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Created in celebration of Chicago composer Kander’s 90th birthday, the “Razzle Dazzle Competition” asked how students “razzle dazzle” their school community, by demonstrating how musical theatre impacts their lives, inside and outside the school community. The entries were adjudicated by representatives from Samuel French, Right On Cue Services, iTheatrics, and the Educational Theatre Association.
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Developer appeals ZBA ruling on affordable-housing project. The developer of a proposed 60-unit affordable housing project on Boston Post Road has appealed to the state, saying the local Zoning Board of Appeals’ recent approval of his development comes with too many conditions.
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Wayland native co-owns successful Pittsburgh-area brewery. All beer lovers in MetroWest are familiar with household names such as Sam Adams and Framingham’s Jack’s Abby, but many don’t know about Brew Gentlemen. The Braddock, Pennsylvania, company has a local connection.
Wayland teen to perform at national piano competition next month. Kyle Chen closed his eyes and slowly swayed his head and torso as his fingers smoothly moved across the keys of the shiny, black Steinway piano. He was in a zone, and he likes it that way. Chen, a 17-year-old junior at Wayland High School, plays for the love of music, not to win competitions. But he’s won a lot of them lately.
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Schools revise projection for anticipated after-school care demand. The number of additional students needing after-school child care next year due to a shift in school start times is now estimated to be about half the 100 the School Department had originally projected. About 40 to 50 more kindergarten through fifth-graders will need child care, according to Patricia Keefe, who runs the district’s Before/After School Extension (BASE) program. Officials determined that figure after further analysis of the spike in demand, she said.
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Students must feel more welcomed. The school district will take a greater effort, including recruiting minority teachers, to make students of all races feel more welcome, School Superintendent Arthur Unobskey told parents and staff this week. Dr. Unobskey’s full letter is posted online here.
How you can help…
You can access the announcements below on our website:
ESOL Tutor Training.Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical profession. But then they discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as progress is made and a relationship develops that enriches both learner and tutor. Tutors often speak of their pleasure in learning about another culture and their greater appreciation for the challenges facing those who are adapting to ours. The Wayland Library sponsors an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program that serves a wide area around Wayland. Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. Program director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on February 26. The class will meet at the Wayland Library on five consecutive Monday mornings, 9:30-12:30. No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook (later) for about $20. For more information or to enroll in the tutor-training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
WPSF Annual Spelling Bee FORM YOUR SWARM! Wayland High School, Sunday, March 24, 12-4:30pm. Students in grades 2 through 5 form teams of three. While all team members must be in the same grade, teams can be comprised of members from any Wayland school. Parents, please help your children find their three person team. Reach out to old and new friends to participate in this super fun event! Regular Registration: February 4 – February 17 @ $30/child and Late Registration: February 18 – February 24 @ $40/child. Fees support grants for the Wayland Public Schools! Registration will be online here. Please email waylandspellingbee@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Wayland High School Late Night 2019: Help support a safe, fun night for our students! Saturday, May 18 will be an exciting day for Wayland High School students – it is the evening of the Junior Prom. For the 21st year, Wayland High School parents and the local business community will come together to fund and support “Late Night,” a fun, supervised event for our Prom-goers and their guests immediately following the Prom. Late Night is a free, after-Prom celebration organized and chaperoned by our High School parents, designed to provide a safe and substance-free environment where classmates can be together and celebrate on Prom Night. Late Night is 100% funded by our Wayland parents and the local business community. We keep this event FREE for the kids to make their attendance as easy as possible. All Juniors and their guests are encouraged to participate in this event, whether they attend the prom or not, so we need your financial support. Donations are needed to plan and secure the entertainment, food and activities that will ensure a fun and successful event. The cost to cover all of the event expenses is estimated to be $85 per person. Please help us make Late Night 2019 a memorable event by making as generous a donation as possible. Tax-deductible donations can be made payable to the Wayland PTO and mailed to: LATE NIGHT 2019, c/o Elizabeth Shine, 29 Training Field Road, Wayland, MA 01778. Please provide your name, phone number, and email. Or you can go online and donations can be made at www.waylandpto.org/high-school-pto/late-night/. The Wayland PTO is a non-profit organization, Fed ID# 20-0141838. Please contact Lana Murphy or Sandy O’Driscoll at LateNightWHS@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to learn more. Let this be the ONLY Party in Town!
