The Roundtable is a community based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe and healthy relationships, raising public awareness about abusive and controlling behaviors whether exhibited through bullying, teen dating violence, domestic violence, or elder abuse, and ending relationship violence in all its forms. We pursue these goals by educating our communities, supporting agencies that provide services to victims of abuse, networking with other concerned community groups, and mobilizing community leaders.
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In the News…
News from the past week
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METCO at 50. WCVB’s Chronicle’s feature on METCO highlights the Brewington Family. Every weekday morning Jenia and Jaden Brewington rise before dawn in their Dorchester home. After a quick breakfast, they’re off to school in Wayland.
* Wayland selectmen weigh in on River’s Edge proposals. As the Board of Selectmen nears a key vote on the future of a housing development eyed for town land along Rte. 20, members have said they prefer a proposal from Wood Partners. The town received proposals from Wood Partners, a national firm with experience in Massachusetts, and Baystone Development, which is based in Massachusetts. Both proposals call for 188 apartments, including some affordable housing and some age-restricted housing geared to older residents, at the 484-490 Boston Post Road property.
* 17 Wayland musicians selected for all-state festival. Wayland High School had a record twenty-two students earn a recommendation to audition for All-State this year. Of the twenty-two, the following seventeen students will represent the district at the All-State festival this year.
* Wayland Fire is Now Tweeting. On Tuesday morning, residents (and reporters) were delighted to find that the Wayland Fire Department is now sharing information in a new portal. The department is now Tweeting, @WaylandFire specifically.
How you can help…
Becoming a Tutor of English. 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 March 7. The class will meet at the Wayland Library on five consecutive Tuesday mornings, 9:30am-12:30pm. 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 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.
Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable Valentine’s Day Gift Collection for adults and children in shelters. Each year the Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable sponsors a Valentine’s Day gift bag drive to help make the day brighter for individuals who are not safe in their homes. They reside in shelters and transitional homes of three domestic violence organizations: REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step and Voices Against Violence. The gift bags remind the recipients that people care and think of them at this time. Each individual receives a bag of small age appropriate items.
A basket for donations is located at the Wayland Public Safety Building at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 27 in Wayland, February 6-13. Suggested NEW items:
* Adults and Teens: Gift cards from CVS, Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, McDonald, AMC Theater, Target, and Walmart, ITunes Cards, Phone Cards, Chap sticks, Chocolate, Stationary, Hair items, journals, Paperback books, Socks,
* Children and Babies: Candy, Playing cards, flash cards, Crayons, washable markers, Coloring books, pencils, erasers, Matchbox Cars, Costume Jewelry, Yo-yos, jacks, Small Stuffed animals, Stickers, Small musical instruments, Trading Cards, Small Cardboard Books, Diary, Children’s bath products, Bubbles, Socks Children’s jewelry, Small balls, Baby items such as rattles, Baby cup/spoon, Baby socks/booties, Bibs, Baby lotion/shampoo
Wayland Community Fund. The Wayland Community Fund provides financial assistance to Wayland residents. The organization provides help with overdue rent, utility payments, food, medical expenses, children’s needs, and many other items. During the past nineteen years the WCF has provided more than $500,000 to people in Wayland. The WCF receives no public funding and is staffed by five volunteers. One hundred percent of every dollar goes directly to helping Wayland people in need. If you know someone who needs financial help ask them to call the WCF recorded line at 508-358- 3624 More information is available on the Wayland Community Fund page on the Town of Wayland website.
The Town is looking for volunteers to fill board vacancies. The Town of Wayland is looking for volunteers. The list of open positions is posted on the Town’s website
The application process is easy. Citizens interested in filling vacancies on various boards and committees can express their interest by sending an email to
or a letter to the Board of Selectmen, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778. Please include a statement of interest and provide information on your education and experience (professional or volunteer) relevant to the position you seek. You are also encouraged to attend a meeting or to contact the chair of the board or committee in which you are interested. Information on meeting dates and contact information for the chair are generally provided on the board and committee pages on the town’s website. Selectmen will interview candidates as part of the regular Selectmen’s meeting at the Town Building. You will be contacted to schedule an interview. Please note that, in order to be considered for appointment, you must be a registered voter in the Town of Wayland.
