The races are set for our upcoming town elections (April 25). Click here for a list of candidates you can expect to see on the ballot. Contested races are Select Board (Anne Brensley, William D. Whitney and David Watkins running for two seats), Board of Assessors (Maryann Wohlfarth, Massimo Taurisano and Philip Parks running for two seats), and School Committee (Erin E. Mueller, Christina M. Rodrigo, Craig Gruber and Dovie King running for two seats).
For links to candidate webpages and voting information, click here.
The League of Women Voters will be hosting Candidates’ Night on April 13.
The Electronic Voting Implementation Sub-committee is looking for your help in estimating attendance at our May Town Meeting. Please take a moment to fill out their survey online here.
If you would like to submit a post on our website, click here for information on how to add your post. You can also email us at info@waylandenews.com
-Kim Reichelt
The Eliza Juliet Norton Foundation aims to continue Eliza’s legacy by providing children with increased access to and enhanced experiences in athletics and beyond with a focus on teamwork, good sportsmanship, and community building.
The HRDEIC has updated their community resource guide. It can be found here and on the HRDEIC web page (top left)
Wayland News
Latest News
* WMS interim principal announced. On Friday, March 24, interim Superintendent Perry Graham sent an email to Wayland Middle School families announcing the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year. Steffey will be acting as interim principal while current WMS Principal Betsy Gavron is on sabbatical, and he will be in this position from July 1 until June 30, 2024.
* Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity. On Dec. 16, 2022, Governor Maura Healey appointed former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler as Massachusetts’ next secretary of education. The former Lynn superintendent and Boston educator will focus on resolving challenges like pandemic learning loss and improving mental health among students.
* Wayland Will Conduct Town-Wide Equity Assessment. Wayland will soon begin a town-wide equity assessment, which follows several high-profile incidents linked to race and sex in town. The Wayland Select Board on March 6 voted to fund the town-wide equity assessment, which the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee recommended in December.
* Wayland Superintendent Omar Easy had previously alleged discrimination in Everett. Last month, Superintendent of Schools Omar Easy filed a complaint with the state arguing he was discriminated against based on his race after being placed on paid administrative leave by the School Committee. The complaint, which was filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), has not yet gotten a ruling. It’s also not the first complaint that Easy, who is Black, has filed with the commission.
* Town of Wayland Update on Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts. The Town of Wayland announces the approval of a town-wide equity assessment, as recommended by the HRDEI (Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Committee. In its letter to the Select Board dated Dec. 30, the HRDEIC states, “The purpose is to help the Town achieve its goal of being an “anti-racist and ethnically unbiased community” by evaluating policies, practices, systems, and competencies in place to support this goal.” On March 6, the Board voted unanimously to approve the funds needed to start the equity assessment process immediately.
Donate now to support Late Night as the only After Prom Parties. For over 20 years, the Wayland community has come together to fund and support Late Night, a safe and substance-free chaperoned party after Prom. This year, we are funding and supporting two Late Nights, for the Juniors and Seniors, due to COVID-19 delays. Late Night is entirely funded by tax-deductible donations from families and local businesses. Please donate now, scrolling to select the specific class: http://www.waylandpto.org/high-school-pto/late-night/
The suggested donation to cover expenses is $85 per student covering the cost of entertainment, food and activities. Help make this year’s Late Night events the only after Prom parties in town!
Wayland Community Fund serving Wayland residents temporarily in need of financial assistance. Please call us if you need help!
The Wayland Community Fund (WCF) provides short-term emergency financial assistance to Wayland residents who have lived in Wayland for at least one year. WCF provides funding for basic needs such as utilities, rent, food, medical bills, and other living expenses. Please call us if you need help with your bills, 508-358-3624 or go to the town website for an application.
Join the MRC! New Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers are always needed! We have a great group of volunteers, however, we would love to recruit new members. If you are interested in helping out your community and would like to volunteer please contact the Health Department at Health@wayland.ma.us.
Upcoming Meetings
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 Calendar to confirm meeting times, locations and agenda. There can be updates from when we capture the schedule below.
