The ballot is long in this upcoming election and there is homework to do! Voters in Wayland many find the following resources helpful when researching candidates and issues in order to make their choices in the upcoming election: Candidates' Forum for the Middlesex and Worcester State Senate seat, featuring James Eldrige (Democrat) and Timothy Shea … Continue reading Voter Resources for the November 3 Election
Ballot Question Information Session (by the Acton Area LWV) on October 7 at 7 pm on Zoom
Just in time for the November election! Join the Acton Area LWV for an informational session about all 9 ballot questions. Plain language explanations. Pros and cons. Supporters and opposition. Financial impact. To register, use the QR code below.
MA Senate District Forum on Sept. 30th at 7 pm
A candidate forum for the Middlesex and Worcester State Senate seat will feature James Eldridge, the Democratic incumbent, and Timothy Shea, Republican. The forum will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St., and is free and open to the public. There will also be a livestream … Continue reading MA Senate District Forum on Sept. 30th at 7 pm
Candidate Forums for District 3 Governor’s Councillor and Middlesex County District Attorney now available!
The League of Women Voters of Acton Area, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boston-Cambridge, Brookline, Concord-Carlisle, Harvard, Lexington, Sudbury, Waltham, Wayland, Wellesley, and Weston all co-sponsored a forum for District 3 Governor's Councillor featuring candidates Mara Dolan and Margie Palladino. The eight Councilors are responsible for approving the governor’s judicial appointments and appointments to other boards, such … Continue reading Candidate Forums for District 3 Governor’s Councillor and Middlesex County District Attorney now available!
We need your questions for the Middlesex Country District Attorney and Governor’s Council Candidates!
Email your questions for the candidates running for Middlesex County District Attorney and Governor's Council to MiddlesexDAquestions@gmail.com! The forums will be taped in the coming weeks and made available as soon as possible. Thank you!
Wayland IT Director talks cybersecurity with LWV Wayland
Massachusetts towns are the targets of unrelenting cyberattacks. On June 17, 2026, Wayland’s IT Director Nick Lombardi, and project manager Michele Rosen presented an overview of Wayland's cybersecurity at the League of Women Voters Annual Meeting. They reported that towns, police departments, public school districts, and even a municipal light department in Massachusetts have been … Continue reading Wayland IT Director talks cybersecurity with LWV Wayland
Freedom of the Press: A Cornerstone of Democracy from LWVMA–watch now on YouTube!
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts announces the release of a new episode, “Freedom of the Press: A Cornerstone of Democracy,” in the What Democracy Means in Everyday Life video series. This panel explores the true freedom of the press under the First Amendment amidst fading public trust and “fake news.” Media experts address … Continue reading Freedom of the Press: A Cornerstone of Democracy from LWVMA–watch now on YouTube!
We Pay–They Profit: Public Goods in Private Hands, on Thursday, May 28, at 7 pm
The League of Women Voters of the Northampton Area, Sudbury, Wayland and LWV Amherst Healthcare Committee will jointly host an interactive webinar, "We Pay--They Profit: Public Goods in Private Hands," on Thursday, May 28, at 7 pm. Our speaker will be Donald Cohen, founder and Executive Director of In the Public Interest. While the program … Continue reading We Pay–They Profit: Public Goods in Private Hands, on Thursday, May 28, at 7 pm
Town Meeting Issues Forum for Wayland 2026 ATM
The League of Women Voters of Wayland hosted its annual Town Meeting Issues Forum on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to help voters learn about the items to be discussed and voted on at Wayland's Annual Town Meeting (ATM). Below, you can choose to link to the video, the audio only, and/or the written transcript of … Continue reading Town Meeting Issues Forum for Wayland 2026 ATM
Annual Town Meeting Issues Forum on Zoom, April 29th, 7 pm
The League of Women Voters of Wayland will hold its annual Town Meeting Issues Forum on Wednesday, April 29th. We are grateful to Miranda Jones, our Town Moderator, for hosting us on Zoom. She will talk about the use of the Consent Calendar and Abbreviated Presentation Procedures; she has made some changes to the Consent Calendar … Continue reading Annual Town Meeting Issues Forum on Zoom, April 29th, 7 pm