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.
Town Elections are Tuesday. Polls are open from 7am-8pm. A sample ballot is online here. Precinct 1 and 4 vote at Town Building, Precincts 2 and 3 at the Middle School. You can check your precinct online here.
Our Executive Director, Kim Reichelt, and FinCom Chair Dave Watkins offered arguments to the Boston Globe for and against Article 10, which would allow permanent resident immigrants (green card holders) to vote in local elections and at Town Meeting. Debate this, and any other Wayland issue, on our Discussion Forum online here.
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In the News…
News from the past week
* Celebrating culture at World’s Fair in Wayland. The sound of traditional South Korean drums filled the gym at the Loker Elementary School Saturday afternoon. Eight-year-old, Kyle Davidson, a second-grader at Claypit Hill Elementary School, couldn’t get enough as he gave one of the drums a try. “When you want to do a rhythm, you need faster hits,” he said. “I like that it’s loud and associated with the background of a song.” He was one of hundreds of students to attend Wayland World’s Fair, sponsored by the PTO every two years.
* Muslim and Jewish communities bond amid fear. [A]mid the torrent of bomb threats targeting Jewish institutions last month, the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston received a letter from Malik Khan, the president of the Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland. “We must stand together against the undercurrent of hate,” Khan wrote, bringing some community center board members to tears when his note was read aloud at a recent meeting.
* Wayland High graduate wins Kleban musical theater award. Daniel Zaitchik (WHS ’98) can trace his love of music to writing and playing songs as a child. His family includes musicians and music lovers, and growing up he listened to a variety of genres including gospel, oldies and classical. And, Zaitchik participated in the Wayland High School theater program under the leadership of teacher Richard Weingartner.
* ‘Incognito Bandit,’ Suspected in 16 MA Bank Robberies, Arrested. A Boston man known as the “Incognito Bandit” was arrested Friday in a Virginia airport as he attempted to board a South Africa-bound flight, the U.S. Attorney’s office said. Albert Taderera, 36, of Brighton, is thought to be involved in 16 bank robberies in Massachusetts (including one in Wayland) since February 2015.
* Wayland Police solve larceny case. On Thursday, March 9, 2017, a Wayland resident reported that a past larceny had occurred at their residence while they had contractors at the residence for work being done on March 6, 2017.
* One Wayland business fails tobacco compliance check. One, of the thirteen establishments checked, sold a tobacco product to the underage youth. Wayland Mobil, 315 Commonwealth Road, will be referred to the Wayland Board of Health for enforcement action.
* Wayland School Committee backs Unobskey. The School Committee on Sunday backed Gloucester Assistant Superintendent Arthur Unobskey to become Wayland’s next superintendent. After about two hours of discussion, the committee voted unanimously to enter negotiations with Unobskey.
Coverage of Superintendent Candidate Interviews:
* Committee interviews last Wayland school chief finalist. Arthur Unobskey, the fourth and last finalist to be interviewed for superintendent of the Wayland Public Schools, drew mixed reviews on Friday night after a lengthy meeting with the School Committee.
* Lincoln educator Patricia Kinsella makes pitch for Wayland superintendent job. As a superintendent, Patricia Kinsella says her job isn’t to be the smartest person in the room. “We are smarter together,” the Lincoln assistant superintendent said. A superintendent, though, should be the hardest worker and responsible, she said.”
* Holliston administrator makes pitch for Wayland superintendent. For Sara Ahern, the hiring process to become a superintendent is a time to already begin forming relationships in a new town. Ahern, who spent Tuesday touring Wayland as she looks to become the district’s next superintendent, said she has already started listening and building those connections.
* Franklin educator Joyce Edwards makes pitch for Wayland superintendent. Joyce Edwards sees Wayland as a town that values education, diversity, inclusion and kindness – many of the characteristics to which she holds dear. But, Edwards, an assistant superintendent in Franklin who spent Monday visiting Wayland, knows she has much more to learn about Wayland and its school system if she’s selected as the district’s next superintendent.
* ‘Purple Table Reservations’ to Accommodate People With Disabilities. The Red Raven in Acton, Massachusetts, is the first restaurant to offer “Purple Table Reservations,” a service to accommodate people with disabilities. The service is the brainchild of owner (and Wayland resident) Jennifer Apazidis, whose mother, Linda, died from Alzheimer’s disease in 2013.
How you can help…
Stuff a Truck for Cradles to Crayons. Spring is almost here and that means it’s time to do some Spring cleaning! Go through your closets, toy boxes, and bookshelves to gather new or gently used children’s items and join us on April 22 for the annual Wayland Stuff-a-Truck to benefit Cradles to Crayons. The 3rd annual Wayland Stuff-a-Truck will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Claypit Hill School, 9am-12pm. How can you help? Tell your friends, gather your donations, and drop them off on 4/22. It couldn’t be easier! You can also drop off donations anytime from March 29 through April 13 at the following locations: The Loker School (47 Loker Street), Happy Hollow School (63 Pequot Rd), Claypit Hill School (40 Adams Lane), and The Children’s Way (41 Cochituate Rd). For a list of Cradles to Crayons’ accepted items and donation guidelines, click here. If you have questions or would like more information, email Allison Kates.
