Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
Non-Profit Highlight
Who Says I Can’t
Mission: to address the psychological and physical impacts of disability by focusing on the restoration of self-esteem through the provision of equipment and coaching for re-entry into sporting and athletic activities.
There have been many reports of coyotes all over the area, even during daylight hours, even in fenced in areas, even involving larger dogs. Please be cautious with your pets.
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Lost Cat
Lost Cat: Miles missing from home on Bennett Rd (off Route 20 near Wayland Center)
Friendly neutered male shorthaired grey/brown stripped tabby with “clipped” left ear – Miles. Last seen Friday afternoon around home on Bennett Road, near Wayland Center. Very outgoing with big paws. If you have any information on Miles, please call Molly at 978-505-5912.
* Uncertainty over where to park school buses next academic year. School officials may have less than a year to figure out where to park the district’s buses, a critical piece to getting hundreds of students to school every day. The district’s 19 buses, plus a few kept in reserve, are currently parked at a property on Rte. 20 that could become the future home of the River’s Edge affordable-housing development. Special Town Meeting this month voted to spend $790,000 to remove asbestos on the site. It must be cleaned up before developer Wood Partners decides to move ahead with the project. If that happens, construction could start within months, and the buses will need a new home in time for the 2018-19 academic year.
* New England ADL sends Wayland police chief to Israel for specialized training. Police Chief Patrick Swanick packed his bags for an overseas trip, but it’s not a vacation. On Sunday, Swanick is flying to Israel. He’s one of 15 law enforcement personnel from New England that will spend a week learning cutting-edge security measures from the Israeli National Police and Palestinian police. The Anti-Defamation League’s New England office in Boston organized the trip, and didn’t release the names of other participants, citing security reasons.
How you can help…
You can access the announcements below on our website:
Red Cross Blood Drive, December 11 at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm. Please help us celebrate the season of giving on Tuesday December 11th to donate blood for the American Red Cross. Donors are encouraged to preregister and make an appointment with the Red Cross by calling: 800.733.2767 and using the sponsor code CH01778. Flyer online here.
Holiday Drive for Families Affected by Domestic Violence.Each year the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable sponsors a family for the holidays, and each year we invite our local communities to become involved in making the holidays brighter for families affected by domestic violence. There are a number of ways that you can help. Sponsoring a family can be a wonderful way for you and your family to do something together to help others. You can also involve extended family, neighbors, and friends. Or perhaps your colleagues at work, your book club, scout troop, civic organization, or club would like to organize a collection. For those who cannot sponsor a family, gift cards to retail stores for food, clothing, and other necessities are welcome. Popular stores include Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, CVS, Target, and Stop and Shop. Wrapping paper, ribbon, and tape are also needed. Whatever you can do to help is deeply appreciated. For complete details, click here.
The Town of Wayland Wants You to Volunteer! The town has a variety of volunteer opportunities that call for light, medium, or heavy time commitments and for specific skills or no particular skills at all, only an interest in the board’s work and willingness to learn. We-the Board of Selectmen-are providing you with information that we hope will pique your interest. This column focuses on the new Cable Advisory Committee (CAC).
The CAC has three principal responsibilities: 1) negotiate the terms of the renewal Cable TV licenses with Wayland’s service providers, Comcast and Verizon; 2) recommend that the Board of Selectmen grant these licenses; and 3) monitor the performance of the licensees during the ascertainment process to ensure compliance with the license terms and conditions. We expect that the five member committee will meet monthly or every other month beginning in 2019. Helpful-but not required-skills include negotiating experience, interest in or some knowledge of our local cable operations, ability to understand contracts, and common sense. If you have questions or are interested in being considered to fill this or any town board position, please email Teri Hegerty in the Selectmen’s office. We look forward to hearing from you!
