RSS Builder by B!Soft WaylandeNews' RSS Feed http://www.waylandenews.com The latest news and information about Wayland, Massachusetts en-us webmaster@waylandenews.com webmaster@waylandenews.com 2008 WaylandeNews.com WaylandeNews' RSS Feed http://www.waylandenews.com http://www.waylandenews.com/images/rss1.jpg 125 129 The Massachusetts Superior Court has ruled in favor of Wayland Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:07:26 -0500 http://www.waylandenews.com/PDFFiles/WaylandTurfSJOpinion.pdf The Massachusetts Superior Court has ruled in favor of Wayland in the ten-taxpayer suit filed against the Town challenging the lawfulness of the turf field expenditure under the Community Preservation Act. Summary judgment has been entered for Wayland, and the case has been dismissed.]]> Tom Conroy wins re-election as State Representative Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:07:17 -0500 http://www.boston.com/news/special/politics/2008/general-election/13th_middlesex_state_house.html Tom Conroy wins re-election as State Representative, defeating challenger Susan Pope in all three towns in the district.]]> Scott Brown wins re-election as State Senator Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:07:10 -0500 http://www.boston.com/news/special/politics/2008/general-election/norfolk_bristol_middlesex_state_senate.html Scott Brown wins re-election as State Senator, defeating Sara Orozco by a 59-41% margin. Orozco won 53% of the vote in Wayland.]]> Latest Posts on the WaylandeNews Discussion Forum Sat, 1 Nov 2008 07:13:38 -0400 http://www.waylandenews.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2 WaylandeNews Beware Homeland Security's Real-ID Mandate (10/30)
Our School "Reconfiguration" (10/28)
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Repeal state income tax (Ballot Question #1) (10/22)
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Men's soccer to host NESCAC Tourney Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:07:21 -0500 http://www.middlebury.edu/athletics/sports/mens/soccer/2008-2009/news/news_633614740028748572.htm Men's soccer to host NESCAC Tourney.  Third-seed Trinity's team includes Wayland-native Junior Sam Wisner, who leads the team in scoring and is third in the conference.]]> Two alarm fire damages artist studio Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:07:06 -0500 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x1197774227/Two-alarm-fire-damages-artist-studio Two alarm fire damages artist studio at the corner of East Plain Street and Leary Street.  Most of the artwork was saved, but two cars outside the garage were destroyed.  There were no injuries, and the fire department had the fire under control twenty minutes after their arrival.]]> Wayland police briefs Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:07:01 -0500 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x199488278/Wayland-police-briefs Wayland police briefs.]]> Lexington actress stars in Vokes' musical season opene Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:06:57 -0500 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/fun/entertainment/x199488271/Lexington-actress-stars-in-Vokes-musical-season-opener Lexington actress stars in Vokes' musical season opener.  "A Man of No Importance," runs through November 22 at the Vokes Theatre.]]> Voters this year have rejected almost two-thirds of overrides Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:06:52 -0500 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/11/04/voters_this_year_have_rejected_almost_two_thirds_of_overrides/?page=full Voters this year have rejected almost two-thirds of overrides.  Only 38 of 102 Proposition 2 1/2 override attempts succeeded this year, the worst rate of passage since 1996, when 32% of overrides were approved.  Wayland was among communities bucking the trend, passing a $1.9 million in back April.]]> Local business owners upset about impact of Town Center on parking Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:06:46 -0500 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x199487028/Local-business-owners-upset-about-impact-of-Town-Center-on-parking Local business owners upset about impact of Town Center on parking.  Local business owners were upset after learning that more than half of the parking spaces in front of their buildings would be removed as part of the new 370,000-square-foot Town Center development. The buildings on Cochituate Road near the Collins Market Building on Route 27 currently have about 15 parking spaces where customers and employees can park. According to the project’s special permit, MassHighway asked the town to "modify the on-street parking spaces on the westerly side of Route 27 north of Route 20 in the area of the Collins Market Building so that they are parallel to Route 27." This change would reduce the number of spaces to about six.]]> Time will tell Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:06:40 -0500 http://www.boston.com/ae/events/articles/2008/11/03/time_will_tell/ Time will tell.  No basketball was being played in the Wayland Junior High School gymnasium on Nov. 5, 1968. It was Election Day, and every voting booth was full. John McCain was in a North Vietnamese prison, and Barack Obama was 7. Which would have been more amazed to learn he'd be his party's nominee for president 40 years later?]]