Kate Taunton-Rigby is running the Boston Marathon to support Boston Children’s Hospital. You can support her at Bertucci’s Dining for Dollars on April 3. You can also visit her fundraising page online here. For more details on Kate and her fundraising effort, click here.
First Parish in Wayland’s Annual Rummage Sale, April 1. Mark your calendars for First Parish in Wayland’s popular and family-friendly rummage sale on Saturday, April 1, 9am-1pm! Departments include toys, books and clothing for all ages, antiques, furniture, jewelry, linens, kitchenware and housewares, lawn and garden, small appliances, and sporting goods. In The Dollar Shop, nothing costs more than a dollar! Sit for a spell and enjoy coffee & baked goods at our Café, or get homemade treats to take home. Kids will also receive a special pinwheel giveaway with a surprise! Parking is available nearby, in front of and behind the Wayland Town Building. The sale is accessible to all, including those with limited mobility. Admission is $6 during the first half hour and $3 after 9:30; children free when accompanied by an adult. First Parish is located at 50 Cochituate Rd, Wayland (at the intersection of routes 20 and 27). Donations for Rummage Sale Welcome! Also, simplify your life and consider donating your gently used, unwanted items for the sale, and get a tax write off to boot! Proceeds from the sale help support First Parish’s youth programs and deserving charities. You can drop off your items at the church beginning Sunday, March 26 through Wednesday, March 29. Items accepted for the sale include toys, books, antiques, furniture, jewelry, linens, kitchenware and housewares, lawn and garden items, small appliances, sporting goods, clothing for all ages and fun accessories, and many other kinds of items. We can’t take the following because we can’t sell them: computers and printers, toys with missing parts, dirty or broken items, textbooks, upholstered couches, mattresses, office furniture, refrigerators, exercise machines, straight skis, and TVs. For more information, including tips on parking and more details on donating items, please visit https://www.uuwayland.org/get-involved/rummage/
CAPA Bottle and Can Drive, Wayland High School, Town Pool Parking Lot Saturday, May 6, 10am-2pm. Time to donate your refundable bottles and cans – Please start saving them if you haven’t already! The CAPA Bottle and Can Drive is coming! This is a fun and high-spirited event and volunteers are always appreciated for their service! The Bottle and Can Drive is a significant fund-raiser for the Wayland High School visual and performing arts programs and CAPA needs your refundable cans and bottles more than ever! High School student volunteers will receive community service hours to use toward their graduation requirements. Email CAPAfor more information on how to volunteer. Please help us to support the Arts in our schools!
Wayland Public Schools Foundation to host Spring Fling, April 29 at Weston Golf Club. This is WPSF’s annual all schools fundraising event. Enjoy cocktails and delicious food and dance to the beat of Kiss 108 DJ Rich DiMare. Saturday, April 29, 7-11pm at Weston Golf Club, 275 Meadowbrook Rd, Weston. Tickets ($75/person) are available online here. No demic and cash bar only (no ATM on premises).
CareGroup Parmenter Home Care and Hospice seeks volunteers
Please consider volunteering and giving the gift of time to support our patients at our non-profit Hospice! You are needed! CareGroup Parmenter Home Care and Hospice is looking for people to join our hospice volunteer team. Volunteers play a critical role in the lives of our patients and families. As an integral part of the care team, volunteers take on a variety of important roles to add valuable support at a challenging time in our patients’ lives. Please consider this volunteer opportunity. We are hosting an upcoming 6-week hospice volunteer training at our Wayland office: 266 Cochituate Road in Wayland. Dates: 6 weeks Tuesdays 9am-12pm – March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2. To learn how to get started with our volunteering or if you have questions, please contact Rebecca Wendler, Manager of Hospice Volunteer Services via email or call 508.907.9660.
Discovery Museums Development Volunteer or Intern
The Discovery Museums seeks an intern or volunteer to start in February/March 2017 and work through Mid-May 2017, approximately 20 hours per week. The intern will report to the Chief Development Officer with a primary focus on coordinating our annual online auction. Our last online auction in Spring 2016 raised more than $25,000 to support critical programs for special audiences at the Museums. The intern will research prospective donors; contact and follow up with donors via mail, e-mail, and phone; and assist with promotion, management, and fulfillment of the auction. In addition to supporting the auction, he/she will assist with the Annual Giving program, cultivation and stewardship of events, communications, and research. This is a great opportunity to learn more about fundraising and development operations, areas that are essential to the success of all nonprofit organizations. Required skills: excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; computer literate, with a working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel; interest and enthusiasm to learn about development; attention to detail; and discretion. This is also on our website online here. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Karen Kerns at kkerns@discoverymuseums.org.
