Wayland's Week in Review: Gas Leaks; Death on Vacation; Dudley Pond Bacteria; the School Day Slow Down

Police Enforcing ‘Slow Down Wayland Days’The Wayland Police Department will have extra enforcements out during the start of school.

Wayland Native Wins National Title At North American Bridge ChampionshipsRobert Lurie of Wayland, Mass., wins his first national bridge title at the North American Bridge Championships in Chicago.

Wayland Free Public Library Event Notice

There will be a storyvine on September 1st at 10:30AM.

Dudley Pond Association

Mansion Beach remains closed, but most recent test (08/27/15) for E. coli is below the state limit

Help Family Find Miss Meekers

The family is devastated. Let’s help bring their beloved pet cat home.

Wayland Surface Water Quality Committee

2015-08-28 Dudley Pond MANSION BEACH CLOSED. Most recent reading is under state limit, but beach remains closed (see prior post). A likely cause is a flock of ducks in the area who journey up the...

Money Authorized for Wayland Road Study

The Board of Selectmen authorized gift funds.

Wayland Surface Water Quality Committee

2015-08-27 Dudley Pond - MANSION BEACH CLOSED - although yesterdays retest was under the 235 cfu/100ml state limit, regulations call for the average of prior tests to be under 126 cfu/100ml. That...

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Officer Shot, Man Contracts West Nile Virus, Teen Killed on Motorcycle, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, a cop is held in jail for drug charges, and even if the Patriots are cheated, that’s just par for the course across the NFL.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

First Parish in Wayland

This Sunday, August 30, 2015 The last of the summer services will be led by The Rev. Dr. Stephanie May to mark the beginning of school. We’ll send the kids and their backpacks off with a special...

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Connect with Leading Businesses in Wayland

Accounting: Paresky Flitt & CompanyAttorneys: Denise N Yurkofsky Law OfficeBanking: AvailableCars: AvailableChild Care: Toddler Loving CareCourts: AvailableEntertainment: AvailableFinancial Planners: AvailableFitness: AvailableFlorists: AvailableGeneral Contractors: AvailableHospitals: Home Helpers of MetroWestHotels & Lodging: AvailableInsurance: AvailablePets: AvailablePrimary Care: AvailableReal Estate - Commercial: R .W. Holmes Realty Co.Real Estate - Residential: AvailableRestaurants: Coach GrillSchools: Wayland High SchoolGet listedPatch LocalStream

Wayland Free Public Library

Tue, Sep 1, 2015 -- Storyvine at 10:30 AM http://dlvr.it/C01Bm8

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State Officials Confirm First Human Case of West Nile Virus

The man has been identified as living in Middlesex County and is currently hospitalized.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

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It’s Not Illegal to Have Sex With a Dead Person in Massachusetts

There’s no law banning necrophilia in Massachusetts. A state rep wants to change that.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

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It’s Not Just the Patriots; All NFL Teams Cheat

YourTeamCheats.com, “the definitive guide to NFL cheating” is a new website just in time for the new NFL football season.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 2015Patch LocalStream

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BBB Offers Labor Day Travel Tips to Avoid Scams

With Labor Day weekend approaching, consumers will be taking advantage of last-minute deals for one final getaway.By BOSTON BBB (Star Patcher) Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

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Whole Foods Fundraises for Wayland Public Schools Foundation

On September 15, 5 percents of sales at the Whole Foods in Wayland will go to WPSF.LOCALSTREAM Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

Traditions of Wayland - Wayland, MA

Did you know that Josh, our Engagement and Reflections Manager, is an internet sensation! Check it out for yourself :) #Trending #SeniorLivinghttps://youtu.be/z6-bTUs3s6I

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Wayland Police Increase Traffic Enforcement for New School Year

The Wayland PD will be conducting extra traffic patrols on Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday September 3.LOCALSTREAM Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

Traditions of Wayland - Wayland, MA

More photos are in from our annual Lobster Bake! Between the mussels, lobster, roasted potatoes, corn, blueberry pie with ice cream AND live music, it’s safe to say it was a successful event :) ...

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Claypit Hill PTO Shares Important Dates

New students can meet their teachers on Tuesday, September 1.LOCALSTREAM Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

Longfellow Junior Tennis

Reminder! Our junior clinics begin on Tuesday, September 8th! We’ve had a great response to our online registration and many clinics are full or very close to capacity. If you haven’t registered...

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Find Open House Wayland This Weekend

Looking in Wayland? Start with this list from Zillow.By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff) Aug 27, 20150Patch LocalStream

Claypit Hill PTO

Volunteers are still needed!

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Cop Shooting, Flying Cars, Video Shows Suspect Strangled, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, find out where the most people were planning affairs on Ashley Madison, and a cat gets a new foot and new lease on life.By PATCH STAFF (Patch Staff) Aug 26, 20150Patch LocalStream

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Mansion Beach Closed: Dudley Pond Shows High e.Coli Count

Dudley Pond will be retested again. In the meantime, stay out, say officials.

Map Reveals 74 Natural Gas Leaks in WaylandVIEW map: Dozens of potentially damaging natural gas leaks have been pinpointed across Wayland.

Looking to Rent in Wayland?Start with this list from Zillow.

Mass. Shows Gains, And Drops, in Areas of UnemploymentThe Department of Labor announced unemployment numbers that show a decline in some areas, and seasonal gains in others.a.m.L

Wayland Summer Farmers Market

Do you like the look of these colorful tomatoes in today’s Boston Globe review of Shepard restaurant? Pick up these tomatoes at the market today! (Photo by Globe staff photographer Jonathan Wiggs)...

Police Enforcing ‘Slow Down Wayland Days’

The Wayland Police Department will have extra enforcements out during the start of school.

Wayland Summer Farmers Market

Knitters and Spinners - Fans of yarn and art batts will not want to miss Rag Hill Farm’s visit to the market tomorrow.

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Deadly Drug Disguised as Candy Spreading Across Country

Local police are warning parents to watch out for “flakka,” which can cause paranoia, “excited delirium” and death, even in small amounts.

Fundraising Page Created for Family of Dale Calverley

Calverley passed away unexpectedly last week, leaving behind three kids and a wife.

Alert: Wayland Firefighters Aren’t Fundraising

If you get a call, hang up. It’s a scam.

Should Yoga Pants and Leggings Be Banned in Schools?

Some schools are saying no to the style many wear as the school year is set to begin. What do you think about these decisions?

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Traditions of Wayland - Wayland, MA

No summer is complete without a Lobster Bake! #SummerFun #GoodTimes #SeniorLiving

Expanded Cape for $692,000 Among Sold Wayland Properties

Take a look at what sold, and for how much, in Wayland recently.

Was Your Wedding Planned With Boston Eventworks?

If so, you may be looking for a new planner, and wondering why you’re not getting a call back.

Wayland Man Drowns While on Vacation in Adirondack Mountains

The well-known Dale Calverley died while swimming in Buttermilk Falls in New York.