Snowy is a blue parakeet who is missing from her home on Park Lane. See listing below for details.
Town Elections are tomorrow. Polls are open 7am-8pm at the Town Building (Precincts 1 and 4) and Middle School (Precincts 2 and 3).
Town Meeting is this weekend, starting on Saturday, at 12:30. You should have received your 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant in the mail. If you would like to access it electronically, it is online here
Waylandenews Executive Director Kim Reichelt is a member of the Wayland School Committee
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Lost Parakeet
Lost Parakeet: Snowy is missing from home on Park Lane
“Snowy” the Parakeet is lost from her home on Park Lane. She is light blue, and has been missing since the afternoon of Saturday, May 8. If you find her, please email Nina & Peter at pkalanzis@gmail.com
* Wayland resident Olivia Strauss takes second place at Emerson College Entrepreneurship Expo. Nineteen Emerson College student entrepreneurs recently competed in a virtual entrepreneurship exposition to win cash prizes to launch their ventures. Ashley Blanco of Boston, MA took first place in the competition for her business venture ARK (Anxiety Relief Kit). Ashley was awarded $5000 to launch her company. Olivia Strauss of Wayland was awarded $3000 for her venture, Liv Sweetly, a subscription baking kit service.
* New tutors trained in Wayland Library’s ESOL program. Immigrants in our area who want to improve their competency in English now have greater opportunities. Nine generous and enthusiastic people completed a training course in March and are now certified to be tutors of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
* Wayland committee thinks sustainability director would get grant money. Wayland’s Energy and Climate Committee is hoping to add a full-time sustainability director at the Town Building starting in July 2022, a position that at least 35 other towns in the state have implemented, including Weston, Wellesley and Lincoln.
* ‘Breaking bread with vaccine’: Wayland mosque mounts local interfaith vaccination clinic. A Wayland mosque opened its doors Saturday to serve as a local COVID-19 vaccination clinic in an interfaith effort to encourage more people to get protection from the deadly virus. Dr. M. Faisal Khan, a cardiologist with St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center — who is also the imam of the Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland and has a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health— described the outreach as a welcome.
* Nearly 200 attendees in Wayland-based foundation’s first live web event. Continuing its mission of offering hope to MetroWest residents in times of grief and end-of-life, The Parmenter Foundation hosted nearly 200 attendees in its first live web event, designed to provide resources to attendees about how to capture the legacies of their elders. [The event is available to replay online here.
Friends of the Parmenter Foundation Golf Tournament. Don’t miss the fourth annual Friends of The Parmenter Foundation Golf Tournament, June 21, starting at 7:30am at Wayland Country Club (121 Old Sudbury Rd, Wayland). All proceeds support summer camp opportunities for grieving children. Registration is available online here. Contact Ron Rokes with any questions
Wayland Community Fund serving Wayland residents temporarily in need of financial assistance. Please call us if you need help!
The Wayland Community Fund (WCF) provides short-term emergency financial assistance to Wayland residents who have lived in Wayland for at least one year. WCF provides funding for basic needs such as utilities, rent, food, medical bills, and other living expenses. Please call us if you need help with your bills, 508-358-3624 or go to the town website for an application.
Wayland resident to serve as event co-chair for Embracing the Legacy. Emma Carpenter of Wayland and John J. Boyle III of Newton, members of the board of directors at Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, will serve as event co-chairs for Embracing the Legacy, the nonprofit’s annual gala that raises funds to support its programs. Set for Tuesday, May 11 at 7 p.m., the event will be held virtually this year.
Join the MRC! New Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers are always needed! We have a great group of volunteers, however, we would love to recruit new members. If you are interested in helping out your community and would like to volunteer please contact the Health Department at Health@wayland.ma.us.
Upcoming Meetings
Meeting Schedule for The Week: See the Town Website’s Calendar online here. Please check the online calendar for the latest updates, as meetings noted below could have been updated (change in date, time or location) since we captured them. Also, some meetings could have been added since we collected the calendar information.
Please check the Town Calendar to confirm meeting times, locations and agenda. There can be updates from when we capture the schedule below.
Links to join the meetings via zoom are posted on each agenda. The call-in number for public comment during board and committee teleconference meetings is 508-358-6812.
Monday, May 10
* Board of Public Works, 5pm
* Board of Selectmen, 6pm
* Board of Health, 6:15pm
Tuesday, May 11
* Energy & Climate Committee, 9am
* Cultural Council, 7pm
Wednesday, May 12
* School Committee, 5:30pm
* Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm
* WHS School Council, 7:30pm
Thursday, May 13
* West Suburban Veterans District Meeting, 1:30pm
* Recreation Commission, 7pm
Friday, May 14
* Youth Advisory Committee, 9:30am
Saturday and Sunday: Town Meeting.