2017 Annual High School Community Service Awards. Honor HS students who do 50 hours or more of Community Service. You can nominate a friend, a student, your child, or yourself! This includes all WHS students, and Wayland residents who attend independent high schools. Information packets and application forms are available in the High School Guidance Office, the Wayland Library, Wayland Youth and Family Services, or online here. Deadline for all submissions is April 1, 2017 Please join us at the HS Community Service Awards Ceremony, Tuesday, May 2, 7pm at the Wayland High School Main Stage Sponsored by Wayland High School and Wayland Youth and Family Services Questions:
Dossie Kahn, Wayland Youth & Family Services, 508-358-4293.
Hoops for Hope in support of Jeff’s Place.
Below the Rim Basketball Camp is running Hoops for Hope 3v3 Basketball Tournament in support of Jeff’s Place Children’s Bereavement Center. Sunday, April 2, 1-5pm at Natick High School. Grades 1-12. Minimum $99 entry fee per team. The team that raises the most for Jeff’s Place gets four box seats behind home plate to a Red Sox game. Sign up online here.
WHS Late Night 2017 – Fundraising Effort Underway. We are almost half-way to our goal! “Late Night,” a 20 year-long Wayland AFTER-Prom tradition, is entirely funded by tax-deductible contributions from our community. Each year, WHS parents and community businesses come together to create this fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free chaperoned party. Donations are NEEDED NOW to plan and secure entertainment, activities, food and favors. Contributions can be made online atwww.waylandpto.org/high-school-pto/ or by mailing checks payable to Wayland PTO to Deb Stubeda, 17 White Road, Wayland, MA 01778 or by checks payable to “Wayland PTO” using the form on this page. Let’s keep our kids safe on Prom Night and let this be the ONLY Party in Town! Many local businesses are supporting Late Night. For a complete list, click here.
Run for LoveLane, June 11.Run or walk to benefit the children at Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program at the 10th annual Susan McDaniel Run for Lovelane. Scheduled for Sunday, June 11th, join this well managed, professionally timed course challenging enough for the elite runners and welcoming and enjoyable for families and walkers. The race begins and ends on the Weston Town Green and your kids will love the ½ mile Fun Run and the Toddler Dash before the main event. Complete details online here.
Dignity Matters Supplies Feminine Hygiene Products To Women In Need. It’s a need few think about when deciding how they can help. This organization, based and founded in Wayland, recognized the need and they’re doing something about it. Dignity Matters, as posted on its website, is a nonprofit organization that supplies feminine hygiene products and underwear to women who are homeless or otherwise in need, in order to help them stay healthy, regain self-confidence, and live with basic dignity.
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.
* Recreation Commission and Field Advisory Group, 7pm. Agenda includes: update on field projects, Town Meeting preparation (CPA articles on Oxbow Meadows and Dudley Woods), field conditions
* Finance Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: Warrant Article hearing, reserve fund transfers, Executive Session, Town Meeting process and LWV meeting, capital and operating budgets, discuss and possible vote on warrant articles
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: preparation for Town Meeting, space for school bus parking, superintendent search process, school start times, superintendent evaluation
* Board of Assessors, 7:15pm. Agenda includes: board discussion and consideration to request Town Counsel opinion on Tax Collector’s request to abate uncollectible Personal Property and Excise Tax
* Board of Public Works, 7pm. Agenda includes: water abatement request, cemetery fees, DPW and DPW-related ATM articles
* Public Ceremonies Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: review of nominees for Lydia Maria Child award and selection of awardee.
Thursday, March 30
* Wayland Real Asset Planning Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: review of potential committee recommendations, report on and discussion of committee member assignments.
Wayland Dads to run child care for Town Meeting. Wayland Dads is coordinating babysitting for the Sunday (April 2nd) afternoon session and Monday (April 3rd) evening session of Town Meeting. Babysitting will be located inside the High School and will be administered by multiple BASE teachers and High School students. There will be games, activities, and movies for the kids. Costs are ridiculously low per child – $20 for Sunday and $10 for Monday (discounts for multiple kids). For more information or to RSVP, click here: http://www.waylanddads.org/childcare/.
Teams from Sudbury, Wayland and Weston are gearing up for the ninth annual League of Women Voters Civics Bee. The Civics Bee will take place Sunday, April 2, at 2pm at Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd., in Sudbury. The Bee is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters in the three towns. The special theme section of this year’s Bee is the United States Supreme Court and judicial system. The main focus of the Civics Bee remains to challenge the teams’ overall knowledge of federal, state and local government, with questions in all of those categories. For complete details, click here.
