Wayland DPW

04/25/2026

The Water Division is repairing a water main break on Winter Street at South Street. Area residents may experience pressure fluctuations, discolored water and service interruptions. Crews will make the repair and return the pipe into service as quickly as possible.

04/17/2026

Water Division crews are prepairing to repair a main break on Pineneedle Road. Area residents may experience pressure fluctuations, discolored water or service interuptions. Crews will work diligently to make the repair and return the pipe back into service as quickly as possible.

04/08/2026

Town of Wayland Resident Trash & Recycling Survey
Posted on: March 27, 2026 - 11:03am
Town of Wayland Resident Trash & Recycling Survey
The Town of Wayland is conducting a short survey to better understand how residents currently manage their trash and recycling and how households might respond to potential future service options.

The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your responses will help the Town evaluate current waste disposal practices and inform future planning. Individual responses will remain confidential, and results will be reported only in summary form.

Please share your input by completing the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWGKDMD

Hard copies of the survey will be made available at Town Building, Council on Aging, and Wayland Free Public Library

03/27/2026

03/10/2026

Water Division crews are responding to a Main Break at 23 Langdon Road at Hearthstone Circle. Area residents may experience discolored water, pressure fluctuations and service interuptions. Crews will work diligently to make the repair and place the pipe back into service.

03/04/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT Freezing rain is creating icy and hazardous conditions as it freezes on contact. Roads and sidewalks have become very slippery. Our treating units have been out since 4pm and will continue working throughout the night. Please if you must travel tonight do so with extreme caution.
The good news: Temperatures are warming tomorrow, with a warmer trend for the rest of the week and we’re one day closer to Spring!!!
Stay Safe, Wayland

02/26/2026

DPW OFFICES CLOSED 2/26/26 AT 12PM NOON
Please Note: Due to a scheduled Employee Professional Development Day, Town Offices (including DPW) will close at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Town Building will remain open for those seeking assistance with the School Department (located on 2nd Floor) and for evening meetings. Emergency Services (Fire/EMS & Police) and Wayland Public Library will remain open and operational as usual.

Town Offices (including DPW) will re-open on Friday, February 27, 2026 and operate normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

02/22/2026

❄️STORM MESSAGE- In anticipation of the snowstorm forecasted for tonight and tomorrow, the DPW has the following message to assist crews in response activities, inform of expectations and to help keep people safe.

Due to the projected snowfall totals and existing snowpack, crews will focus on keeping roadways open and passable. The heavy, wet snow expected will slow operations and make removal more challenging. Due to the storm duration and intensity, sidewalk clearing operations will be significantly delayed. It may take several days before sidewalks are fully cleared after the storm. Sidewalks in proximity to schools will be the priority with commercial and residential areas cleared next. The School Department will convey in their messaging that school opening will not rely upon having sidewalks cleared.

In addition, the significant snow accumulation may impact sight lines at intersections and driveways. DPW crews will continue working throughout the week following the storm to address problem areas and remove as much snow as possible where visibility is limited. Patience will be needed as this will be a prolonged cleanup effort.

🚫 Parking Ban – In Effect Tonight at 9:00 PM
A town-wide parking ban will go into effect beginning at 9:00 PM tonight and will remain in effect until further notice. Vehicles left on the roadway during the ban may be subject to ticketing and towing. Keeping roads clear of parked vehicles allows our plow operators to safely and effectively clear snow.

⚠️ Reminder – Snow Placement
Per Massachusetts state law, it is illegal to push, plow, or snowblow snow into public roadways. Snow placed in the street creates hazardous driving conditions and can freeze overnight, creating unsafe conditions for motorists and plow operators. We respectfully ask for property owners and their contractor's cooperation in keeping snow out of the roadway.

🧹 How Residents Can Help
Residents can assist by safely clearing snow away from nearby catch basins to help prevent roadway flooding as temperatures rise. If possible, consider shoveling out fire hydrants near your property to allow emergency personnel quick access if needed.

Please use caution while shoveling and operating snowblowers, and check on neighbors who may need assistance.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as our crews work around the clock to respond to this storm. Be safe.

02/18/2026

The Water Division is preparing to repair a main break on Pine Needle Road near Knollwood Lane. Area residents may experience discolored water, pressure fluctuations and service interuptions. Crews will work diligently to make the repair and place the pipe back into service as quickly as possible.

02/17/2026

Water Division crews are preparing to make a water main leak repair at number 20 Forty Acres Drive. Area residents may experience discolored water, pressure fluctuations and service interuptions. Crews will work diligently to make the repair and place the pipe back into service.