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Wayland shares Halloween safety tips

The Town of Wayland is urging residents to follow safety tips for Halloween, including wearing reflective costumes, staying on sidewalks and driving cautiously; the town does not set specific trick-or-treating hours.

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Wayland releases 2026 annual report

Wayland's 2026 annual report, covering town department and board accomplishments from July 2025 through June 2026, is now posted on the town website.

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Sherman's Bridge to close Nov. 9 for rehab project

Wayland and Sudbury will fully close Sherman's Bridge to all traffic starting Nov. 9 for a rehabilitation project expected to last about 12 weeks, with reopening anticipated by Feb. 1, 2027.

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Wayland lands five grants totaling $547,750

The Town of Wayland announced Oct. 20 it has received five grants totaling $547,750.39 for traffic safety, electric vehicle infrastructure, wastewater design and recycling programs.

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Wayland keeps top Aaa bond rating from Moody's

The Town of Wayland announced Oct. 15 that Moody's Investor Service reaffirmed the town's Aaa bond rating, the highest a municipality can receive, after assigning it Oct. 14 to a $14.9 million bond issue.

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DPW permits move to online OpenGov system

Wayland's Department of Public Works has joined the town's online permitting platform, OpenGov, meaning residents can now apply for DPW permits using the same login used for other town departments.

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Wayland sets voter deadlines for Nov. 3 election

Wayland's Town Clerk's Office announced deadlines and options for the Nov. 3 election, including an Oct. 24 voter registration deadline and early voting starting Oct. 17.

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Wayland opens hazard mitigation plan for public comment

The Town of Wayland is accepting public feedback on its draft Hazard Mitigation Plan from Oct. 13 through Oct. 27, with comments and questions directed to Fire Chief Neil McPherson.

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Household hazardous waste collection set for Saturday

The Wayland Health Department is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, Oct. 17 at the DPW Garage, 66 River Road, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.; registration is required.

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