Spotlight on Annual Town Meeting, #3: Library Design and the Finance Committee. In our final program before we break for two weeks for Annual Town Meeting, The Buzz focuses first on the Library Design Article. Trustee Chair Aida Gennis will be explaining the significance of her board’s article. Then we talk with Finance Committee Chair Dave Watkins and Co-Chair Carol Martin about Wayland’s finances, that status of our Aaa bond rating, the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, and the financial challenges we might face from the several large capital projects that might be on the horizon over the next few years. The Buzz airs on Sundays and Tuesdays, at 10am and 6pm on your Public cable channel (Comcast Ch. 8; Verizon Ch. 37). And OnlineOn-Demand anytime at our website: WayCAM.tv/buzz
Spring Gardening Club at Happy Hollow. Aspiring gardeners in Grades 2 – 5 may enroll in the Happy Hollow Gardening Club, an after-school activity scheduled to begin Friday, April 7 and continue on April 28, May 5, 12, and 19, 2017. Registration info is on the Wayland School Community Program’s Community Education page. Children will make terrariums, learn how seeds differ in appearance, be exposed to art masterpieces, and create their own artwork with their newfound appreciation for the natural world. In the garden, they will prepare the soil, plant seeds, and even take one plant home to tend in their own mini-garden. Registration info or questions may be directed to WSCP at 508-358-8617. Deborah Niles, Happy Hollow teacher who has been a leader in the five-year organic garden project, will lead the 3-4:30pm club.
Announcements from Prior Weeks
Spring College A Cappella, April 1 at Wayland High School, 7:30pm. Three talented college a cappella groups are coming to the Wayland High School Theater to perform at the Spring College A Cappella Concert. They will be joined by WHS’ own T-Tones, Muses and Madrigals for a night of great entertainment! Each year, the College A Cappella concerts are a musical highlight of Wayland life. A cappella music features fresh arrangements of both classic and contemporary songs performed by unaccompanied singers, though vocalists sometimes emulate instruments. Having experienced a huge surge in popularity in recent years, a cappella attracts the most talented singers on college campuses nationwide! Featured college groups include returning favorites Berklee’s Pitch Slapped and Tufts’ Beelzebubs. Also, Yale’s New Blue will perform for the first time at WHS, featuring Wayland High School alum Anna Lifland! Priced at $18, tickets are available at Donelan’s, Russell’s Garden Center, and online at the WHS CAPA website. Seats are general admission. The concert will have one intermission with complimentary refreshments. More details are online here.
The Mighty Library Card.
Believe it or not, there are people living in Wayland who don’t have a library card. If you’re one of them, we’d like to gently remind you of some of the benefits. The most obvious is that it gives you access not just to the Wayland Library, but to all 43 libraries in the Minuteman Library Network. That’s literally millions of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more. Reserve them online, and if they’re coming from another library, they’ll be in Wayland within the week-sometimes just days. But your card also lets you stream a movie, do business research, find an article, check your investments, reserve a museum pass, learn a language, read (or listen to) a book, or enjoy some tunes-all from home at 3 a.m. in your bathrobe. You’ll have to come in to get the card, but you’ll be making the most out of living in Wayland. (Just be sure to get dressed first.)
And if, after all that, you still need an incentive to get a library card, just complete a card form (either in person or online here), bring it in, and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 16GB tablet and case. While the opportunity to apply for a library card has no expiration, the Kindle drawing is limited to March 15 through April 15.
Passover Seder in an Interfaith Setting. All are welcome to come for a Passover seder in an interfaith setting. OpenSpirit will again host the meal and rituals of Passover at an interactive second night seder on Tuesday, April 11, from 6:30-9pm in Edwards Hall, 39 Edwards St., Framingham. Rabbi Katy Allen, a member of the Open Spirit Steering Committee and Rabbi of Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope will lead the evening, assisted by Gabi Mezger who will lead the singing. People of all faith traditions are invited. The meal will be partially catered and partially a directed potluck, and you can indicate your preferences when you register. To register, go to the Ma’yan Tikvah website, call 508-877-8162 or 508-358-5996, or email rabbi@mayantikvah.org. Donations of $10-40 per person are suggested. RSVPs by March 31 will help us know how much food to order. This program is co-sponsored by Ma’yan Tikvah and Open Spirit and is generously funded by a Combined Jewish Philanthropies Metrowest Community Grant.
Wayland Chapter of ACLU grassroots effort People Power invites participants. Wayland residents have come together to participate in the new ACLU grassroots effort People Power. People Power is engaging volunteers across the country to take action when Trump or his administration attempt to enact unconstitutional policies or trample on people’s constitutional rights. By mobilizing in defense of our civil liberties, volunteers will build local communities that affirm our American values of respect, equality, and solidarity. For more information on the national effort, go to www.peoplepower.org. For information on activities in Wayland, contact Barbara Fox atbsfox@comcast.net.
Adult Program and Workshops at the Library:
* Intro to the iPhone and iPad, Monday, March 27, 2-3pm. Think you might be missing out on some of the basics? We will cover organizing icons, SIRI and the microphone, battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Be sure to bring yours with you.