Announcements
New Listings
The latest from the Wayland Library (full newsletter online here)
Adult Programs:
* Schitt’s Creek Trivia Night (May 14)
* Noon Book Group (I Give It To You, May 14)
* Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s (May 25)
* Virtual Play Reading: Arsenic and Old Lace (May 27)
* 4th/5th Grade Book Group on Zoom (The Benefits of Being an Octopus, May 11)
* Social Justice Storytime on Zoom (May 18)
* Storytime with Ms. Elise on Zoom (May 19)
* Outdoor STEAM TEAM (May 20)
* Outdoor Kids Craft: Patchwork Houses (May 25)
For Teens:
* Social Justice Book Club (With the Fire on High) (May 18)
For Families:
* Pop-Up Parking Lot Library. Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 1-4 p.m. for in-person browsing of popular and new materials, plus fresh air! Maintain 6 feet if there is a line. Wear a mask & hand sanitizer will be provided prior to browsing. Remember to bring your library card! Weather permitting.
* Curated Collections for Kids. Would you like a handpicked selection of books just right for your children? Call the Children’s Room at 508-358-2308 and we’ll pull together a bundle for you to pick up at your convenience. We’d love to hear from you!
Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents Leonard Bernstein’s New York, May 20-22. The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S NEW YORK. This musical uses songs from West Side Story, On The Town, and Wonderful Town to shape an original story about the magic and romance of New York City in the 1930s. Dozens of high school performers, designers, techies, and musicians are excited to bring you live musical theater in the WHS Courtyard! Performances are May 20, 21 and 22, and run from 7:45pm to 9:00pm. Seating in the Courtyard is limited due to audience size restrictions — but the public is very much invited to join us for this joyous event. Tickets are available at showtix4u.com; and further details are at whste.com.
Legal Check-Up: Planning Ahead. Thurs., May 13, 1:00pm on Zoom. Whether you are creating a plan for yourself or helping a family member, join us for this informative presentation by Elder Law Attorney Denise Yurkofsky, followed by a Q&A. She will cover essential estate planning documents; probate process; federal and state estate taxes and how they differ from gift taxes; and other legal and financial decisions you may want to consider. Contact the Council on Aging to sign up: coa@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990.
Trivia Time! Wed., May 12, 1:30pm on Zoom. Which president created NASA? What is the most popular apple in America today? How many states have no national park? Join us to find out the answers to these and other fascinating trivia questions. You can find the 30-question Trivia Challenge, with multiple choice answers, here. It’s fun AND educational! Contact the COA to sign up: coa@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990.
Turkey Hill Village is organizing a spring community yard sale, Saturday, May 15, at the neighboring St. Philopateer Church parking lot in the Rice Road. It will be the first authentic outdoor community gathering after over one-year of the COVID19 pandemic. The yard sale is scheduled from 9am-1pm. All visitors are welcome. Small items will be displayed on tables. Large items such as furniture will be offered by photos for interested visitors to make separate arrangements for viewing. To conform to all safety protocols, everyone will be asked to wear a mask, hand sanitizers will be available, and displaying tables will be placed 6 feet apart. The fresh air should contribute to everyone’s safety. Please follow the organizers’ guidance in parking. Email Huaibin Lu or call 781-795-5569 with any questions.
May Member Exhibit @the W Gallery. Spring has finally sprung! The flowers are in bloom, the air smells sweet and fresh, and inspiration abounds. The art on display at The W Gallery in our May Member Salon is teaming with the life and energy of the season as well. Please visit The W Gallery on Saturdays from 1-5 or Sundays from 11-5 to see the new work of our talented member artists. The exhibit will be open for viewing in the gallery from May 1st through May 29th. You can also view the work online at: https://artswayland.com/collections/may-2021-members-salon. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Office Hours with Senator Rausch: Senator Rausch has shifted her monthly in-person office hours to remote, virtual office hours held on Fridays. Conversations with the Senator and her staff will take place via phone call or video conference. During these virtual office hours, residents from any part of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with Senator Rausch and her staff. Any constituent may reserve a 15-minute appointment. Click here to sign up for a slot.
