The Roundtable is a community based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe and healthy relationships, raising public awareness about abusive and controlling behaviors whether exhibited through bullying, teen dating violence, domestic violence, or elder abuse, and ending relationship violence in all its forms. We pursue these goals by educating our communities, supporting agencies that provide services to victims of abuse, networking with other concerned community groups, and mobilizing community leaders.
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Schools, Town Building and Library are all closed.
WCVB Channel 5’s Chronicle will feature a segment on the METCO Program this evening at 7:30pm featuring Wayland High family the Brewingtons.
The Town wants to hear from you! The Recreation Commission is holding their second public input session on the High School Athletic Master Plan Update on Wednesday evening, and the Historical Commission is holding a public forum on the proposed Demolition Delay bylaw on Thursday evening.
If you have been thinking about running for office in Wayland, now is the time to take action. Nomination papers for local elections in March are now available from the Town Clerk. A list of seats up for election is online here. If you’re interested in an appointed position, current board vacancies are posted here.
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In the News…
News from the past week
* Wayland, L-S students emphasize importance of standing up to abuse. Megan Chunias recalled an ex-boyfriend would try to get her to put on more makeup. “I realized I was only doing that to please him,” Chunias said while sharing her experience at a meeting of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable on Tuesday. “I thought I was so in love I didn’t even question it,” the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School student said. Now, Chunias and other students involved with the Mentors in Violence Prevention program hope to help more students realize signs they may be in an unhealthy relationship.
* Neighbors sue board over subdivision. Several neighbors are suing the Planning Board over a developer’s plans for a five-home subdivision on Rice Road. Gary Halliwell, Rebecca Leonard and Elizabeth Brigham have filed a lawsuit against the Planning Board and developers Thomas and Sarah Greenaway over the 52, 54 and 60 Rice Road subdivision. The subdivision, which would be built on six acres that currently contain three homes, would preserve one house and build four new ones, according to town documents.
Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable Valentine’s Day Gift Collection for adults and children in shelters. Each year the Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable sponsors a Valentine’s Day gift bag drive to help make the day brighter for individuals who are not safe in their homes. They reside in shelters and transitional homes of three domestic violence organizations: REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step and Voices Against Violence. The gift bags remind the recipients that people care and think of them at this time. Each individual receives a bag of small age appropriate items.
A basket for donations is located at the Wayland Public Safety Building at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 27 in Wayland, February 6-13. Suggested NEW items:
* Adults and Teens: Gift cards from CVS, Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, McDonald, AMC Theater, Target, and Walmart, ITunes Cards, Phone Cards, Chap sticks, Chocolate, Stationary, Hair items, journals, Paperback books, Socks,
* Children and Babies: Candy, Playing cards, flash cards, Crayons, washable markers, Coloring books, pencils, erasers, Matchbox Cars, Costume Jewelry, Yo-yos, jacks, Small Stuffed animals, Stickers, Small musical instruments, Trading Cards, Small Cardboard Books, Diary, Children’s bath products, Bubbles, Socks Children’s jewelry, Small balls, Baby items such as rattles, Baby cup/spoon, Baby socks/booties, Bibs, Baby lotion/shampoo
Wayland Community Fund. The Wayland Community Fund provides financial assistance to Wayland residents. The organization provides help with overdue rent, utility payments, food, medical expenses, children’s needs, and many other items. During the past nineteen years the WCF has provided more than $500,000 to people in Wayland. The WCF receives no public funding and is staffed by five volunteers. One hundred percent of every dollar goes directly to helping Wayland people in need. If you know someone who needs financial help ask them to call the WCF recorded line at 508-358- 3624 More information is available on the Wayland Community Fund page on the Town of Wayland website.