Meeting Schedule for The Week: See the Town Website’s Calendar online here. Please check the online calendar for the latest updates, as meetings noted below could have been updated (change in date, time or location) since we captured them. Also, some meetings could have been added since we collected the calendar information.
Please check the Town Calendarto confirm meeting times, locations and agenda. There can be updates from when we capture the schedule below.
* Board of Selectmen, 6:30pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, interviews and potential votes to appoint residents to committees, Vote to issue Notice of Award to developer for River’s Edge project, vote positions on Annual Town Meeting articles, vote changes to budget for departments under jurisdiction of board
* School Committee, 6:30pm. Agenda includes: Executive Session, school bus parking, response to FinCom’s request for alternative funding, budget book, high school campus strategic plan, discussion of White Ribbon Campaign with Domestic Roundtable, superintendent search, school start times, student data privacy, superintendent evaluation
* Finance Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: status of alternative funding initiative, discuss articles and potential votes, discuss draft capital and operating budgets and potential votes, discuss FY18 budget and public discussion presentation and report for warrant
* Board of Health, 7pm. Agenda includes: 5 Crest Rd (septic system variance), development plans for Mahoney’s Garden Center, discuss marijuana law and ATM article for temporary moratorium, request from Carroll School to use existing residential septic for school, discuss polystyrene food container ATM article.
* Board of Assessors, 7:15pm. Agenda includes: abatement applications, community compact grant.
Tuesday, January 31
* Board of Selectmen Listening Session, 1:30pm, Bent Park, 12 Bent Ave.
* Board of Selectmen, 6:30pm. Inclement weather placeholder for Monday meeting.
* Board of Public Works, 7pm, DPW Facility (66 River Rd). Agenda includes: water abatement requests, traffic calming hearing (Bow Rd), road layout hearing (Dylan’s Circle, Spencer Circle, Summer Lane), review draft WRAP report, review Eversource vegetation management plan and well protection, discuss DPW and DPW-related ATM articles, discuss capital and operating budgets
* Board of Library Trustees, 8am, Wayland Library. Agenda includes: Future programs update, update on State Library Construction Grant Application, update on Library warrant article for ATM
Thursday, February 2
* No meetings currently scheduled
Friday, February 3
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
The School Committee Invites the Community to Complete Online Survey about School Start Times. The Wayland School Committee is exploring making changes to the start times for our schools. We have held several public information sessions on the topic, and now would like to get input from more members of the community. We invite you participate in one of our online surveys that will help inform our next steps in the process. We have developed separate surveys for different stakeholders. Survey links are:
The surveys will be open until noon on February 8. Information on School Start Times is available on the School Committee website here.
Wayland Kindergarten Registration 2017. The Wayland Schools are pleased to announce the dates for Kindergarten Registration for 2017-18. Letters were mailed on January 20 to the homes of families with children eligible for next year’s kindergarten class. On-line registration will begin on Monday, March 13 at 9:30am. Other important dates and times for kindergarten meetings and more information on the registration process can be found in these letters and on the Kinderg
arten page of the Wayland Public Schools website. Welcome to the c
hildren and families for Kindergarten 2017! Information is online here.
Share your thoughts with the Selectmen. The Selectmen’s Listening Sessions have already produced several good ideas. If you haven’t already attended a meeting, this is your chance to let town officials know how well town government is working for you, what is working well and what is causing frustrations-and what might be done to make things better. Please let Mary Antes [508 358-2571 or email (mantes@wayland.ma.us)] know which meeting you would like to attend.