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, February 18
* Town Building Closed for Holiday
Tuesday, February 19
* Historical Commission, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: Loker Playing Field Project (tree removal, sensitive areas), report from CPC, house plaque report, railroad and rail trail, archaeology, Castle Gate Pillars QR code
Wednesday, February 20
* Senior Tax Relief Committee, 9am. Agenda includes: update on MCOA Property Tax Force Meeting, review Valor Act of the information cards for statutory exemptions, Circuit Breaker and Elderly Exemptions update after implementation of new 2018 filing deadlines, Valor Act Tax Work Off program, update on Circuit Breaker article.
Town Meeting articles posted. The text of the articles is posted online here
Parent Information Exchange on Vaping, March 7, 7pm-8:30pm, WHS Lecture Hall. Attention All Community Members: Special meeting about Vaping, Don’t miss it!
We invite all (adult) community members to this special PIE meeting. Jason Verhoosky of Wayland Cares will discuss the issue of vaping: breakdown current trends, vaping products and devices, vaping science, what to look for, health impact, and how to talk to your youth about vaping.
Discussions will include:
* Vaping has quickly become a popular thing to do for both teens and adults. Vaping, Juuling, Cloud Chasing- what is it?
* Is it healthier than smoking?
* What’s in a vaping device?
* How do they work?
* What should I be concerned about?
Please join us for this informative presentation and discussion.
Call for Nominations 2019 Lydia Maria Child Award. The Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee has traditionally brought to the Town’s Annual Meeting the announcement of the names of citizens and/or volunteer organizations to be recognized for their contributions to the Town’s governance, to our community’s quality of life, or to serving important needs among our townspeople.
In 2009 this honor was named the Lydia Maria Child for outstanding citizenship. Maria was a national heroine for abolition, equality and human rights who resided in Wayland in the mid nineteenth century.
In response to citizen request, any resident may submit nominations for this award. The candidate nominated may be a resident or local group, an organization or an employee of the town. The Public Ceremonies Committee invites all Wayland residents to offer nominations for this honor. Each candidate is given serious deliberation. For consideration this year a nominations must be received by March 16. Prior nominations are carried forward and need not be resubmitted for reconsideration. Please send the name of your nominee and your reason for nominating this candidate along with your contact information to:
Richard P. Turner, Chair, Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee, 7 Nob Hill Road, Wayland, MA 01778-2216 or email rturner@wayland.ma.us
Register Today for Wayland Recreation’s Spring and Summer Programs. Looking for something fun and exciting to do this spring and summer? Wayland Recreation has you covered. We have spring and summer programs for Pre-K, youth, teens, and adults. From sports and fitness to arts and science, we have something for EVERYONE! Learn more and register at www.waylandrec.com.
Wayland Buzz Spotlight on: The Rising Cost of the High School Athletic Complex
The cost of the High School Athletic Complex has doubled from $3.7 million when it was first brought to Town Meeting in November 2017 to $7.7 million today, a mere 16 months later. How did this happen? And do we really need all that has been proposed? Our guest this week is Jeanne Downs, chair of the School Committee, who will talk about what has driven this dramatic increase. Please join us starting on Sunday, February 24. The Buzz air on Sundays and Tuesdays at 10 am and 6 pm on your public cable channel (Comcast Ch. 8; Verizon Ch. 37) and online on-demand any time at WayCAM.tv/buzz.
Dr. Hallowell From Disorder to Trait: Getting the Best Out of ADHD
March 6, at 7pm in the Wayland High School Lecture Room. Edward Hallowell, M.D., considered the Godfather of ADHD, is recognized not only as one of the foremost experts on ADHD, but also for his expertise on a wide range of psychological, psychiatric and social topics relevant to educators, parents, couples, children, doctors, managers and people with ADHD. In this presentation, From Disorder to Trait: Getting the Best Out of ADHD, Dr. Hallowell explores celebrating the Strengths of ADHD amidst the Challenges. He will review how ADHD affects academic achievement, peer engagements, and extracurricular activities. He will offer scientific underpinnings of positive psychology for educators and parents to use to unwrap the gifts embedded in ADHD, while also dealing with the problems this trait creates. There is no easy solution for the management of ADHD in the classroom or at home. Dr. Hallowell will provide effective tips on supporting children with ADHD, explain how to promote a child’s strengths and highlight how these kids can transform over the school year(s).
The Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturdays, 10am-2pm at Russell’s Garden Center though March 16. Special event days include New England Cheese Day (February 9) and Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day (March 9). The popular Farm Fiber Days will take place on Sundays this year with extended hours of 10am-3pm on January 27 and March 3. Contact Peg Mallett at pegm@russellsgc.com with any questions.
Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr this summer. June 24th – August 19th (8 Sessions), for 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 the Club’s PGA Professionals: Brian Golden and Charles Estes. Each camper’s 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. The 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 online here, call 508-358-7211 EXT. 5, or email Benjamin Cibottiwith questions.
