Sunday, March 10, 2013
A look back at what made headlines this week in Wayland.
Guilty: Jury Convicts Fujita of First-Degree Murder Three weeks of testimony, 240-plus evidence exhibits and unspeakable heartache culminated Thursday with a guilty verdict in the Nathaniel Fujita murder trial. For more on this case, including the daily live blogs from the courtroom, check out the Wayland Murder: Nathaniel Fujita Trial page. Wayland and Framingham Share DCR Grant for Lake Cochituate Congrats to the Wayland Surface Water Quality Committee for another year of grant funds. Wayland Falls to Sudbury in Fifth Annual LWV Civics Bee For the third year in a row, Wayland fell short of the Civics Bee title to the team from Sudbury. Wayland High Students Dig Out; Wayland Superintendent Explains School Decision A surprising storm left …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
A look back at some of the top headlines in Wayland this week.
Wayland Murder: Nathaniel Fujita Trial News of the trial of Nathaniel Fujita continue to dominate Wayland's news this week. Patch continued to provide live blog reports from the courtroom as well as follow-up updates after the fact. Click the link above to be taken to the archive page for all Patch coverage on the case and trial. ELVIS Launches Survey to Help Predict Town Meeting Attendance In an effort to cut down of costs, the Electronic Voting Implementation Sub-committee is surveying residents on their town meeting attendance. Where Do the Mainstone Farm Cows Go in the Winter? This "you Ask, Patch Answers" column was light-hearted, but proved to be rather popular. Apparently, more people than you might have guessed have wondered this …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
A look at what made headlines in Wayland this week.
Wayland Murder: The Trial of Nathaniel Fujita This marked the second week of testimony in the trial of Wayland man accused of murdering Lauren Astley. For a complete recap of events so far, including Patch's live blogs from inside the courtroom each day, visit the link above. Wayland/Weston Girls Hockey Team Qualifies For Post Season Tournament The hockey team is headed to the post-season for the second year in a row. Superintendent Offers Update on School Security Paul Stein took a moment to offer parents and the community at large an update on security measure at Wayland Public Schools in the two months since the Newton tragedy. League of Women Voters Seeking Civics Bee Contestants The annual bee is coming in March and contestants, …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
A look back at some of the top headlines in Wayland this week.
Wayland Murder: Nathaniel Fujita Trial Patch was in the courtroom this week as jury selection occurred then opening statements and early testimony in the trial of Nathaniel Fujita, the man accused of killing Lauren Astley in 2011. Patch is live blogging the courtroom proceedings, and the link above is to a topic page where info about the case and trial is housed. Special Education Teacher Wins 'Trip of a Lifetime' Award A veteran Wayland Middle School special education teacher is this year's recipient of the Mary L. Johnson Travelship Award. Three Days Later: Wayland DPW Crews in Clean-Up Mode The Wayland Department of Public Works said they were dealing with an epic storm last weekend and continued cleaning it up days after the storm. …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
A look back at the top headlines from the week in Wayland news.
New Studio Will Bring Spinning, Stretching to Wayland-Weston Border Spinning Lotus Studios is scheduled to open in mid-February at 16 Boston Post Road. Wayland Murder Trial Update A two-day hearing related to final motions prior to trial addressed topics such as Nathaniel Fujita's prior "bad acts" as well as what photos of victim Lauren Astley will be admissable at trial. AG Issues Ruling On OML Complaints Against Selectmen, Public Works Three complaints filed in 2012 have now been decided by the state attorney general. Wayland Basketball Player Makes History with 1,000th Point Jaleel Bell eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his Wayland High School Career during a home victory over Boston Latin Tuesday night. Check out the video of his big …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
A look at some of the most popular headlines on Wayland Patch from the week past.
Wayland Schools Wrestle With Medical Marijuana Policy With a new medical marijuana policy for the state comes some decisions and potential changes to policies at schools. Planning Board Issues Site Plan Decision for Finnerty's Corner Months of hearings led to a Planning Board decision on the site plan proposal for 150 Main Street. Wayland Native Accused in Trooper's Death Will Have Trial Date Soon William Senne is facing new charges in a crash that injured Trooper Ellen Engelhardt in 2003. She never recovered from her injuries and died in 2011. Wayland Sees Increase in Large-Capacity Gun Permits The number of large-capacity gun permits in Wayland has risen more than 25 percent since 2008. 'A Handful of Coins' in Wayland Changes Lives in …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A look back at some of the biggest headlines on Wayland Patch this week.
Wayland Pharmacies, Health Department Have Exhausted Flu Shot Supply Residents flooded area pharmacies and clinics late last week and through the weekend, wiping out the Wayland flu shot supply for at least a few days. Where Did All the Dogs Go? License Numbers Way Down As Deadline Looms Town Clerk Lois Toombs reported the numbers for dog licenses in 2013 were down more than 35 percent just a day before the deadline to register. Planning Board Votes on Curbcut for Finnerty's Site, Eyes Site Plan Approval The Planning Board continued its public hearings on 150 Main St., and reached a decision about the Main Street curbcut while laying the foundation for site plan approval next week. Prosecution, Defense Preparing for Lengthy Trial in …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
A look back at some of the top headlines from the week in Wayland news.
How Does Your Tax Bill Compare to Those in Wayland's Peer Towns? We've looked at how the tax rate itself compares, but what will that actually translate to when it comes to your bank account. Selectmen Unanimously Recommend Two Budget Initiatives, Split on Third The Wayland Fire Department, Wayland Police Department and WaylandCares have some specific requests for FY2014. Whole Foods Shopping Center Sells to New York-Based Developer The center sold to Katz Properties. Finnerty's Developers Request Special Parking Allowance, Address Building Designs Developers are requesting approval to construct fewer parking spaces than required under Wayland's bylaws. Wayland Health Department Out of Flu Vaccine With Boston mayor Tom Menino declaring a …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
A look back at some of the top headlines from the week in Wayland news.
WHS Freshman Class Will Take that Christmas Tree Off Your Hands There's still time to sign up for a time on Jan. 12, when Wayland High School students will remove your tree. Police Start 2013 with Three New Year's Day Arrests There's nothing like starting off the new year with three arrests in 14 hours. Wayland, Weston Swim Meet Showcases Firsts, Raises Funds for Newtown These local swim teams put on a great show while doing a good deed for Newtown, Conn. 2013 Tax Rates: How Does Wayland Compare? The first tax bills of 2013 will be due on Feb. 1, but what will Wayland be paying compared to some area towns? Unlicensed Driver Causes Minor Injuries in Morning Crash at Five Paths The head-on crash disrupted rush hour traffic and police say …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Here's a look at the most-read stories this week on Wayland Patch.
U.S. Postal Service Sets Up Newtown PO Box The outpouring of support for Newtown, Conn., has prompted the U.S. Postal Service to respond with a way for people to share their love and thoughts. Police Arrest Third Person in Connection to October Carjacking An attempted carjacking in October already led to two arrests, and now Wayland police have arrested a third person, a teenage girl. Fujita Trial Start Postponed Two Weeks The short delay will push the start of the trial for the man accused of murdering Lauren Astley into February 2013. School Committee Pauses to Remember Newtown; Addresses Impact on Wayland Schools The School Committee opened its meeting with a moment of silence before Superintendent Paul Stein addressed the question of …
