Rowley Takes Over As Interim Wayland Middle School Principal
Friday, September 11 — Wayland High School held a Patriotic Halftime Show, according to this week's School & Community Hub newsletter from Wayland Public Schools, part of the district's continued recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Friday, September 11 — "Rowley takes over as interim WMS principal, plans new student leadership programs": Courtney Rowley began serving as interim principal of Wayland Middle School for the 2026-27 school year and has started planning new student leadership initiatives, according to the Wayland Student Press. Read more: https://waylandstudentpress.com/135490/news/rowley-takes-over-as-interim-wms-principal-plans-new-student-leadership-programs/
Friday, September 11 — "Wayland-Based Native Plant Trust Announces Dance Event, Fall Programs": A Wayland-based conservation organization opened registration for a new season of programs, Wayland Patch reports. Read more: https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland/wayland-based-native-plant-trust-announces-dance-event-fall-programs
Friday, September 11, 5 p.m. — Wayland's boys soccer team, 1-0 on the season, traveled to Dedham to face the unbeaten Marauders, who entered the game 4-0, according to MaxPreps.
Thursday, September 17, 9:30 a.m. — Arts Wayland kicks off "Macho Mocha," a new coffee and connection meetup for men at its Andrew Avenue gallery, running from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Friday, September 25, 7 p.m. — Arts Wayland and the MetroWest Writers' Guild will host a reception and reading for "The Massachusetts Gothic," a collection of new fiction and poetry from Massachusetts authors reimagining the state's myths and legends.
Saturday, October 3 — The Wayland Festival returns to Town Center with live entertainment, food and vendor activities for all ages. "Wayland Festival Returns To Town Center Next Month": the celebration will feature local artists, family activities and food from area restaurants, Wayland Patch reports. Read more: https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland/wayland-festival-returns-town-center-next-month
Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. — The Wayland Museum & Historical Society holds Trivia Night at The Villa Restaurant on East Plain Street, with the restaurant donating 10 percent of sales from 3 to 10 p.m. to the museum; free trivia begins at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 — The museum's Mid-Century Modern House Tour will visit five of Wayland's cherished mid-century modern homes, with proceeds supporting the museum's programs.
Saturday, October 31 — The museum's Halloween PAW-rade invites dogs and owners on a costume walk through Wayland's historic town center, with prizes for best dog-and-owner match and a "Home Team" sports-themed costume category.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.