The Latest from the Wayland Library. The Library’s complete newsletter is online here. Below is a condensed version:
March 13, Waylandn residents tell their personal stories of immigration
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March 18, Immigrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees: The Legal Challenges
* Great Presenters: Forbidden Love – Chinese and White Mixed Families in the 19th Century, March 5
* Stream Movies for Free with Kanopy. Details online here.
Baby and Pre-School Programs
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years),
Tuesdays, February 19, March 5, 12 and 19 at 10:30am
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StoryVine (2.5 -5 years), Thursdays, March 14, 21 and 28 at 10:30am
* Inclusive Playgroup: Stories, Songs, and Sign.
Wednesdays, February 27, March 13 and 27, 11:15am-12pm.
* Storytime at the Farmers’ Market, Saturdays February 23, March 2 and 16, 11-11:30am
* Brain-Building Storytime, Wednesdays, February 20 and March 20, 11:15am-12pm
* Zumba, February 26 at 10:30am
* Storytime with Corbyn the Dog, February 28 at 10:30am
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, March 7 at 10:30am
February Vacation Specials
* Brick Day: Lego Challenges, Tuesday, February 19, 2:30-3:30pm
* Winter Origami, Wednesday, February 20, 2:30-3:30pm
* Mr. Vinny’s Shadow Puppets, Thursday, February 21, 10:30-11:15am
* 3D Printing Workshops, February 21 and 28, 4:30-6pm, Registration Required.
* Sensory Storytime, February 22, 11-11:30am
School-Age Programs
* Lets Build: Fastest Marble Run, Wednesday, February 27, 3-4:30pm
* Parent-Child Book Group, Wednesday, February 27, 7-8pm
* Lego Club, Wednesday, March 6, 3-4pm
* What’s Our Story? Stories of Home, March 13, 3:30-5pm
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
New from the Library! Stream Movies for Free with Kanopy. Just click on the Kanopy logo at our website, or go to waylandlibrary.kanopy.com to set up an account. Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 films, including documentaries, rare titles, film fest favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Kino Lorber, Music Box Films, Samuel Goldwyn, The Orchard, The Great Courses, PBS and thousands of independent filmmakers. Films can be streamed from any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast or Roku.
Protecting Our Immigrant Neighbors – A Conversation with Legislators. On February 26 at 7 p.m., First Parish in Wayland (225 Boston Post Rd.) will host a discussion on immigration with four local legislators: Sen. Jamie Eldridge (who represents Sudbury, Acton, and other neighboring towns), and Wayland’s three legislative representatives: State Sen. Becca Rausch and State Reps. Carmine Gentile and Alice Peisch. Executive Director of U.U. Mass Action Laura Wagner, an experienced immigration activist, will moderate. More details online here.
Nomination papers for Town Offices. Nomination papers are available from the Town Clerk’s Office. The last day to return signed papers is March 5, 2019. Offices up for reelection are listed online here. A list of candidates who have taken out papers is available here and any additional information you may need can be found here.
Picasso: An Art Matters Presentation
On Wednesday, February 27 at 1:30pm in the Town Building’s Large Hearing Room, join us for an Art Matters Gallery Presentation on Picasso. Whether you swear by him or at him, Picasso was undeniably the most successful and influential artist of the 20th century. He made more than 50,000 works of art in so many different styles that nearly everyone viewing his work says at some point, “I didn’t know Picasso did that!” Join us for a look at, and discussion about, the many styles and stories of this giant of modern art. Please call the COA at 508-358-2990 to reserve a seat. No charge. This program is generously funded by a grant from the Friends of the Wayland COA.
Wayland Summer Strings Announces 2019 Dates
For the sixth consecutive year, Whitney Tandon, the Wayland Public School district’s strings director for Grades 4 – 8, will be leading a one-week chamber music program for young musicians entering Grades 6 – 9. Wayland Summer Strings will be held at Wayland High School July 29 through August 2 from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Enrollment will begin in the spring through Wayland School Community Programs, Community Education, and will be announced via All Schools News distributed to district families on Wednesdays and through local media. Musicians engage in small ensemble rehearsals, enjoy fun musical activities, and come together on Friday for an ensemble performance. Families and friends are invited to the Friday performance.
If an entering Grade 5 student has at least two years of professional private lessons, families may email Tandon to see if the repertoire and expectations are suitable for the student. She can be reached via email at Whitney_Tandon@wayland.k12.ma.us to address these questions and any other programming ones.
