Town of Wayland

06/15/2026

Town Offices will be open on Thursday, June 18 from 8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Town Offices will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Town Offices will re-open on Monday, June 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

06/12/2026

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join the Wayland COA for the 15th Annual Outdoor Community Concert Series! ☀️🎵

The concerts will be presented on Thursday evenings beginning June 18 through July 16 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Wayland Community Center, 8 Andrew Ave.

The first concert will be held on Thursday, June 18 with a performance by The Wiley Brothers Band. 🎤

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends!

06/11/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a "Heat Advisory" through Friday evening. To reduce the risks of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, please take the following precautions to protect yourself and your family.

💧 Stay Hydrated and eat well-balanced, light meals.
🏠 Stay Indoors and avoid strenuous activities.
⛱️ Seek shade, rest often, and use sunscreen with a high SPF.
🚿 Use air conditioning, take cool showers, visit a library or shopping mall for a break from the heat, or call 211 for assistance finding a cooling location.
🌆 Limit outdoor activity to the morning or evening hours
🐶 Check on your friends, family, neighbors, and pets!

During periods of extreme heat, you can be susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It is vitally important to know the symptoms and how to respond if you or someone you know is showing signs.

For more information, please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips.

06/10/2026

As summer begins, let's work together to keep our youth safe. Please take a moment to review this important safety message from the Wayland Police Department.

06/10/2026

🎭 THIS WEEKEND ONLY: 1776 The Musical! 🎭

Travel back to 1776 as America's founders argue, negotiate, and unite around the decision to declare independence from Britain.

Presented by Vokes Players and Wayland High School, this concert version features sometimes funny and sometimes poignant songs that tell the story of our nation's founding.

🗓️ Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍Wayland High School Auditorium

🎟️BUY YOUR TICKET NOW FOR $10: WHSTE.com

🎭 ONE WEEKEND ONLY: 1776 The Musical! 🎭

Travel back to 1776 as America's founders argue, negotiate, and unite around the decision to declare independence from Britain.

Presented by Vokes Players and Wayland High School, this concert version features sometimes funny and sometimes poignant songs that tell the story of our nation's founding.

🗓️ Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍Wayland High School Auditorium

🎟️BUY YOUR TICKET NOW FOR $10: WHSTE.com

06/09/2026

The Wayland Health Department reminds residents to take precautions this summer to keep yourself safe from ticks.☀️

Common ticks in Massachusetts include Deer and American Dog Ticks. Additionally, the Lone Star tick is becoming increasingly recognized in Massachusetts and surrounding areas.

To prevent ticks, we encourage residents to:

• Use EPA-approved insect repellent
• Tuck pants into socks
• Stay on marked trails
• Perform a full body tick check after outdoor activities.
• Shower within 2 hours of coming indoors.
• Treat pets for ticks

If you find a tick, remove the tick as soon as possible. Ticks attached less than 24 hours reduce the risk of disease. Use fine-tipped tweezers and pull upward, don't twist or jerk the tick.

The Town of Wayland offers a Tick Testing Program through the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative, which helps residents learn what disease a tick may be carrying. You can learn more about this program: https://tinyurl.com/mr2963bb

More Information on tick prevention can be found by visiting: https://www.wayland.ma.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/71

06/08/2026

Whether you are new to Wayland or have lived here for years, the Town is seeking volunteers to fill a vacancies on several Boards/Committees! 📢

From conservation, arts, finances, or history, you can share your perspectives and ideas while serving the community. 🎨🌲

Interested to serve one of the Boards/Committees? Please submit a letter/email of interest and resume to the Select Board c/o Abigail Warren via email to [email protected]

06/07/2026

WAYLAND — Acting Chief Mark Hebert reports that the Wayland Police Department and mutual aid partners responded to a report of a vehicle submerged in Lake Cochituate on Saturday.

A fisherman reported the discovery of a submerged vehicle at 4:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. A Massachusetts State Police Dive Team responded to the scene to examine the vehicle and its contents.

After the Dive Team entered the water to take a closer look, they determined the vehicle was an unoccupied Nissan Frontier with Maryland plates.

"The vehicle has no apparent connection to anyone in Massachusetts, so far," said Acting Chief Hebert. "The Massachusetts State Police will be taking over the investigation, since the vehicle was found on state property."

Lake Cochituate is part of Cochituate State Park in Natick and Wayland. It is currently unknown how long the vehicle was submerged or whether it was occupied when it entered the water.

An investigation is underway. All further inquiries should be directed to the Massachusetts State Police.

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06/05/2026

🎭 ONE WEEKEND ONLY: 1776 The Musical! 🎭

Travel back to 1776 as America's founders argue, negotiate, and unite around the decision to declare independence from Britain.

Presented by Vokes Players and Wayland High School, this concert version features sometimes funny and sometimes poignant songs that tell the story of our nation's founding.

🗓️ Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍Wayland High School Auditorium

🎟️BUY YOUR TICKET NOW FOR $10: WHSTE.com