* Earring-Making Workshop with Norma Radoff, Saturday, April 1, 11am-1pm. Folks 14 and over can come and enjoy this fun workshop. All supplies provided! Sign up online or at the circulation desk.
* Book Discussion: Master Thieves, Tuesday, April 4, 2-3pm. Join librarian Rachel Sideman-Kurtz for a discussion of Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World’s Greatest Art Heist by Stephen Kurkjian. This is one of the three titles included in the Wayland Reads series.
* Film Showing: The Thomas Crown Affair, Friday, April 7, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Join us in the Raytheon Room for a showing of The Thomas Crown Affair, a remake of the 1968 classic. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo and Dennis Leary, this film is about a thrill-seeker who steals art for a living and meets his match in a seductress detective. The film is part of WAYLAND READS programming.
* The Value of Art, a panel discussion is scheduled as part of the WAYLAND READS programs. Saturday April 8, 2:00pm-3:30pm. Join us for a community panel discussion moderated by Joyce Kulhawik, long-time arts and entertainment critic, with panelists:
* Charlie Anderson, musician and organizer of the Wayland Concert Series
* Jennifer Dowling, mixed media artist
* Clara Lagor, Wayland High School student
* Richard Weingartner, Wayland High School theater teacher and drama director
* Thomas White, architect
* Christina Zwart, sculptor
* ESOL Tutor Training Class, Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five consecutive Tuesday mornings, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11 ( April 11 is a make-up date for the snow day of March 9) . If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Ginny Steel, ESOL Program Director at 508-358-7517, virginia@thesteels.com. All classes are held in The Training Room of the Public Safety Building.
* Great Presenter’s Series: Gretchen Schuler: “History and Future of Mainstone Farm”, Tuesday, April 4, 7:30pm-9:00pm. Gretchen will take us on a Mainstone Farm journey telling of the farm’s history during one family’s stewardship of nearly 150 years. She will talk about its past, present, and future, highlighting one of Wayland’s premier heritage landscapes known and loved by all.
* Poetry Workshop, The group meets two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginning and advanced poets welcome. The next two meetings are scheduled for Thursdays, April 6 and 20, 2-4pm.
English Conversation Group.Do you know someone who is learning basic English? This group is ideal for people who want to practice their English and learn about American culture. The Library’s English conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next two sessions will be held on Fridays, March 24 and April 21 in The Raytheon Room.
Baby and Preschool Programs at the Library
* Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, March 28, 10:30-11:00am. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, April 6, 2017, 10:30-11:15am
* Preschool Parenting Group, Tuesday, April 4, 9:15-10:15am. Come together for conversation with other parents and facilitator Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services. Infants and Toddlers are welcome too!
* Storytime with a Dog! Thursday, April 13, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Children will listen to dog stories and have a special canine visitor! Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed, and her owner Helen will join us. For ages 3 and up.
* Upcoming Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, March 23, 30, April 20, 27 at 10:30am
School Age Programs at the Library
* Make Your Own Masterpiece. Wednesdays, March 22 and 29, and April 26 3:00-4:30pm. Children are invited to make their own artwork in different media. The pieces will be placed in paper frames and hung throughout the library. Children may attend one, two, or all three workshops. Librarian Elise Katz will lead these workshops. (Wayland Reads event.)
* Lego Club. Wednesday, April 5, 3:00pm-4:00 pm. Children will make creations out of Legos and share them with members of the club. For ages 5 and up.
* Book Buddies, Wednesday, April 12, 2:30-3:30pm. This parent/child book group is for children in grades K to 2 with a parent/caregiver. April’s book is Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover by Cece Bell. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. Copies of the book are available for checkout in the Children’s Room. This program is co-run with the WCPA.
* Parent/Child Book Club, Wednesday, April 12, at 7pm. This book discussion group is for 3rd and 4th graders with a parent. April’s book is The Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger.
Earring Making Workshop with Norma Radoff, Saturday, April 1, 11am-1pm. All supplies provided! Sign up online or at the circulation desk. Space is limited to 10 participants. For ages 14 and up. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.
ESOL Tutor Training Class. Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five consecutive Tuesday mornings, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Ginny Steel, ESOL Program Director at 508-358-7517, virginia@thesteels.com. All classes are held in The Training Room of the Public Safety Building, except the class scheduled for March 14 which will be held in the main floor balcony (mezzanine) of the Wayland Free Public Library.
Great Presenter’s Series: Gretchen Schuler: “History and Future of Mainstone Farm”, Tuesday, April 4, 7:30-9pm. Gretchen will take us on a Mainstone Farm journey telling of the farm’s history during one family’s stewardship of nearly 150 years. She will talk about its past, present, and future, highlighting one of Wayland’s premier heritage landscapes known and loved by all.
Upcoming April 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 or visit us online here.
* Evening Book Group: Monday, April 10, 7:00-8:30pm. Featured is Shin Kyung-Sook’s novel, Please Look After Mom.