RAD: Rape Aggression Defense course to run in March. The R.A.D. System was designed to develop and enhance the options of self- defense, so they become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked. The Rape Aggression Defense Systems is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing onto the basics of hands-on self-defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Courses are taught by certified R.A.D. instructors and consist of 12 hours of hands on training. This is a no nonsense, practical self-defense program that offers advanced self-defense courses that build upon the Basic Physical Defense System. The Rape Aggression Defense System is the only program that offers a LIFETIME return and practice policy anywhere in the United States or Canada.
When: The class will total 12 hours and be conducted in 4 sessions (March 12th, 14th, 19th and 21st, 6-9pm)
Where: Loker School Gym
Cost: The class is FREE
Who: Females who reside or work in Wayland, class size is limited!!
Anyone interested, contact Detective Sergeant Jamie Berger, 508-358-1722 or jberger@wayland.ma.us
Vokes Players announce its production of Peter and the Starcatcher, directed by Katie Swimm. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland from February 21 through March 9, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm with a 2pm matinee on Saturdays, March 2 and 9. For tickets and information call 508-358-4034, or order online at www.vokesplayers.org. Ticket prices are $23 for Thursday evenings and Saturday matinees; $28 for Friday & Saturday evenings. By turns exhilarating and enchanting, silly and preposterous, this breathless, inventive theatrical experience utilizes a healthy dose of stage magic to help us locate our own individual imaginations. Peter and the Starcatcher tells the story of three orphaned boys who are sold into slavery at the same time that a special assignment is being undertaken by Lord Aster and his daughter Molly for the Queen. Descriptive language and staging tell a story of two ships on the ocean, one carrying “star stuff,” the other carrying a young boy without a name, without a family, and without a purpose. When these ships and missions collide, this unnamed boy’s fate becomes entwined with magic, danger, a girl with special powers, an evil pirate captain, and yes, a crocodile. This is an origin story that will delight and surprise you. Its magic will lure you back to a time when you believed in Neverland, too. Tickets and more detail at www.vokesplayers.org
Wayland Fire Department announces Open Burning Season.Open burning season runs from January 15th to May 1st. 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. Details are online here.
Pegasus Summer Program Announces 2019 Dates. Pegasus, the district’s summer enrichment program, announces its session dates for 2019: Session 1, June 24 – July 12, and Session 2, July 15 – August 2. Online registration for the preschool – Entering Grade Six program will begin in late January, and the registration opening date will be announced in All Schools News. For general information about Pegasus, click here. Programming changes for 2019 are now on the website. Questions may be directed to the Pegasus line in the Wayland School Community Programs office at Loker School (508-358-8621) or email pegasus@wayland.k12.ma.us.
Wayland School Community Programs; Winter/Spring/Summer Offerings. Winter/spring enrichment programs offered through Wayland School Community Programs are registering now. The programs give children opportunities for after-school enrichment and include art, drama, yoga, Chinese Language & Culture, French, Spanish, chorus, and private music lessons. Please click here for additional information and links to all WSCP program websites/registration forms.
Registration Open for Spring Baseball and Softball Programs
Calling all ball players! Registration is now open for all Wayland Little League Baseball and Softball spring programs. We have programs for kids ages 4-16 at every skill level with an emphasis on skills development, safety, and fun. So come on out and be a part of this growing program in Wayland! To learn more and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
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. Late registration is open through March 15.
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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ESOL Tutor Training.
WPSF Annual Spelling Bee FORM YOUR SWARM! 
Wayland High School Late Night 2019: Help support a safe, fun night for our students! 
Parent Information Exchange on Vaping, 
Call for Nominations 2019 Lydia Maria Child Award. 
Register Today for Wayland Recreation’s Spring and Summer Programs. Looking for something fun and exciting to do this spring and summer? Wayland Recreation has you covered. We have spring and summer programs for Pre-K, youth, teens, and adults. From sports and fitness to arts and science, we have something for EVERYONE! Learn more and register at 
Wayland Buzz Spotlight on: The Rising Cost of the High School Athletic Complex
Dr. Hallowell From Disorder to Trait: Getting the Best Out of ADHD
Junior Golf Camps at Sandy Burr this summer. 
Programs for adults include:
New from the Library! Stream Movies for Free with Kanopy. Just click on the Kanopy logo at our website, or go to 
Picasso: An Art Matters Presentation
Wayland Summer Strings Announces 2019 Dates
Vokes Players announce its production of Peter and the Starcatcher, 
Wayland School Community Programs; Winter/Spring/Summer Offerings. 
Golden Tones chorus celebrates 30 years of feeling good through singing!
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