> Wayland Sophomore Brett Baker won the 10th Grade Division II 3.1 mile race Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:11:23 -0500 http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/high_school/general/view/2008_11_02_Jeff_Bush_on_pace:_Rallies_to_win_Division_1/srvc=sports&position=recent_bullet Wayland Sophomore Brett Baker won the 10th Grade Division II 3.1 mile race at the State Coaches Invitational with a time of 16:57.15.]]> Retired teachers lending a helping hand Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:11:14 -0500 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x771964526/Retired-teachers-lending-a-helping-hand Retired teachers lending a helping hand.  Former Wayland High School teacher "Doc" Roemer is now retired and volunteering his help in the schools of his hometown, Franklin, as part of a pilot program to get retired teachers back and involved with the schools.]]> Wayland Gulf station robbed, police search for suspect Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:11:07 -0500 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1588600005/Wayland-Gulf-station-robbed-police-search-for-suspect Wayland Gulf station robbed, police search for suspect. Wayland Police are searching for a man who robbed the Wayland Gulf gas station on Main Street Thursday night at about 9pm. A press release says police are looking for a white man, 6 feet tall, 200 pounds with some facial hair, who last night was wearing a hooded sweat shirt and blue latex gloves. The man allegedly approached a store clerk brandishing a medium-sized hunting knife and demanded money. The press release does not say what the man stole, but police communications last night suggested cash and an iPod were taken.  The man fled on foot toward the Cochituate ball field. The Wayland Police Detective Bureau continues to investigate. If you have information, contact police at 508-358-4721.]]> Economy rules state senate debate Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:10:57 -0500 http://www.wickedlocal.com/natick/news/x1588595940/Economy-rules-state-Senate-debate Economy rules state senate debate.  Sara Orozco and Scott Brown debated in Attleboro on Wednesday night.  The debate will be rebroadcast on the Wayland Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 37) on Monday, November 3, 5-6:30pm.]]> Toll plaza changes at 128 Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:10:51 -0500 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x1016923204/Toll-plaza-changes-at-Rte-128 Toll plaza changes at 128.  As part of a plan to reconfigure toll lanes and increase traffic flow throughout the Pike, the MassPike East toll plaza near Route128 were changed this weekend.  All motorists paying cash are being directed to the middle of the toll plaza, while drivers with FastLane transponders staying to the left side of the toll plaza.]]> Wayland Gulf station robbed, police search for suspect Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:52:32 -0400 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1588600005/Wayland-Gulf-station-robbed-police-search-for-suspect Wayland Gulf station robbed, police search for suspect. Wayland Police are searching for a man who robbed the Wayland Gulf gas station on Main Street Thursday night at about 9pm. A press release says police are looking for a white man, 6 feet tall, 200 pounds with some facial hair, who last night was wearing a hooded sweat shirt and blue latex gloves. The man allegedly approached a store clerk brandishing a medium-sized hunting knife and demanded money. The press release does not say what the man stole, but police communications last night suggested cash and an iPod were taken.  The man fled on foot toward the Cochituate ball field. The Wayland Police Detective Bureau continues to investigate. If you have information, contact police at 508-358-4721.]]> Economy rules state senate debate Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:52:18 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/natick/news/x1588595940/Economy-rules-state-Senate-debate Economy rules state senate debate.  Sara Orozco and Scott Brown debated in Attleboro on Wednesday night.  The debate will be rebroadcast on the Wayland Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 37) on Monday, November 3, 5-6:30pm.]]> Toll plaza changes at 128 Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:52:09 -0400 "http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x1016923204/Toll-plaza-changes-at-Rte-128 Toll plaza changes at 128.  As part of a plan to reconfigure toll lanes and increase traffic flow throughout the Pike, the MassPike East toll plaza near Route128 will be changed this weekend.  All motorists paying cash will be directed to the middle of the toll plaza, while drivers with FastLane transponders will stay to the left side of the toll plaza.]]> Markey to campaign for Orozco, Conroy Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:51:50 -0400 http://www.politickerma.com/jeremyjacobs/1696/markey-campaign-orozco-conroy Markey to campaign for Orozco, Conroy.  Congressman Edward Markey is slated to appear at a sign standout and rally for state Senate candidate Sara Orozco and state Rep. Tom Conroy on Thursday, according to Orozco's campaign. Markey, a Malden Democrat, will headline a rally at Wayland Center on Thursday, 5:30-7pm. ]]> New transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:20:46 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x199478337/New-transportation-options-for-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities New transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities.  