Monday, January 30, 10am, Broomstone’s
Tuesday, January 31, 1:30pm, Bent Park (park on street)
Sunday, February 5, 2:30pm, Wayland Public Library
Wednesday, February 8, 10am, TENTATIVE
Thursday, February 9, 1:30pm, Wayland Public Library
Wednesday, February 15, 7:30pm, Condos at Traditions –
Wednesday, February 22, 1pm, Senior Center
Senior Scams: What You Should Know, Wednesday, February 8 at 3 pm. Sunrise Senior Living in Wayland is hosting a presentation on Scams Against Seniors by Officer Jon Bailey, the Waltham Police Department’s expert on elder affairs. Officer Bailey will deliver a “hands on”, interactive presentation that educates seniors on identifying and protecting themselves from common tricks that prey on our most vulnerable residents. These would include fraudulent solicitations by postal mail, telephone, and internet. With his comprehensive knowledge about the laws and statutes that relate to elder abuse, he is a resource for many agencies who often need to work hand in hand with the police to help elderly victims prevent abuse. There will be time for questions from attendees and Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited.Please RSVP to (508) 652-6300. Sunrise Senior Living in Wayland is located at 285 Commonwealth Road (Route 30). For more details, click here.
Spotlight on the Finnerty’s/CVS Controversy. Is Wayland neglecting to uphold its own bylaws? Finnerty’s restaurant in Cochituate has been vacant since 2005. Since 2013 a local Wayland developer has been trying to build a 14,000 sq.ft. CVS on the site. It has met with fierce opposition from the neighborhood. The process has been heavy with complications, lawsuits and neighborhood protest. The latest issue is a controversial decision by the Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, which refused to hear a complaint, on its merits, from an abutter. They say the complaint was improperly filed. Their refusal has led to a major controversy over whether Wayland is refusing to uphold its own bylaws. Starting this Sunday, Host Susan Wagner interviews Gretchen Dresens who has been helping lead neighborhood opposition to the permitting process since it began. The Buzz airs on Sundays and Tuesdays, at 10am and 6pm on your Public cable channel (Comcast Ch. 8; Verizon Ch. 37), and online here.
Transition Wayland Meeting, Monday February 13 at Peace Lutheran Church (107 Concord Rd – use the side entry) at 7:30pm. If you’re interested in what we’re all about, these regular meetings are the ones to come to: you’ll meet the good people who are the most involved and they’ll give you an idea of our vision and mission, an overview of our projects, and an opportunity to introduce your own ideas. Among topics to be discussed at this meeting will be the Energize 2017! campaign, the Plastic Bag and Polysterene Food Container Bans, several legislative campaigns, Wayland Walks, and much more. More information on www.transitionwayland.org. Questions? Email info@transitionwayland.org.
February’s Database of the Month: World Book. World Book is an online authoritative and reliable encyclopedic resource for general information and school assignments. Special features of the online version are the kids’ tab which allows children to explore topics written in age-appropriate language. Other specialized aspects for kids include an advanced section with articles, maps, videos, special reports, and Hallazgos, a Spanish language section that includes information on geography, science, the arts, history, and other traditional classroom topics. The link for this resource may be found at the library’s online resources page online here.
February School Vacation Programs
* Science Tellers: Dragons and Dreams, Tuesday, February 21, 3-4 p.m. In a faraway world, two brave villagers take a daring journey to release the dragon and save the entire kingdom from an Evil Ice Sorceress. Join us as we learn about dry ice and the changing states of matter through interactive and explosive experiments with fog, bubbles, flying rockets, and more. For children in grades K to 5.
* Drop-In Crafts, Wednesday, February 22, 3-5 p.m. Make fabulous crafts in celebration of Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Snow! Led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up.
* Sparky’s Puppets: Old Favorites. Thursday, February 23, 10:30am. Sparky’s Puppets will perform The Gingerbread Man, Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, and the Three Billy Goats Gruff. For ages 3 and up.