The Town is looking for volunteers to fill board vacancies. The Town of Wayland is looking for volunteers. The list of open positions is posted on the Town’s website
The application process is easy. Citizens interested in filling vacancies on various boards and committees can express their interest by sending an email to
or a letter to the Board of Selectmen, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778. Please include a statement of interest and provide information on your education and experience (professional or volunteer) relevant to the position you seek. You are also encouraged to attend a meeting or to contact the chair of the board or committee in which you are interested. Information on meeting dates and contact information for the chair are generally provided on the board and committee pages on the town’s website. Selectmen will interview candidates as part of the regular Selectmen’s meeting at the Town Building. You will be contacted to schedule an interview. Please note that, in order to be considered for appointment, you must be a registered voter in the Town of Wayland.
Meeting Schedule for The Week: See the Town Website’s Calendar online here. Please check the online calendar for the latest updates, as meetings noted below could have been updated (change in date, time or location) since we captured them. Also, some meetings could have been added since we collected the calendar information.
Please check the Town Calendarto confirm meeting times, locations and agenda. There can be updates from when we capture the schedule below.
Monday, January 16
* Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Town Building closed.
Tuesday, January 17
* Recreation Commission, 7pm. Agenda includes: Spring Town Meeting warrant articles, capital project updates, Town Beach policies/rules for 2017
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: joint meeting with Finance Committee on FY18 budget, review of budget, review of budget book and presentation for budget hearing, continued discussion regarding bus parking, superintendent search, school start times
* Board of Selectmen, 7pm. Agenda includes: interviews for appointees to boards and committees, review Collins Center Report and discuss next projects under Community Compact Grant, River’s Edge considerations prior to issue of notice of award (DPW plans for laydown, school bus parking, economic impact analysis), FY18 budget
* Finance Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: review of operating budget with school, review of operating budget by department,
* Planning Board, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Continuation of public hearing for “Parmenter Farm Conservation Cluster”, Demolition Delay Bylaw article for ATM
Wednesday, January 11
* Board of Library Trustees, 8am. Agenda includes: presentation of 3D printing policy draft, update on FY18 library budget, future programs (Gossels, Wayland Reads), review application progress and requirements
* Recreation Public Input Meeting, 7pm, Large Hearing Room. Agenda includes: public input meeting for the High School Athletic Master Plan update.
Thursday, January 12
* Historic District Commission, 7pm. Agenda includes: Public Hearing (1 Cochituate Rd, installation of wooden guard rails in parking area and wooden fencing at rail trail), attend Historical Commission meeting fir demolition delay bylaw
Transition Wayland Overview Meeting, Monday, Janaury 16, at 7:30pm at Community United Methodist Church (80 Main Street). We invite you to our monthly meeting where you can get an overview of running programs (some big ones: plastic bag and polystyrene TM articles, Energize/Solarize 2017), as well as an idea of how we initiate new projects (like Earth Day and a Big Picture climate change push for all – residents, government, nonprofits and businesses). Most importantly, bring ideas and causes and add them to table! Web: transitionwayland.org, email info@transitionwayland.org.
Poetry Workshop at the Library, Thursday, January 19, 2-4pm. This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.
Book Discussions for Adults.The library runs several adult book groups, and new members are always welcome. For more information about any of the groups, call the library at 508-358-2311. (Ed note: Get a head start on upcoming books – the calendar for all book group meetings is online here)
MetroWest Nonprofit Network to Host Strategic Planning Workshop: Tales from the Trenches. The MetroWest Nonprofit Network (MWNN) will kick off its 25th Anniversary Year with a January 24 workshop entitled: Strategic Planning: Tales from the Trenches. The workshop will be held at The Verve, Crown Plaza, 360 Worcester Road in Natick, MA. Registration and networking will be from 8:30-9am. The Panel Presentation and Q&A will take place from 9-11am. The workshop fee is $40 for each participant. Please register in advance online here. Walk-ins will be accommodated only if the workshop is not full. More details are online here.
Pegasus Enrollment opens Friday, January 13 with Early Registration Discount through February 5. Enrollment for the Preschool to Grade Six Pegasus Summer Program opens this Friday, January 13. Registration and program information is online here. Early Registration Discount Pegasus offers a 5% tuition discount to anyone registering early, and the final day to register and receive the discount is Sunday, February 5. Registration will remain open after that but early signup is encouraged to ensure school-age children get into the specialty area of their choice. More details are online here.
