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In the News…
News from the past week
* Wayland homeowners on private roads can challenge plow decision. A month after selectmen decided to remove 11 private roads and two private driveways from the town’s plow list, affected residents are being given a chance to appeal. Selectmen set a deadline of July 15 to submit appeals. Decisions will be made by Sept. 15 in order to give residents time to hire a plow company if their appeal is denied.
* Wayland School Committee to see options for school start times. After years of discussion, the School Committee will finally have a choice of possible solutions for a later start time at the middle and high schools. The discussion dates back to at least 2004, when a town task force concluded students aren’t getting enough sleep, but that getting to the point of a later start time is “complicated.”
* ‘Moms With Amazing Kids’ For Special Needs Kids In Wayland. When Marissa Picariello was born, in 2014, she was healthy and beautiful, with big brown eyes and a full head of hair. It wasn’t until she was about six months old that her parents became concerned. Her development seemed delayed, and she had recurring involuntary movements. [Moms of Amazing Kids is online at https://www.momsofamazingkids.org/.
* Wayland’s Rod and Jack Fletcher join up on the court to win a USA Volleyball Open National Championship. It was Father’s Day on June 17, but one group of volleyball players young and old got going on the festivities about a month early. Over Memorial Day weekend, former Wayland boys volleyball coach Rod Fletcher and his son, Jack, traveled to Dallas, Texas, to compete in the USA Volleyball Open National Championships A Tournament. The event featured 62 teams from all over the country.
How you can help…
You can access the announcements below on our website:
HATS OFF Donation Campaign for Wayland Public Schools Foundation
Thinking about year-end teacher gifts? Looking for a way to acknowledge a special teacher or staff member? HATS Off is the answer! Making a donation to the Wayland Public Schools Foundation is a perfect way to say “Thank You!” to that special teacher or staff member. For over 30 years, the Wayland Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) has supported teachers by funding classroom innovations and creative units of study not covered by the regular school budget. Make a donation to the HATS Off campaign, and a personalized certificate will be sent to the faculty member(s) of your choice. The donation amount will not be disclosed. Visit the WPSF website to order your HATS Off certificate. Donations are tax-deductible and may qualify for matching gifts at participating companies. Deadline: Monday, June 18
Wayland, Let’s Do Lunch! Every weekday in Wayland a dedicated team of volunteers criss-crosses the town delivering hot meals to residents who find it hard to grocery shop or cook for themselves. The benefits go far beyond nutrition for both recipients and volunteers. Many relationships span years. Take a look (https://youtu.be/avk694Etx1Q). Get to know some Wayland residents you might not meet otherwise, and meet some important needs in your community. It takes about an hour. To volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels – regularly, seasonally, or as an on-call substitute – contact Volunteer Coordinator Ann Gordon at the Wayland Council on Aging, 508-358-2990. Flyer online here
Wayland Library seeks volunteers for next year’s Girls Who Code Club. The Wayland Library Girls Who Code Club is looking for volunteer facilitators for the 2018-2019 academic year. Affiliated with the national Girls Who Code organization (girlswhocode.com) and its mission of closing the gender gap in technology, the Wayland club brings together middle and high school girls for hands-on learning about code and technology. Enthusiasm for working with the girls is required; technical skill is helpful but not necessary, especially if you are willing to learn along with them. If you are interested, or would like to know more, please contact Head of Youth Services Pam McCuen. If you want to be notified when registration starts for next year’s club, contact Pam as well.
Bringing the World to Wayland through AFS. AFS has been a leader in international high school student exchange for more than 70 years. Each year, AFS-USA sends approximately 1,100 US students abroad, provides $3 million in scholarships and financial aid, including US Department of State sponsored scholarships, and welcomes 2,300 international high school students who come to study in U.S. high schools and live with host families. More than 5,000 volunteers in the U.S. make the work of AFS possible. Learn more about this year’s exchange students online here.