Announcements from prior newsletters
Genealogy Programs at the Library
* Introduction to Jewish Genealogy, Tuesday, February 7, 1:30-3:30pm, This program is presented by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston. Our presenter will be Judy Izenberg, a board member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston.
* Hunting Hippies and Other Elusive Ancestors, Saturday, February 11, 1:30-4pm, The Massachusetts Society of Genealogists – Middlesex Chapter monthly meeting includes a business meeting starting at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. Charlene Sokal will present Hinting Hippies & Other Elusive Ancestors.
February Book Discussions for Adults. The library runs several adult book groups, and new members are always welcome. For more information about any of the groups, call the library at 508-358-2311. (Note: Get a head start on upcoming books – the calendar for all book group meetings is online here)
* Clean Eating Cookbook Club: Thursday, February 9, 6 p.m. Jamie Oliver’s Comfort Food by Jamie Oliver. Explore clean eating approaches potluck style! Participants will make a recipe from the selected book.
* Noontime Book Group: Friday, February 10, 12 noon. Smilla’s Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg.
* Evening Book Group: Friday, February 13, 7 p.m. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Wayland Historical Society offers Living in the Long Ago Days for 1st and 2nd grade girls. First and Second grade girls are invited to participate in “Living in Long Ago Days,” an after-school program sponsored by the Wayland Historical Society. Tailored to six-to-eight-year-olds, this program minimizes listening time and allows the children to learn through taking part in Colonial games, crafts and activities whenever they put on their “let’s pretend” mobcaps. Sessions will be Tuesdays, February 28, March 7, 14 and 21 at 3:15pm at the Grout-Heard House, located next to the Library. Please register by filling out the form online here and mailing it by February 17, 2017, with your $50 fee for the four sessions, to the Wayland Historical Society, P O Box 56, Wayland, MA 01778. Scholarships are available. For details, phone the Wayland Historical Society, 508-358-7959. Registration is limited and will be honored in the order received.
Open Burning season underway. Open Burning in Massachusetts is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and enforced by the local Fire Department. Open burning season runs from Jan 15 – May 1. A valid permit obtained from the local fire department is required. The Fire Chief reserves the right to deny open burning on any day due to weather or environmental conditions. The Fire Department will begin issuing open burning permits beginning on January 15. There is no cost for the burn permit. After a successful couple of years of our online Burn Permit registration, we continue this year using this proven and easy way to obtain your burn permit, and keep track of it. Click herefor information on how to obtain a permit.
Preschool Parents: Share the Joys and Challenges. Come together for conversation with other parents and facilitator Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services. Infants and young toddlers welcome, too!
Tuesday, February 7, 9:15-10:15am at the Wayland Public Library (in the Raytheon Room). Please RSVP to dkahn@wayland.ma.us
Public Ceremonies Committee invites nominations for 2017 Lydia Maria Child Award. The Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee has traditionally brought to the Town’s Annual Meeting, makes 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. The Public Ceremonies Committee invites all Wayland residents to offer nominations for this honor. Each candidate is given serious deliberation. For consideration this year, 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. Complete announcement online here.
Weston Drama Workshop, a nonprofit youth summer theater organization operating out of Regis College, has opened up online registration for its 55th summer season. For over half a century, WDW has offered young performers the opportunity to explore the arts in a supportive environment, engaging young artists in the challenge of presenting fully staged, professional-quality productions. Season 55 includes two productions for younger performers (rising 5th graders through rising 9th graders): School of Rock and Freckleface Strawberry. These programs are both full, but WDW is collecting a waiting list. Productions for older students (high school and college age) are: Billy Elliot, West Side Story and The Children’s Hour. For further information on our productions, Theatrical Internships, and registration, as well as a season calendar, visit www.westondramaworkshop.org.