Coffee with Cops, January 31. The Wayland Police Department will be holding a “Coffee with Cops” event on Tuesday, January 31 at Panera Bread, located at 21 Andrew Avenue, Wayland from 9-11am. Please join officers from the Wayland Police Department, enjoy a cup of coffee on us and bring your questions, comments and concerns. Any questions regarding Coffee with Cops, can be directed to Det. Sgt. Jamie Berger, Wayland Police Department, 508-358-1722
Public Input Meeting, High School Athletic Master Plan Update, January 18. The Recreation Commission is holding its second Public Input Meeting for the High School Athletic Master Plan Update. The Commission is working with consultants Weston & Sampson.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18 at 7pm at the Wayland Town Building (Large Hearing Room). The agenda for the meeting is online here. Updates will be posted online here.
Historical Commission to hold public form on Demotion Delay Bylaw, January 19. The Wayland Historical Commission invites Wayland residents to attend a public forum on Thursday, January 19 at 7:30pm in the Large Hearing Room of the Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, to discuss a proposed Demolition Delay Bylaw to be presented at the 2017 Annual Town Meeting on April 2. The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to preserve and protect significant buildings within Wayland that are 100 years or older, and to limit the detrimental effect of demolition on the character of the town. By delaying a demolition permit for one year for certain historically significant resources, the proposed bylaw seeks to create a window of opportunity to come up with preservation solutions other than demolition. All residents are invited to join the discussion. If you have any questions, please email Elisa Scola, Chair, Historical Commission.
Wayland Buzz looks at the Rivers Edge Development. River’s Edge is the 188-unit combined affordable and market rate rental housing proposed for development on Rt. 20 near the Transfer Station. If would bring Wayland’s Affordable Housing Inventory up to more than 9 percent (the ultimate goal is 10 percent to stave off 40B developers). The Selectmen are awaiting an update to the 2013 economic analysis, which is due this month. Our guests on this program are Jerry Heller, Chair of the River’s Edge Advisory Committee; Becky Stanizzi, representative to REAC from the Economic Development Committee. She early-on envisioned the potential for the Route 20 site; and Mary Antes, the Selectmen’s representative to REAC, and a long-time proponent of affordable housing in town. The Buzz airs on Sundays and Tuesdays, at 10am and 6pm on your public cable channel (Comcast Ch. 8; Verizon Ch. 37), and online On-Demand any time at our website: WayCAM.tv/buzz
Announcements from prior newsletters
Town of Wayland changes its online payment provider. Effective January 1, 2017, the Town changed its online payment service provider. City Hall Systems is now the provider for on-line payments. City Hall Systems provides all the amenities that MCC provided, but City Hall Systems also offers taxpayers these enhanced features:
* Reprint copies of their bills,
* Having direct access to the history of their payments, and
* Having a live help link to assist tax payers if there are issues
With City Hall Systems there is no fee for e-checking. There is a 2.95% fee for credit card payments, which is reduced from MCC’s 3%.
Two items of note:
1. Because there is a lack of billing history, you will need pay an initial bill on the City Hall Systems before being able to sign up for automatic notifications, etc.
2. In the interest of protecting your personal information, we strongly recommend you delete your checking account information from MCC.
We believe your experience with City Hall Systems will be beneficial. Any questions regarding the new system may be directed to Zoe Pierce at 508-358- 3635.
Sages & Seekers Looking for Seniors to share their personal history The non-profit organization Sages & Seekers is recruiting Seniors (65+) to participate in a seven-week intergenerational program with High School students at the Rivers School in Weston. The goal of the program is to pair Seniors with a teen with whom you will meet once a week to share your life experiences. Past participants rave about this program! Classes start the first week of April. Informational session at the Wayland COA Friday, January 13 at 11:30am. For more information,email Iryna Priester or call (508) 596-3393.
