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
* Library Trustees submit grant application for new library. In January, the Board of Library Trustees put the finishing touches on an application for a state library construction grant to help build a proposed new library building on town-owned land at 195 Main Street, the site of the former Highway Department garage. The Trustees hand delivered the application to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners in downtown Boston. Wayland voters will be asked to endorse the grant application at Annual Town Meeting, which starts on Sunday, April 2.
* Seniors paint over rock’s graffiti. Isabelle Goodman and Ariella Fuzaylov are determined painters. After someone twice vandalized with graffiti a rock that seniors such as Goodman and Fuzaylov paint, the two Wayland High School students knew they couldn’t let the work, which included the word “Bedford,” stand. “We were like, ‘we’re going to paint it over,”‘ Fuzaylov said.
* Vokes takes on challenging ‘Wings’. When the play “Wings” passed through Boston’s Wilbur Theatre en route to a Broadway run, a young David Berti was in the audience. In was 1979. “I loved it,” Berti said. “It always stuck in my mind that some day I’d get to direct this play.” That time has come.
* Truck hauling trash catches fire in Wayland. A section of Rte. 27 was temporarily closed Wednesday after flames engulfed the rear of a truck. Assistant Fire Chief Neil McPherson said the department received multiple reports about the vehicle fire around 11:18 a.m. They found the truck stopped in the area of 2 Old Sudbury Road. The driver, who works for a trash removal business, was hauling household waste from a home in Sudbury when the fire began, McPherson said. It quickly spread, engulfing the truck’s platform.
* School Street Chapter 40B proposal sparks concerns. Cochituate residents are concerned about a proposal to build 12 townhomes on a School Street lot under the state’s Chapter 40B affordable housing rules. The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency is reviewing a project submitted by Wayland developer Windsor Place LLC to build 12 rental units on an almost 38,000-square-foot lot at 24 School St.
* Helping Domestic Violence Survivors. For Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, combatting domestic violence is about much more than prosecuting offenders.
* Minuteman High School students complete Habitat for Humanity project in Wayland. Giving students practical, real-world experience allows them to create something of lasting value, prepare for future careers and take pride in what they accomplish. An example of this is a recently-completed duplex that several juniors and seniors from Minuteman High School in Lexington helped build for Habitat for Humanity MetroWest / Greater Worcester.
How you can help…
Late Night 2017: Let this be the only party in town
Saturday, May 13 is a big day for our kids, it’s the night of the Junior Prom where memories will be made that last forever. Let’s keep our kids safe on Prom night, by making sure that there’s only ONE after-prom event worth going to – Late Night 2017! This is the 20th year that our parent and business community are coming together to fund this fun, substance-free, chaperoned party for our juniors and their guests to all be together immediately AFTER the Junior Prom. Donations are needed NOW to plan and secure the entertainment, food and decorations to transform WHS’s Field House into a happening place. Our goal is to raise at least $15,000 to make Late Night a reality. We estimate the cost per student attendee to be $75. Please make as generous a donation as possible so that the PTO will have the funds we need to make this event the only party in town! All of our juniors are encouraged to participate in this event, whether they attend the prom or not, so we need your financial support! Late Night is 100% funded by parents and our business community. We keep this event FREE for the kids to make their attendance as easy as possible. Tax-deductible donations can be made at online at waylandpto.org/high-school-pto/ or by checks payable to “Wayland PTO” using the form on this page. Thank you for your donation to this worthy event.
Wayland Residents, Have You Room For A Fresh Air Child This Summer? Each summer, thousands of children from New York City’s low-income communities visit suburban, rural and small town communities along the East Coast and Southern Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program. This summer, join volunteer host families in Central Massachusetts who open their hearts and homes to New York City children. For information on hosting a Fresh Air child this summer, please visit The Fresh Air Fund at www.freshair.org.
Hockey player seeks contributions to Shriner’s All Star Hockey Classic
To help support the Shriner’s Hospital’s for Children and the Shriner’s Burn Center, each player has pledged to raise $375.00 for this event. Please help him reach this goal by contributing:
* Patron Program: $30.00 contribution your name will be listed in the game program;
* Hockey Player Sponsorship: $75.00 – you get a shirt with the player’s name & sponsor with two tickets to the game;
* Game Program Ads:
* ¼ page: $125.00
* ½ page: $200.0
* Full page: $375.00
* Contributions in any amount are welcome!