* Armchair Travel Book Club, Wednesday April 12, 11:30am-1:00pm. The next book that we will discuss is The Good Shufu: Finding Love, Self and Home on the Far Side of the World by Tracy Slater. The brave, wry, irresistible journey of a fiercely independent American woman who finds everything she ever wanted in the most unexpected place. Shufu : in Japanese it means “housewife,” and it’s the last thing Tracy Slater ever thought she’d call herself
* Clean Eating Cookbook Club: Thursday, April 13, 6:00-7:30pm, Explore clean eating approaches potluck style! Participants will make a recipe from a selected cookbook to share. While enjoying our homemade delights, we’ll discuss the book, its author, and what each has to offer. The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchens is this month’s book selection.
* Noontime Book Group: Join Sandy Raymond on Friday, April 14, Noon-2:00pm. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is the featured book for discussion.
Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age. Wayland Middle School PTO Sponsors Viewing of Screenagers at the Wayland High School Auditorium, Thursday, March 30 at 7pm. There will not be a daytime screening for students – we suggest that parents/guardians and their students attend the evening event together. This is NOT a drop-off event, and parents are asked to sit with their students. The post-screening discussion will be moderated by Dr. Mark Kline, the Clinical Director of Human Relations Service in Wellesley. A suggested $5/family donation will be collected at the door to offset the costs of the event. Registration is now open to the general public. To register, please email your name, the number of attendees in your party, and a contact email address to WaylandMiddleSchoolPTO@gmail.com. We will respond with a confirmation that we have received your request. Check out the movie trailer here: Screenagers Trailer.
The 9th Annual League of Women Voters’ Civics Bee will take place Sunday, April 2, at 2 p.m. Teams from Sudbury, Wayland and Weston will vie for the Civics Bee trophy. The Civics Bee is sponsored by the Leagues in the three towns. The Bee will be held at Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd., in Sudbury. The Bee is free, and the public is encouraged to come and cheer for their town. The special theme section of this year’s Bee is the United States Supreme Court and judicial system. The main focus of the Civics Bee remains to challenge the teams’ overall knowledge of federal, state and local government, with questions in all of those categories. The Civics Bee teams are composed of six middle school students, six high school students and three adults from each town.
RESIST: Adult Self Defense offered to Women in Wayland
RESIST (Realistic Escape Strategies & Instinct-based Self-defense Training) Adult Self Defense Class offered April 4 and 5 at Wayland High School (Wrestling Room), 6:30-9:30pm. All female-identified adults who live or work in Wayland are invited to participate. The class is free, but participants must pre-register. The limit is 16 students. The Wayland Police in collaboration with Domestic Violence Services Network Inc (DVSN) is offering a RESIST self-defense class for adults. The goal of the class is to learn how to escape an attacker by using instinct-based moves. For complete details, click here.
For questions, and to register, please contact Jena Salon at jenasalon@gmail.com. This class is funded by the Wayland Police and Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc.
3-W Go Higher Program, April 25, 7pm at Wellesley High School.
Wayland, Weston and Wellesley are joining forces again to offer a new program to our families called “Go Higher!” This state-sponsored program will take place at Wellesley High School at 7 pm on April 25th. The “Go Higher!” program brings state college and university students from campuses across the state into high schools for a direct student-to-student exchange about making the transition from high school to college. It will be followed by a small admissions fair that allows families to learn more about new programs, internships and study abroad opportunities available at Massachusetts public colleges and universities. This year’s event will also highlight the new Commonwealth Commitment transfer program as well as the Commonwealth Honors Program and early college opportunities through the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment program. So please join us on April 25 at Wellesley High School!
Nominations for River Stewardship Award accepted until March 30
The League of Women Voters and the Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council are soliciting nominations for the 15th Annual River Steward Award
Do you know someone who is an outstanding advocate for the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers? Is there an inspiring project or creative program that protects the beauty and health of our rivers or is dedicated to building an environmental legacy for future generations?
As pioneers in conservation, the League of Woman Voters in partnership with the Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council present the River Stewardship Awards. We seek individuals, organizations, youth, teachers, businesses, government employees and others whose work will inspire children, families, town and school leaders to protect and preserve the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers today, and for future generations. Award winners are invited to a reception and awards ceremony held on June 16 as part of Riverfest 2017. Past Wayland winners include: Sally Newbury, Lew Russell, George Lewis, Ken Moon, Brian Donahue, Sudbury Valley Photographers, Chris Devany and Cliff Kolovson, The Wayland Conservation Commission, Trinitarian Congregational Church (for their porous pavement, Wayland Wellhead Protection Committee, and Emily Norton.
Send nominations to Mary Antes, 11 Old Farm Circle, Wayland, MA 01778 by March 30, 2017. Nomination forms are available at the Concord Town House, the Concord Natural Resources Commission office, both Concord libraries, or online at the Concord-Carlisle LWV website www.lwvcc.org. Contact Mary Antes, 508-358-2571 or mantes2@verizon.net with any questions.