Toys for Tots Collection at Wayland Police Department. This year as in years past, the Wayland Police Department will be accepting new, unwrapped, non-violent toys for US Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots program. You can bring donations to the Wayland Police Department (38 Cochituate Rd. Wayland), Silk Veterinary (9 Pelham Island Rd, Wayland, Wayland Town Hall (41 Cochituate Rd, Wayland) and Ace Hardware (70 Andrew Ave. Wayland) by December 11. If you have any questions, please email Detective Sergeant Jamie D. Berger, or call 508-358-1722
Please consider supporting two Wayland moms in providing pajamas for underserved children in Lowell, MA.
Their aim is to provide 300 pairs of children’s pajamas to families in need. They hope to provide warmth and comfort to ensure a better night’s sleep that will lead to a more healthy and productive life. Kim and Giselle are collecting brand-new, unwrapped girls and boys pajamas, sizes 6 to16, November 21-December 12. Please place donations of new pajamas in the holiday wrapped boxes outside of their homes. May we all be a bit warmer this season-whether it is because of a new pair of pajamas or because of doing a good deed. Donation Locations:
Kim Bruno: 1 Pheasant Run and Giselle Shardlow: 22 Shaw Drive.
This fall and early winter, Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be conducting training for those who are interested in becoming members of the CERT team. Training will take place on Monday evenings, 7-9pm beginning September 24 at the Wayland Public Safety Building, at the intersection of routes 27 and 20, and will run for 10 weeks. More details are available online here. Please consider becoming a member of Wayland CERT and learn how to take care of yourself, family and neighbors in the event of an emergency! For more information, and to register for the upcoming training, please contact Joseph Gordon, Wayland CERT Coordinator or Doug Leard, LEPC Chairman.
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, December 3
* Finance Committee, 6:45pm. Agenda includes: FY19 Tax Classification Recommendation, FY20 Capital Requests, FY20 Town Operating budget subsmissions, FY20 Capital Budget discussion
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: update regarding K Spanish immersion, school start times update, Superintendent’s FY20 goals, OPEB parity payment for TCW, updates on Loker Kitchen and High School Master Athletic Plan
* Board of Selectmen, 7pm. Agenda includes: public hearing on tax classification and tax recpitulation, Stormwater funding options for FY20 Budget Update
* Board of Assessors, 7pm. Agenda includes: FY19 Tax Reclassification hearing, Circuit Breaker program policies
* Board of Health, 7pm. Agenda includes: plans for shingles program flu vaccination program results, update from Human Relation Services, provide comments to Planning Board for site plan approval for HS Master Athletic Complex project and Loker Conservation and Recreation area athletic fields, Chapter 40B project updates (Windsor Place and Cascade)
* Council on Aging, 8am. Agenda includes: COA-CC update, Baypath Elder Services update, Director’s Report
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: 4 Meadow View Road (wireless communication facility at Wayland Rod & Gun Club), Cascade (113, 115, 117, 119 Boston Post Rd)
* Board of Public Works, 7pm Agenda includes discussion of Annual Town Meeting articles, updated water regulations, DPW Director’s Financial Report
You can access Announcements on our website by clicking here.
Happening this Week
31st Annual Children’s Holiday Shoppe
Monday, December 3, 3:30-5:30pm in the Town Building (enter through the Large Hearing Room). Brought to you by the Wayland Council on Aging, this beloved inter-generational tradition invites children in grades K-5 to shop for family and friends with the help of teenage “elves” while their adults wait nearby. Volunteers are standing by to wrap and label gifts, so children leave with hand-selected gifts ready to give at the holidays. All items are priced with a child’s allowance in mind. Wayland seniors help to make and prepare gifts, and manage the sales and wrapping tables along with some other special guests. Teenagers who’d like to volunteer (and earn Community Service hours), please call 508-358-2990 or email agordon@wayland.ma.us. Please join us!
