Wayland Morning Brief, Oct. 27: Mail-in ballot deadline hits Tuesday
Wayland voters have until Tuesday to request mail-in ballots as early voting continues. From our own coverage: NBC10 to feature WHS peer mediation program; Bedford snaps Wayland football's unbeaten run.
From Wayland News
- NBC10 to feature WHS peer mediation program Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced Oct. 23 that NBC10 Boston will air a story on the school's Peer Mediation program Monday, and that Rotary Youth Leadership Award nominations for sophomores are due Nov. 1.Wayland News
- Bedford snaps Wayland football's unbeaten run Bedford ended Wayland football's five-game winning streak with a 55-30 win Friday at Sabourin Field. Field hockey, boys soccer and volleyball each wrapped busy weeks, and Board of Public Works member Carol Martin said volunteers saved the town about $1,500 installing new Town Beach docks.Wayland News
Happening Tue, Oct 27
- 9:30 a.m.: Wayland Garden Club gathers Tuesday morning The Wayland Garden Club holds a meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.The Wayland Post
- 9:30 a.m.: Museum's sports history exhibit open Tuesday The Wayland Museum & Historical Society's exhibit 'The Home Team: Out Until Dark,' on Wayland's sports history, is open to all ages Tuesday morning at 12 Cochituate Road.Wayland Museum & Historical Society
- 10:30 a.m.: Baby and toddler storytime returns Tuesday The Wayland Free Public Library hosts Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Haley at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room.Wayland Free Public Library
- 1:00 p.m.: Surface Water Quality Committee meets Tuesday Wayland's Surface Water Quality Committee meets at 1 p.m.The Wayland Post
- 2:00 p.m.: West Suburban Veterans District meets Tuesday The West Suburban Veterans District meets in person at 2 p.m. at the Community Center.The Wayland Post
- 5:00 p.m.: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot Tuesday is the last day for Wayland voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 state election, with applications due by 5 p.m.The Wayland Post
- 5:00 p.m.: Social worker drop-in hours offered Tuesday A social worker holds drop-in hours from 5 to 7 p.m. in the library's North Wing for residents seeking support or resources.Wayland Free Public Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Tri-M Trunk or Treat set at WHS Wayland High School's Tri-M music honor society hosts a Trunk or Treat event at 5:30 p.m.Wayland High School
- 6:00 p.m.: T(w)een Tuesdays taste test at the library The library's Teen Loft hosts a T(w)een Tuesdays taste-test program at 6 p.m.Wayland Free Public Library
- 7:30 p.m.: WCPA hosts adult Halloween wine and cheese night The Wayland Children and Parents Association hosts an adult Halloween party with wine, cheese and chocolate pairings at 7:30 p.m.; registration has closed.WCPA
Yesterday in Wayland (Mon, Oct 26)
- Museum thanks 150 guests after house tour More than 150 guests toured five Wayland homes during the Wayland Museum & Historical Society's first Mid-Century Modern House Tour Sunday, with ticket proceeds benefiting the nonprofit museum.Wayland Museum & Historical Society
- Home sales, prices fell in Wayland in September Wayland Patch reports that home sales and prices declined in September while the number of homes on the market increased, signaling a cooler fall housing market.Wayland Patch
- Boys soccer blanks Newton South, 2-0 Wayland boys soccer improved to 12-2 with a 2-0 road win over Newton South Monday, stretching its winning streak to four games atop the Dual County League.MaxPreps
- Girls soccer falls to Newton South, 4-0 Wayland girls soccer lost 4-0 at Newton South Monday, falling to 9-3-4 overall as the regular season nears its close.MaxPreps
- Volleyball tops Weston, 3-1 Wayland volleyball defeated Weston 3-1 at home Monday, improving to 9-8 overall in Dual County League play.MaxPreps
Coming up
- Wed, Oct 28: Caregiver conferences by appointment at WMS Wayland Middle School holds caregiver conferences by appointment Wednesday.Wayland Middle School
- Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 p.m.: Chess Club meets Wednesday at the library The library's Chess Club meets at 4 p.m. in the Raytheon Room.Wayland Free Public Library
- Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 p.m.: ESOL tutor training class offered via Zoom The library offers an ESOL Tutor Training Class on Zoom from 6 to 9 p.m. for residents interested in volunteering.Wayland Free Public Library
- Wed, Oct 28, 11:59 p.m.: Deadline nears for Arts Wayland exhibit submissions Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for member artists to submit work for Arts Wayland's November-December exhibit.Arts Wayland
- Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 p.m.: Sarah McQuaid plays free concert Friday Singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid performs a free concert at First Parish Church in Wayland at 7 p.m. Friday.Weston Media Hub
- Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 p.m.: Inclusive trick-or-treat planned for Tally Ho neighborhood Navigate Education Partners hosts an accessible, low-sensory trick-or-treat event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Tally Ho/Red Barn neighborhood, with allergy-friendly and non-food treats; no RSVP needed. The Wayland Post also previewed the event.Wayland Public Schools
- Sat, Oct 31: Candy drive for troops runs through Nov. 6 Wayland Girl Scouts collect wrapped candy for troops overseas Oct. 31 through Nov. 6 at elementary schools and the Community Center.Wayland Public Schools
- Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 p.m.: Dog Paw-rade struts through Wayland Museum The Wayland Museum & Historical Society hosts a Halloween Dog Paw-rade Saturday, with costumed dogs and owners stepping off at 1:15 p.m.; free and open to all.Wayland Museum & Historical Society
- Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Jazz masterclass set for WHS auditorium Guitarist Phil Sargent and pianist Neil Olmstead lead a jazz masterclass at the Wayland High School Auditorium at 2 p.m. Sunday, joined by bassist Greg Loughman and drummer Austin McMahon.Arts Wayland
- Sun, Nov 1: Arts Wayland online auction opens Sunday Arts Wayland's online auction opens Sunday and runs through Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.Arts Wayland
- Mon, Nov 2, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts Diwali celebrations Monday The Wayland Free Public Library celebrates Diwali with a family program at 4 p.m. and an adults-and-teens event featuring henna from 6 to 8 p.m.Wayland Free Public Library
- 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
- Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 p.m.: Vokes Players open 'For Peter Pan' Nov. 6 Beatrice Herford's Vokes Players open 'For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday,' directed by Katie Swimm, Nov. 6 with performances running through Nov. 21.Vokes Players
- Mon, Nov 9: Rep. Cataldo to speak on antisemitism State Rep. Simon Cataldo will discuss the state's fight against antisemitism at a free public event at Temple Shir Tikva on Nov. 9, according to the MetroWest Daily News.MetroWest Daily News
- Tue, Nov 10: School Foundation trivia night set for Nov. 10 The Wayland Public Schools Foundation holds its Trivia Night fundraiser Nov. 10, inviting families, teens and local businesses to compete.Wayland Public Schools
- Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 p.m.: WHS musical 'Mary Poppins' opens Nov. 19 Wayland High School Theater Ensemble presents 'Mary Poppins' Nov. 19-22, with evening shows at 7 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 5 p.m.Wayland Public Schools
- Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 a.m.: Arts Wayland Winter Art Fair set for Dec. 5 Arts Wayland's Winter Art Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Wayland High School Commons.Arts Wayland
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