Wayland Schools Slated for $50,000 State Earmark for Campus Improvements
Tuesday, July 7 — The Department of Public Works is conducting water system testing in the Reeves Hill area today. Some customers in nearby areas may notice temporary discoloration from their taps; the town advises running the cold-water tap for several minutes until it clears. More at wayland.ma.us.
Tuesday, July 7 — Wayland's full ban on nonessential outdoor water use, in place since July 1 under state drought task force restrictions, remained in effect Tuesday. "Wayland Outdoor Water Ban Remains In Effect Amid Plant Repairs," Wayland Patch reports, noting the prohibition is connected to repair work at the town's water facility. https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland
Tuesday, July 7 — "Glezen Lane Road Closure To Begin In Wayland": the roadway is blocked to through traffic during portions of each day as improvement work proceeds, per Wayland Patch. https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland
Tuesday, July 7 — "Wayland Schools To Get $50K Under State Budget": a legislative earmark in the state spending plan would direct funds toward campus improvements at Wayland High School and Happy Hollow Elementary School, Wayland Patch reports. https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland
Wednesday, July 8, 10 a.m. — The Wayland Free Public Library will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday rather than its normal hours due to a delayed opening.
Wednesday, July 8, 5–8 p.m. — Arts Wayland and the Recreation Department open the first Sunset Sessions concert of the summer at Wayland Town Beach. Sway Island headlines with guest musicians, joined by Bigfoot, the Wellesley-based band. Bring a blanket or lawn chair; the snack bar will be open with ice cream and refreshments. The event is free.
July 23–26 — The Wayland Museum & Historical Society will host the Slave Dwelling Project as part of its "Tracing Liberty" series, a free multi-day program tied to America's 250th anniversary. The museum says details will be announced soon.
July 24–August 8 — The Vokes Players open Joe DiPietro's comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods" at Beatrice Herford's Vokes Theatre, 97 Boston Post Road. Directed by David Berti, the show follows an Italian-American family scheming to keep a grandson from leaving Hoboken for a job in Seattle. Tickets at vokesplayers.org.
July 26, 9 a.m. — The Wayland Museum's "Tracing Liberty" Walk, Wonder, and Discover series heads to Alpine Field and Castle Hill Trail at 16 Alpine Road. Free and open to all.