Girl Scouts seek parent volunteers. We are forming Girl Scout troops for all three elementary schools for the fall. We are in need of parent volunteers to help with new Kindergarten Daisy Troops and depending on the school, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade troops as well. If you have a rising Kindergartner, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grader interested in Scouting, please join us at an informal, informational wine and cheese reception to meet other interested parents and learn more about what is involved. Please RSVP to Karen Montague at kdm55@verizon.net. Same email If you are unable to attend but interested in Girl Scouting.
* CPH June 13 7:00 – 8:00 pm Hosted by Maureen White
* HH June 14 7:00 – 8:00 pm Hosted by Anne Lyons
* Loker June 19 7:00 – 8:00 pm Hosted by Amy O’Donnell
The Wayland Community Fund serves Wayland residents who need financial assistance. The WCF is a volunteer organization that provides assistance to Wayland residents in financial need, paying utility bills, rent, medical expenses and many other items. It pays bills, it does not provide cash. The organization was originally funded by a bequest from the late Suzanne Leavitt. Contributions from Wayland residents now provide sufficient funding. The WCF is staffed by five volunteers who cover all expenses. As a result, 100% of every contribution goes toward helping people in Wayland. Since its founding 20 years ago the WCF has provided more than $550,000 to Wayland residents in financial need. The Wayland Community Fund can be reached at 508-358-3624.More information on the fund, including who it serves, and how to donate, is available on the Wayland town website online here.
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, June 18
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: presentation by exchange students, presentation on instructional studies, school start times, district wide goals, FY2020 budget planning, superintendent’s evaluation
* Board of Assessors, 7:15pm. Agenda includes: meet with FinCom Chair to discuss overlay, board review of Overlay account balances and potential vote to release votes, circuit breaker program, 3ABC applications
* Planning Board, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Public Hearing: Congregation Or Atid (re: parking during High Holidays), commercialization of marijuana establishments, update on status of projects
You can access Announcements on our website by clicking here.
New announcements this week
Wayland Summer Farmers’ Market begins Wednesday, June 27
The Wayland Summer Farmer’s Market begins on Wednesday, June 27th from 12-5 PM and runs weekly through Oct. 10th.
Located in the front parking lot of Russell’s Garden Center on Route 20, the market is a wonderful opportunity to meet and support local farmers and food producers. Twenty vendors will join us for Opening Day. Summer is a great time to introduce children to healthy eating and to prepare meals together as a family. Enjoy fresh, local vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs, beef, chicken, pork, lamb, seafood, honey, ice cream, baked goods, jam, lemonade, hot sauce, maple products, mushrooms, flower bouquets, farm wine and cider, yarn and pet treats.
We recommend that you sign up for our weekly email (in season only) so that you will know which vendors will attend that week. Go to russellsgardencenter.com to sign up online or email: pegm@russellsgardencenter.com.
* Documentary and Talk: The Chinese Exclusion Act (June 21)
* Theater Preview: Sherlock Holmes the Final Adventure (June 26)
* Documentary: Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock’n’ Roll (June 27)
* NYTimes Online now available through the library – at home!
* Adult Summer Reading Program
* Baby and Preschool Programs including Mother Goose Time and StoryVine, and Brain-Building Storytime
* School Age Programs include: Drop-in Craft (Crazy Gardens), Parent/Child Book Group, Family Ukulele Program (June 25), Rock the Library Magic Show (June 27)
* Summer Reading! The Wayland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Libraries Rock! starts on Monday, June 25
* Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens during Exam Week (June 18-20)
* Volunteers sought for Girls Who Code
For the complete detailed announcement from the library, click here.
Announcements from prior newsletters
WHS Athletic Project Neighborhood Forum, June 20, 7-8:30pm
Wayland High School, Lecture Hall
Please join the School Committee for a presentation by field design firm Weston & Sampson on the latest plans for the proposed High School Fields and Athletic Facilities Renovation. The proposed project includes replacement of the current artificial turf field, renovation of the stadium, swapping and renovation of the tennis courts and softball field, the addition of a second outdoor basketball court and associated parking, and updated lighting.