Note: Links to all remote and hybrid meetings are available via this page
Monday, March 27
* Audit Committee, 6pm [Remote] Agenda includes: Town Update by Finance Director, Final FY22 ACFR, Discussion of Town Response to the ML, Annual Report to Select Board
Tuesday, March 28
* School Committee, 6pm [In Person, Wayland High School]. Executive Session to conduct collective bargaining session (grievance hearing with WTA)
* Planning Board, 7pm [In Person, Select Board Meeting Room] Agenda includes: MBTA Communities Required “As of Right” Multi-Familly Zoning – working session to consider potential districts for multi-family housing, Updates from Town Planner
* Permanent Municipal Building Committee, 7pm [In Person]. Agenda includes: Updates on Loker Recreation grass field project, Loker Elementary Roof project, Community Center/COA project
Wednesday, March 29
* School Committee’s Policy Subcommittee, 4pm [In Person, Wayland High School] Agenda includes: Accessibility and Return of Tests, Community Use of School Facilities, School Councils and Procedures, MASC updates
* School Committee, 6pm [In Person, Wayland High School]. Agenda includes: appointment of Interim Director of Finance and Operations, MSBA core program statement of interest, policy matters (Accessibility and Return of Tests, Community Use of School Facilities, School Councils and Procedures), Executive Session
* Conservation Commission, 6:30pm [Remote] Agenda includes: public hearings for 23 Claypit Rd, former Mahoney’s property (113-115 Boston Post Rd), Council on Aging Building (Andrew Ave & Boston Post Rd)
Thursday, March 30
* No meetings currently scheduled
Friday, March 31
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New Listings
LWV’s 73rd Annual Candidates’ Night. The League of Women Voters of Wayland will hold its 73rd Annual Candidates Night on Thursday evening, April 13th at 7pm via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the Town calendar and the Town public meeting page the week of the event. All contested, uncontested and write-in candidates will have an opportunity to speak. Nancy Brumbach from the Sudbury League will moderate the forum.
A question and answer period will follow the candidates’ opening statement. Residents are invited to submit their questions to info@lwvwayland.org in advance of the forum. There will be no opportunity to ask questions via Zoom. Simply email your question and the name of the board to which it applies by Tuesday, April 12th. Questions must be addressed to all candidates running for the same office.
There are three contested races: Board of Assessors, School Committee and Select Board. Three (3) candidates are running for two (2) seats on the Board of Assessors: Philip David Parks, Massimo Taurisano and Maryann Wohlfarth. Four (4) candidates are vying for two (2) seats on the School Committee: Craig Gruber, Dovie King, Erin Mueller and Christina Marie Rodrigo. Three (3) candidates are running for two (2) seats on the Select Board: David Watkins, incumbent, Anne Brensley and William Whitney.
Town Elections will be held on Tuesday, April 25th; the polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. If you are interested in helping with the elections, please see the Election Poll Workers’ page on the Town Clerk’s web page (Election Poll Worker & Student Program | Wayland MA).
The latest from the Wayland Library (full newsletter online here).
Note: Many events require registration. Please visit the Wayland Library calendar for registration links.
Adult Services:
* Palmistry (March 28)
* Virtual Author Talk: Pam Jenoff and Code Name Sapphire (March 28)
* Author Talk: Beginning to End the Climate Crisis (March 31)
* Judy Hoyer Poetry Book Launch (April 2)
* Virtual Author Talk: Cartoonist Kate Beaton (April 4)
* Great Presenters: Yamini Ranjan and Karen Blumfeld on the HRDEIC’s purpose and work (April 4)
* Library 175th Anniversary Exhibits. Our sparkling new vitrine now holds some fascinating artifacts from our history, including the original signatures of donors who contributed to the first library fund in 1848; some books from the first collection (including one from 1805 by Mercy Warren); and pictures of our founding fathers. On the Express Book counter, you’ll find images of early librarians, along with models of some of the library’s buildings.