Listings from Prior Newsletters
The Children’s Way Early Childhood Program connected to the Wayland Public Schools now enrolling for 2021-2022.Ages 2.9 – 5 years (or until entrance to Kindergarten). Three, four or five days, half days or full days. Applications available at https://tcw.wayland.k12.ma.us/home. Go to the “For Families” tab at top to find applications. (No application fee required)
The Wayland Depot is adding Sunday shopping hours, 12-4pm, starting May 2. Staff are happy to help you select the perfect present for any spring special event, or perhaps pick a creative piece of new jewelry for yourself. Locally crafted wooden boxes, pottery pieces, handmade face masks, adorable infant clothing along with Massachusetts maple products, local honey, books by local authors, framed bird photos and an assortment of Wayland Booster apparel can all be found at The Wayland Depot. A portion of the proceeds are donated to Wayland charities each year.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Partner Abuse: A Community Discussion. Join event sponsor Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable on May 11, 3-4pm on Zoom for a program that will feature a community discussion about partner abuse in LGBTQ+ communities. The program will include information about what culturally specific resources are available and what you can do to better support survivors. This community discussion will be facilitated by staff from The Network/La Red, a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse/domestic violence in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. This is the third program in the Roundtable’s Spotlight Series featuring information for segments of our communities that face additional barriers when considering if and how to seek help or support. Registration is required for this program and can be completed at www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org.
Golden Tones chorus invites everyone to “Music Moves My Feet”, our reimagined virtual Walk for Music. Take a walk. Send us a photo or video. Win a prize! No pandemic is gonna slow down the mind-blowing power of music! Join us as we hold our annual spring fundraiser in a covid-safe way. Details: Take a walk anywhere, and send us a photo or video of your Walk. You can be alone, or include family members, friends, and/or pets. We strongly encourage creativity with costumes, setting, props, music, singing, dancing, etc. PRIZES for photos and videos that are creative, humorous, and that capture our theme will be awarded in June. Send your photo as an email attachment to office@goldentones.org. For videos, send us an email message and we’ll send you a link for uploading the video file to our drive. No fee is required to enter; donations are appreciated and are fully tax-deductible! Contest deadline: May 15, 2021.
Native Plants, Climate Change, and Your Backyard. Renowned entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy will present a MetroWest Climate Solutions (MCS) webinar on restoring biodiversity, one yard at a time, on May 19 at 7 p.m. To register, click here.
Native plants are a powerful tool to help fight pollution, floods, record breaking heat waves, sea-level rise, and mass extinction of species. Native plants have evolved to sustain the diversity of animals we need to maintain our ecosystems. Only native plants can support the insects that provide an essential food source for the hundreds of species of birds, bats, lizards, bears, foxes and other creatures that depend on them. These species and native plants are interdependent, and they are critical to our survival.
By saving wildlife with native plants, we also battle climate change. Our native grasses have deep roots that make them drought resistant, reduce soil erosion and flooding, filter pollutants from ground water and increase rainwater infiltration. These plants remove tons of carbon from the atmosphere and pump it into the soil, out of harm’s way. Nothing sequesters carbon and manages watersheds as well as native forests. For more information on Dr. Tallamy’s work, visit homegrownnationalpark.org.. More details available online here.
Lifelong Learning Program at Regis College in Weston. There is something for everyone in the Lifelong Learning Program currently offered via Zoom from Regis College. Spring is here and the list of summer/fall sessions will be on the website soon. You may take one course or many and become part of a dynamic group of adults. Classes are led by individuals who often tap into the knowledge they gained from their professional careers and/or who bring to bear other areas of expertise they pursue now or have pursued previously for personal enjoyment. For more about the program and the schedule of classes, click here
Transportation for Wayland Seniors. Under a new, grant-funded program, the Wayland Council on Aging (COA) can now arrange for free taxi rides for seniors who have no other way to get to non-emergency medical appointments or other essential errands such as grocery shopping, visits to food pantries, or to pharmacies to pick up prescriptions. The program is funded by a Metropolitan Area Planning Council/ MassDevelopment grant designed to offer short-term support to communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wayland residents age 60 and over who find themselves without transportation options may contact the COA to request a ride. COA staff will review requests for compliance with the grant’s guidelines. For those who qualify, staff will make arrangements with either Tommy’s Taxi and JFK Transportation, who are partnering with the COA under the terms of the grant. Ride requests must be made at least one full business day in advance. The program runs through December 31, 2020, or until the funds are depleted. If you have questions or would like to ask about a ride, call the COA at 508-358-2990 or email coa@wayland.ma.us
Would you like to serve on a Town Board or Committee? Many appointment opportunities, ranging from A-Z (literally! from the Audit Committee to the Zoning Board of Appeals) are posted online here via the Board and Committee Vacancies link
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