Community Corner

'Wayland Can't Do an End-Run Around the Laws'

A look at some of the things that got folks talking on Wayland Patch this week.

Wayland Planning Board Defers Decision on Medical Marijuana Bylaw

"It's pretty offensive to me that the town is playing zoning shenanigans to, in effect, prohibit a dispensary. Just because it wasn't named in existing zoning does not disallow it. It's a medical dispensary, and should be treated as any pharmacy. Wayland can't do an end-run around the laws." - JRZ

Pelham Island Bridge Reopens

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"I have crossed over the new bridge. They did nice job. Now the town neeeds to resurface Pelham Island Road. It is a mess from the bridge to the Sudbury town line -- lots of pot holes and ruts." - Richard P Turner

Stamp Prices to Rise One Cent This Month

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"seriously by next year the gas money to deliver your letter yourself will be cheaper...." - Abby

2013 Tax Rates: How Does Wayland Compare?

"I would be interested to know how Wayland stacks up to other communities that are in our pier group (I know we have an established pier group as I have seen the list) that takes into account our assessments. My house is assessed at least 20% to 30% below market value. I pay close attention to the housing market and I do not have an unrealistic opinion of value (and I know most people do). I want low taxes just like the next person but I think we have to start making an apples to apples comparison before we start putting a yard-stick to our tax rate. The Mill Rate is only ½ of the equation – I don’t have the answer but I would be interested if someone has done the math on that." - Bill

Unlicensed Driver Causes Minor Injuries in Morning Crash at Five Paths

"Unlicensed Driver, is that a politically correct term for Illegal Alien? And since when is a facial laceration, face and rib pain considered a "minor injury" Ask any women how she feels about her face being cut up; you may want a re-classification. Nothing to see here, move along..." - Uncle Obongo

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