Wayland Morning Brief, Oct. 31: No override needed, but tax hike looms

From Wayland News

• Finance panel weighs FY28 budget without an override Wayland's Finance Committee says fiscal 2028 can be balanced without an override, but only with a tax increase near 5.7 percent, well above the town's 4.5 percent 10-year average.Wayland News
• WHS newsletter flags fall deadlines for families Wayland High School's October newsletter lists a Dec. 1 Seal of Biliteracy sign-up deadline, a Nov. 1 deadline for Rotary Youth Leadership Award nominations, Mary Poppins musical dates Nov. 19-22, and health office rules on EpiPens and inhalers.Wayland News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 9:30 a.m.: Toddler dance class at Arts Wayland Arts Wayland hosts a Liquid Spine toddler dance class Saturday morning.Arts Wayland
• 10:30 a.m.: Library holds bilingual storytime Saturday The library hosts a Rock 'N' Roll bilingual storytime with Ms. Lindsey at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.Wayland Free Public Library
• 1:00 p.m.: Halloween Dog Paw-rade steps off at museum The Wayland Museum hosts a Halloween Dog Paw-rade Saturday, with costumed dogs and owners walking from the museum starting at 1:15 p.m.Wayland Museum & Historical Society
• 4:00 p.m.: Inclusive trick-or-treat set for Tally Ho neighborhood Navigate Education Partners hosts an accessible, low-sensory trick-or-treat event Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Tally Ho/Red Barn neighborhood, with allergy-friendly and non-food treats.Wayland Public Schools

Yesterday in Wayland (Fri, Oct 30)

• Town to mark Russell's Garden Center 150th anniversary The Town of Wayland announced a ceremonial ribbon cutting will be held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Russell's Garden Center, according to the town's news flash.Town of Wayland
• Wayland football holds off Concord-Carlisle, 23-20 Backup quarterback Willie Cavallo led Wayland to a 23-20 home win over Concord-Carlisle after starter Mikey Johansson left with an injury, the MetroWest Daily News reported. The win pushed Wayland to 6-2 on the season, according to MaxPreps.MetroWest Daily News
• Wayland-Weston cheer plans season-ending showcase The 62-athlete Wayland-Weston cheerleading program plans to perform for a hometown crowd this weekend after a season of competition wins, Patch reported.Wayland Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1: Arts Wayland online auction opens Sunday Arts Wayland's online auction runs from Sunday, Nov. 1, through Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m.Arts Wayland
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Jazz masterclass set for WHS auditorium Sunday Musicians Phil Sargent and Neil Olmstead lead a jazz masterclass at the Wayland High School auditorium at 2 p.m. Sunday.Arts Wayland
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts Diwali celebrations for families, adults The library celebrates Diwali with a family program at 4 p.m. and a session for adults and teens with henna artist Mandy Roberge at 6 p.m. Monday.Wayland Free Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday night Wayland's Select Board meets at 6 p.m. Monday at the Town Building.The Wayland Post
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets Wednesday Wayland's School Committee meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday.Wayland Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board continues Hobbs Road group home review Wayland's Planning Board meets Wednesday, with its continued review of a proposed group home at 1 Hobbs Road expected back on the agenda.The Wayland Post
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Capital Improvement Planning Committee meets Wednesday Wayland's Capital Improvement Planning Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Building.The Wayland Post
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Arts Wayland holds Art Circle: Keeping It Fresh Arts Wayland hosts its Art Circle: Keeping It Fresh gathering at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Arts Wayland Gallery.Arts Wayland
• Fri, Nov 6: Girl Scouts hold Treats for Troops bag night Wayland Girl Scouts hold a Bag & Tag Night Friday for their Treats for Troops candy drive benefiting overseas service members.Wayland Girl Scouts Service Unit
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 p.m.: Vokes Players open 'For Peter Pan' Friday 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, 7:30 p.m.: Free RAHA Duo concert at WHS Friday A free concert by the RAHA Duo takes place at Wayland High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday.The Wayland Post
• 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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