* Get Crafty: Explore Color with Ms. Elise (April 12)
April School Vacation Specials
* Buildwave: Hands-on Building Games (April 19)
* Wild World of Reptiles with Joy Marzolf (April 20)
* 4th/5th Grade Book Club (April 26)
For Teens:
* Magic the Gathering for Teens (March 31)
* Teen Crafternoon: Cardboard Cats (April 13)
* Switch Tournament (March 24)
* Comics Making Workshop Series with Jonathan Todd (March 28, April 11, 25 and May 9)
Electronic Voting Implementation Sub-Committee seeks attendance input for upcoming Town Meeting. To better predict the number of voting handsets required at Wayland’s upcoming Annual Town Meeting, the Electronic Voting Implementation Sub-committee has setup an anonymous online survey. Please answer the questions posed at this URL. Your participation will help reduce cost, and allow us to provide a more efficient and orderly town meeting experience. Thanks!
Wayland Fire Department to Host Citizens Fire Academy. The Wayland Citizens Fire Academy (WCFA) will be held during two consecutive weeks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the public safety building, 38 Cochituate Road. There will be a total of four sessions beginning on Tuesday, May 9. The academy will give participants an inside look at a career in firefighting as well as important fire education and prevention lessons. Training will be presented as though participants are new recruits to the department and will include hands-on training on a variety of skills, including extinguishing “live fires” and extricating victims from a vehicle using hydraulic tools. The program is designed for adults. Young adults ages 16-17 may enroll if accompanied by a guardian. Preference will be given to Wayland residents and those who work in town, but if space remains available, enrollment will be extended. There is no fee to register. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 21. Those who are interested in applying or would like more information should email Todd Winner with “WCFA” in the subject line.
SVT seeks accreditation renewal, invites public comments. Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT), a nonprofit land trust that works between Boston and Worcester, is applying to renew its accreditation through the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission (LTAC). The public is invited to submit comments about SVT and its adherence to the ethical standards governing the work of land trusts. Public comments must be written and signed and can be e-mailed to info@landtrustaccreditation.org or be mailed to LTAC, Attn: Public Comments, 36 Phila Street, Suite 2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. You can learn more on the SVT website at www.svtweb.org/LTAC.
Town Manager Michael McCall to Hold Open Office Hours. Town Manager Michael McCall will be holding open office hours for residents to talk about issues of interest or concern. Please join him on Monday March 27, 2023 from 5:30-6:30pm in the Select Board Meeting Room at the Wayland Town Building to say hello, ask questions or discuss town matters.
Event Details:
Monday March 27, 2023
5:30-6:30pm
Wayland Town Building – Select Board Meeting Room
41 Cochitutate Road, Wayland MA 01778
Questions – call 508-358-7755
Wayland-Weston Youth Football and Cheerleading Registration Open For All Programs April 1st. 2023 Summer/Fall program registration will soon open for youth football and cheerleading participants. Programs offered include:
* Flag Football: Grades K-4
* Tackle Football: Grades 5-7
* Cheerleading: Grades 1-8
Information and registration is available here. Questions, please contact us here
SVT announces Spring Programs. Area residents are invited to attend one of the many nature-themed programs hosted by Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT). The nonprofit conservation group recently posted its Spring 2023 Program Calendar on its website, along with complete details and registration information.
Highlights include a Senior Walks in Acton, Wayland, and Sudbury (various dates in April and May); Unlock Your Inner Food Gardener (May 6); Spring Wildflower Walks in Berlin and Sudbury (May 13); a Plant Identification and Natural History Walk in Harvard (May 14); and a Full Moon Walk in Wayland (June 2). Space is limited and registration is required.
In honor of Earth Day, SVT will lead a History Hike Up Tippling Rock in Sudbury on Saturday, April 22, at 9:00. Plus, a special webinar on April 20 will explore how backyard gardens can contribute to climate change resilience.
SVT also offers volunteer opportunities for those interested in caring for local conservation lands. Upcoming projects include building a boardwalk across wetlands in Sudbury, creating a new hiking trail in Berlin, and pulling non-native invasive plants from conservation areas in several towns. New volunteers are also invited to attend the Spring Volunteer Orientation Session over Zoom on April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Complete information about SVT programs and volunteer projects is available at www.svtweb.org/calendar.