Wayland & Weston Hockey to Compete in Wayland-Weston Hockey Night at Rivers featuring the 1st Annual Post Road Cup on Saturday, February 11 Clear your calendars for a great evening of hockey with the boys’ and girls’ high school and middle school teams from Wayland and Weston playing consecutive games at Rivers in Weston starting at 4:20pm and culminating in the 1st Annual Post Road Cup presented to the winner of the Varsity boys’ game at 8:30pm. There will be pizza, drinks and snacks for sale and other fun events -more details to be released soon – so grab your Wayland gear and come to show your support for the Warriors and WarCats as we start a new tradition! Schedule of Games:
4:20pm – Wayland/Weston MS Girls team vs. Waltham
5:30pm – Wayland vs. Weston MS Boys team
6:40pm – Wayland/Weston Girls’ Varsity vs. Cambridge
8:20pm – Wayland vs. Weston Boys’ Varsity
10:00pm – Post Road Hockey Night Cup Presentation sponsored by the Steve Henley Memorial Foundation
School-Age Programs at the Library
* Lego Club. Wednesday, February 1, at 3pm. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Winter Wonderland. For children ages 5 and up.
* Lunar New Year Celebration. Saturday, February 4, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Children will welcome in the Year of the Rooster by listening to stories, making crafts, and enjoying delicious dumplings. For ages 4 and up. This program is co-sponsored by the Wayland Chinese American Association and the Wayland After School Chinese Program
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack. Thursday, February 2, 10:30 a.m. for ages 2.5 to 4 years old
* Book Buddies. Wednesday, February 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m.This parent/child book group is for children in grades K to 2 with a parent/caregiver. February’s book is Leonardo and the Flying Boy by Laurence Anholt. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. Copies of the book are available for checkout in the Children’s Room. This program is co-run with the WCPA.
* Parent/Child Book Club. Wednesday, February 8, 7 p.m. This book discussion group is for 3rd and 4th graders with a parent. February’s book is Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
* Maker Lab: Monet’s Pond, Wednesday, February 15, 3-4 p.m. Put on a lab coat and enter the Maker Lab! Join Giselle from The Learning Hub for this session of our series of STEAM Maker Classes. In this session children will explore painting and learn about Monet’s Pond. For ages 5 and up.
Baby and Pre-School Programs
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Toddler Stem. Remaining sessions are Fridays, February 3, 10, 10:30-11:00 a.m. This four-part STEM series introduces toddlers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! For ages 15-30 months with parent/caregiver. Please register from the Wayland Library’s online calendar. Limited to 9 families. Workshops will be led by Beverly Mobilia of the Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
* Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, January 31, !0:30 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 at 10:30 a.m.
* Parenting Workshop. Tuesday, February 7, 9:15-10:15. Preschool parents are invited to come together with other parents to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting. Conversation facilitated by Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services. Infants and toddlers are welcome too! Please RSVP to dkahn@wayland.ma.us.
* Sensory Storytime, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m. For ages toddlers to 5 years old. Sensory Storytime is a storytime for children with autism spectrum disorders and other integration issues, and their typically developing peers. This storytime will have a visible schedule and be flexible with child behavior. If your child has difficulty sitting through our other storytimes, this program might work for you.
Pegasus Enrollment opens Friday, January 13 with Early Registration Discount through February 5. Enrollment for the Preschool to Grade Six Pegasus Summer Program opens this Friday, January 13. Registration and program information is online here. Early Registration Discount Pegasus offers a 5% tuition discount to anyone registering early, and the final day to register and receive the discount is Sunday, February 5. Registration will remain open after that but early signup is encouraged to ensure school-age children get into the specialty area of their choice. More details are online here.
Coffee with Cops, January 31. The Wayland Police Department will be holding a “Coffee with Cops” event on Tuesday, January 31 at Panera Bread, located at 21 Andrew Avenue, Wayland from 9-11am. Please join officers from the Wayland Police Department, enjoy a cup of coffee on us and bring your questions, comments and concerns. Any questions regarding Coffee with Cops, can be directed to Det. Sgt. Jamie Berger, Wayland Police Department, 508-358-1722
WSCP Enrolling for Winter Programs. Wayland School Community Programs is now enrolling for its winter sessions.
