Wayland Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Bridge to close 12 weeks starting Nov. 9

From Wayland News

• Assessors OK $115,158 excise tax commitment Wayland's Board of Assessors took up a fresh batch of fiscal 2027 tax matters, including a motor vehicle excise commitment and a slate of pending Appellate Tax Board appeals from major commercial filers.Wayland News
• FinCom reviews 6.25% FY28 tax increase projection Wayland's Finance Committee reviewed a projected 6.25 percent fiscal 2028 tax increase and declined to set a reduction target.Wayland News
• Wayland board backs remote town meeting pilot bid Wayland's Select Board weighed state legislation for a multi-town remote town meeting pilot, while a joint session with the Board of Public Works surfaced a dispute over the cost of a transfer station subsidy cut.Wayland News
• Wayland weighs handing Oxbow pump station to developer Wayland's Wastewater Management District Commission discussed transferring the Alta Oxbow pump station to its owners, who declined to design pretreatment for grease clogging the station.Wayland News
• Wayland to charge town departments full water rates Wayland's Board of Public Works took up ending the discounted water rate that town departments have paid, a change that would hit Recreation Department playing fields hardest and that a Select Board liaison warned could show up in property taxes.Wayland News
• Wayland energy panel co-sponsors Dec. 10 climate event Wayland's Energy and Climate Committee discussed partnering on a Dec. 10 human rights program about climate, as fire officials said the town's draft Hazard Mitigation Plan remains open for comment through Oct. 27 ahead of grant decisions for projects like the Snakebrook Dam.Wayland News
• HRDEI adopts disability fact sheet for town website Wayland's Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee discussed a new disability awareness fact sheet for the town website, as members learned Wayland must bring its site into federal ADA compliance by 2028.Wayland News
• Personnel Board weighs remote work limits, job rewrites Wayland's Personnel Board reviewed newly rewritten job descriptions for every town position and pressed the human resources director on a draft remote work policy, after the chair questioned why some roles have different physical and education requirements than others.Wayland News
• Wayland lands five grants totaling $547,750 The Town of Wayland announced it has received five separate grants covering traffic safety, electric vehicle infrastructure, wastewater design and recycling programs, part of a recent string of funding wins for municipal projects.Wayland News
• Wayland police win FY27 road safety grant The Wayland Police Department received a federal road safety grant for fiscal 2027 that will fund traffic enforcement campaigns, a new speed feedback sign and child car seat safety events.Wayland News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Early Voting for State Election: Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Early Voting for State Election is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Town of Wayland
• 6:30 p.m.: Housing Authority board meets Thursday evening The Wayland Housing Authority board meets Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at 12 Bent Avenue to conduct regular business. On the agenda: a wastewater piping replacement contract at Bent Park and solar panels for Cochituate Village Apartments.Town of Wayland

Wayland on Wed, Oct 21

• Sherman's Bridge to close 12 weeks starting Nov. 9 Sherman's Bridge over the Sudbury River will close to all traffic starting Monday, Nov. 9, for a rehabilitation project expected to last about 12 weeks, with reopening targeted by Feb. 1, 2027, The Wayland Post reports.The Wayland Post
• Wayland cross country splits final dual meet At Burchard Park in Weston on Oct. 21, Wayland's girls cross country team lost to Weston by three points and forfeited to Waltham, while the boys beat Waltham but fell to a top-ranked Weston team.Wayland Cross Country
• Wayland elementary school ranked among state's best A Wayland elementary school earned a spot among the state's top public elementary schools in a new ranking, Wayland Patch reported.Wayland Patch
• Wayland swears in three new firefighter-paramedics Wayland Patch reported the town swore in three new firefighter-paramedics and promoted two others, thanking the public safety personnel for their service.Wayland Patch

Coming up

• 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
• Fri, Oct 23, 1:00 p.m.: School Committee policy panel meets Friday Wayland's School Committee Policy Subcommittee meets Friday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road.Town of Wayland
• Fri, Oct 23: Deadline to review and question your assessed property value From the Board of Assessors meeting on October 5, as reported by Wayland News.Wayland News
• Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 p.m.: Wayland football plays at Bedford Friday Wayland's varsity football team, 5-1, plays at Bedford, 3-3, Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in a Dual County League matchup.MaxPreps
• Sat, Oct 24: Voter registration deadline is Saturday Saturday, Oct. 24, is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming state election, with registration hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Town of Wayland
• Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 a.m.: Rod & Gun Club holds Turkey Shoot Saturday The Wayland Rod & Gun Club hosts its 2026 Lucky Turkey Target Shoot Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m., with a rain date of Oct. 31.Wayland Rod & Gun Club
• Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 p.m.: WCPA hosts Trunk or Treat Saturday The Wayland Children and Parent Association holds its Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. in the Wayland Community Pool parking lot on Old Connecticut Path.Wayland Children and Parents Association
• Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Museum's Mid-Century Modern House Tour is Sunday The Wayland Museum & Historical Society's first Mid-Century Modern House Tour runs Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 4 p.m., showcasing five homes with tickets at $50, or $40 for members.Wayland Museum & Historical Society
• Mon, Oct 26, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Annual Halloween Parade steps off Monday Wayland's Annual Halloween Parade takes place Monday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road.Town of Wayland
• Tue, Oct 27, 2:00 p.m.: Veterans district board meets Tuesday The West Suburban Veterans District board meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. at 8 Andrew Ave.Town of Wayland
• Tue, Oct 27: Deadline to apply for mail-in ballot is Tuesday Tuesday, Oct. 27, is the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot for the upcoming state election, according to the town's election calendar.Town of Wayland
• 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

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