This forum will allow residents to gain an understanding of the overall project and any related impact to the neighbors.
Wayland School Community Programs: Community Education, World Languages, and Children’s Way News
* Enrichment Classes. Information about summer and fall classes is available on the WSCP Community Education page on the school district’s website. Registration links are also available for two World Languages programs: Chinese Language & Culture and Global Child French and Spanish classes. Information online here.
* The Children’s Way: For information about 2018-19 openings in the school district’s early childhood program, email Kathy Defina or call her at 508-358-7072. Applications/information about The Children’s Way is online at: http://tcw.wayland.k12.ma.us
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Journalism Camp:Wayland High School students are offering a four-session Summer Journalism Camp for Wayland Public School students entering Grades 8 and 9 in the fall. There is no charge for the program, which will focus on journalism and public speaking and be held July 2-6. Each morning session will run 9-11:30am. There is no class on July 4. Students of all skill levels may enroll; no experience is required. Registration, information on the instructors and other information is online here.
Join the Fun at Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Wayland’s 7th annual free Summer Community Concert Series begins Thursday, June 14 at 7pm in the Town Building courtyard and continues on the following four Thursdays. Bring a chair or blanket, and come enjoy some great music with your friends and neighbors. This summer’s line-up includes some old favorites and some new bands that are sure to please:
* Thursday, June 14, 7pm – 8pm: Southbound Train (country)
* Thursday, June 21, 7pm – 8pm: Club Soda Band (top 40)
* Thursday, June 28, 7pm – 8pm: The Tom Nutile Big Band
* Thursday, July 5, 7pm – 8pm: Sudbury Valley New Horizons Band, directed by Diane Muffitt
* Thursday, July 12, 7pm – 8pm: Local Freight (bluegrass)
In case of rain, the concerts will be indoors. The Wayland Council on Aging is pleased to present this well-loved tradition that brings the generations together through music. Generous local sponsors make the series possible: Alkon & Levine, PC; Royal Wayland; The Village Bank; Traditions of Wayland; Bret Leifer, Professional Numismatist; Middlesex Savings Bank; and Joanne Berry: Coldwell Banker.
Democratic Candidates for State Senate to Debate, Tuesday, June 1
Ma’yan Tikvah to Launch Y’ladim BaTeva – A Children’s Outdoor Jewish Education Program This Fall
This September, Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope is launching an alternative Jewish education program called Y’ladim BaTeva. It will be targeted at elementary school-aged children and will include a significant outdoor component. The ten-month program will be open to all families seeking a Jewish education program for their children, and will be comprised of weekend outdoor classes, weekday online classes, and family Shabbat programs. Children will learn Jewish values and selected prayers, study the Bible, sing songs, and learn basic Hebrew words and letters. An optional, more traditional Hebrew decoding and prayer program will also be made available. More details are available online here.
Irish Dance Classes this Summer:
* Beginner Irish Dance Summer Class in Wayland. July 17-August 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00. Three week session (6 classes) – $100. For boys and girls ages 4 and up. Learn the basics of traditional Irish step dancing. No experience needed! Dancers should wear comfortable athletic clothing (i.e., shorts and a t-shirt) with socks or ballet slippers. Please bring a water bottle.
* Intro to Irish Dancing “Camp” in Wayland. August 21-24 (Monday-Thursday) 12:00-1:00pm – $75. For boys and girls ages 4 and up. Learn the basics of traditional Irish step dancing. No experience needed! Dancers should wear comfortable athletic clothing (i.e., shorts and a t-shirt) with socks or ballet slippers. Please bring a water bottle.
Registration open for summer baseball programs for boys and girls.
