Field House.

• Budget issues including: revolving fund bylaw, current fund transfers, the omnibus budget; town budgets including all departments, and many more.
• Article 9 is a vote on whether to invoke a moratorium on marijuana businesses in town
• To authorize voting rights for permanent alien residents in town
• Money for library construction
• Preserving historic buildings through demolition delays
• Funds to construct an athletic field at Oxbow Meadows
• Funds for trails and signs at Dudley Woods
• To institute a plastic bag reduction bylaw
• To sell or get rid of an old vehicle at the Fire Department, and 10 metal docks

Find the complete warrant here, including instructions on voting at the meeting, and arguments in favor of and against each article.

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