WSCP Enrolling for Winter Programs. Wayland School Community Programs is now enrolling for its winter sessions.
* STEM Beginnings will again be offered for K-2 students in each school, assuming minimum enrollment is reached. A few more students are needed at both Loker and Happy Hollow Schools in order to run the program. It offers a play-based curriculum incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts.
* Response to Conrad Gees’ Grade 5 Photography Club at Happy Hollow School has been overwhelming with nearly 40 students applying for the 12 spots. He is adjusting his schedule to accommodate the interest in the club.
* Other classes being offered include the Little Local Vocals Children’s Chorus, MindSetGo TV Production, Beehive Art, Drama Kids and more, and information about Yoga at Loker School will be available soon.
Complete information by school, day, and grade level is online here.
MetroWest Youth Rugby and Northeast Academy High School and Middle School Rugby Clinic. MetroWest Youth Rugby has partnered with the Northeast Academy to host a co-ed rugby clinic for novice and experienced players in grades 6-12 on Sunday, February 26. The Northeast Academy is committed to promoting the game of Sevens among the young athletes in the Northeast region and is extremely excited to partner with MetroWest Youth Rugby to promote the newest Olympic sport! The clinic is open to players of all levels. Elite players and coaches will instruct players on the fundamentals of rugby through interactive games and drills. Players will be broken into groups based on skill level. This is a great opportunity for new players to learn from the best athletes in the Northeast in a fun family environment. The clinic for grades 6-8 will run from 1-2:30pm and the clinic for grades 9-12 will run from 2-4pm. To register for the clinic, visit www.metrowestrugby.com. If you have any further questions please email Amy Beth Skenderian or Thomas Clark.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered – A Neuropsychiatric Look at This Thing Called Love. Tuesday, February 7, 7:30 p.m.Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mai-Lan Rosoff will take a look at research into what happens biologically in our brains when we fall in love and also when we stay in longer-term relationships. Her talk will be illustrated with clips from selected popular songs and show tunes.
Senator Richard J. Ross would like to announce that internships in his State House office are currently available for college students for the spring semester. All interested students are encouraged to apply. Intern duties include drafting correspondence with constituents, gathering news clips, legislative research and general administrative tasks. Internships are unpaid, but present a chance to learn about state government firsthand. Senator Ross and his staff will work with students to gain credit where applicable.
It is important to note that preference will be given to candidates from Senator Ross’ district, which includes Attleboro, Franklin, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Sherborn, Wayland, Wellesley, and Wrentham. If a college student is interested, they are encouraged to send their resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Richard.Ross@masenate.gov. Please contact the office of Senator Ross with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-1555 or email Richard.Ross@masenate.gov.
Exhibits at the Library. Photographs by Mary North Allen are on display in the foyer through January. Allen, a Wisconsin photographer and teacher, photographed, exhibited, and taught during the 1960s-80. Her memoir, Falling Light and Waters Turning, has been edited by her daughter, Wayland resident Katy Allen. See www.fallinglightwatersturning.com for more information. The Raytheon Room features The Way You Hold Your Knife: paintings by Susan Larson. Reception for Larson’s exhibit will be held on Sunday, January 22, from 2:15-4:15 p.m.
Open House at Community Nursery School on January 24. Community Nursery School of Wayland is hosting an Open House for families looking for a preschool for the 2017-2018 school year. Come join us on Tuesday, January 24, 10-11am or 6-7pm if evenings are more convenient. Children are welcome to come along and check out the classrooms, meet the teachers, and tour the school. Our Director and Registrar will also be available to answer your questions. Visit their website, or call 508-651-2555 for additional information. More details online here.
Wayland Library announces Wayland Reads adult and children’s book selections for 2017.What happened at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on March 18, 1990? Join in the exploration of one of the most infamous art heists in history. Examine the value of art and the science of forgery. Events for all ages will take place in March and April. Click this linkfor Wayland Reads events. Book Selections:
LWV to hold Candidates Night on March 16. The League of Women Voters invites residents to its 67th Annual Candidates Night on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30pm in the Large Hearing Room of the Wayland Town Building.