Registration is currently open for all Wayland Little League summer baseball programs. With leagues available for boys and girls at all ability levels from ages 7-16, it’s the perfect opportunity for beginners to learn the game and experienced players to improve their skills. Plus, each program has a convenient, flexible schedule that limits conflicts with other summer activities.
Registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis so register now. To learn more and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
Lifelong Learners to hold information session, Tuesday, June 26
Lifelong Learners: An Independent Collaborative (LLAIC) invites all retired people to attend an information session on Tuesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. – 12:30. At this event which will be held at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, where we rent rooms for our classes, you can learn about the stimulating courses and exciting extra-curricular activities this group offers and even sample a mini version of several courses. LLAIC is an independent, secular, lifelong learning program serving greater Boston and the MetroWest suburbs. The fall semester, our 9th, will begin on Tuesday, September 25 and continue for 10 weeks. Learning empowers and in our friendly environment, you can experience the joy of learning with no pressure, no exams and no stress. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information please visit our website www.llaic.org.
Museum, Park and Parking Passes throughout Massachusetts from Recreation and the Friends of the Wayland Library
Recreation Passes to Start Parks: Did you know that Wayland Recreation offers a free day-parking pass to any of the 440 Massachusetts State Parks? These are offered through the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Reserve or pick up the pass at 10am on a weekday and return it the next business day by 10am. Check
www.mass.gov/dcr for a list of state parks. Pick up pass at the Recreation Office (41 Cochituate Road) Call the Recreation office at 508-358-3660 to reserve the pass ahead of time.
Museum Passes from the Friends of the Wayland Library: The Friends of the Wayland Public Library support an extensive list of museum passes for use by Library patrons. Passes provide access to art museums, nature preserves, and zoos in the Greater Boston area. Reservations can be made online or by calling 508-358-2311. Details are online here:
Line-up Announced for 2018 Wailin’ Wednesdays Concert Series at the Wayland Town Center. Popular family-friendly concert series returns for its fourth year; kicks off Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 p.m. The businesses of the Wayland Town Center along with National Development are proud to once again present Wailin’ Wednesdays, a family-friendly summer concert series which kicks off on Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Wayland Town Center East Green. The events are all free and open to the public. The concert series will be held on the last Wednesday of the month throughout the summer and feature live music, a variety of activities including balloon and air brush tattoo artists, giveaways, and tasty food samplings including hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie sticks courtesy of the Wayland Town Center businesses.
The 2018 lineup includes:
* Wednesday, June 27 – The Missy Maxfield Project. A five-member cover band based in MetroWest featuring music ranging from the 60s to present.
* Wednesday, July 25 – Off Label. “Doc rock” band of mostly medical professionals who blow off steam by rocking out to classic rock and R&B.
* Wednesday, August 29 – Low Priority. Boston based rock cover band playing all of the rock songs you know and songs that make you want to dance.
Join the fun on the grass of the Wayland Town Center East Green just outside of Sperry’s. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax and enjoy an evening outside with your friends and family. Don’t miss this music filled summer night of fun!
MAPC and MWRC seek residents’ opinions on Town Meeting. Your town, along with other MetroWest communities, wants to know what you think about Town Meeting and how Town Meeting might be improved. This survey is confidential, and everyone is encouraged to take it. You are not required to answer everything or anything, but your help is very much appreciated. This 100% grant-funded project is being run in collaboration with Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Natick, Southborough, Wayland, Wellesley, and Weston through the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and its local arm, the MetroWest Regional Collaborative (MWRC).
If you have any questions, please contact the project manager, Laurie Zivkovich, MAPC Municipal Services Specialist.
