Wayland Mourns Longtime Lavin's Liquors Owner Bob Lavin Sr.
Friday, July 10 — The Wayland Free Public Library flagged an important digital-lending change for patrons: owners of Kindle models from before 2012 will lose the ability to download or borrow new ebooks, as Amazon ends support for those older devices. The library noted the change took effect as of May 20, 2026, and encouraged affected patrons to check their device compatibility.
Friday, July 10 — Wayland's Department of Public Works continued to flag outdoor water use restrictions that took effect July 1, tied to the state's Drought Task Force guidance, urging residents to check current watering rules before irrigating lawns and gardens.
Friday, July 10 — "Wayland In Line For $500K In State Economic Development Funding," per Wayland Patch: the town is set to receive the funding under a major economic development bond bill approved by the Massachusetts Legislature, according to Patch reporter Jessie Castellano. Read more at patch.com/massachusetts/wayland/wayland-line-500k-state-economic-development-funding.
Friday, July 10 — "Wayland Town Beach Sunset Concert Series Begins," per Wayland Patch: the Recreation Department's summer concert series at Town Beach launched this week, giving residents a new evening music option, Patch reports. Read more at the Wayland Patch website.
Friday, July 10 — "New Cafe, Event Space Nears Opening In Wayland," per Wayland Patch: a new cafe, retail shop and event venue is on track to open in town next month, according to Patch's Jessie Castellano. Details at the Wayland Patch website.
Thursday, July 16 — Arts Wayland's "Macho Mocha" coffee-and-connection gathering for men is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Arts Wayland gallery.
Friday, July 24 — Beatrice Herford's Vokes Players open "Over the River and Through the Woods," Joe DiPietro's comedy directed by David Berti, running through August 8 at Vokes Theatre on Route 20.
Sunday, July 26 — The Wayland Museum & Historical Society's "Walk, Wonder, and Discover!" nature walk continues its Tracing Liberty series at 9 a.m. at the Alpine Field and Castle Hill Trail.
Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26 — The Wayland Museum announced the Slave Dwelling Project's "Tracing Liberty" program will bring its "Tracing Liberty" history exhibit to town this window, free to attend, with further details to be announced.
Monday, July 27 — Arts Wayland hosts "The Songwriter's Woodshed" at 7:30 p.m. at its gallery space.
Thursday, August 6 — Arts Wayland's monthly Art Circle meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.