Mainstone Farm Tours: See it Before the Town Meeting

WAYLAND, MA - Mainstone Farm has been a part of Wayland's identity for over 150 years and now residents have the chance to help preserve it for future generations.

The Hamlen family, who has farmed the land since 1872, decided to sell the property’s development rights to Wayland in 2013. Residents can vote on the issue during the Annual Town Meeting on April 7.

During the meeting, Wayland residents will have the opportunity to ensure the permanent protection of Mainstone Farm by approving the appropriation of funds to purchase a Conservation Restriction, the town reported.

Tours will be conducted of the Mainstone Farms property in April for those who wish to see the property in person.

The schedule is as follow:

April 1st 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. By Car: Meet at Town Building (Senior Center entrance from back parking lot) to join Community Preservation Committee and Conservation Commission members who will drive you to the farm. You may walk a bit or just stay seated, hear some of the history of the Farm and enjoy the view of the farmland that Wayland residents have the opportunity to preserve, through Article 30 at Town Meeting. Sign up for tours at the Council on Aging.

April 2nd 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. By Foot: Meet at the Mainstone Farmstand on Old Connecticut Path near Forest Hill Road to enjoy the beautiful landscape while walking up the hill. It is likely to be muddy so wear appropriate foot wear.

April 3rd 1:00 PM. By Foot: Meet at the Mainstone Farmstand on Old Connecticut Path near Forest Hill Road to enjoy the beautiful landscape while walking up the hill. It is likely to be muddy so wear appropriate foot wear.

Photo via the Mainstone Farm Facebook page, schedule via town of Wayland