Image: Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvest Kitchen Gardens will lead SVT’s “Unlock Your Inner Food Gardener” program scheduled for May 6 in Sudbury, where participants will create a planter of tasty herbs. All materials are included in the registration fee. Safiyat will present plant profiles, care tips, and recipe ideas so participants will leave ready to cook with the herbs they plant. Photo courtesy of Safiyat Hamiss.
Wayland seeking 2023 Lydia Maria Child Award Nominations. Lydia Maria Child resided in Wayland during the mid-nineteenth century and is known as a national heroine for her tireless work as an abolitionist, women’s rights activist, equality and human rights activist, novelist, and journalist. She is also known for her famous poem, “Over the River and Through the Wood,” and remembered as having been a loving friend and neighbor.
The Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Lydia Maria Child Award. This honor is bestowed annually upon a Wayland resident, local group, local volunteer organization, or employee of the Town of Wayland in recognition for their active volunteer leadership in the betterment of our community’s quality of life or in serving the important needs of our townspeople. This award may also be bestowed posthumously.
The Public Ceremonies Committee invites all Wayland residents to offer nominations for this honor. Prior nominations are carried forward and need not be resubmitted for reconsideration.
The winner will be announced at Wayland’s Annual Town Meeting.
The deadline for consideration is Friday, April 7, 2023. Submissions are limited to 500 words or less and must include your contact information. Please submit your 2023 Lydia Maria Child Award nomination by mail or e-mail to:
The Wayland Depot is open for Spring Season. Spring is near and The Depot is ready with joyful gifts for any special occasion or event. Locally crafted wooden boxes, fine jewelry, pottery pieces, handmade scarves along with Massachusetts maple products, local honey, books by local authors, and an assortment of Wayland Booster apparel can all be found at The Wayland Depot. You support local artists and Wayland charitable organizations when you shop at the all-volunteer-run consignment shop located in the historic 1881 train depot in Wayland Center.
Wednesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm
One Cochituate Road (Rte. 27), Wayland, MA 01778
508-358-5386 thewaylanddepot.com
First Parish in Wayland: Exploring Humanism. Please join us on April 2 at 10 a.m. for a service on the theme: “Exploring Humanism.” Following a short, multiage service that celebrates the gifts of Humanism, we will break out into sessions that more deeply explore the philosophy of Humanism as well as the practice of Humanism in science and in action. The service will be led by the Rev. Dr. Stephanie May.
For in-person attendance, please see our latest Covid protocols online here. You may also watch our services on YouTube or contact our office for Zoom information. To sign up for our newsletter, click here.
First Parish in Wayland (225 Boston Post Rd.), a Unitarian Universalist community, extends a warm invitation to everyone interested in joining our services. Our vibrant, multigenerational community offers a sanctuary for diverse beliefs and passions. We joyfully offer our hearts and hands to build a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world. All are truly welcome, including LGBTQ+ persons. For more information, please visit uuwayland.org or call 508-358-6133.
Free childcare is available for infants through pre-K. Older children can attend our Spiritual and Ethical Exploration for Kids (SEEK) program, where kids explore ways to lead principled lives. Children of all ages also are welcome to stay with parents during services if their families prefer. We also offer social and educational opportunities for middle and high school youth. For a class schedule and updates, please contact the office (508-358-6133) to sign up for our weekly emails.