* STEM Beginnings will again be offered for K-2 students in each school, assuming minimum enrollment is reached. A few more students are needed at both Loker and Happy Hollow Schools in order to run the program. It offers a play-based curriculum incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts.
* Response to Conrad Gees’ Grade 5 Photography Club at Happy Hollow School has been overwhelming with nearly 40 students applying for the 12 spots. He is adjusting his schedule to accommodate the interest in the club.
* Other classes being offered include the Little Local Vocals Children’s Chorus, MindSetGo TV Production, Beehive Art, Drama Kids and more, and information about Yoga at Loker School will be available soon.
Complete information by school, day, and grade level is online here.
MetroWest Youth Rugby and Northeast Academy High School and Middle School Rugby Clinic. MetroWest Youth Rugby has partnered with the Northeast Academy to host a co-ed rugby clinic for novice and experienced players in grades 6-12 on Sunday, February 26. The Northeast Academy is committed to promoting the game of Sevens among the young athletes in the Northeast region and is extremely excited to partner with MetroWest Youth Rugby to promote the newest Olympic sport! The clinic is open to players of all levels. Elite players and coaches will instruct players on the fundamentals of rugby through interactive games and drills. Players will be broken into groups based on skill level. This is a great opportunity for new players to learn from the best athletes in the Northeast in a fun family environment. The clinic for grades 6-8 will run from 1-2:30pm and the clinic for grades 9-12 will run from 2-4pm. To register for the clinic, visit www.metrowestrugby.com. If you have any further questions please email Amy Beth Skenderian or Thomas Clark.
Wayland Library announces Wayland Reads adult and children’s book selections for 2017.What happened at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on March 18, 1990? Join in the exploration of one of the most infamous art heists in history. Examine the value of art and the science of forgery. Events for all ages will take place in March and April. Click this linkfor Wayland Reads events. Book Selections:
LWV to hold Candidates Night on March 16. The League of Women Voters invites residents to its 67th Annual Candidates Night on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30pm in the Large Hearing Room of the Wayland Town Building.
Civics Bee Scheduled for April 2. The Ninth Annual Civics Bee will be held in Sudbury on Sunday, April 2, which unfortunately is the first day of Wayland’s Annual Town Meeting. If you are interested in being one of three Wayland adult contestants, please email Mary Antes or call her at 508-358-2571.
Dog Licenses. Dog license renewal notices have been mailed out. You can renew online here. You can also contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-358-3630 or email dgorham@wayland.ma.us. If you haven’t renewed yet, your renewal will be late, and late fees will be charged.
Nomination Papers for Town Offices available at Town Clerk’s Office. The 2017 Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Nomination papers for Town Offices will be available on January 5, 2017, in the Town Clerk’s office. Open positions will be posted soon. Elected officials with terms expiring are listed below:
* Board of Assessors (Jayson Brodie, vacancy)
* Board of Health (Thomas Klem, Michael Wegerbauer)
* Board of Public Works (Chris Brown)
* Board of Selectmen (Cherry Karlson, Joe Nolan)
* Library Trustees (Aida Gennis, Lynne Lipcon)
* Moderator (Dennis Berry)
* Planning Board (Nicole Riley, Kevin Murphy, Associate Member vacancy)
* Recreation (Anna Meliones)
* School Committee (Barb Fletcher, Jeanne Downs)
* Trust Fund Commission (Russell Kopp)
Wayland Board of Selectmen Announces 2017 Annual Town Meeting and Town Election Dates. At its meeting on Monday, December 5, 2016, the Board of Selectmen voted to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 1pm. in the Wayland High School Field House, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at designated polling places.
The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 8:30am, through Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 4:30pm. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Selectmen’s Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Information relating to the 2017 Annual Town Meeting will be posted on the website online here, as it becomes available.