Please make checks payable to: Shriners Hockey Classic and mail to Andrew Ludwig, 28 Aqueduct Rd., Wayland by March 1st. Any questions, please feel free to contact Andrew at andrew_ludwig@student.wayland.k12.ma.us
(He will assist you with any ads and sponsorship forms necessary)
Join Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team. This winter and spring, Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be conducting training for those who are interested in becoming members of the CERT team. Training will take place on Monday evenings, 7-9pm, beginning March 6th at the Wayland Public Safety Building, at the intersection of Routes 27 and 20, and will run from 10-12 weeks.
In addition to this multi-week, comprehensive training course, CERT also conducts sessions on a variety of relevant topics throughout the year. As an example, on January 30th, CERT trained its members on how to set up and operate an emergency shelter. More details are online here. For more information, and to register for the upcoming training, please contact Joseph Gordon, Wayland CERT Coordinator, at (617) 835-3266 or via email.
Dignity Matters Supplies Feminine Hygiene Products To Women In Need. It’s a need few think about when deciding how they can help. This organization, based and founded in Wayland, recognized the need and they’re doing something about it. Dignity Matters, as posted on its website, is a nonprofit organization that supplies feminine hygiene products and underwear to women who are homeless or otherwise in need, in order to help them stay healthy, regain self-confidence, and live with basic dignity.
Wayland Public Schools Foundation Annual Spring Fling will be held on April 29 at Weston Golf Club. Enjoy delicious food and great music with friends while bidding on exciting auction prizes to benefit ALL five Wayland schools. Get tickets and more information online here.
PTO Seeking Volunteers for World’s Fair Save the Date…The World’s Fair is Coming! PTO Seeking Volunteers. The World’s Fair is coming to Loker School on Saturday, March 25, 1-4pm! Created to celebrate Wayland’s cultural diversity, parents and students from the three elementary schools or groups of high school students work together to assemble booths representing the best of their culture or a culture they admire. To volunteer please click here. Contact Rebecca Lloyd at waylandworldfair@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
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.
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.
Monday, February 20
* Town Building Closed (Presidents’ Day)
Tuesday, February 21
* Finance Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: review of final budget, results from Moody’s meeting, discuss FY18 budget with School Committee, discuss articles, discuss final capital budget and final operating budget, discussion regarding snow removal, scrubbing the balance sheet, additional analyses to better inform 2.5% target, fact-finding program to pursue with School Committee, budget policy, 5-year plan and potential improvements
* School Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: joint meeting with Finance Committeeregarding FY18 school operating budget and capital budget, including discussion of proposed cut to School Department budget
* Wayland Real Asset Planning Committee, 7:30pm. Agenda includes: review and discuss list of anticipated major capital projects, discuss recommendations for “site consideration projects” including Alpine Field and Orchard Lane, outline for Town Counsel concerning restrictions on use of properties, best practices for acquisition of properties, practicality of assigning control to a particular board/use and discussion of how to proceed.
Friday, February 24
* No meetings currently scheduled
Announcements
New announcements this week
Wayland Business Association offers Wayland High School internship opportunity. The Wayland High School Business Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for local businesses and business people to partner with motivated juniors and seniors interested in business education to engage in a 6-week internship during April and May. For more information, click here. To fill out an application, click here.
Huddle for American Democracy
Fifty local residents recently gathered in a home on Sedgemeadow Road to participate in a “Huddle”. The Huddle meetings were organized across the country by the folks who organized the women’s march in Washington DC and across the country a few weeks ago. The participants in this local meeting have decided to create a grassroots group to respond to recent negative actions taken by the new Trump administration. All are invited to attend the next meeting of this group and participate in the upcoming four-year effort to restore honesty, transparency, respect for individual freedom, and use of democratic principles to the American government at Goodnow Library (21 Concord Rd, Sudbury) on Wednesday, February 22, 7-9pm. to plan for coordinated local action, support each other, and work together to influence Congress & the White House. Everyone is invited – Any party, any citizenship, any orientation, any belief system. If you want to act to return Congress and the Executive Branch to the service of all Americans, please attend.
White Ribbon Day: Take the pledge, be part of the solution.Tuesday, March 14 at 3pm at the Wayland Public Safety Building. Join neighbors, clergy, public safety and local leaders in making a commitment to promoting peaceful and healthy relationships and communities. 2017 is the 10th anniversary of the Massachusetts White Ribbon Campaign. A call to action for men and women to come take the pledge to be part of the solution to ending violence against women and all gender-based violence. The Roundtable will host this public event and screen a new PSA featuring Sudbury, Wayland and Lincoln residents and leaders. Stay for a workshop with Craig Norberg-Bohm, who has shaped this Campaign from the start. Craig is an internationally known thought leader, speaker, and organizer on men’s mobilization. He spearheaded Jane Doe Inc.’s efforts to engage men from all sectors in violence prevention and founded the MA White Ribbon Day Campaign in 2007. The workshop will explore ideas of masculinity and engage men (and women!) in considering what manhood means and where these ideas come from, and how they affect our lives. This opportunity is intended to spark discussion and inspire all of us to work toward change-to reimagine manhood. Event flyer online here.
