Wayland Police Boost Patrols at Houses of Worship After San Diego Attack
WAYLAND — Town officials and the Wayland Police Department issued a joint statement Tuesday condemning a recent attack on a mosque in San Diego, and police said they are increasing patrols at houses of worship locally as a precaution. Officials said there is no known threat to any Wayland congregation.
TOWN HALL
The town and Wayland Police Department's joint statement, posted to the town's News Flash on Tuesday afternoon, expressed solidarity with the Muslim community after the San Diego attack. Police said extra patrols around Wayland houses of worship are precautionary and not in response to any specific local threat.
Separately, the Health Department urged residents to take precautions as a heat advisory remains in effect through Wednesday evening, with the greater Boston area expecting record temperatures this week. The department recirculated guidance on staying hydrated, checking on older neighbors and limiting outdoor exertion during peak heat.
The Public Ceremonies Committee also confirmed the 2026 Memorial Day Program will be held Monday, May 25, with a parade and a Ceremony of Remembrance honoring the town's fallen veterans.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Council on Aging is closed today, Tuesday, May 19, and will close again on Memorial Day, May 25. The COA's May newsletter is available on the department's page; regular hours resume Wednesday.
Vokes Players continues building toward two upcoming productions at the Boston Post Road theater. As part of Wayland's semiquincentennial celebrations, Vokes, the Wayland 250 Committee and the Wayland High School theater department will stage a concert version of "1776" at Wayland High School on June 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. The company's summer mainstage, Joe DiPietro's "Over the River and Through the Woods," directed by David Berti, runs July 24 through Aug. 8.
The Wayland Museum & Historical Society's "Tracing Liberty" series continues May 31 at 9 a.m. with a Walk, Wonder, and Discover outing at the Town Beach, 25 Parkland Drive. The next book talk, on Tilly Laskey's "Precious & Adored," is set for June 3 at 7 p.m. at the Wayland Free Public Library and on Zoom.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Wayland Police Increase Patrols At Houses Of Worship After Deadly CA Mosque Shooting" — Wayland police are stepping up visibility at local houses of worship following a fatal attack at a San Diego mosque, with officials emphasizing there is no known threat in town, per Wayland Patch. This is a story the town's News Flash also covered today. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland)
"Wayland To Honor Veterans With Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony" — Wayland Patch previews the May 25 observance, which will include a parade and a cemetery ceremony honoring fallen veterans; the town's Public Ceremonies Committee released the full schedule earlier this week. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland)
"Wayland Town Beach Reopening: What To Know" — Per Wayland Patch, the town beach on the North Pond of Lake Cochituate is set to reopen this month for the season. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wayland)
COMING UP
- Wednesday, May 20: Heat advisory expected to lift Wednesday evening; cooling guidance from the Health Department remains in effect until then. - Sunday, May 24: Last day before Memorial Day observances; COA closed Monday. - Monday, May 25: Wayland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony of Remembrance. - Sunday, May 31, 9 a.m.: Wayland Museum's Walk, Wonder, and Discover at Lake Cochituate Town Beach, 25 Parkland Drive.