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Thursday, September 24, 2026

A regional fight over Quabbin Reservoir water rights could reshape Wayland's long-term water supply.

Today in Wayland

• Quabbin water dispute threatens town's future supply. Wayland Patch's morning newsletter flagged a brewing regional fight over Quabbin Reservoir water rights that could reshape the town's long-term water supply, though specifics were not included in the newsletter teaser.Wayland Patch
• Wayland soccer, field hockey win Wednesday matches. Wayland's varsity girls soccer team beat Cambridge Rindge and Latin 2-1, and the field hockey team defeated Westford Academy 5-1, per MaxPreps score updates for Wednesday, September 23.MaxPreps
• Arts Wayland cancels Saturday reception over storm. Arts Wayland has canceled Saturday's scheduled exhibit reception due to a forecasted nor'easter and will close the gallery for the day; organizers plan to reschedule and share updates soon.Arts Wayland

Coming up

• Fri, Sep 25, 7 p.m.: Arts Wayland hosts Massachusetts Gothic reading Friday. Arts Wayland and the MetroWest Writers' Guild present a reception and reading of new Massachusetts-inspired fiction and poetry Friday at 7 p.m. at the Arts Wayland gallery, opening the season's spooky-story series.Arts Wayland
• Fri, Sep 25, 8:30 a.m.: Economic Development Committee meets Friday morning. Wayland's Economic Development Committee holds its next meeting Friday at 8:30 a.m.; check the town calendar for the agenda and location.Town of Wayland
• Fri, Sep 25, 4:30 p.m.: WCPA hosts all-ages pizza playdate Friday. The Wayland Children and Parent Association hosts an all-ages pizza playdate Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Hannah Williams Playground.Wayland Children and Parent Association
• Sat, Sep 26, 7 p.m.: WCPA plans curling outing Saturday night. The Wayland Children and Parent Association hosts a curling outing Saturday at 7 p.m. at Broomstones Curling Club on Curling Lane.Wayland Children and Parent Association
• Sun, Sep 27: Fall hydrant flushing program begins Sunday. The Water Division starts its annual Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing Program Sunday, September 27, part of an ongoing effort to improve water quality townwide.Town of Wayland
• Sun, Sep 27, 9 a.m.: Sexuality education workshops offered for grades 7-9. Sexuality-education workshops for grades 7 through 9 are scheduled for Sunday morning at First Parish in Wayland, according to the Wayland Patch events calendar.Wayland Patch
• Mon, Sep 28, 7 p.m.: Finance Committee meets Monday at town hall. Wayland's Finance Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m. at 41 Cochituate Road; check the town calendar for the posted agenda.Town of Wayland
• Mon, Sep 28, 7:30 p.m.: Arts Wayland hosts Songwriter Woodshed Monday night. Arts Wayland presents The Songwriter Woodshed, an open songwriting session, Monday at 7:30 p.m. at its Andrew Avenue gallery.Arts Wayland
• Tue, Sep 29, 6 p.m.: Housing trust board meets Tuesday evening. Wayland's Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board holds its next meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m.; check the town calendar for the agenda.Town of Wayland
• Wed, Sep 30: Girls soccer travels to Bedford Wednesday. Wayland's varsity girls soccer team plays an away conference match at Bedford on Wednesday, September 30, according to a MaxPreps schedule listing.MaxPreps

Recent editions

• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Wayland is recruiting five volunteers to launch a new broadband and cable advisory committee
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Wayland's Alex Rikleen mounts campaign challenging US Sen. Ed Markey for Senate seat
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Wayland invites residents and business owners to weigh in on its updated hazard mitigation plan
• Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Wayland capital panel proposes tapping real estate fund to help fund town hall roof repair
• Saturday, September 19, 2026 — Wayland capital planners shifted $700,000 from a delayed Town Hall roof to cover ballooning cybersecurity costs