Upcoming Events from Wayland Boosters
Mark your calendars for the Wayland Boosters’ 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament, Friday, March 24 at 7pm at The Field House in Sudbury Drinks, food & fun! More details to follow. Come and celebrate the successes of the season! Wayland Boosters’ Winter Sports Awards Night, Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30pm at Wayland High School.
The Buzz to Focus on Spanish-Language Immersion Program In Wayland Public Schools.
As part of their FY 2017-18 budget, Wayland School Superintendent Paul Stein and the School Committee announced a proposed bilingual education program to start in kindergarten and be added progressively at subsequent grade levels each year. Students would be taught their subjects in both English and Spanish. This week on The Buzz, Susan Wagner will interview Superintendent Stein about the proposed program. In addition, the two heads of world languages, Klara Sands from the Middle School and Melissa Bryant from the High School will join in the discussion. Topics will include: An explanation of the bi-lingual program and its benefits. Who can sign up for it? When, where and how would the program be rolled out? Why Spanish as opposed to another language? What other school districts have such a program and what have the results been? How much would the program cost Wayland taxpayers as it’s rolled out? Wayland Weekly Buzz airs on Sundays and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 37 and online on demand any time.
Library’s Baby and Pre-school Programs
* Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, February 28, 10:30am-11:00am. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
* Upcoming Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, March 7,14, and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
* StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, March 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, March 2, 2017, 10:30am-11:15am. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.
* PJ Storytime. Friday, March 3, 10:30-11:00am. For toddlers and preschoolers. Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
* Preschool Parenting Group. Tuesday, March 7, 9:15-10:15 am. Come together for conversation with other parents and facilitator Dr. Dossie Kahn from Wayland Youth and Family Services. Infants and Toddlers are welcome too!
School Age Programs
* Lego Club. Wednesday, March 1, 3:00pm-4:00 pm. Children will make creations out of Legos and share them with members of the club. For ages 5 and up.
* Book Buddies, Wednesday, March 8, 2:30-3:30 pm, This parent/child book group is for children in grades K to 2 with a parent/caregiver.March’s book is Monkey and Elephant by Carole Lexa Schaefer. 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, March 8, at 7:00 p.m. This book discussion group is for 3rd and 4th graders with a parent. March’s book is The Fourteenth Goldfish, by Jennifer Holm.
* Maker Lab: Catapulting Marshmallows, Wednesday, March 15, 3:00-4:00 pm. Put on a lab coat and enter the Maker Lab! Join Giselle from The Learning Hub for this session of our series of STEM Maker Classes. In this class children will build their own catapults, and test them with marshmallows.
* Author Talk: Erin Dionne, Tuesday, March 21, 7:00-8:00 pm. Local author Erin Dionne will talk about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, what intrigued her about this real life mystery, and the writing of Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking. Dionne will also lead a short writing exercise. For grades 5 and up. Adults also welcome. This is a Wayland Reads Event.
Announcements from prior newsletters
Pegasus Accepting Applications for CITs. The Pegasus Summer Program is accepting applications for Counselor-in-Training positions for the six-week program starting June 26, 2017. Applicants must be entering Grade 9 in the fall of 2017. If interested, contact Wayland School Community Programs Director Pat Keefe for an application. To learn about the program, go online here.
Wayland Reads begins in March! The idea of “one book, one city” originated in 1998 with a Seattle librarian named Nancy Pearl. In the years since, such programs have cropped up in cities, towns, schools, and colleges across the country and the world. Wayland Reads is thus part of an international effort to create community through literature. We hope you feel like being part of it. New this year, we’ve chosen a theme with the option to read your preferred genre. Using the infamous heist at the Isabella Stewart Gardner, we’ll explore the science and value of art. Click this linkfor Wayland Reads events. Book Selections:
All three authors will visit the library. See our website for a full list of events online here. The Kickoff event, Arts Wayland Art Show Reception, is scheduled for Friday evening, March 17 7-9pm.
February and March 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.
