Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
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Wayland boy hit by car while riding bike to school. A 14-year-old Wayland boy was injured Tuesday morning when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle to school, officials said. The boy apparently rode into the intersection of Parkland Drive and West Plain Street around 7:05 a.m. and collided with a car that was turning left into Parkland Drive, said Wayland Police Lieutenant Sean Gibbons.
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Property taxes to increase for next fiscal year. Time to dig a little deeper into the bank account, because taxes are going up. Selectmen voted unanimously last week to set a single rate for all property types. The average homeowner tax bill in fiscal 2019 is $13,719, compared to $12,906 in the last fiscal year, a 6.3 percent increase. [ed note: we changed the headline from the one in the Crier because the one used in the article is inaccurate.]
* Wayland parents scramble for child care after school start times change. Last month’s School Committee vote to adopt later start times next year at the middle and high schools has led to a new, but expected, dilemma for school officials: a greater need for after-school child care for younger students who will be getting out an hour earlier. A recent parent survey puts the number of students in need of such care at approximately 80, and Superintendent Arthur Unobskey said he has contacted the Recreation Department to find more locations and programs to satisfy the demand. He’s expected to report back to the committee on Feb. 11 with possible plans.
* Eversource Planning Power Inspections. Eversource utility company will conduct inspections and maintenance work on transmission structures in Framingham, Wayland and Sudbury using drones to inspect the equipment.
* Wayland school officials: No cheating concerns with math-test policy. Concerns about cheating had nothing to do with teachers telling high school students that they couldn’t take completed tests and quizzes home, according to school officials. Superintendent Arthur Unobskey made the statement Thursday to the Wayland School Committee.
* Students and local seniors bridge age gap in Wayland. A new program at WHS called “Sages and Seekers” brings together local seniors, or “Sages,” and high school students, or “Seekers.” The program is intended to help bridge today’s generation with longtime residents. By fostering discussion and sharing experiences, the students and seniors can discover how much they have in common.
* Q & A with Wayland’s new town administrator. The spotlight on “Wayland Weekly Buzz” was Wayland’s new town administrator, Louise Miller, who has been on the job since early September. Executive producer Ken Isaacson conducted the interview.
Some parents want to know why students can’t bring test papers home. Superintendent Arthur Unobskey said high school students should get their tests back when they ask for them and should be able to bring the actual papers home. Unobskey made the comment after he heard complaints from some parents at Monday night’s Policy Subcommittee meeting that some teachers are telling students they can’t bring tests home.
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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, 2019. New applicants encouraged! Please visit www.laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org.
The Town of Wayland Wants You to Volunteer! The town has a variety of volunteer opportunities that call for light, medium, or heavy time commitments and for specific skills or no particular skills at all, only an interest in the board’s work and willingness to learn. We-the Board of Selectmen-are providing you with information that we hope will pique your interest. This column focuses on the new Cable Advisory Committee (CAC).
The CAC has three principal responsibilities: 1) negotiate the terms of the renewal Cable TV licenses with Wayland’s service providers, Comcast and Verizon; 2) recommend that the Board of Selectmen grant these licenses; and 3) monitor the performance of the licensees during the ascertainment process to ensure compliance with the license terms and conditions. We expect that the five member committee will meet monthly or every other month beginning in 2019. Helpful-but not required-skills include negotiating experience, interest in or some knowledge of our local cable operations, ability to understand contracts, and common sense. If you have questions or are interested in being considered to fill this or any town board position, please email Teri Hegerty in the Selectmen’s office. We look forward to hearing from you!
This fall and early winter, Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be conducting training for those who are interested in becoming members of the CERT team. Training will take place on Monday evenings, 7-9pm beginning September 24 at the Wayland Public Safety Building, at the intersection of routes 27 and 20, and will run for 10 weeks. More details are available online here. Please consider becoming a member of Wayland CERT and learn how to take care of yourself, family and neighbors in the event of an emergency! For more information, and to register for the upcoming training, please contact Joseph Gordon, Wayland CERT Coordinator or Doug Leard, LEPC Chairman.