Announcing Mini-grant Funding for Projects in Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service
Following the success of past years, The Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund is offering an exciting program to fund small projects in three areas: Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service.
In Lauren’s spirit and memory, small grants are now available for individuals and groups with dynamic project ideas in any of the above areas. Keep On Sparkling! Interested parties are invited to complete an online application by January 31, 2017. New applicants encouraged! Please visit www.laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org.
Needlework/Handwork Group. Our needlework group, which is open to all, will start up again in September. This group, facilitated by Ann Moses, welcomes any adult who quilts, embroiders, knits, or does any type of hand work. It meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10am-12pm in Raytheon Room at the library. Members share ideas and resources. We also chat and socialize as we work on new or UFO’s (unfinished projects). It is a relaxed, enjoyable group. If you have any questions please call or email Ann Moses: annbmoses@gmail.com or 508-358-7113. This year’s remaining dates are the following: February 1, March 1, April 5, and May 3.
Events & Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Tuesday, January 31, Coffee with Cops, Panera Bread, 9-11am. The Wayland Police Department will be holding a “Coffee with Cops” event on Tuesday, January 31st at Panera Bread, located at 21 Andrew Avenue. Please join officers from the Wayland Police Department, enjoy a cup of coffee on us and bring your questions, comments and concerns. Any questions regarding Coffee with Cops, can be directed to Det. Sgt. Jamie Berger, Wayland Police Department, 508-358-1722. Event flyer online here.
Wednesday, February 1, Concord Area Humanists Meeting: Where Does and Should Morality Come From?, First Parish Concord, 7-9pm. The presentation: Where Does and Should Morality Come From? will be provided Mike Hanauer, a retired education specialist who spends much of his time riding a bicycle or talking about the environmental damage due to eternal population and economic growth. The presentation will focus on why religions typically claim that without a belief in god, or a belief in heaven and hell, that a person cannot have a sense of ethics, while some argue that these very beliefs inhibit creation of good morals. Our meetings typically begin with some socializing including refreshments before the talk begins at 7:15pm. At the conclusion of the presentation around 8pm there is time for discussion, questions and answers as well as more socializing prior to our open Steering Committee meeting to which everyone is welcome. Note: The entrance to the meeting hall is at the right rear of the building.
Thursday, February 2, Elementary School Internet Safety and Social Media Best Practices for 4th and 5th grade parents & students, Loker School, 6:30pm. Join all three Wayland elementary principals for this interactive presentation. Jason Verhoosky, program director of WaylandCares,will lead a discussion on Safe Technology Usage, Social Media and Parent Tips. This program is designed to help 4th and 5th graders and their parents as they use Google Docs in the classroom and for homework assignments. It will be hosted at Loker School with a pizza dinner from 6:30PM – 7:00PM followed by the presentation. Child care for children third grade and under will be provided (children must be potty trained). Please RSVP by January 30th. More information online here.
Saturdays until March 11, Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Russell’s Garden Center, 10am-2pm. The Market is located in the greenhouses at Russell’s. More than 100 vendors will attend over the course of the 10-week season. In addition to Special Events days, you will be able to meet authors, take workshops, and watch free demonstrations. Breakfast and lunch will be available, and you can sit down in the greenhouse and enjoy the tropical setting on a winter’s day.
To signup for the weekly Farmers’ Market email, which tells you which vendors will be attending that week, click here. Please also note: Per order of the Wayland Board of Health, dogs are no longer allowed at the Market, or at Russell’s, during the hours from 10-2 on Saturdays. Service dogs are permitted. We thank you very much for your cooperation. Dogs, on leashes, continue to be welcome at Russell’s at all other times except during the Farmers’ Market. Special Event Days:
* Farm Fiber Days – January 28 & March 4
* Massachusetts Farm Wineries Day – February 11
* New England Cheese Day – February 25
Saturday, February 4, Oil Monotype Printmaking Demo, Arts Wayland (107 Concord Rd), 1-3pm.Artists are invited to a demonstration by Millis Artist Carolyn Letvin that will cover a basic printmaking process using oil painting materials. Using your current oil painting supplies and some simple tools, you can create beautiful, unique prints. You will get the opportunity to experience applying paint to the plexiglass matrix and making a print at the end of the demonstration. Details online here.
