Category: Wayland Post
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Bank worker foils scam attempt on senior citizen
An 85-year-old Wayland resident was home on March 18 when a laptop notification alerted her of a security breach and provided her a number to call for technical support. However, rather than being connected with a legitimate representative, the person…
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New dog park with plenty of barking spaces is coming
Nicolette Mascari, a dog owner and Wayland resident for 13 years, said about one in every three households in Wayland has a dog that is licensed and registered through the town. Despite this, Mascari and other owners struggle to find…
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Russell’s Garden Center: Growing for 150 years
Elizabeth Russell-Skehan interacts with many customers when working the floor of one of the 15 greenhouses at Russell’s Garden Center, a family-owned retail garden center that has been in business for 150 years. Some customers approach her, thrilled to tell…
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Winter brings increase in deer–car accidents
As deer collisions rise during the winter, some Wayland residents are concerned about wildlife and public safety. While it might appear there are more deer-vs.-car accidents, Acting Police Chief Mark Hebert said there has not been an increase in deer…
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Dropkin reflects on winning silver medal at Olympics
Korey Dropkin (rear) and his mixed-doubles partner Cory Thiesse (front) won a silver medal in mixed doubles. (Photo courtesy Korey Dropkin). Korey Dropkin began curling when he was a “little man that couldn’t even walk” at Broomstones Curling Club in…
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Former Broomstones Curling Club member prepares to fulfill his Olympic dream
Korey Dropkin grew up at Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland. Every Sunday afternoon, he would step onto the ice, wanting nothing more than to be as good as his older brother, Stephen Dropkin. Now, at 30 years old — after…