The Wayland Community Fund serves Wayland residents who need financial assistance. The WCF is a volunteer organization that provides assistance to Wayland residents in financial need, paying utility bills, rent, medical expenses and many other items. It pays bills, it does not provide cash. The organization was originally funded by a bequest from the late Suzanne Leavitt. Contributions from Wayland residents now provide sufficient funding. The WCF is staffed by five volunteers who cover all expenses. As a result, 100% of every contribution goes toward helping people in Wayland. Since its founding 20 years ago the WCF has provided more than $550,000 to Wayland residents in financial need. The Wayland Community Fund can be reached at 508-358-3624.More information on the fund, including who it serves, and how to donate, is available on the Wayland town website online here.
Meeting Schedule for The Week: See the Town Website’s Calendar online here. Please check the online calendar for the latest updates, as meetings noted below could have been updated (change in date, time or location) since we captured them. Also, some meetings could have been added since we collected the calendar information.
Please check the Town Calendarto confirm meeting times, locations and agenda. There can be updates from when we capture the schedule below.
Monday, December 17
* Board of Selectmen, 7pm. Agenda includes: swearing in of new police officers, FY18 audit, FY20 budget update, updated draft of Town Manager Special Act
* Finance Committee, 8:15pm. Agenda includes: discuss Finance Committee concerns regarding warrant article process with Selectmen
Tuesday, December 18
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm. Agenda includes: 9 Webster Lane (extend home), 14 Adams Lane (second story addition), 24 Claypit Hill Rd (demolish/rebuild), 113, 115, 117, 119 (Mahoney’s site)
* Permanent Municipal Building Committee, 7pm. Agenda includes: updates on Stone’s Bridge project, Loker windows and doors, Loker Recreation Field, High School Athletic Fields and Stadium renovations
Wednesday, December 19
* Board of Library Trustees, 8am. Agenda includes: Special Act for Town Manager, ivy encroachment on building, roof, windows
Thursday, December 20
* No meetings currently scheduled
Friday, December 21
* Economic Development Committee, 8am. Agenda includes: River’s Edge update, Route 20, Town Building renovations v. reuse, overview for EDC of other WRAP committee parcels and buildings, updates on Cochituate, Town Center, Fresh Market/ former Whole Foods
Announcements
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Happening this Week
Wayland Boosters Apparel and Gear available for the Holidays!
Wayland High School Store, Tuesday and Friday 11am-1pm and the Wayland Depot, everyday until December 24th!
Wayland Boosters apparel is available at the Wayland High School Store this Tuesday and Friday from 11am-1pm. A smaller selection of Booster apparel and gear is also available at The Wayland Depot, Monday- Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. The Depot is located in the historic train station across from the Public Library, 1 Cochituate Road. (open Christmas Eve!)
Vokes Players announce auditions for Silent Sky. Silent Sky by Laura Gunderson; Directed by Celia Couture. Audition Dates: Monday & Tuesday, December 17-18, 7:00 pm; Callbacks Wednesday December 19, 7:00 pm. By appointment in half-hour slots 7-9:30pm – 4 auditions per slot. For an audition slot, visit SignUpGenius here.Please contact the producers with any questions (mellynsine@gmail.com or cjcardoni@gmail.com). Auditions: Will consist of readings from the script. Please be familiar with the script. Rehearsals will all take place at Beatrice Herford’s Vokes Theatre and will begin on or about the 3rd week in March. Production Dates: May 2-18, 2019 – Thursday-Saturday 8pm; Saturday May 11 & 18 at 2pm. For a synopsis of the show and details on roles, click here.
