EDC unveils free parcel-mapping tool

From Wayland News

• Housing Partnership to seek corrected charge from town. Wayland's Housing Partnership is asking the town manager to correct its own outdated charge, which still names the committee as developers' first stop and provides for a Select Board appointment members say "has never ever happened."Wayland News
• EDC member unveils free parcel mapping tool. A Wayland Economic Development Committee member demonstrated a free, self-built interactive parcel map that stacks zoning, wetland and slope data, while the committee also heard updates on a state wastewater grant and a long-delayed Shared Streets agreement.Wayland News
• Household hazardous waste collection set for Saturday. The Wayland Health Department is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, Oct. 17, at the DPW Garage, 66 River Road, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., with registration required.Wayland News
• Wayland opens hazard mitigation plan for public comment. The Town of Wayland is accepting public feedback on its draft Hazard Mitigation Plan from Oct. 13 through Oct. 27, with comments and questions directed to Fire Chief Neil McPherson.Wayland News
• Wayland sets voter deadlines for Nov. 3 election. Wayland's Town Clerk's Office announced deadlines and options for the Nov. 3 election, including an Oct. 24 voter registration deadline and early voting starting Oct. 17.Wayland News
• DPW permits move to online OpenGov system. Wayland's Department of Public Works has joined the town's online permitting platform, OpenGov, letting residents apply for DPW permits using the same login as other town departments.Wayland News
• Wayland keeps top Aaa bond rating from Moody's. The Town of Wayland announced Oct. 15 that Moody's Investor Service reaffirmed the town's Aaa bond rating, the highest a municipality can receive, after assigning it Oct. 14 to a $14.9 million bond issue.Wayland News

Wayland on Sat, Oct 17

• Wayland Warriors top Acton-Boxborough in football. Wayland's football team defeated Acton-Boxborough Revolution in a recent matchup, according to MetroWest Daily News.MetroWest Daily News
• Write-in candidate qualifies for Nov. 3 ballot. A Wayland candidate says she received enough write-in votes to secure a spot on the Nov. 3 ballot, according to MetroWest Daily News.MetroWest Daily News
• Wayland seniors get weekly equine therapy in Sudbury. Wayland seniors now take part in weekly equine therapy sessions at BINA Farm in Sudbury, according to MetroWest Daily News.MetroWest Daily News
• Report ranks Wayland's highest-paid employees for 2025. MetroWest Daily News published a ranking of Wayland's 25 highest-paid municipal employees for 2025.MetroWest Daily News
• Wayland maintenance director honored for assisted living work. A Wayland maintenance director was recognized for excellence in assisted living services, according to MetroWest Daily News.MetroWest Daily News
• New fall offerings debut at Wayland Town Center. Wayland Town Center has introduced seasonal fall food and discount offerings at its shops, according to Wayland Patch.Wayland Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 18, 3:00 p.m.: Arts Wayland hosts Brazilian jazz quartet Sunday. Arts Wayland's Berklee Faculty Jazz Series presents the Fernando Brandão Quartet performing Brazilian jazz Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. at the gallery.Arts Wayland
• Sun, Oct 18, 11:59 p.m.: Arts Wayland auction submissions due Sunday. Arts Wayland's 2026 auction accepts member artwork submissions until Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11:59 p.m.Arts Wayland
• Sun, Oct 18, 1:00 p.m.: Russell's Garden Center hosts fall festival Sunday. Russell's Garden Center celebrates fall and its 150th anniversary with a festival Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. at 397 Boston Post Road.Wayland Patch
• Mon, Oct 19, 6:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday at town hall. Wayland's Select Board meets Monday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road.Town of Wayland
• Wed, Oct 21: Planning Board continued hearing on API Development Company's reapplication for special permit.... From the Planning Board meeting on October 7, as reported by Wayland News.Wayland News
• Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Thursday at Bent Avenue. The Wayland Housing Authority meets Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at 12 Bent Avenue.Town of Wayland
• Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.: WHS, WMS orchestras hold masquerade concert Thursday. Wayland High School and Middle School orchestras perform a masquerade-themed concert Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.Wayland Patch
• Fri, Oct 23, 4:00 p.m.: WCPA hosts pumpkin painting Friday. The Wayland Children and Parent Association hosts a pumpkin painting event Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. at the town building courtyard.Wayland Children and Parent Association
• Fri, Oct 23: Deadline to review and question your fiscal 2026 assessed property value. From the Board of Assessors meeting on October 5, as reported by Wayland News.Wayland News
• Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 p.m.: WCPA holds Trunk or Treat Saturday. The Wayland Children and Parent Association holds its Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. at the Wayland Community Pool parking lot.Wayland Children and Parent Association
• Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 p.m.: Museum opens mid-century house tour Sunday. The Wayland Museum's first mid-century modern house tour opens five postwar homes Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m.; tickets are $50, $40 for members.Wayland Museum & Historical Society

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