* Clean Eating Cookbook Club: Thursday, March 9, 6-7:30pm Explore clean eating approaches potluck style! Participants will make a recipe from a selected cookbook to share. While enjoying our homemade delights, we’ll discuss the book, its author, and what each has to offer. The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative to Lifelong Health by Nancy Harmon Jenkins is the chosen title for the March meeting.
* Noontime Book Group: Join Sandy Raymond on Friday, March 10, 12-2pm. Snow Falling on Cedarsby David Guterson is the featured book for discussion.
* Evening Book Group: Monday, March 13, 7-8:30pm. Featured is Dawn Powell’s last novel, The Golden Spur
Holiday Hours. The Library will be closed on Monday, February 20 in honor of Presidents’ Day
Adult Programs and Workshops:
* Poetry Workshop. Thursday, March 2, 2:00pm-4:00pm. This group of beginners and advanced, gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry.
* Habits for Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Tuesday. Tuesday, February 21, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm. Jane Polley and Laila Vehvilainen of the Longfellow Clubs will share information that you can use to make changes in your life and cultivate habits to reduce chronic inflammation through diet and exercise. Jane Polley, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian. Laila Vehvilainen, MS, MPH, is a Certified Fitness Instructor.
* Phil Radoff-Verdi’s “La Traviata”: A Guided Tour. Thursday March 2, 7:30-9pm. “La Traviata” is one of Verdi’s most successful operas and among the most popular in the operatic repertory. Based on the Alexander Dumas novel, “The Lady of the Camellias,” the opera is the tragic story of a reformed courtesan, Violetta Valery, and her unhappy lover, Alfredo Germont. Phil Radoff is a retired lawyer with a lifelong interest in opera. Join him as he guides us through the operatic masterpiece.
* The Great Presenters Series-Bob Desaulniers: “Retirement – Defined or Redefined by You”, Tuesday, March 7, 7:30-9pm. Retirement can be anything you decide it to be, but it must be defined by you. This presentation will provide an opportunity to those approaching retirement to begin to develop a plan and for those who have already retired, a chance to reflect and reassess. Most people’s initial concern involving retirement is about money. True, your finances are an essential element in your next-step planning. However, experts believe the greatest challenge of retirement is designing a lifestyle that provides purpose. This session will focus on the challenges of how we spend our time.
WPSF Annual Spelling Bee at Wayland High School on Sunday, March 26, 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 6 – 24, $30/child and Late Registration: February 25 – March 3, $40/child. Fees support grants for the Wayland Public Schools! Register online here .
Early Childhood Outreach Program. The Wayland Public Schools, through its Early Childhood Outreach Program, serves children ages 3 to 5, and their families, throughout the school year. The early childhood coordinator is available to meet and consult with parents regarding their children’s development. Recognizing and respecting the various individual styles and rates of development of young children, the early childhood coordinator assists parents in understanding their children’s development and in identifying any special educational needs that children might be experiencing. If you are a Wayland resident and have concerns about your child’s speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, cognition, and social and emotional development, call Gretchen Lutz, early childhood coordinator, at 508-358-6818 to arrange a special education preschool screening. Ms. Lutz welcomes any questions and discussions with parents at any time during the school year, and assists in the transition of young children into kindergarten as well.
The Buzz to Spotlight Economic Development Committee
What is Wayland doing to attract businesses to town? Is Wayland, in a no-man’s land tucked in between 128 and 495, actually an attractive location for businesses? Is the Town Center making good on its projected tax revenues? Whole Foods is moving out of Wayland at the end of February; what’s being done to replace it? The town has talked about a “branding” initiative; what is that, what is its purpose, and what will it cost?
These and other questions will be explored on Wayland Weekly Buzz starting this Sunday, when host Susan Wagner interviews Jim Grumbach and Doug Levine of the town’s Economic Development Committee as well as Town Planner Sarkis Sarkisian. Wayland Weekly Buzz airs on Sundays and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 37 and online on demand any time.
Vokes Players announce auditions for King Lear. King Lear by William Shakespeare, directed by John Barrett. Auditions will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20, Wayland by appointment on Sunday, February 26 and Monday February 27, both nights 7-9:30pm. Other times available upon request. Rehearsals begin March 5, performances May 4-20. For details on scheduling on the show, and on scheduling an audition, click here.
CPC to hold Public Hearing on Town Meeting Articles. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) invites you to attend a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30pm in the Wayland Town Building to discuss six articles that the CPC has submitted for consideration at the 2017 Annual Town Meeting (ATM). Presentation of each article will be followed by a discussion during which you are encouraged to ask questions and/or comment on the articles. Information on the Wayland 2017 Annual Town Meeting can be found online here. More details on the CPC public hearing are online here.
