Wayland Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Cultural Council trims record grant field

From Wayland News

• Cultural Council narrows record grant field Wayland's Cultural Council worked through a record 37 grant applications for about $7,900 in funding, striking entries seen as lacking a Wayland connection while leaving the Vokes Players' costly request pending further details on ticket subsidies.Wayland News
• Wayland posts 2026 annual town report Wayland's 2026 annual report, covering town department and board accomplishments from July 2025 through June 2026, is now posted on the town website; hard copies aren't yet available.Wayland News
• Schools newsletter rounds up fall events, closures Wayland Public Schools' Oct. 21 newsletter lists fall community events, including a pool mural ribbon-cutting, Halloween activities, a trivia night and the WHS fall musical, plus two upcoming no-school days.Wayland News
• Town shares Halloween safety reminders The Town of Wayland is urging residents to follow Halloween safety tips, including wearing reflective costumes, staying on sidewalks and driving cautiously; the town does not set specific trick-or-treating hours.Wayland News
• COA adds tech help hours, new Mah Jongg class The Wayland Council on Aging's Oct. 29 newsletter announced new weekly Technology Help appointments starting next week and a new beginning Mah Jongg class starting in December, plus reminders about Election Day and a Nov. 3 Curious Minds talk.Wayland News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 1:00 p.m.: School Committee policy panel meets The School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Town Building's Council on Aging space.The Wayland Post
• 2:00 p.m.: Collage Club meets at the library The library's Collage Club meets Oct. 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Raytheon Room for hands-on art making.Wayland Free Public Library
• 6:00 p.m.: Teens play Werewolf at library after hours The library opens after hours Oct. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. for teens in grades 6-12 to play the social deduction game Werewolf.Wayland Free Public Library
• 7:00 p.m.: Sarah McQuaid plays free concert at First Parish Singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid performs a free concert Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at First Parish Church in Wayland.Weston Media Hub

Yesterday in Wayland (Thu, Oct 29)

• Field hockey blanks Weston to extend win streak Wayland's varsity field hockey team beat Weston 5-0 on Oct. 28, its fourth straight win, closing the regular season on a high note after an up-and-down fall.MaxPreps
• Girls soccer falls to Nashoba Regional Wayland's varsity girls soccer team lost 1-0 to Nashoba Regional on Oct. 29, its second straight loss as the Warriors closed nonleague play at 9-4-4 overall.MaxPreps

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 p.m.: Inclusive trick-or-treat event set for Tally Ho area Navigate Education Partners hosts an accessible, low-sensory trick-or-treat event Oct. 31 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Tally Ho/Red Barn neighborhood, with allergy-friendly treats and no RSVP required; the Wayland Post also previewed the event.Wayland Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 31, 9:30 a.m.: Toddler dance class at Arts Wayland Arts Wayland hosts a Liquid Spine toddler dance class Oct. 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the gallery on Andrew Avenue.Arts Wayland
• Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 p.m.: Dogs dress up for museum Halloween paw-rade The Wayland Museum hosts a free Halloween Dog Paw-rade Oct. 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., with costumed dogs and owners stepping off at 1:15 p.m.Wayland Museum & Historical Society
• Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 p.m.: All-Saints Celebration at Coptic church St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina holds an All-Saints Celebration Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by midnight praises.St. Philopater Mercurius & St. Mina
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Jazz masterclass set for WHS auditorium Guitarist Phil Sargent and pianist Neil Olmstead lead a jazz masterclass Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Wayland High School auditorium, open to the public.Arts Wayland
• Sun, Nov 1: Arts Wayland opens monthlong online auction Arts Wayland's online auction opens Nov. 1 and runs through Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m., raising funds for the nonprofit's programming.Arts Wayland
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts Diwali celebration for families The library celebrates Diwali with a family program Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. in the Raytheon Room, with a separate adults and teens event at 6 p.m. featuring henna.Wayland Free Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday Wayland's Select Board meets Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Town Building's Council on Aging space.The Wayland Post
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: Election Day polls open at Town Building Polls open Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the state election, with all Wayland precincts voting at the Town Building gym.Town of Wayland
• Tue, Nov 3: Groups urge 'yes' on conservation ballot Question 6 OARS, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and Sudbury Valley Trustees are urging a 'yes' vote on Question 6, a Nov. 3 ballot measure they say would fund land and water protection without raising taxes, according to the Wayland Post.The Wayland Post
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets Wednesday Wayland's School Committee meets Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.; a meeting location was still to be determined as of this posting.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
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 p.m.: Vokes Players opens 'For Peter Pan' Nov. 6 Vokes Players opens Sarah Ruhl's 'For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday' Nov. 6 at 8 p.m., with performances continuing through Nov. 21.Vokes Players
• Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 p.m.: Rocking Recovery performance comes to Arts Wayland Counselor and musician Woody Giessmann performs and discusses mental health and recovery at Arts Wayland Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.Arts Wayland
• Mon, Nov 9: State rep to speak on antisemitism at temple 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: Schools Foundation trivia night set for Nov. 10 The Wayland Public Schools Foundation hosts its Trivia Night fundraiser Nov. 10, inviting families, teens, businesses and community groups to register a table.Wayland Public Schools Foundation
• Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 p.m.: WHS fall musical 'Mary Poppins' opens Nov. 19 Wayland High School Theater Ensemble opens 'Mary Poppins' Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., with additional shows through Nov. 22.Wayland Public Schools

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