Thanks to a new arrangement between our Council on Aging (COA) and Metrowest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA), exciting transportation options will open up in January for Wayland residents over age 65 and/or handicapped of any age for door-to-door dial-a-ride services on an expanded basis over what is now available through JFK Transportation.]]> Brown and Orozco campaigns for Senate heat up Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:20:41 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1588594391/Brown-and-Orozco-campaigns-for-Senate-heat-up Brown and Orozco campaigns for Senate heat up.]]> Jack-o'-lanterns light up town center Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:20:35 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1197764098/Jack-o-lanterns-light-up-town-center Jack-o'-lanterns light up town center.  Spread the Bread's latest fundraiser was their first ever Light the Spirit event. Every third week in October is National "Make a Difference" Week, and the Spread the Bread event this year was a jack-o’-lantern festivity. There were approximately 35 pumpkins which ranged from a witch pumpkin to a Red Sox pumpkin to a police pumpkin. ]]> Profile of candidate Tom Conroy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:20:30 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x635415586/Profile-Rep-Tom-Conroy-D-Wayland Profile of candidate Tom Conroy.]]> Profile of candidate Sue Pope Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:20:20 -0400 "http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1588593466/Profile-Republican-Susan-Pope Profile of candidate Sue Pope.]]> Wayland High School sophomore hits the big top Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:20:13 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x199478329/Wayland-High-School-sophomore-hits-the-big-top Wayland High School sophomore hits the big top. Sophomore Jamie Nanni spent this past summer touring New England with Circus Smirkus, a traveling youth circus for performers ages 10 to 18.]]> Wayside Hospice founder to speak at Parmenter gala Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:20:07 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1016920160/Wayside-Hospice-founder-to-speak-at-Parmenter-gala Wayside Hospice founder to speak at Parmenter gala. Edith L. Murray, founder of Wayside Hospice, will be the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Parmenter Gala on Thursday, November 6, at the Newton Marriott.  The evening, with NewsCenter 5’s Ed Harding as emcee, includes a reception, dinner, and silent and live auction items offering excitement, romance, getaways and gift-certificates for children and adults.  To attend the gala, email Robin Gunderson or call her at 508-358-3000, ext. 296, or visit www.parmenter.org.]]> Cross-Country gets ready for Northeast Conference Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:19:58 -0400 "http://www.bryantbulldogs.com/sports/xc/2008/News/10-29_NEC_Championship_Preview Cross-Country gets ready for Northeast Conference Championships; First team to compete for Division I Conference Championship in School History.  Among top competitors for the women is Wayland's Casey Fenwick.]]> Shared services getting a fresh look Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:45:58 -0400 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/30/shared_services_getting_a_fresh_look/?page=full Shared services getting a fresh look.  Communities are re-looking at regionalizing some services to save money as budgets get increasingly tighter.]]> Absentee ballots are hot tickets Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:45:52 -0400 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/30/absentee_ballots_are_hot_tickets/?page=full Absentee ballots are hot tickets.  Clerks facing surge for Tuesday election.  Voters have until noon Monday to apply for an absentee ballot at Town Building. Late applicants can vote in person at the Town Clerk's office if it is too late for a ballot to be mailed and returned in time. The deadline for the return of a ballot is the closing of the polls at 8pm on Election Day.]]> Special Town Meeting Warrant Hearing and logistics for Special Town Meeting Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:45:45 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x199478331/Special-Town-Meeting-Warrant-Hearing Special Town Meeting Warrant Hearing and logistics for Special Town Meeting.  The Special Town Meeting Warrant Hearing will be held on Monday, November 3 at 7:30pm during the Board of Selectmen’s meeting at Town Building.  Special Town Meeting is being held in the gymnasium at Wayland Middle School on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30pm.]]> Wayland selectmen OK traffic plan Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:37:03 -0400 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x221225530/Wayland-selectmen-OK-school-traffic-plan Wayland selectmen OK traffic plan. Seeking to improve traffic flow and safety around Claypit Hill school, Selectmen have approved the policemen's plan to make part of Adams Lane one-way during school pick-up and drop-off times.]]> Massachusetts professional poker player Bernard Lee takes World Poker Finals title Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:37:08 -0400 http://www.waylandenews.com/pressrelease20081028.htm Massachusetts professional poker player Bernard Lee takes World Poker Finals title. The Wayland resident beat more than three hundred competitors to win his third title in three years.]]