The Wayland Depot adds Holiday Shopping Hours. The Depot will be open Sundays, 12 – 4 pm, through December 23. Sports fans in the family? Coasters, tiles, ornaments, or bottle toppers decorated with our favorite New England teams make great gifts for the hard to buy for. Your purchases at The Wayland Depot support local artists and Wayland charitable organizations. Stop in to find just the right gift.Avoid the mall crowds and traffic. Enjoy holiday shopping again.Tuesday through Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. One Cochituate Road (rte.27), Wayland, MA 01778
New Announcements this Week
Registration Open for Spring Baseball and Softball Programs
Calling all ball players! Registration is now open for all Wayland Little League Baseball and Softball spring programs. We have programs for kids ages 4-16 at every skill level with an emphasis on skills development, safety, and fun. So come on out and be a part of this growing program in Wayland! To learn more and to register, visit www.waylandlittleleague.org.
Register Today for Wayland Recreation Winter Programs
Registration is now open for all Wayland Recreation Department winter programs. We have a variety of options for anyone ages 2 to 102. Try a new sport. Uncover a hidden artistic talents. Develop a new skill. We have something for everyone! For more information and to register, visit www.waylandrec.com.
Y’ladim BaTeva Winter Open House. Looking for an alternative Jewish learning program? Ma’yan Tikvah – A Wellspring of Hope is hosting a winter Open House for its Y’ladim BaTeva outdoor Jewish learning program and all are welcome to attend. Join us to learn more about this an innovative, outdoor Jewish learning program, as Rabbi Katy Allen leads a sample educational walk at Upper Mill Brook Conservation Area. Afterwards, we’ll reconvene indoors for hot chocolate and light refreshments, as we share more about the school and answer questions. We’ll close the day with a Havdalah ceremony. Please RSVP for the Open House at: Rabbi@mayantikvah.org. Complete details online here.
The Latest from the Wayland Library. The Library’s complete newsletter is online here. Below is a condensed version:
Programs for adults include:
* Holiday Gift Guide. Looking for books for your favorite readers? Stop by the Reference Desk and pick up a copy of our fabulous Gift Guide. It’s chockful of titles for all ages, hand-picked by crack information professionals (aka librarians). Perfect for both the impulse buyer and the careful shopper, as well as the person who just wants to know what library book to check out next.
* Trivia Night at the Library, Wednesday, January 2
* Collage Workshop, Monday, January 7
* Tell your story of immigration. As we explore themes of immigration and refugees for the coming year’s edition of Wayland Reads (watch this space!), we’d like to hear from Wayland residents who have firsthand experience. If you would like to share your story in a public program at the Library in March, please contact MJ at mwright@minlib.net or call 508-358-2311.
Baby and Pre-School Programs
* Weekly Storytimes
* Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years),
Tuesdays, December 18, January 8, 15 and 22 at 10:30am
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StoryVine (2.5 -5 years), Thursdays, December 20 and 27, January 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30am
* Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, January 3, 10:30-11:15am.
* Inclusive Playgroup: Stories, Songs, and Sign.
Wednesday, December 19, January 9 and 23, 11:15am-12pm.
* Storytime with Corbyn the Dog, Thursday, January 10, 10:30am
School-Age Programs
* Drop-in Holiday and Solstice Crafts. Wednesday, December 19, 3:00-4:30p.m.
* Lego Club, Wednesday, January 2, 3-4pm
* Family Movie Afternoon. Children are invited to watch the movie Coco at the library! Thursday, December 27, 3:00-5:00p.m.
Announcements from Prior Newsletters
Full Moon Shabbat with Potluck Dinner, December 21. Calm your mind, spirit and connect with nature in this evening Shabbat under the rays of the full moon. Rabbi Katy Allen and Gabi Mezger will lead attendees across the fields and along the Sudbury River. Along the way, we’ll stop to pray, meditate and enjoy the beauty of the full moon. A vegetarian potluck will follow this Shabbat service at Rabbi Katy’s and Gabi’s home nearby (and all registered guests will receive the address.)
NOTE: This event takes place in 2 locations. All are welcome to attend just the walk, only the dinner, or both of them.