Family Time at Wolbach Farm, April 8. Will you join us for Family Time at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury on Saturday, April 8, 1:30 – 3:00 pm? Free and outdoors! What could be better? Take a stroll and appreciate the natural beauty of SVT’s home, Wolbach Farm, and learn about its gardens, meadow, and forest through family-friendly activities. Geared for families with children aged 5 – 10, old and younger welcome too! Led by Conservation Coordinator Samantha Corbin. Visit our online calendar for details and registration. www.svtweb.org/calendar
2023 Hazardous Waste Collection for Wayland residents. First $50 of Hazardous Waste is Free. Residents will pay overages
In the past the Wayland Health Department has held an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day (HHWD) for Wayland residents through Clean Harbors. We understand how important it is to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and have held these events at least twice a year for many years. Despite a lot of outreach to Clean Harbors and research into other vendors we have not been able to secure a date for this event in over a year. According to the state, many municipalities are having the same problems with obtaining a vendor to host a HHW event. This is due to a shift to regional HHW collection depot models which at this time there is no ability for Wayland to join one but there may be an opportunity in the future.
We have been able to identify an interim solution and we have made arrangements with NEDT New England Disposal Technologies. Beginning on April 1 and through June 30, 2023, Wayland residents may drop off hazardous waste to their facility and Wayland will cover the cost up to $50 per household.
We urge residents to contact the facility of your choice prior to traveling to confirm posted dates, times of operation, and types of waste accepted. Payment by resident can be made to NEDT in the form of cash or credit card.
Town of Wayland to Host Public Forum Before Town Meeting Decision on Water System Changes, April 11. Town Manager Michael McCall and the Board of Public Works invite community members to attend two meetings to discuss potential solutions to issues facing the town’s water supply system.
The public forum will be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm in the Large Hearing Room at the Town Building. Town Meeting will begin Monday, May 1 at 7pm, at Wayland High School
At Town Meeting, the town will decide on long-lasting modifications to Wayland’s water supply. This is a direct result of rising water regulatory compliance costs and vulnerabilities in the town’s water supply infrastructure.
The proposed solution involves making a permanent connection to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) water system.
At the April 11 public forum, representatives from the MWRA, along with Wayland DPW staff, members of the Board of Public Works and representatives from the engineering firm that completed the system evaluation will give a presentation and take questions from community members.
Town Meeting will include a formal presentation before members are asked to decide on the question of connecting to the MWRA.
Upcoming from Arts Wayland:
Mosaic Jewelry Workshop – May 5. Enjoy a night out making your own jewelry. Amy will supply the silver-plated pendant bases and earring blanks and all the glass, china, beads, jewels and bling that you will need to make a unique gift for yourself or for others. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, this is a great way to have fun creating something one of a kind for her! The best part–no previous jewelry or mosaic experience is needed. To make your evening more festive, BYOB and snacks to share. The course fee includes all supplies to make two pieces of jewelry (pendant or pair of earrings). Pendants include a chain. Extra pendant and earring bases are available for an additional fee of $20/base.
Join Arts Wayland! March is membership month at Arts Wayland! Arts Wayland is open to all artists in all media and art supporters of all towns and locations, not just Wayland. We welcome new members to join and make new friends who love the arts and art making
The March Art Exhibit. Take some time to view the spectacular collection of art in our online March exhibit. The genres range in style, and the talent on display is second to none. This exhibit will be available for viewing online through March 31.
In Depth Block Printing Class With Bryan Clocker. This is a 6 week course of an in depth learning about block printing. This course will start out with the basic techniques and gradually build to more advanced block printing techniques. In this course you will learn the basics of the multi-step process of producing a print and carving from a linoleum block. The workshop covers a basic history of block printing, several techniques on printing, design and color theory, and a walk through guide of each step of the process. Over the 6 weeks this course will offer 4 projects, and by the end you will have multiple printed linoleum blocks completed!
Honor the Man in Your Life with a Gratitude or Commemorative Mosaic. Father’s day is around the corner. Now’s the time to honor your father or any other man in your life whether it’s your grandfather, brother, lover, husband, cousin, etc. Celebrate a life event like a graduation or marriage. Make a mosaic statement that includes objects they love. You can include photos, tools, pictures, a golf ball, a poem. Whatever is meaningful to them. Let them know how you feel about them through art. You’ll make a cool mosaic using materials you bring as well as glass, recycled jewelry, polymer clay tiles that the instructor will supply.