Art Exhibit at the Library.This month the Raytheon Room features artwork from Wayland High School’s advanced drawing classes. The theme for the exhibition is letters of the alphabet, and is inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Z Was Zapped.
Favorite Spaces – Memorable Places, Sunday, April 30.The Wayland Historical Society, along with the Council of Aging, will present Favorite Spaces – Memorable Places Sunday, April 30, 2-4 at the Wayland Town Building. Share a photo of a spot in Wayland you treasure. Tell us what makes it special to you, be it a riverbank, tree house, beaver dam or people. Jane Sciacca from the Historical Society will facilitate a discussion of these special spaces, including some favorites from the Grout-Heard House collection. Note: this exhibit was originally scheduled for February 12, but postponed due to a snowstorm.
The Library’s March Database of the Month: Morningstar. Morningstar Investment Research Center provides high-quality investment research on Funds, ETFs, Companies and Industry sector. Morningstar is brought to you by the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library. The link for this resource is on the library’s online resources page online here.
June 26th – August 17th (7 Sessions) for Ages 6 – 15 At Sandy Burr Country Club. Registration is now open for our 4-Day Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland. The Junior Golf Camp specializes in the development of young golfers. All camps are conducted by our PGA Professional, Brian Golden.Each campers’ experience will be tailored to work with their ability levels and include group contests, games, on course instruction and the use of our new practice range facility. Our staffs’ approach to teaching junior golfers creates an excellent learning environment that is safe as well as fun! For dates, fees, or to register, click here. Sign-ups run through June! For more information: Visit our website listed above or call 508-358- 7211 EXT. 5, or email Ben Cibotti with questions.
Pegasus Accepting Applications for CITs. The Pegasus Summer Program is accepting applications for Counselor-in-Training positions for the six-week program starting June 26, 2017. Applicants must be entering Grade 9 in the fall of 2017. If interested, contact Wayland School Community Programs Director Pat Keefe for an application. To learn about the program, go online here.
Wayland Reads begins in March! The idea of “one book, one city” originated in 1998 with a Seattle librarian named Nancy Pearl. In the years since, such programs have cropped up in cities, towns, schools, and colleges across the country and the world. Wayland Reads is thus part of an international effort to create community through literature. We hope you feel like being part of it. New this year, we’ve chosen a theme with the option to read your preferred genre. Using the infamous heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner, we’ll explore the science and value of art. Click this linkfor Wayland Reads events. Book Selections:
All three authors will visit the library. See our website for a full list of events online here. The Kickoff event, Arts Wayland Art Show Reception, is scheduled for Friday evening, March 17 7-9pm.
Early Childhood Outreach Program. The Wayland Public Schools, through its Early Childhood Outreach Program, serves children ages 3 to 5, and their families, throughout the school year. The early childhood coordinator is available to meet and consult with parents regarding their children’s development. Recognizing and respecting the various individual styles and rates of development of young children, the early childhood coordinator assists parents in understanding their children’s development and in identifying any special educational needs that children might be experiencing. If you are a Wayland resident and have concerns about your child’s speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, cognition, and social and emotional development, call Gretchen Lutz, early childhood coordinator, at 508-358-6818 to arrange a special education preschool screening. Ms. Lutz welcomes any questions and discussions with parents at any time during the school year, and assists in the transition of young children into kindergarten as well.
Library Grant Application available online. The completed Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners construction grant application for the Wayland Free Public Library is available at the reference desk in hard copy and online on the library’s website online here.
Open Burning season underway. Open Burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enforced by the local Fire Department. Open burning season runs from Jan 15 – May 1. A valid permit obtained from the local fire department is required. The Fire Chief reserves the right to deny open burning on any day due to weather or environmental conditions. The Fire Department will begin issuing open burning permits beginning on January 15. There is no cost for the burn permit. After a successful couple of years of our online Burn Permit registration, we continue this year using this proven and easy way to obtain your burn permit, and keep track of it. Click herefor information on how to obtain a permit.
Pegasus Enrollment open. Enrollment for the Preschool to Grade Six Pegasus Summer Program opened Friday, January 13. Registration and program information is online here. More details are online here.
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.
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.
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 April 5, and May 3.
Events and Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Monday, March 27, Notorious Heists, Fakes, Frauds and Forgeries of the Art World, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm. Anthony Amore is Director of Security and Chief Investigator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, where he is charged with the ongoing efforts to recover thirteen works of art stolen from the museum on March 18, 1990. He is the author of two books, Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Stories of Notorious Art Heists and The Art of the Con: The Most Notorious Fakes, Frauds and Forgeries in the Art World. In addition, Anthony has been a lecturer in homeland security and has fifteen years of national security, law, intelligence, and crisis management experience with federal government agencies. He provides alalysis on issues related to security and terrorism for a number of local and national news outlets, including the BBC, NBC News, NPR, CNN, FOX and others.
