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  Wayland is a quiet, peaceful community located in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts. The Town takes great pride in its public school system, local history, and preservation of natural resources.
  
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May

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1 Board of Library Trustees 9:00am Conservation Commission 6:30pm Planning Board 7:00pm	2	3 Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee 8:00am School Committee - Finance Subcommittee 8:35am	4 Wayland Early Childhood Fair 10:00am
5	6 School Committee- Policy Subcommittee 9:30am Finance Committee Appointing Board 1:00pm Personnel Board 4:00pm Historical Commission 6:30pm Finance Committee 7:00pm Select Board 7:00pm	7 Annual Town Election 7:00am to 8:00pm Youth Advisory Committee 6:00pm	8 Planning Board 6:00pm School Committee 6:00pm Public Ceremonies Committee 7:00pm Surface Water Quality Committee 7:00pm Energy and Climate Committee 7:30pm	9 Design Review Advisory Board 6:30pm Affordable Green Electricity & Town Meeting Climate Articles 7:00pm ELVIS 7:30pm	10	11
12	13 Board of Public Works 6:15am Finance Committee 6:10pm Wastewater Management District Commission 6:15pm Annual Town Meeting 6:45pm	14 Wastewater Management District Commission 6:15pm Board of Public Works 6:15pm	15	16 Historic District Commission 7:30pm	17	18
19	20	21 ZBA 7:00pm	22	23	24	25
26	27 Memorial Day (All day)	28	29	30	31

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Annual Town Election

May 7, 2024 - 7:00am to 8:00pm

Youth Advisory Committee

May 7, 2024 - 6:00pm

May 8, 2024 - 6:00pm

School Committee

May 8, 2024 - 6:00pm

Surface Water Quality Committee

May 8, 2024 - 7:00pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summer Camps

What are the "New Normal" COVID-19 Protocols?

Ask a question!

What weeks are we registered for?

What are the camp dates?

Is the camp licensed?

Assessors' Office

What are the Assessors' Office responsibilities?

Why does my newly released assessed value not reflect the value of my house today?

What if I disagree with the assessed valuation of my home?

If I do not agree with my assessed value and have filed for abatement, do I have to pay my tax bill?

What is Proposition 2 ½?

Capital Projects

What about traffic, parking and lighting? Will it impact neighbors?

Where Can I Find Information from the 2020 Loker Turf Project?

Who approves the plans?

How much will Loker cost?

What about concerns with the materials like crumb rubber infill and plastic grass fibers?

Community Center Project

How does the proposed CoA/Community Center compare with other peer towns?

Was a basketball court considered as part of the CoA/Community Center?

What is the Article 21 asking for?

What are the benefits of the proposed CoA / Community Center?

We've gotten by without a Community Center for so long - why do we need one now?

Community Preservation Committee

Where are my CPA taxes going?

Conservation

Whom can I call for assistance in permitting?

How do I apply to conduct activity in or near a wetland or floodplain?

If I hire a consultant, will the Conservation Commission accept their opinion as the final word?

How should I prepare for a meeting or hearing?

When am I required to file an application with the Conservation Commission?

Council On Aging

Can you recommend a home health agency? Or a snow removal service?

Can you help me understand Medicare and my other health care options?

Do I need to join the Council on Aging?

How can I get your monthly newsletter and weekly eblast?

I have some legal questions. Can you help with that?

Department of Public Works

How do I apply for a water abatement?

How are my water rates figured?

How are irrigation systems regulated in town?

I think I have a leak! How can I check?

How do I read my water meter?

Police Department

Report a power outage in my neighborhood?

Where is the Wayland Police Department located?

How do I find out if there is school today?

I was pulled over by a Police Officer, why did a second car show up?

Can a Police Officer query my license plate without observing me commit a motor vehicle infraction?

Public Body Meeting Information (Remote, InPerson, and Hybrid)

How can I participate in a Public Meeting virtually as a member of the public?

Can I call into a meeting as a member of the public?

Recreation Department

Loker Turf Project FAQ

Camp FAQ

Town Clerk

Discontinue or withdraw from a business or move to another location?

How do I file or renew a business certificate?

What is a business certificate?

Who must file a business certificate?

Transfer Station & Recycling Center

What are the current Transfer Station Fees?

What are the regular hours of operation at the Transfer Station?

How do I purchase a Transfer Station Permit Sticker?

Are special bags required to dispose of trash at the transfer station?

How do holidays affect the Transfer Station hours of operation?

Wayland Community Fund

Where do I get an application?

How do we operate?

Who do we help?

What kind of help do we provide?

Wayland Youth & Family Services

How to reach us?

How do I get started?

Who is eligible for WYFS services?

What do the services cost?

How does confidentiality work?

Zoning Board of Appeals

What Zoning District is my property located in and what use is allowed?

When do I need a special permit, variance or site plan approval?

How long does the Zoning Board of Appeals (Z.B.A.) hearing process take?

What are the submittal requirements for the Zoning Board of Appeals (Z.B.A.)?

What fee’s must be paid to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals (Z.B.A.)?