Graduation speakers express pride and sense of community at WHS

Diplomas were handed out to 196 seniors at the Wayland Class of 2026 graduation ceremony on Friday, June 5 under sunny skies.Wayland High School seniors Rejoice Ejims, Ben Hammond, Kalena Imura, and Annie Melander took turns at the podium at the Wayland High School graduation on June 5. While each had their own motivation, they all referenced the sense of pride and community they discovered throughout their time in Wayland Public Schools. Like many communities, Wayland transitioned from traditional graduation speeches delivered by the valedictorian and the salutatorian in order to hear from more voices. All WHS seniors who wished
June 12, 2026

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Friday, June 127:30โ€“8:30 p.m.1776 โ€“ the Musical: A Concert VersionWayland High School(264 Old Connecticut Path)Join us for a concert version of the award-winning
June 12, 2026
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Public Safety

Public Safety Log

Monday, May 1112:07 a.m. โ€” Police arrested Derrick James Todd, 53, 160 Glezen Lane, under a warrant to detain for temporary custody.11:43 a.m. โ€”
May 29, 2026

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Monday, April 27 through Sunday, May 10Monday, April 273:44 p.m. โ€” A 911 caller reported a two-vehicle accident at Alta Oxbow, 490 Boston Post
May 15, 2026

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Monday, April 13Nothing to report. Tuesday, April 1411:20 a.m. โ€” A 911 caller from Parmenter Road stated that tree limbs had pulled down wires
May 1, 2026

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Monday, March 309:01 a.m. โ€” A motor vehicle stop was initiated by police at the Mobil Station, 315 Commonwealth Road, pursuant to a summons
April 17, 2026

Public Safety Log

Monday, March 161:06 a.m. โ€” A caller from Cochituate Village Apartments, 106 Main St., was concerned about water leaking into his bathroom from the
April 3, 2026
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Obituaries

Kathleen M. Hand

Kathleen Margaret โ€œKayโ€ (Shaughnessy) Hand, of Wayland, died peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on May 11, 2026.Kay was the daughter of
May 29, 2026

Clement D. Paquette

Clement D. Paquette of Center Conway, N.H., formerly of Natick and Wayland, passed away on May 18, 2026.He was born in Winooski, Vt., on
May 29, 2026

Janet Phylis

Janet Maxine (Cook) Phylis, 91, formerly of Wayland, passed away peacefully, on April 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Providence on August
May 29, 2026
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Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WAYLAND

The Office of the Attorney General has partially approved Article 19 from Waylandโ€™s 2025 Annual Town Meeting, concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Partial approval
September 5, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF WAYLAND

The following Articles were returned with the approval of the Attorney Generalโ€™s Office relative to the following amendment to the Town Code adopted at
September 5, 2025