Wednesday, March 29, 9th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Maynard Fine Arts Theater Place, 7-10pm.OARS is hosting an evening of films from the largest environmental film festival in the nation. With the theme “AT THE EDGE,” these engaging films bring theater-goers close to magnificent wilderness, as well as to the activists and innovators who work to protect their communities’ environment. There’s something for everyone in these delightful and informative films. Doors open at 6pm. The Maynard’s Fine Arts Theatre Place is located at 19 Summer Street, Maynard. Tickets are $13. Information and ticket purchase at oars3rivers.org. Or, contact OARS: 978-369-3956, office@oars3rivers.org
Thursday, March 30, Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age, Wayland Middle School, 7-9pm. Wayland Middle School PTO Sponsors Viewing of Screenagers at the Wayland High School Auditorium, Thursday, March 30 at 7pm. There will not be a daytime screening for students – we suggest that parents/guardians and their students attend the evening event together. This is NOT a drop-off event, and parents are asked to sit with their students. The post-screening discussion will be moderated by Dr. Mark Kline, the Clinical Director of Human Relations Service in Wellesley. A suggested $5/family donation will be collected at the door to offset the costs of the event. Registration is now open to the general public. To register, please email your name, the number of attendees in your party, and a contact email address to WaylandMiddleSchoolPTO@gmail.com. We will respond with a confirmation that we have received your request. Check out the movie trailer here: Screenagers Trailer
Saturday, April 1, Walking Tour of SVT’s Memorial Forest Reservation, 10-11:30am. Join Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) Executive Director Lisa Vernegaard for a walking tour of SVT’s Memorial Forest Reservation. Lisa will lead walkers through parts of the forest that have recently been thinned as part of SVT’s multi-year project to restore the rare pitch pine/scrub oak barrens, and the wildlife that thrive there, to this landscape. During the walk, Lisa will explain why SVT embarked on the project, which species it will affect, and how the forest is expected to respond. For more information, including directions and parking information, register for this free educational walk at www.svtweb.org/calendar or by calling 978-443-5588 X123. For more details, click here.
Saturday, April 1, Spring A Cappella, Wayland High School, 7:30pm. The whole family is invited to the Spring 2017 College A Cappella Concert. We are very excited about the great groups we have lined up for you: old favorites Berklee Pitch Slapped and Tufts Beelzebubs will be joined by Yale’s New Blue, appearing for the first time. In addition, Wayland High School’s own talented student a cappella groups, the Madrigals, the Muses, and the T-Tones will perform. Tickets are available for sale online and at Russell’s Garden Center and Donelan’s. After 4pm on April 1, any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. We highly recommend buying tickets early. Doors open at 7pm and complimentary refreshments will be served at intermission. All proceeds benefit the visual and performing arts at Wayland High School.
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Kate Taunton-Rigby is running the Boston Marathon to support Boston Children’s Hospital. You can support her at 
CareGroup Parmenter Home Care and Hospice seeks volunteers
Discovery Museums Development Volunteer or Intern
Run for LoveLane, June 11. 
Spring College A Cappella, April 1 at Wayland High School, 7:30pm. 
The Mighty Library Card.
library, they’ll be in Wayland within the week-sometimes just days. But your card also lets you stream a movie, do business research, find an article, check your investments, reserve a museum pass, learn a language, read (or listen to) a book, or enjoy some tunes-all from home at 3 a.m. in your bathrobe. You’ll have to come in to get the card, but you’ll be making the most out of living in Wayland. (Just be sure to get dressed first.) 
Passover Seder in an Interfaith Setting. All are welcome to come for a Passover seder in an interfaith setting. OpenSpirit will again host the meal and rituals of Passover at an interactive second night seder on 
Wayland Chapter of ACLU grassroots effort People Power invites participants. 
Adult Program and Workshops at the Library:
Me and My Pal Square Dance
Upcoming April Book Discussions for Adults. 
Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age. 
RESIST: Adult Self Defense offered to Women in Wayland
3-W Go Higher Program, 
Nominations for River Stewardship Award accepted until March 30
Favorite Spaces – Memorable Places, Sunday, April 30. 
The Library’s March Database of the Month: Morningstar. Morningstar Investment Research Center provides high-quality investment research on Funds, ETFs, 
by B.A. Shapiro
by Stephen Kurkjian
by Erin Dionne
Early Childhood Outreach Program. 
Wayland Board of Selectmen Announces 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election Dates. 
Monday, March 27, Notorious Heists, Fakes, Frauds and Forgeries of the Art World, Wayland Library, 7-8:30pm. 
Wednesday, March 29, 9th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Maynard Fine Arts Theater Place, 7-10pm. 
Saturday, April 1, Walking Tour of SVT’s Memorial Forest Reservation, 10-11:30am. 
Saturday, April 1, Spring A Cappella, Wayland High School, 7:30pm. 