What better way to kick off the holiday season than with the heartwarming tale of a young girl searching for family, home and love? Get your tickets now for Weston Friendly Society’s production of Annie! Performances will be on:
* Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
* Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 PM
* Friday, December 7 at 7:30 PM
* Saturday, December 8 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Weston Friendly’s New Seating Plan Offers More Choices. Choose between signature cabaret style seating, newly added traditional theater row seating, or balcony seating. Check out their new floor plan and make the choice that’s right for you.
Annual Christmas Tree Sale by Wayland Troop 1 Boy Scouts, starting November 30. Decorate your home for the holidays with a fresh-cut tree while supporting your local Boy Scouts in their annual fundraiser. Starting on Friday 11/30 at the Community United Methodist Church, 80 Main St. (Route 27), Troop 1 will be selling fragrant balsam firs from Nova Scotia and wreaths with bows in various diameters. Tree sizes range from tabletop to towering 10-plus-footers and are competitively priced. Come early to get your favorite shape! Tree sales will be the first three weekends in December, ending on 12/16, subject to availability. Hours are Fridays 4-7PM, Saturdays 8:30am-5:30pm and Sundays 11:30am – 5:30pm. The Scouts will secure it to the roof of your car. Thanks for supporting Troop 1 Wayland Boy Scouts.
Wayland Boosters’ Holiday Open House, December 6.
The Wayland Booster Store Holiday Open House is Thursday, December 6th from 12-8pm, at Wayland High School in the Faculty Lounge. The holidays are right around the corner, so please join us for our annual sale. We have introduced several new items this fall, and will continue to offer many Booster favorites. Now is the time – shop for gifts and replenish your supply of Wayland clothing and gear. Everything from “W” socks to stadium blankets, duffles, comfortable hoodies, a cozy sherpa 1/4 zip and T’s will be available at this time. Please note that Booster apparel is in adult sizes and select youth xl. Visit them online at
Arts Wayland Foundation’s Annual Holiday Art Show, Reception Demcember 9. Arts Wayland Foundation opened its second annual Holiday Art Show on December 2. The show features artworks by local artists in the Raytheon Room of the Wayland Public Library, 5 Concord Road, and will be open during Library hours. Original paintings, collages, photographs, mixed media works, and prints in a wide variety of styles and materials are sized 14″ x 14″ or smaller and priced modestly. Sale commissions benefit the Wayland Public Library. A reception in the Raytheon Room with refreshments will take place on December 9,2:30-4:30pm.
New Announcements this Week
The Latest from the Wayland Library. The Library’s complete newsletter is online here. Below is a condensed version:
Programs for adults include:
* Holiday Open House. Come sing your favorite holiday songs and learn some new ones with Ben Rudnick & Friends, winner of seven Parent’s Choice awards! Enjoy some refreshments while they perform in the Rotunda. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library. Sunday, December 2; Concert 3-3:45 p.m.
* Craft a 3D Snowflake. We’ll be making cardstock paper snowflakes using Elmer’s glue and our dexterity! Participants will select from three designs and complete one snowflake. Ages 12 and up on Tuesday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m.
* The Great Presenters: Having Surgery After 65-What to Know, Consider, and Ask. Dr. Ruben Azocar will cover all aspects of surgery from pre-operative assessments and risk, to prevention of possible complications that might occur. Dr. Azocar MD, MHCM, FASA, FCCM is Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. He is the President of the Society for the Advancement of Geriatric Anesthesiology and has clinical and research interest in the care of the older adult presenting for surgery and anesthesia. Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m.
* FYI: Color Printing and Copying. You can do both here at the library, for a mere 25ȼ a page. You can print from your own file on a flash drive or email, from a web page, or from our scanner. If you need a little coaching, one of our crack staff will leap to your assistance. And you’ll never have to change a toner cartridge.
Tuesdays, November 20 and December 4, 11 and 18 at 10:30am
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StoryVine (2.5 -5 years), Thursdays, November 29, December 20 and 27 at 10:30am
* Inclusive Playgroup: Stories, Songs, and Sign.
Wednesday, November 28, 11:15am-12pm.