Shop The Wayland Depot for all your Spring Special Occasions
Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Graduations, Showers, Weddings. Find the perfect gift at The Wayland Depot. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
The historic 1881 train station is an all-volunteer run member of the Federation of Women’s Exchanges. Each year proceeds from the sale of locally hand-crafted items go to support deserving organizations in the community. Volunteer staff are happy to help you select the perfect present for any event, or perhaps pick a creative piece of new jewelry for yourself. Wooden boxes, pottery pieces, handmade scarves along with Massachusetts maple products, books by local authors, and an assortment of Wayland Booster apparel can all be found at The Wayland Depot.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm
One Cochituate Road (Rte. 27)
Dudley Pond Association to hold 50th Anniversary Celebration. Join in for a fun evening of food and friends celebrating 50 years of the Dudley Pond Association at Sandy Burr Country Club on October 13 (7-11pm). Italian Buffet Dinner, music, cash bar and memories. Tickets are $20 each until September 1 and $25 each after that date. Information on ticketing and articles in the Patch celebrating the Dudley Pond Association are available online here.
Registration is open for Summer Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr
Junior Golf Camps, June 25-August 23 (8 Sessions), ages 6-15 at Sandy Burr Country Club. Registration is now OPEN for weekly 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 Professionals: Brian Golden and Charles Estes. 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 staff’s approach to teaching junior golfers creates an excellent learning environment that is safe as well as fun! Lunch, snacks and gift bags all included! 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 Benjamin Cibotti with questions.
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
Love music? You know… it is never too late to go back to your instrument or start a new one! One of our members went back to his violin at age 87 after not playing for 70 years! He is 90 now and still playing! And, we have beginners in their 70s and 80s. Make a new year resolution and come play with us. We have a Concert Band (woodwinds, brass & percussion) and a String Ensemble (violin, viola, cello & bass) and range in age from 30-something to 90. Go to our website for more information, svnhm.org, or contact Diane Muffitt at muffitt@svnhm.org or 978-261-5065.
Raise your voice with Golden Tones chorus! If you love music and enjoy singing pop classics and show tunes for a variety of audiences, come to an open rehearsal, every Tuesday, 10am-12pm at the Wayland Senior Center. There are no auditions and no attendance requirements, only a friendly group of music-lovers from all over MetroWest. To learn more, visit goldentones.org, or call 508-318-6318. The chorus, now 29 years young, performs almost 50 concerts a year, many to disadvantaged audiences and also at community events and schools. You can help continue this outreach with a tax-deductible gift at goldentones.org.
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HATS OFF Donation Campaign for Wayland Public Schools Foundation
Wayland, Let’s Do Lunch! 
Wayland Library seeks volunteers for next year’s Girls Who Code Club. The Wayland Library Girls Who Code Club is looking for volunteer facilitators for the 2018-2019 academic year. Affiliated with the national Girls Who Code organization (
Bringing the World to Wayland through AFS. 
Girl Scouts seek parent volunteers. 
Wayland Summer Farmers’ Market begins Wednesday, June 27
Latest News and Events from the Library includes:
WHS Athletic Project Neighborhood Forum, June 20, 
Wayland School Community Programs: Community Education, World Languages, and Children’s Way News
Join the Fun at Outdoor Summer Concert Series. 
Ma’yan Tikvah to Launch Y’ladim BaTeva – A Children’s Outdoor Jewish Education Program This Fall
Irish Dance Classes this Summer: 
Registration open for summer baseball programs for boys and girls. 
Lifelong Learners to hold information session, Tuesday, June 26
Museum, Park and Parking Passes throughout Massachusetts from Recreation and the Friends of the Wayland Library
MAPC and MWRC seek residents’ opinions on Town Meeting. 
Shop The Wayland Depot for all your Spring Special Occasions
Dudley Pond Association to hold 50th Anniversary Celebration. Join in for a fun evening of food and friends celebrating 50 years of the Dudley Pond Association at Sandy Burr Country Club on October 13 (7-11pm). Italian Buffet Dinner, music, cash bar and memories. Tickets are $20 each until September 1 and $25 each after that date. Information on ticketing and articles in the
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
Raise your voice with Golden Tones chorus! 