> Many local politicians support minimum gun age Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:56 -0400 ttp://www.metrowestdailynews.com/state/x742108662/Many-local-pols-support-minimum-gun-age Many local politicians support minimum gun age. Some area lawmakers are vowing to back legislation keeping automatic weapons out of the hands of children, following the accidental shooting death of a Connecticut 8-year-old Sunday on a Westfield firing range.]]> Former Wayland basketball coach Jim Porrell among those to be inducted into the Massachusetts State Basketball Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:51 -0400 http://www.telegram.com/article/20081028/COLUMN50/810280471/-1/sports_columns Former Wayland basketball coach Jim Porrell among those to be inducted into the Massachusetts State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. The banquet will be held November 23. For more information, contact Ilya Nicholas]]> Both boys and girls crew do their part in crew championships. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:46 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/sports/x1157501055/Boys-crew-does-its-part-in-championship boys crew and girls crew do their part in crew championships. . This past Sunday at the State public school rowing championships, Wayland-Weston Crew walked away with boys team trophy and the girls team trophy. Both teams contributed to the program's winning the overall team trophy and the State championship.]]> Kicking in his share of wins Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:41 -0400 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/26/kicking_in_his_share_in_wins/ Kicking in his share of wins. Brian Harvey (WHS '08) beat out three other freshman to be the No. 1 kicker for the University of Maine football team. On Saturday, the former Wayland High standout booted the game-winning extra point in the Black Bears' 41-40 double-overtime victory against Hofstra.]]> Police Sergeant says thanks Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:36 -0400 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/26/hearing_on_tree_removal/?page=full Police Sergeant says thanks- Wayland police Sergeant Richard Manley, speaking by phone from his hospital bed at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, said last week he wanted to express his thanks to everyone who has called him and sent their regards since he was hit by a car October 11 while riding his bicycle in Stow. Manley, 51, was seriously injured, suffering a broken pelvis and collarbone and some swelling in his spine. He is the most senior officer on the force, with 30 years of service. He is also the department's training officer and has been the night shift commander for more than 20 years. Manley could be off the job for several months while he recovers.]]> Saxonville developer drawn into bankruptcy cas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:31 -0400 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1904370836/Saxonville-developer-drawn-into-bankruptcy-case Saxonville developer drawn into bankruptcy case. The developer for a proposed one-of-a-kind, 170-acre housing subdivision is being dragged into bankruptcy court by one of its creditors. RTM Framingham, the owner of the project known as Danforth Green, which calls for a mix of 525 homes, apartments and condos, has been pulled into U.S. Bankruptcy Court through an involuntary judicial petition. ]]> Dartmouth's Jenny looks to build on last season's successes Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:26 -0400 http://www.columbiaspectator.com/node/56444 Dartmouth's Jenny looks to build on last season's successes. Despite some excellent performances from Alex Jenny during his first five games this season, Dartmouth has started the season 0-5, his team looking for its first win against Columbia.]]> ncome tax fight costs a lot to wage Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:22 -0400 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/24/income_tax_fight_costs_a_lot_to_wage/?page=full Income tax fight costs a lot to wage. Support for the proposal appears to be dwindling as opponents of eliminating the income tax have gotten their message out. This battle is clearly seen as important beyond the state's borders; while opponents have significantly more funding, both sides have received over their half their funding from outside the state. The question, brought by a voter petition organized by the Wayland-based Committee for Small Government, would become law if approved, and would cut about 40% of the state's revenues. Those figures are enough to unite labor and business interests that ordinarily might clash on Beacon Hill, generating opposition from a broad spectrum of public officials and community leaders. The report referenced in this article by Global Insight is available online here.]]> Repairs needed to Public Safety Building Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:17 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x1261533101/Repairs-needed-to-Public-Safety-Building Repairs needed to Public Safety Building. For residents who may be wondering what all the activity around the town’s Public Safety Building is about, the siding is being replaced on almost the entire structure. The repair work is necessary because of design defects, and the Town is seeking to recover costs from the architect.]]> Education helps insulate region from job loss Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:10 -0400 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/23/education_helps_insulate_region_from_job_loss/ Education helps insulate region from job loss. The economic downturn that has led employers across the country to shed jobs is playing out a little differently in the western suburbs, with their high concentration of well-educated workers. The latest unemployment figures available from the state indicate that Massachusetts is doing better than the rest of the country and that the western suburbs are doing better still.]]