I Want to Tell You: The Beatles and The Music of Revolver Join us for an immersive multimedia journey into the music and musicianship of the Beatles’revolutionary Revolver album. Go behind the scenes in the recording of this ground-breaking album through sound, images, and live musical demonstrations.
Arts Wayland Expo 2023 The stage will rise again in the Town Green for a free, all-day festival celebrating the best of local arts.
American Roots Music Series: The Lied To’s. Join Arts Wayland at the Vokes Theatre on Saturday, April 22nd for the continuation of our esteemed American Roots Music Series with The Lied To’s. The Lied To’s is made up of musicians Doug Kwartler and Susan Levine, each award-winning solo singer-songwriters in their own right. After reconnecting at an open mic in 2013, Levine began recording in Kwartler’s recording studio. The two started sharing gigs and discovered that they were a match both musically and personally. Three albums and nine years later, the pair continue to share music and life. Between them, they have been finalists at the Kerrville Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, and the International Songwriting Competition, among others.
Music for a Sunday Afternoon with “The Aryaloka String Quartet”. The music of the Aryaloka String Quartet will feature music by Black composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Florence Price, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, and Jessie Montgomery. Immerse yourself in this diverse and beautiful music, which will include jazz, spirituals, and European styles. Thank you to the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund and the First Parish in Wayland for generously co-sponsoring this event.
Infinity Scarf Workshop with Dahlia Popovits Weave an Infinity Scarf Workshop on a pre-warped rigid heddle loom. The workshop is designed for beginners who may only want a one time experience, or experienced hand weavers who are interested in learning to use a very portable rigid heddle loom for self expression. No previous experience is required, and you’ll go home with a wearable finished infinity scarf at the end of the session. The finest luxury designer yarns in natural fibers will be provided in varying materials and thicknesses for a variety of colors and textures.
Outdoor Family Passover Program. Y’ladim BaTeva (Children in Nature) is a unique outdoor Jewish children’s learning program in the Meterowest area offered by congregation Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope. Find out more about the program and get a glimpse at it by attending a family program focused on Passover on Sunday, April 2, from 10am-12:30. Contact Rabbi Katy Allen at rabbi@mayantikvah.org for the location in the Framingham-Sudbury area. You can also learn all about Y’ladim BaTeva during a Zoom info session on March 28 at 8 PM. Register online here. Can’t make these dates? Don’t worry! A program focusing on a community service project on May 23 and an informational session on May 15 are coming up. Keep an eye out for more information about these dates. Learn more about Y’ladim BaTeva at https://www.mayantikvah.org/children/.
Breathe-Move-Pray at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields, Lincoln, April 2 and 16. Please join us on Sundays April 2nd and 16th at 4:30pm by the font as we prepare for the quiet of the Contemplative Compline service with a guided practice of classic breath and movement patterns. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat if you would like. For more information, visit StAnnesLincoln.org or the St. Anne’s event calendar for additional dates.
St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773. Phone: 781-259-8834
From the COA
Aging in Wayland: A Series of Workshops on Housing. The Wayland Council on Aging is presenting a series of workshops this spring designed to help senior residents learn and think about housing options as they age. All workshops are held in the Council on Aging, and feature panel presentations and time for Q&A. Please contact the COA at coa@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990 if you would like to attend. All workshops will also be recorded for later broadcast on WayCam TV and for viewing on demand.
* Thursday, April 6: Downsizing: Should I Stay or Should I Go? How do you decide if it is time to move or renovate? Join us for this information-filled workshop. Panelists will include Brian Harvey, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and owner of Harvey Home Modifications; Amy Cowan from the SMOC Home Modification Loan Program; Susan Blumenfeld from New Roots Move Management; Marie Leblanc from Transitions Liquidators; and Joanne Berry from Coldwell Banker Realty. Topics covered include how to make your home accessible and adaptable to age in place, financing renovations, organizing, decluttering, downsizing, deciding to sell, and move management.