* Music and Movement. Wednesday, November 21, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
* Saturday Stories: All About Families. Saturday, November 24, 11:00-11:30am
* Zumba, Rhythm and dance program. Tuesday, November 27, 10:30am
* Sing-along with Jeanne Mack, Thursday, December 6, 10:30-11:15am
School-Age Programs
* Drop-in Craft: Thanksgiving Decorations, Wednesday, November 21, 3-4:30pm
* Let’s Build: Zip Line Challenge, Wednesday, November 28, 3-4:30pm
* Parent/Child Book Group. This book discussion group is for 4th and 5th graders with a parent. November’s book is The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste. We will also choose the book for next month. Wednesday, November 28, 7-8pm
* Drop-in Family Game Day. Spend quality time with your kids and play games at the library! We will have board games and card games set up to play. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Thursday, November 29, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
* Lego Club, Wednesday, December 5, 3-4pm
Wayland Live Music Night at ‘The Burr’, December 12. Drop what you’re already not doing Wednesday night, December 12, and bring your friends to the hottest place in all of Wayland – THE BURR (aka the lounge at Sandy Burr C.C.). For on this night we turn the vintage golfer’s lounge into a live music venue like no other. The thoroughbreds in the stately ink drawings come to life, and the plaid carpet seems to vibrate, with every note. And yet the bar, with it’s terrific selection of craft brews, cocktails and fine wine and spirits, exudes a calm comfort for the thirsty music lover!
Doors open at 7:30pm, with music starting at 8pm. You’ll want to hear every one of the talented local and regional musicians make the most of their ten minute set. Conversations levels are low, and applause levels high! Light snacks are available. Bring your friends! It’s a great time in our very musical community! The Burr – 103 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA. Plenty of parking.
It repeats again on Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 13, April 17.
Full Moon Shabbat with Potluck Dinner. Calm your mind, spirit and connect with nature in this evening Shabbat under the rays of the full moon.
Rabbi Katy Allen and Gabi Mezger will lead attendees across the fields and along the Sudbury River. Along the way, we’ll stop to pray, meditate and enjoy the beauty of the full moon. A vegetarian potluck will follow this Shabbat service at Rabbi Katy’s and Gabi’s home nearby (and all registered guests will receive the address.)
NOTE: This event takes place in 2 locations. All are welcome to attend just the walk, only the dinner, or both of them.
PLEASE RSVP to rabbi@mayantikvah.org and let us know if you’d like to attend one or both and what vegetarian dish (vegan is even better) you will bring if attending the potluck.
Times:
* Walk: 6-7pm (Greenways Conservation Area) We’ll meet in the parking lot at the bottom of Green Way
* Potluck: 7:15-9pm (Private Home in Wayland – address shared with all registered attendees)
Rep. Carmine Gentile to Hold District Office Hours, Fridays, December 7 and January 11. Residents of the 13th Middlesex District (which includes Wayland: Precincts 1, 2, 3) are encouraged to meet with a member of Rep. Gentile’s staff at their convenience during the designated time on a first-come, first-served basis.If you wish to speak to Rep. Gentile or a member of his staff but are unable to attend the office hours, you may make an appointment for a more convenient time by calling 617-722-2810 or emailing Carmine.Gentile@mahouse.gov. Office hours (for which no appointment is necessary) are as follows:
Friday, December 7:
* 9-10am (Sudbury Senior Center, Main Lobby, 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury)
Wayland Buzz Spotlight on: Commercial Development: Route 20 at Town Center & Main St, Cochituate. For their spotlight report this week, Wayland Buzz talks to Town Planner Sarkis Sarkisian. It’s a fresh look at long- envisioned plans to improve the business district along the Town Center section of Route 20. Then they’ll talk about potential changes in Cochituate. There’s been much controversy in recent years over developments that have been changing the character of that village. They’ll discuss potential development for the commercial buildings on Main Street, from West Plain Street down to Route 30. Please join us starting Sunday, December 9. 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 anytime at WayCAM.tv/buzz
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Wayland Youth Lacrosse Registration is Now Open for the 2019 Spring Season. Registration for the 2019 spring youth lacrosse season is now open for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade players. Wayland Youth Lacrosse is proud to offer the boys and girls in Wayland another season of playing lacrosse, one of the fastest-growing, most popular sports in Massachusetts. Our Town and Select Teams are comprised of student-athletes who have a wide-range of lacrosse skills, including new players who are just beginning their lacrosse game and skilled players who have been shooting on the net for years. All teams and levels are committed to developing the whole player and focus on teamwork as well as character and skill development. Select Teams offer players an additional competitive opportunity to take their lacrosse skills to the next level. The season runs from the end of March through early June with our Laxapalooza W-Day in the middle of May. For registration information, as well as practice and game times, visit www.waylandlacrosse.com. Registration is open now through December 31. Late fees will accrue for players registered after December 31 until March 15.
