Sunday, May 19, 2013
A look back at the top headlines in Wayland this week.
Trial Postponed for Wayland Native Accused in Trooper's Death William Senne was scheduled to go to trial on May 15, but that has been postponed due to another high-profile murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court. Board of Public Works Approves Land Transfer to ConCom The Board of Public Works this week took steps related to a vote at the April Annaul Town Meeting. Parents of Slain Wayland Teen Urge Violence Prevention Education Malcolm Astley and Mary Dunne were on Beacon Hill this week urging lawmakers to enact legislation related to violence prevention education in Massachusetts' schools. Police Log: Chasing Away a Burglar, OUI Arrest, Scooter vs. Vehicle Someone actually chased a potential motor vehicle burglar out of their driveway. …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
A look back at the biggest headlines of the week in Wayland.
Carriage House at Lee's Farm Construction Ahead of Schedule The housing development at Lee's Farm is well underway and information about securing an apartment is now available. Is it More Expensive to Live in MetroWest than Boston? A recent study took a look at the cost of living in MetroWest, specifically in Wayland and a few other towns, compared to living in Boston. Sidewalks, Traffic, Parking Still Questions for Finnerty's Site The latest on the redevelopment of 150 Main St., the Finnerty's site, had the Planning Board praising quick fixes to architectural concerns, but still with a few questions. Police Log: Stalker Coyote, Paintball Vs. Vehicle, Teenager Dressed 'As a Tree' Could have been the headline -- we're not sure -- but …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
A look back at some of the top headlines in Wayland this week.
Two Marathon Turns and a Chance to Give Back Right on Hereford, Left on Boylston was founded with the purpose of giving back -- the marathon tragedy just called on the company to change gears a bit. How Did Wayland Vote in the Special State Primary? The majority of Wayland voters agreed with the majority of voters in the state when it came to who they want to see represent the Democratic and Republican parties in June's special Senate election. Wayland Yogurt Shop Raises Funds for Marathon Victims Frozen Yogurt Innovations offered to donate 100 percent of its sales one evening to The One Fund. The results were impressive. Firefighters Battle 3-Acre Brush Fire on Stonebridge Dry conditions and a persistent wind made this blaze more …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
We're looking back at some of the top headlines in Wayland over the past week.
Wayland Woman Arrested in Connection to Conn. Burglary Attempt Connecticut police say a Wayland woman was trying to help a suspected burglar escape from police. Wayland Home Sales Continue to Track Behind 2012 The Warren Group didn't report good news for the Wayland housing market in March. Planning Board Hears One Building, No Relief Request for Finnerty's Site Developers are presenting plans to construct a single building at 150 Main St., in Cochituate. Selectmen Consider Funding Options, Next Steps to Move DPW Project Forward Voters raised plenty of questions about the proposed new DPW facility at the recent Town Meeting. Now selectmen and other town officials are searching for next steps to move the project forward, potentially at a …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
The headlines in Wayland this week were strikingly similar to the headlines around the world ...
This Week in Review is necessarily different in form than it usually is. This week has been different than any we've ever experienced in the Boston area. We know that the marathon bombing, the subsequent killing of an MIT officer and the manhunt that shut down Boston and surrounding areas leading to an arrest have been the primary headlines this week, but there were a couple of other significant stories in Wayland this week. We've broken out some specific headlines below, but we fully recognize that these do not represent the full scope of what has transpired this week. With Capture of Second Bomber, Week of Terror Comes to an End It took a tense, hours long manhunt, but Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was apprehended by police from a boat in a …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
A look back at the top headlines of the week in Wayland.
Missing Headlight Leads to Route 27 Vehicle Pursuit A Wayland police officer noticed a car missing a headlight. That set in motion a series of events that ended with a Wayland officer ordering four individuals to the ground on the side of the Mass Pike. Panera Welcomes First Customers, Holds Ceremonial 'Bread Cutting' Panera Bread at Wayland Town Center opened its doors to many eager customers on Wednesday and hosted a breadcutting ceremony later that morning. Wayland's 2013 Annual Town Meeting Four sessions and many hours later, Wayland voters disposed of 24 articles. Check out the article recap for action taken on each. Lineup Set for Wayland's Earth Day Weekend You've been reading about the many places hosting tours in Wayland during …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
A look back at the top headlines in Wayland in the past week.
Wayland's Annual Town Meeting Gets Underway Patch was there live blogging the meeting on Thursday and will be back for every necessary session. Check out the live blog so far (link above) and the at-a-glance article recap. Precincts 1 to 4: How Wayland Voted in the Town Election Tony Boschetto and Donna Bouchard walked away with the victories in the two contested races. Here's how each precinct played out. Wayland Police Seeking Info on Car, Home Break-Ins Police are asking the public to be careful to lock their doors and report any suspicious activity. Homes Sales in Wayland, for the Love of Rescued Animals One Weston-based real estate agent was touched by the story of Turtle, a rescued bait dog given a new life by the Animal Rescue …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A look back at the top headlines in Wayland news this week.
Is There a One-Building Plan for the Finnerty's Site? The news has been coming fast and furiously for 150 Main St. Here's the latest. How Much Money Does it Take to Raise a Family in Wayland? The numbers are in. Do you think they're accurate based on your experience raising a family in Wayland Home Sales Drop in Wayland, Rise in Middlesex County It hasn't been a good couple of months for home sales in Wayland. Dispatcher, Reserve Officer Will Be Missed By Wayland Co-Workers Bill Reilly passed away suddenly on March 20. His Wayland co-workers remember him fondly. Parents Tell of Graciousness, Activism in Face of Daughter's Murder Malcolm Astley and Mary Dunne, parents of Laruen Astley, talked with Katie Couric about how they are moving on …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
A few of the top headlines from the week in Wayland news.
Developers Withdraw Special Permit Application for Finnerty's Site An appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals is now in order as developers continue with plans to redevelop 150 Main St. Dog Walker Interrupts Loose Change Thief An dog walker returned to her client's Wayland home to find a strange man inside. The homeowner later found broken basement windows and a discovered a jug of $500 or more of loose change was missing. Winter Lingering, Snow Budget Dwindling in Wayland Wayland's snow budget exceeded the Fiscal Year 2013 budgeted amount weeks ago. Another $150,000 has already been requested. Cut, Color, Tea Tree Shampoo in Wayland Town Center Supercuts is the latest business to open in Wayland Town Center. Patch took a video tour…
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A few of the top headlines from the week in Wayland news.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Shop Opens in Wayland [VIDEO] The Wayland Town Center frozen yogurt shop opened to plenty of willing customers ready to sample the array of toppings and flavors. Snow Bank Causes Carbon Monoxide Scare for Wayland Family Carbon monoxide backed up into a Wayland home, bringing out the Wayland Fire Department for what could have been a tragic situation. Wayland is Reading Poetry ... And Here's Why Wayland Reads Poetry is getting underway and Patch talked with Wayland Public Library Director Ann Knight about the program and why she enjoys a bit of verse from time to time. VIDEO: What's Already Open and What's Coming to Wayland Town Center A quick tour of Wayland Town Center revealed plenty of businesses who are coming…