Civics Bee Scheduled for April 2. The Ninth Annual Civics Bee will be held in Sudbury on Sunday, April 2, which unfortunately is the first day of Wayland’s Annual Town Meeting. If you are interested in being one of three Wayland adult contestants, please email Mary Antes or call her at 508-358-2571.
Late Study Nights at the Library (with Pizza!)The library will stay open until 11pm Monday through Wednesday, January 23-25, the library will stay open for late night study. Pizza will be served at 5:30pm
Dog Licenses. Dog license renewal notices have been mailed out. You can renew online here. You can also contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-358-3630 or email dgorham@wayland.ma.us. Late fees will be charged after January 23.
School-Age Programs at the Library
* Maker Lab: Color Exploration. Wednesday, January 18, 3:00-4:00pm Put on a lab coat and enter the Maker Lab! Join Giselle from The Learning Hub for this fourth session of our series of STEM Maker Classes. In this session children will explore the science of color. This program is rescheduled from December 21. For children ages 5 and up.
* Crafternoon: Make Your Own Toys. Wednesday, January 25, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will design and make their own toys…from building blocks and spinning tops, to tinkertoy towers. For ages 5 and up.
* Lunar New Year Celebration. Saturday, February 4, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Children will welcome in the Year of the Rooster by listening to stories, making crafts, and enjoying delicious dumplings. For ages 4 and up. This program is led by the Wayland Chinese American Association.
Baby and Pre-School Programs
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, January 10 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays January 12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
* Preschool Parenting Group,
Tuesday, January 17, 9:15-10:15am. Preschool parents are invited to come together with other parents to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting. Conversation facilitated by Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services. Infants and toddlers are welcome too! Please RSVP to
* Storytime with Dog. Thursday, January 19, 10:30 a.m. Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed. Corbyn (with her owner Helen) has been certified as a therapy dog by Pets and People.
* Toddler Stem. Fridays, January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 10:30-11:00 a.m. This four-part STEM series introduces toddlers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! For ages 15-30 months with parent/caregiver. Please register from the Wayland Library’s online calendar. Limited to 9 families. Workshops will be led by Beverly Mobilia of the Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
Nomination Papers for Town Offices available at Town Clerk’s Office. The 2017 Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Nomination papers for Town Offices will be available on January 5, 2017, in the Town Clerk’s office. Open positions will be posted soon. Elected officials with terms expiring are listed below:
* Board of Assessors (Jayson Brodie, vacancy)
* Board of Health (Thomas Klem, Michael Wegerbauer)
* Board of Public Works (Chris Brown)
* Board of Selectmen (Cherry Karlson, Joe Nolan)
* Library Trustees (Aida Gennis, Lynne Lipcon)
* Moderator (Dennis Berry)
* Planning Board (Nicole Riley, Kevin Murphy, Associate Member vacancy)
* Recreation (Anna Meliones)
* School Committee (Barb Fletcher, Jeanne Downs)
* Trust Fund Commission (Russell Kopp)
Sign-ups for Wayland Little League Baseball & Softball Winter Clinic Sessions are now available. Wayland Little League Baseball and Softball, in conjunction with the New England Blazers professional coaching staff, are offering winter clinics to help all new and returning baseball and softball players get a jump start ready for the new season. Come and join us for a series of focused workouts. Players will be working on fielding, throwing, catching, hitting, and keeping skills sharp. We will break the players out into groups to give them a fun, age appropriate, workout targeted at refreshing existing and building new skills for the upcoming season. You can register for individual sessions or all of them (three individual sessions each for Softball, Minors Baseball, Majors Baseball). Registration is limited to 15 players per session and is on a first come, first served basis. Each session is $20 per player. Information on registration and the clinic dates is available online here.
Overdrive and Hoopla and Lynda, Oh My!