Library Grant Application available online. The completed Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners construction grant application for the Wayland Free Public Library is available at the reference desk in hard copy and online on the library’s website online here.
English Conversation Group. Do you know someone who is learning basic English? The library’s English conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next session will be on February 24.
Art Exhibits at the Library. Tere Tedesco is the featured foyer artist showing works of watercolor on paper and oils on canvas. The Raytheon Room features recent selections from the Wayland Middle School Visual Art Program.
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 Kindergarten page of the Wayland Public Schools website. Welcome to the children and families for Kindergarten 2017! Information is online here.
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.
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.
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.
Pegasus Enrollment open. Enrollment for the Preschool to Grade Six Pegasus Summer Program opened Friday, January 13. Registration and program information is online here. More details are online here.
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.
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.
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.
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: March 1, April 5, and May 3.
Events & Happenings
Below are highlights of the coming week. For all events, view our online calendar.
Tuesday, February 21, Habits for Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle, Wayland Library, 1-2pm. Jane Polley and Laila Vehvilainen of the Longfellow Clubs will share information that you can use to make changes in your life and cultivate habits to reduce chronic inflammation through diet and exercise. Jane Polley, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian. Laila Vehvilainen, MS, MPH, is a Certified Fitness Instructor.
Tuesday, February 21, Science Tellers: Dragons and Dreams, Wayland Library, 3-4pm. 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.
Wednesday, February 22, Convert Your Lp’s to CD’s, Wayland Library, 11:30am-12:30pm. There’s so much great music on them, but when’s the last time you listened to your records? Reference Librarian Andy Moore will show you how to use the software program Audacity to convert your LPs to digital files. Burn them onto a disc, upload them onto a portable device, or post them online-you’ll give that old collection new life!
Wednesday, February 22, Board of Selectmen’s Listening Meeting, Wayland Senior Center, 1pm. 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 if you would like to attend. The one remaining meeting is Wednesday, February 22, 1pm at the Senior Center.
Wednesday, February 22, Drop-In Crafts, Wayland Library, 3-5pm. Make fabulous crafts in celebration of Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Snow! Led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up.
Thursday, February 23, Sparky’s Puppets: Old Favorites, Wayland Library, 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.
Thursday-Saturday, February 23-March 11, Arthur Kopit’s Wings, Vokes Theatre. The Vokes Players soar into the 2017 season with Arthur Kopit’s Tony Award winning play, Wings, a fascinating journey into the shattered, ironic, mystifying and exhilarating world of Emily Stilson, a former airplane wingwalker. Wings’ stage director is David Berti. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland from February 23 through March 11, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday, March 4 and 11. For tickets order online at www.vokesplayers.org, or call 508-358-4034. Ticket prices are $18-22. For more details on the show and the cast, click 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.
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Late Night 2017: Let this be the only party in town
Hockey player seeks contributions to Shriner’s All Star Hockey Classic
Join Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team. 
PTO Seeking Volunteers for World’s Fair 
Wayland Business Association offers Wayland High School internship opportunity. 
Huddle for American Democracy
White Ribbon Day: Take the pledge, be part of the solution.
Upcoming Events from Wayland Boosters
The Buzz to Focus on Spanish-Language Immersion Program In Wayland Public Schools. 
by B.A. Shapiro
by Stephen Kurkjian
by Erin Dionne
Early Childhood Outreach Program. 
The Buzz to Spotlight Economic Development Committee
Vokes Players announce auditions for King Lear.
CPC to hold Public Hearing on Town Meeting Articles. 
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.
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 
Wednesday, February 22, Convert Your Lp’s to CD’s, Wayland Library, 11:30am-12:30pm. There’s so much great music on them, but when’s the last time you listened to your records? Reference Librarian Andy Moore will show you how to use the software program Audacity to convert your LPs to digital files. Burn them onto a disc, upload them onto a portable device, or post them online-you’ll give that old collection new life!
Thursday-Saturday, February 23-March 11, Arthur Kopit’s Wings, Vokes Theatre. The Vokes Players soar into the 2017 season with Arthur Kopit’s Tony Award winning play, Wings, a fascinating journey into the shattered, ironic, mystifying and exhilarating world of Emily Stilson, a former airplane wingwalker. Wings’ stage director is David Berti. Performances will be held at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre, Route 20 in Wayland from February 23 through March 11, Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8pm, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday, March 4 and 11. For tickets order online at 
Saturdays until March 11, Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market, Russell’s Garden Center, 10am-2pm. 
