Wayland Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Water board ends discount for town departments

From Wayland News

• Water board ends discount for town departments Wayland's Board of Public Works took up ending the discounted water rate long paid by town departments, a change that touches every municipal account from Town Hall to the ballfields.Wayland News
• Finance Committee previews FY28 budget pressures Wayland's Finance Committee this week sketched a path to balance the fiscal 2028 budget, while the Board of Health, Cultural Council and Planning Board worked through their own agendas, from vendor fees to a proposed group home on Hobbs Road.Wayland News
• WHS newsletter flags fall deadlines for families Wayland High School's October newsletter for families flags a string of fall deadlines and events, from a leadership award nomination window to the opening of the school's holiday musical.Wayland News

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• Arts Wayland opens monthlong online auction Arts Wayland's online auction runs from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Monday, Nov. 30, at 11:59 p.m., with proceeds supporting the nonprofit's programs.Arts Wayland
• 2:00 PM: Jazz masterclass comes to Wayland High School Guitarist Phil Sargent and pianist Neil Olmstead lead a jazz masterclass Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Wayland High School auditorium, joined by bassist Greg Loughman and drummer Austin McMahon.Arts Wayland

Yesterday in Wayland (Sat, Oct 31)

• Backup quarterback leads Wayland past Concord-Carlisle Sophomore Willie Cavallo stepped in after starter Mikey Johansson was hurt and helped Wayland hold off Concord-Carlisle 23-20 at home Friday, according to the MetroWest Daily News.MetroWest Daily News
• Boys soccer tops Norwell 3-2 on the road Wayland's boys soccer team improved to 13-2 with a 3-2 road win over Norwell on Oct. 30, extending its winning streak to five games, per MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Girls soccer shuts out Ashland 2-0 Wayland's girls soccer team closed out Saturday with a 2-0 home win over Ashland, improving to 10-4-4 on the season, per MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Wayland-Weston cheer squads plan season showcase Wayland Patch reports the 62-athlete co-op cheer program will perform for the community after a season marked by competition wins.Wayland Patch
• Patch flags change in school lunch allergy rules Wayland Patch's morning briefing says school lunches are changing for students with food allergies, though the preview did not spell out the details.Wayland Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2: Loker third graders head to Plimoth Patuxet Loker School's third graders take a field trip to Plimoth Patuxet Monday as part of their social studies curriculum.Wayland Public Schools
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 AM: Regional transit advisory board meets Monday The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets Monday at 10 a.m.Town of Wayland
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:30 PM: Council on Aging meets Monday afternoon Wayland's Council on Aging meets Monday at 4:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 8 Andrew Ave.Town of Wayland
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 PM: Board of Assessors convenes Monday evening Wayland's Board of Assessors meets Monday at 6 p.m.Town of Wayland
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 PM: Select Board meets Monday at Town Building Wayland's Select Board meets Monday at 6 p.m. at the Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road.Town of Wayland
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:30 AM: Library hosts Monday Meetups for families The Wayland Free Public Library's Monday Meetups program for young children runs from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Children's Room.Wayland Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:00 PM: Library marks Diwali with family celebration The Wayland Free Public Library celebrates Diwali for families with young children Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Raytheon Room.Wayland Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 PM: Library offers adult Diwali celebration with henna The library hosts a Diwali celebration for adults and teens Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring henna by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna.Wayland Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 PM: Library's evening book group meets Monday The library's Evening Book Group meets Monday at 7 p.m., in person and on Zoom.Wayland Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 AM: State election day set for Tuesday Polls are open across Wayland from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for the state election; the Wayland Girl Scouts are encouraging residents to vote.Town of Wayland
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 PM: Library hosts virtual author talk Tuesday The library hosts a virtual author talk with Asha Frost on reclaiming indigenous wisdom Tuesday at 2 p.m.Wayland Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 PM: Historical Commission meets Wednesday afternoon Wayland's Historical Commission meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Town Building.Town of Wayland
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 PM: Board of Public Works meets Wednesday Wayland's Board of Public Works meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.Town of Wayland
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 PM: Planning Board convenes Wednesday evening Wayland's Planning Board meets Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.Town of Wayland
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 PM: Capital planning committee meets Wednesday Wayland's Capital Improvement Planning Committee meets Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Town Building.Town of Wayland
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM: Public Ceremonies Committee meets Wednesday Wayland's Public Ceremonies Committee meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.Town of Wayland
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 PM: School Committee meets Wednesday Wayland's School Committee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m.; the location was listed as Boston, to be determined.Wayland Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4: Planning Board continued hearing on MWRA water treatment facility and pump station project From the Planning Board meeting on October 7, as reported by Wayland News.Wayland News
• Thu, Nov 5, 4:00 PM: Russell's hosts Ladies' Night Out with lobster truck Russell's Garden Center holds its 17th annual Ladies' Night Out Thursday starting at 4 p.m., with the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck on site.Russell's Garden Center
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM: Arts Wayland holds Art Circle session Thursday Arts Wayland's Art Circle program, Keeping It Fresh, meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the gallery on Andrew Avenue.Arts Wayland
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 PM: Vokes Players opens Peter Pan drama Friday Beatrice Herford's Vokes Players opens Sarah Ruhl's 'For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday,' directed by Katie Swimm, Friday at 8 p.m., with performances continuing through Nov. 21.Vokes Players
• Fri, Nov 6: First quarter ends at Wayland High School The first academic quarter at Wayland High School ends Friday, Nov. 6.Wayland High School
• Fri, Nov 13: Submit CPA and Affordable Housing Trust Fund applications for 106-unit housing at 526 Boston... From the Community Preservation Committee meeting on October 7, as reported by Wayland News.Wayland News
• Fri, Nov 13: Submit CPA application for dog park with letters of support from Recreation Commission and... From the Community Preservation Committee meeting on October 7, as reported by Wayland News.Wayland News

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