Friday, January 25, 2 p.m.- This is a change in date and time as it was originally posted as January 13 at 10:30a.m. Downloading ebooks from the library using OverDrive has gotten easier than ever. Wayland residents can also now stream DVDs with Hoopla (no waitlist!) and take free classes through Lynda using the library’s online resources. Find out how to download a book and access these other resources from the library!
Introduction to the iPhone/iPad,Tuesday, January 17, 2 p.m.-This is a change in date as it was originally posted as January 10. You have some experience with your iPhone/iPad, but feel like you might be missing out on some of the basics. Come on in. M.J. will discuss organizing icons, SIRI and the microphone, battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad with you.
English Conversation Group. Do you know someone who is learning basic English? The library’s English conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next sessions will be on January 20.
Note to residents regarding electronic bill payments
The following was submitted by Town Treasurer, Zoe Pierce: We have changed our lockbox service provider. If you pay your municipal bills through your bank via this method, please be sure to change the mailing address to the following if you have not already done so.
For All Tax Bills:
PO Box 655 Medford, MA 02155-0007
For Water/Sewer Bills:
PO Box 663 Medford, MA 02155-0007
Arts Wayland workshop offerings in the new year. Visit artswayland.com for information on four workshops being offered in January and February:
* Portrait Drawing and Painting Workshop with Yong Chen. This 4-day portrait workshop will provide you with step-by-step guidance to: analyze a photo reference, recompose a drawing, study color and value, and finish a full-size watercolor portrait painting. First and second days may be taken singly.
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Still Life Oil Painting Class with Pearl McCarthy. Pearl will share her knowledge of realistic painting and give each student the individual attention they need to create their best work yet, guaranteed. All ages and skill levels welcome!
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Painting and Drawing with Celia Judge. Learn painting and drawing with Celia Judge, a Massachusetts-based impressionist-realist who paints the surrounding New England Landscape, Seascape and Cityscape.
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Plein Air Oil Monotypes for Painters with Carolyn Letvin. This demonstration will cover the process of a basic printmaking process for oil painters. Using your current oil painting supplies and some simple tools, you can create beautiful, unique prints. No materials necessary. Some hands-on for participants.
At the Library for Teens: Learn to Keep Your Cool, Wednesday, January 18, 7-8 p.m. Rachel Rice, founder of Five Rhythms Consulting, will lead a stress reduction workshop for middle school and high school students, just in time for midyear exams.
January’s Database of the Month: Reference USA. This is one of the best general-use business databases out there. Want to know the annual earnings of all cloud storage companies in the Boston area with more than 30 employees? You can find them with ReferenceUSA-along with address and phone listings for 271 million people and 44 million businesses in the USA and Canada. You’ll also find job listings and healthcare provider information. ReferenceUSA is brought to you by the Town of Wayland, the Minuteman Library Network and the Wayland Free Public Library.
Wayland Board of Selectmen Announces 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election Dates. At its meeting on Monday, December 5, 2016, the Board of Selectmen voted to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 1pm. in the Wayland High School Field House, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at designated polling places.
The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 8:30am, through Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 4:30pm. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Selectmen’s Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Information relating to the 2017 Annual Town Meeting will be posted on the website online here, as it becomes available.
Announcing Mini-grant Funding for Projects in Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service
Following the success of past years, The Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund is offering an exciting program to fund small projects in three areas: Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service.
In Lauren’s spirit and memory, small grants are now available for individuals and groups with dynamic project ideas in any of the above areas. Keep On Sparkling! Interested parties are invited to complete an online application by January 31, 2017. New applicants encouraged! Please visit www.laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org.
Needlework/Handwork Group. Our needlework group, which is open to all, will start up again in September. This group, facilitated by Ann Moses, welcomes any adult who quilts, embroiders, knits, or does any type of hand work. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10am-12pm in Raytheon Room at the library. Members share ideas and resources. We also chat and socialize as we work on new or UFO’s (unfinished projects). It is a relaxed, enjoyable group. If you have any questions please call or email Ann Moses: annbmoses@gmail.com or 508-358-7113. This year’s remaining dates are the following: February 1, March 1, April 5, and May 3.
