Wayland Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Sherman's Bridge closing Nov. 9 for repairs

From Wayland News

• Board of Health weighs market vendor fee cut Wayland's Board of Health took up a package of lower food-vendor permit fees after small-business complaints reached Health Director Julia Junghanns through Select Board Chair Carol Martin and the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, with State Rep. Carmine Gentile weighing in.Wayland News
• FinCom weighs FY28 tax hike, delays override Wayland's Finance Committee dug into fiscal 2028 budget projections that Finance Director Brian Keveny says could require a tax increase above 5 percent even without an override, as Town Manager Michael McCall weighs saving borrowing capacity for a possible 2029 vote.Wayland News
• Sherman's Bridge to close Nov. 9 for repairs 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.Wayland News

Happening Wed, Oct 28

• 11:30 a.m.: Rail trail walk departs Wayland Town Center A guided Wednesday Walk departs Wayland Town Center at 11:30 a.m. on the rail trail, according to the Wayland Post's events calendar.The Wayland Post
• 4:00 p.m.: Library's Chess Club meets Wednesday The library's Chess Club meets at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Raytheon Room for players of all levels.Wayland Free Public Library
• 4:00 p.m.: Field hockey hosts Weston Wednesday Wayland's field hockey team hosts Weston (5-8-4) Wednesday at 4 p.m. in a Dual County League matchup.MaxPreps
• 6:00 p.m.: Library hosts ESOL tutor training Wednesday The library offers an ESOL Tutor Training Class via Zoom from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday for volunteers.Wayland Free Public Library
• 7:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets remotely Wednesday Wayland's Cultural Council meets remotely at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Town of Wayland
• 7:00 p.m.: High School Council meets remotely Wednesday The Wayland High School Council meets remotely at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Town of Wayland
• 11:59 p.m.: Arts Wayland sets Nov.-Dec. exhibit deadline Arts Wayland's deadline for members to submit work for its November-December exhibit is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.Arts Wayland
• WMS holds caregiver conferences Wednesday Wayland Middle School holds caregiver conferences by appointment Wednesday for families of WMS students.Wayland Middle School

Yesterday in Wayland (Tue, Oct 27)

• Town posts 2026 annual report online The Town of Wayland has posted its 2026 Annual Report on the town website, covering departments' and boards' accomplishments from July 2025 through June 2026; hard copies are not yet available.Town of Wayland
• Cafe chain plans Wayland Town Center location A cafe chain built around food, coffee and inclusive employment is planning to open a location in Wayland Town Center, Wayland Patch reports.Wayland Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29, 3:00 p.m.: Loker School Council meets Thursday The Loker School Council meets at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Loker Staff Room.Town of Wayland
• Thu, Oct 29, 8:15 a.m.: Loker kindergartners celebrate Pumpkin Day Thursday Loker School kindergartners celebrate Pumpkin Day from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Thursday.Loker School
• Thu, Oct 29, 10:30 a.m.: Library's music and story program meets Thursday The library's Music, Story, Fun program with Ms. Janet runs 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the Children's Room.Wayland Free Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 p.m.: Library's Sweet Science goes Halloween Thursday The library's Sweet Science program turns Halloween-themed at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Raytheon Room.Wayland Free Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:30 p.m.: Library talk explores New England wildlife The library hosts "Wildlife Out Your Window," a talk on hidden lives of New England wildlife, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Raytheon Room.Wayland Free Public Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 p.m.: Girls soccer hosts Nashoba Regional Thursday Wayland's girls soccer team (9-3-4) hosts Nashoba Regional Thursday at 4 p.m.MaxPreps
• Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 p.m.: Sarah McQuaid performs free concert Friday Singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid performs a free concert at First Parish in Wayland, 225 Boston Post Road, at 7 p.m. Friday.Weston Media Hub
• Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 p.m.: Inclusive trick-or-treat planned for Saturday Navigate Education Partners hosts a low-sensory, inclusive trick-or-treat event Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Tally Ho/Red Barn neighborhood.Wayland Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 p.m.: Museum hosts Halloween Dog Paw-rade Saturday The Wayland Museum hosts a Halloween Dog Paw-rade Saturday, with the costumed walk stepping off at 1:15 p.m. from 12 Cochituate Road.Wayland Museum & Historical Society
• Sun, Nov 1: Arts Wayland online auction opens Sunday Arts Wayland's online auction opens Sunday, Nov. 1, and runs through Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m., with proceeds supporting the organization.Arts Wayland
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Jazz masterclass set for WHS auditorium Guitarist Phil Sargent and pianist Neil Olmstead lead a jazz masterclass Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Wayland High School Auditorium.Arts Wayland
• Mon, Nov 2, 4:00 p.m.: Library celebrates Diwali with two programs The library celebrates Diwali with a family program at 4 p.m. and an adults-and-teens henna event at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.Wayland Free Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3: State election set for Nov. 3 Massachusetts holds its state election Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Wayland polls open for voting.The Wayland Post
• Wed, Nov 4: Planning Board continued hearing on MWRA water treatment facility and pump station project From the Planning Board meeting on October 7, as reported by Wayland News.Wayland News
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 p.m.: Vokes Players opens 'For Peter Pan' Beatrice Herford's Vokes Players opens Sarah Ruhl's "For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday," directed by Katie Swimm, Friday, Nov. 6, with performances through Nov. 21.Vokes Players
• Mon, Nov 9: State Rep. Cataldo to speak on antisemitism State Rep. Simon Cataldo will discuss the state's fight against antisemitism at a free public event at Temple Shir Tikva on Nov. 9, MetroWest Daily News reports.MetroWest Daily News
• Tue, Nov 10: Schools Foundation hosts trivia night fundraiser The Wayland Public Schools Foundation hosts its Trivia Night fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 10, inviting families, businesses and community groups to compete.Wayland Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 p.m.: WHS musical 'Mary Poppins' opens Nov. 19 Wayland High School Theater Ensemble opens "Mary Poppins" Thursday, Nov. 19, with performances through Nov. 22.Wayland Public Schools

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