BASE Program hiring new staff members. BASE (Before/After School Extention) in Wayland Public Schools is looking for Team Leaders, Group Leaders and 1:1 Support Staff for its elementary and middle school programs. Leaders plan activities that support, instruct and engage children in a fun, recreation-based environment. Suggested activities include, but are not limited to: gym/outdoor games; arts projects; crafts; culinary arts; music; drama; homework club; and board games. 1:1 Support Staff accompany individual children as they transition from their school day to their BASE day, and as they successfully participate in BASE activities.
BASE welcomes staff of all ages and from all walks of life who enjoy interacting with children aged 5-14 years. We offer opportunities to work with children both individually and in groups, to support children with special needs, and to be part of a fun, creative team. If you have 3-12 hours a week to share your interests and skills in a creative, engaging environment, BASE might be a good fit. For more information, please contact Pat Keefe, WSCP Director, at 508-358-8616 or patricia_keefe@wayland.k12.ma.us
Vokes Players announce auditions for Silent Sky. Silent Sky by Laura Gunderson; Directed by Celia Couture. Audition Dates: Monday & Tuesday, December 17-18, 7:00 pm; Callbacks Wednesday December 19, 7:00 pm. By appointment in half-hour slots 7-9:30pm – 4 auditions per slot. For an audition slot, visit SignUpGenius here.Please contact the producers with any questions (mellynsine@gmail.com or cjcardoni@gmail.com). Auditions: Will consist of readings from the script. Please be familiar with the script. Rehearsals will all take place at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre and will begin on or about the 3rd week in March. Production Dates: May 2-18, 2019 – Thursday-Saturday 8pm; Saturday May 11 & 18 at 2pm. For a synopsis of the show and details on roles, click here.
Golden Tones chorus celebrates 30 years of feeling good through singing!
If you enjoy singing and dancing to pop classics and show tunes, come to a rehearsal at the Wayland Senior Center. There are no auditions and no attendance requirements, only a friendly group of music-lovers from all over MetroWest. The chorus, now 30 years young, performs almost 50 concerts a year, many to disadvantaged audiences and also at community events and schools. To learn more, visit goldentones.org, or call 508-318-6318.
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.
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The Town of Wayland Wants You to Volunteer! The town has a variety of volunteer opportunities that call for light, medium, or heavy time commitments and for specific skills or no particular skills at all, only an interest in the board’s work and willingness to learn. We-the Board of Selectmen-are providing you with information that we hope will pique your interest. This column focuses on the new Cable Advisory Committee (CAC).
Toys for Tots Collection at Wayland Police Department. 
Join Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team. 
31st Annual Children’s Holiday Shoppe
Rep. Carmine Gentile to Hold District Office Hours, Fridays, December 7 and January 11. 
Wayland Buzz Spotlight on: Commercial Development: 
Golden Tones chorus celebrates 30 years of feeling good through singing!
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