> Records fall at Wayland XC Festival Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:05 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/fun/x1196570772/Records-fall-at-Wayland-XC-Festival Records fall at Wayland XC Festival. Nearly 300 runners of all ages and abilities participated in the Wayland XC Festival at Wayland High School on Sunday, Oct. 12. The cross-country running festival included an open 5k race, a 3k race for ages 11 to 14, and a 3k race for ages 10 and under. For complete results, visit http://www.waylandxc.com]]> 'Adopt' a photo for Vokes Players Collection Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:36:01 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1157491843/Adopt-a-photo-for-Vokes-Players-collection 'Adopt' a photo for Vokes Players Collection. The Adopt an Artifact Campaign seeks to find donors to "adopt" 46 photographs and pay for their conservation. For information on adopting a photograph email Donnie Baillargeon at or call 508-358-2011.]]> Conroy and Pope discuss the economy Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:54 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1348681892/Conroy-and-Pope-discuss-the-economy Conroy and Pope discuss the economy and their views on the state's budget, ways to save money and their priorities for necessary services.]]> Resident wins award for devotion to golden retrievers Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:50 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1157491897/Resident-wins-award-for-devotion-to-golden-retrievers Resident wins award for devotion to golden retrievers. Longtime Wayland resident Joy Viola recently received the Vern Bower Humanitarian Award from the Golden Retriever Club of America for her exemplary contributions and selfless devotion to the breed, including her work in golden retriever rescue.]]> aving a ball at the Harvest Fun Fair Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:44 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x270974918/Having-a-ball-at-the-Harvest-Fun-Fair Having a ball at the Harvest Fun Fair. Although it was chilly, many Wayland High School students, as well as children and their families, showed up for the annual Harvest Day Fun Fair in Wayland on Saturday. School clubs hosted the event, running a variety of entertaining booths to bring the high school and community together, and to raise money.]]> The lopsided money and politics behind Question 1 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:38 -0400 http://www.wbur.org/news/2008/80887_20081023.asp The lopsided money and politics behind Question 1. In November, when they vote on Question One, the people of Massachusetts will decide whether to eliminate the state income tax. The forces trying to persuade voters on either side of the issue are not evenly matched. On one side is much of the state's political establishment, on the other a small band of determined activists. ]]> In Conroy-Pope rematch, legislative effectiveness plays big role Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:29 -0400 http://www.politickerma.com/jeremyjacobs/1603/conroy-pope-rematch-legislative-effectiveness-plays-big-role In Conroy-Pope rematch, legislative effectiveness plays big role. State Rep. Tom Conroy's rematch this year against Susan Pope, who he beat to take the seat in 2006, appears to hinge on which legislator has best represented Middlesex County's 13th District. And that's exactly how both candidates want it.]]> Old gravel lot may now interest town of Framingham Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:18 -0400 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x849595645/Old-gravel-lot-may-now-interest-town Old gravel lot may now interest town. Framingham town officials may look at purchasing all or part of a 170-acre parcel once slated for a sprawling subdivision on the old New England Sand and Gravel property. The Planning Board last night recommended the town take a fresh look at the property for the 525-unit Danforth Green project near the Wayland town line because the development appears stalled. ]]> Signs along Sudbury River warn of Mercury-tainted fish Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:14 -0400 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x920585570/Signs-along-Sudbury-River-warn-of-mercury-tainted-fish Signs along Sudbury River warn of Mercury-tainted fish. With a study on cleaning up the Sudbury River still in the works, federal officials are reminding residents of the risks of eating mercury-contaminated fish from the waterway. Over the past few weeks, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contractors replaced 49 of the now-familiar signs along the river, urging fishermen not to consume what they catch.]]> Suggestions made to Ad Hoc Budget Committee to examine bottom line Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:35:08 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x398375501/Suggestions-made-to-Ad-Hoc-Budget-Committee-to-examine-bottom-line Suggestions made to Ad Hoc Budget Committee to examine bottom line. With the budget planning process under way, the Ad Hoc Budget Advisory Committee took suggestions from the public on how the town can save more money. The Ad Hoc Budget Committee, made up of members of the School Committee, Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee, in addition to Town Administrator Fred Turkington and Superintendent Gary Burton, heard ideas for the fiscal year 2010 budget that ranged from reducing energy consumption to cutting educational activities.]]