* Thursday, April 20: Housing in Wayland What are the options? Brian Boggia, Executive Director of the Wayland Housing Authority will discuss affordable senior housing; Katherine Provost, FSS Coordinator & Section 8 Administrator, will talk about 40 B, Section 8 and other Wayland options; and Rachel Bratt, Co-chair, Housing Partnership Committee, will discuss proposed projects including Mahoney’s Cascade and St. Ann’s Senior Village Affordable Housing.
* Thursday, May 11: Housing Options Exploring Independent and Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, and Memory Care. Presenters will describe and discuss the differences in the living options and how to pick the right home for you. Panelists include Michelle Woodbury from 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors and Laurie Cashman, Director of Education at the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association.
* Thursday, May 25: Alternative Housing Options Mike Crisafulli, Wayland’s Building Commissioner, will discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), sometimes known as granny flats or in-law suites and the zoning requirements in Wayland. Anna Maria Pulsar, President of Sharing Housing, will discuss home sharing.
Movie Matinee: The Fabelmans. Wed., March 29, 1:30 pm in the Council on Aging. Part memoir, part ode to the power of the movies, The Fabelmans finds Steven Spielberg digging at the family roots that helped make him a beloved filmmaker — and proves he hasn’t lost his magic touch. Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. (2022, PG-13, Drama, 2hr. 31 min) Popcorn and cold beverages on the house. Reservations required, coa@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990
Coffee and Conversation with Wayland’s State Representatives. On Wed. March 29 at 10am, Wayland’s two state representatives will be at the Council on Aging for informal presentations and conversation. Rep. Carmine Gentile (Precincts 1 & 4) has represented Wayland since 2015. He has served on the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, and on Elderly Affairs, among others. David Linsky (Precincts 2 & 3) is new to Wayland, but has represented Natick and other nearby towns since 1999. He chairs the House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight. What questions do you have for them? What would you like them to know? Reserve a seat by contacting the COA at coa@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Conduct a home energy assessment through Wayland Saves Energy. Over 140 Waylanders have scheduled or completed a home energy assessment through the Wayland Saves Energy program. Let’s get to 200! Find out what energy saving improvements can be made to your home and the associated rebates and incentives, including for heat pumps. The program is a partnership between the Town of Wayland and All In Energy. Schedule yours online here
Golden Tones Chorus is Together and Live. It’s a music-making opportunity for MetroWest people of retirement age with NO AUDITIONS and a come-when-you-can attendance policy. Join us in-person (observing protocols to minimize covid risk) or via zoom, Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Choir experience and music-reading are NOT required to have fun singing, dancing, playing, and creating live concerts for the MetroWest community! Visit goldentones.org, email office@goldentones.org, or call us at 508-318-6318.
Wayland Cultural Council seeks artists to paint utility boxes in town. Call for Local Artists. The Wayland Cultural Council invites artists to participate in Phase II of the town’s Utility Box Mural Project. The vision of the Wayland Cultural Council (WCC) is to bring more vitality to the town by highlighting its beautiful surroundings and adding new creative opportunities for artists and the greater community. Our 2023 theme is Nature & Community. Click here for the application.
This project includes painting 3 utility boxes. We are looking for 3 artists to each paint a box.
* Utility box 1- at the intersection of Old Connecticut Path and Cochituate Rd (RT27).
* Utility box 2 – 264 Old Connecticut Path, at the entrance to Wayland High School.
* Utility box 3 – at the intersection of Cochituate Rd (RT 27) and RT 30.
Emergency alert notifications may include missing children or missing persons, criminal activity, fires, drinking water contamination, utility outages, various threats to people or the environment and other incidents as deemed necessary by Town public safety officials. Those enrolled also may receive timely non-emergency alerts, including road closures, snow plow schedules and more. The alerts are sent to residents via phone call, text message, email and social media.
All community members are invited to register for the CodeRED notification system to receive important alerts and updates. To sign up for these informative, lifesaving alerts, please click here. Registration is customizable, allowing users to choose which alerts they’d like to receive, as well as preferred ways like text, email, cellphone, landline and more.
Community members are encouraged to download the CodeRED Mobile Alert app available in the App Store or Google Play after they sign up to receive alerts.
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