PLEASE RSVP to rabbi@mayantikvah.org and let us know if you’d like to attend one or both and what vegetarian dish (vegan is even better) you will bring if attending the potluck. Walk: 6-7pm (Greenways Conservation Area) We’ll meet in the parking lot at the bottom of Green Way. Potluck: 7:15-9pm (Private Home in Wayland – address shared with all registered attendees)
Rep. Carmine Gentile to Hold District Office Hours, Friday, January 11. Residents of the 13th Middlesex District (which includes Wayland: Precincts 1, 2, 3) are encouraged to meet with a member of Rep. Gentile’s staff at their convenience during the designated time on a first-come, first-served basis.If you wish to speak to Rep. Gentile or a member of his staff but are unable to attend the office hours, you may make an appointment for a more convenient time by calling 617-722-2810 or emailing Carmine.Gentile@mahouse.gov. Office hours in Wayland (for which no appointment is necessary) are 10:30-11:30 at Wayland Town Building (in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room)
Wayland Youth Lacrosse Registration is Now Open for the 2019 Spring Season. Registration for the 2019 spring youth lacrosse season is now open for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade players. Wayland Youth Lacrosse is proud to offer the boys and girls in Wayland another season of playing lacrosse, one of the fastest-growing, most popular sports in Massachusetts. Our Town and Select Teams are comprised of student-athletes who have a wide-range of lacrosse skills, including new players who are just beginning their lacrosse game and skilled players who have been shooting on the net for years. All teams and levels are committed to developing the whole player and focus on teamwork as well as character and skill development. Select Teams offer players an additional competitive opportunity to take their lacrosse skills to the next level. The season runs from the end of March through early June with our Laxapalooza W-Day in the middle of May. For registration information, as well as practice and game times, visit www.waylandlacrosse.com. Registration is open now through December 31. Late fees will accrue for players registered after December 31 until March 15.
Golden Tones chorus celebrates 30 years of feeling good through singing!
If you enjoy singing and dancing to pop classics and show tunes, come to a rehearsal at the Wayland Senior Center. There are no auditions and no attendance requirements, only a friendly group of music-lovers from all over MetroWest. The chorus, now 30 years young, performs almost 50 concerts a year, many to disadvantaged audiences and also at community events and schools. To learn more, visit goldentones.org, or call 508-318-6318.
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
Love music? You know… it is never too late to go back to your instrument or start a new one! One of our members went back to his violin at age 87 after not playing for 70 years! He is 90 now and still playing! And, we have beginners in their 70s and 80s. Make a new year resolution and come play with us. We have a Concert Band (woodwinds, brass & percussion) and a String Ensemble (violin, viola, cello & bass) and range in age from 30-something to 90. Go to our website for more information, svnhm.org, or contact Diane Muffitt at muffitt@svnhm.org or 978-261-5065.
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Announcing Mini-grant Funding for Projects in Effective Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention, the Arts, and Community Service
The Town of Wayland Wants You to Volunteer! The town has a variety of volunteer opportunities that call for light, medium, or heavy time commitments and for specific skills or no particular skills at all, only an interest in the board’s work and willingness to learn. We-the Board of Selectmen-are providing you with information that we hope will pique your interest. This column focuses on the new Cable Advisory Committee (CAC).
Join Wayland’s Community Emergency Response Team. 
Wayland Boosters Apparel and Gear available for the Holidays!
The Wayland Depot adds Holiday Shopping Hours. The Depot will be open Sundays, 12 – 4 pm, through December 23. Sports fans in the family? Coasters, tiles, ornaments, or bottle toppers decorated with our favorite New England teams make great gifts for the hard to buy for. Your purchases at The Wayland Depot support local artists and Wayland charitable organizations. Stop in to find just the right gift.Avoid the mall crowds and traffic. Enjoy holiday shopping again.Tuesday through Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm. One Cochituate Road (rte.27), Wayland, MA 01778
Registration Open for Spring Baseball and Softball Programs
Register Today for Wayland Recreation Winter Programs
Y’ladim BaTeva Winter Open House. 
Golden Tones chorus celebrates 30 years of feeling good through singing!
Join Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music