> MetroWest's unemployment rate lower than state's Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:34:59 -0400 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/state/x849595535/MetroWests-unemployment-rate-lower-than-states MetroWest's unemployment rate lower than state's. Area businesspeople credit MetroWest's diverse economy for keeping unemployment rates below the state average. State unemployment levels are about a percentage point lower than the national average, the MetroWest fares better than the state as whole.]]> State senator candidate Orozco failed to vote in four out of six local elections Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:34:52 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x398373016/State-Senate-candidate-Orozco-failed-to-vote-in-four-out-of-six-local-elections State senator candidate Orozco failed to vote in four out of six local elections. While she did vote in nearly all state and federal level elections, Democratic Candidate Sara Orozco failed to vote in several town elections, including three override votes.]]> The new school year Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:34:42 -0400 http://www.waylandschoolcommittee.org/newsletter/2008-10-20_newsletter.htm The new school year. The School Committee October newsletter discusses, among several items, the elementary school reconfiguration, full day kindergarten, and search for a new Middle School principal. ]]> Town officials meet with state lawmakers Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:41:26 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x1348676080/Town-officials-meet-with-state-lawmakers Flexible hiring freeze and spending controls Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:40:52 -0400 http://www.waylandenews.com/PDFFiles/Fincom%20Memo%20Spending%20Controls.pdf Halloween safety tips and free glow sticks Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:40:17 -0400 http://www.waylandenews.com/halloweenpressrelease2008.htm Gossels fund for Human Dignity presents talk on Obama candidacy Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:39:33 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x282374128/Gossels-Fund-for-Human-Dignity-presents-talk-on-Obama-candidacy Wayland students celebrate National Walk to School Day Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:38:56 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1261523427/Wayland-students-celebrate-National-Walk-to-School-Day www.waylandrailtrail.org.]]> Grant from Wayland Children and Parents Association for Beach Buddies Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:38:25 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x282374603/Grant-from-Wayland-Children-and-Parents-Association-for-Beach-Buddies their website.]]> From Russian with love:  resident offers cuisine Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:37:50 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x1776794011/From-Russian-with-love-Resident-offers-cuisine-walking-tour On the trail of a hidden jewel Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:37:04 -0400 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/10/16/on_the_trail_of_a_hidden_jewel_1224114131/?page=full Castle Hill Conservation Area in Wayland.  [Map of the path.]]]> Speaker shares her story of domestic violence Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:36:33 -0400 http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1164066316/Speaker-shares-her-story-of-domestic-violence www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org.]]> Sara Orozco runs a spirited, uphill race against anti-gay incumbent Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:36:04 -0400 http://www.baywindows.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=81935 Statement from Sue Pope Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:35:45 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/lincoln/news/opinions/x1157483392/Guest-commentary-Susan-Pope Statement from Tom Conroy Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:35:23 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/lincoln/news/opinions/x282375545/Guest-commentary-Tom-Conroy Wayland Police Sergeant Richard Manley involved in serious accident Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:34:28 -0400 http://www.waylandenews.com/pressrelease20081015.htm Selectmen against Question 1; Howell calls forum a Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:33:09 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x811434439/Selectmen-against-Question-1-Howell-calls-forum-a-sham Boston Globe and the Boston Herald), as well as the League of Women Voters and Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.  Video of opponents after the forum is available online

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Please help find lost dog Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:32:42 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/homepage/x282373753/Please-help-find-lost-dog www.finddenali.com for photos and contact information.]]> Pope and Conroy debate again, this time in Sudbury Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:31:36 -0400 http://www.wickedlocal.com/wayland/news/x282374527/Pope-and-Conroy-debate-again-this-time-in-Sudbury