Events & Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Monday, January 16, Curious Creatures, Claypit Hill School, 10:30-11:30am. Round up your curious kids and join the WCPA at the Claypit Hill School gym for this year’s all new Curious Creatures program, a live hands-on animal show for all ages. New features have been added and you won’t want to miss it! Get up close and personal with an alligator, snake, gecko, or bearded dragon! Stroke the soft fur of a chinchilla or pet a flying squirrel or a ferret! Tickets will be sold at the door: $5 each for members ($20 max per family) or $7 each for non-members ($25 max per family). Children under 1 are free. Refreshments will be available for purchase after the show. Please come out and support WCPA at what is sure to be the fundraising event of the year!
Friday, January 20, Wayland Concert Series presents Duo Cello e Basso, Wayland High School, 8pm. The next event in the WaylandConcert Series on the Main Stage at Wayland High School is Duo Cello e Basso. Cellist Emmanuel Feldman and bassist Pascale Delache-Feldman present a program of music including:
Jean-Battiste Barrière: Sonate à deux Reinhold Glière: Suite for cello and bass Emmanuel Feldman: Enigma #1 Astor Piazzolla: Five Tangos for cello and bass
The concert is free and open to all. No tickets are required. For more information, visit waylandconcerts.org or call 508-358-2667.
Saturdays until March 11, Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Russell’s Garden Center, 10am-2pm. The Market is located in the greenhouses at Russell’s. More than 100 vendors will attend over the course of the 10-week season. In addition to Special Events days, you will be able to meet authors, take workshops, and watch free demonstrations. Breakfast and lunch will be available, and you can sit down in the greenhouse and enjoy the tropical setting on a winter’s day.
To signup for the weekly Farmers’ Market email, which tells you which vendors will be attending that week, click here. Please also note: Per order of the Wayland Board of Health, dogs are no longer allowed at the Market, or at Russell’s, during the hours from 10-2 on Saturdays. Service dogs are permitted. We thank you very much for your cooperation. Dogs, on leashes, continue to be welcome at Russell’s at all other times except during the Farmers’ Market. Special Event Days:
* Farm Fiber Days – January 28 & March 4
* Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day – February 11
* New England Cheese Day – February 25
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Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable Valentine’s Day Gift Collection 
Transition Wayland Overview Meeting, 
MetroWest Nonprofit Network to Host Strategic Planning Workshop: Tales from the Trenches. 
Pegasus Enrollment opens Friday, January 13 with Early Registration Discount through February 5. 
Coffee with Cops, January 31. 
Public Input Meeting, High School Athletic Master Plan Update, January 18. 
Historical Commission to hold public form on Demotion Delay Bylaw, January 19. 
Wayland Buzz looks at the Rivers Edge Development. 
Sages & Seekers Looking for Seniors to share their personal history 
WSCP Enrolling for Winter Programs. 
MetroWest Youth Rugby and Northeast Academy High School and Middle School Rugby Clinic. MetroWest Youth Rugby has partnered with the Northeast Academy to host a co-ed rugby clinic for novice and experienced players in grades 6-12 on 
Exhibits at the Library.
by B.A. Shapiro
by Stephen Kurkjian
by Erin Dionne
Civics Bee Scheduled for April 2. The Ninth Annual Civics Bee will be held in Sudbury on Sunday, April 2, which unfortunately is the first day of Wayland’s Annual Town Meeting. If you are interested in being one of three Wayland adult contestants, please email 
Dog Licenses. Dog license renewal notices have been mailed out. You can renew 
Overdrive and Hoopla and Lynda, Oh My!
Announcing Mini-grant Funding for Projects in Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service
Monday, January 16, Curious Creatures, Claypit Hill School, 10:30-11:30am. 
Friday, January 20, Wayland Concert Series presents Duo Cello e Basso, Wayland High School, 8pm. 
Saturdays until March 11, Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Russell’s Garden Center, 10am-2pm. 