Saturday, February 4, Lunar New Year Celebration, Wayland Library, 2-3pm. Children will welcome in the Year of the Rooster by listening to stories, making crafts, and enjoying delicious dumplings. For ages 4 and up. This program is led by the Wayland Chinese American Association.
Tuesday, February 7, Oil Painting Demo, Arts Wayland (107 Concord Rd), 10am-2pm.The public is invited to an oil painting demonstration by with award-winning Putney VT Painter, Hagop “Jack”. Jack has developed methods for communication and teaching about oil painting that allow students to advance quickly. You will be inspired by his passion for painting and art, and his desire to share what he has learned. Details online here.
Tuesday, February 7, Introduction to Jewish Genealogy, Wayland Library, 1:30-3pm.Researching Jewish ancestry can be a complex endeavor. You may be able to find something quickly or you can search for years to find one piece of information requiring persistence, patience, networking and research knowledge. This program is presented by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston. More details online here.
Tuesday, February 7, Great Presenters: Mai-Lan Rogoff (Brockman) on Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered – a Neuropsychiatric Look at this Thing Called Love, Wayland Library, 7:30-9pm.Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a look at research into what happens biologically in our brains when we fall in love and also when we stay in longer-term relationships. The talk will be illustrated with clips from selected popular songs and show tunes. More details online here.
Thursday, February 9, League of Women Voters presents Money in Politics with Paul Lauenstein, Wayland Town Building (Senior Center), 7:30pm.How can “we the people” reclaim our historic role in our government? The League of Women Voters of Wayland is sponsoring a forum on this topic as Paul Lauenstein’s discusses ideas on this topic of crucial importance for the future of our country. Mr. Lauenstein has been working with “We the People Massachusetts” since retiring from both business and public service. For more details, click here.
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Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable Valentine’s Day Gift Collection 
Transition Wayland Meeting, Monday February 13 at 
Science Tellers: Dragons and Dreams, Tuesday, February 21, 3-4 p.m. In a faraway world, two brave villagers take a daring journey to release the dragon and save the entire kingdom from an Evil Ice Sorceress. Join us as we learn about dry ice and the changing states of matter through interactive and explosive experiments with fog, bubbles, flying rockets, and more. For children in grades K to 5.
Introduction to Jewish Genealogy, Tuesday, February 7, 1:30-3:30pm, This program is presented by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston. Our presenter will be Judy Izenberg, a board member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston.
February Book Discussions for Adults. 
Lego Club. 
Pegasus Enrollment opens Friday, January 13 with Early Registration Discount through February 5. 
Coffee with Cops, January 31. 
WSCP Enrolling for Winter Programs. 
MetroWest Youth Rugby and Northeast Academy High School and Middle School Rugby Clinic. MetroWest Youth Rugby has partnered with the Northeast Academy to host a co-ed rugby clinic for novice and experienced players in grades 6-12 on 
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Civics Bee Scheduled for April 2. The Ninth Annual Civics Bee will be held in Sudbury on Sunday, April 2, which unfortunately is the first day of Wayland’s Annual Town Meeting. If you are interested in being one of three Wayland adult contestants, please email 
Dog Licenses. Dog license renewal notices have been mailed out. You can renew 
Announcing Mini-grant Funding for Projects in Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service
Saturdays until March 11, Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Russell’s Garden Center, 10am-2pm. 
Thursday, February 9, League of Women Voters presents Money in Politics with Paul Lauenstein, Wayland Town Building (Senior Center), 7:30pm. 
