![On Monday, June 10, the annual Underclassmen Awards ceremony took place inside of WHSs auditorium.
I think that these awards bring motivation to [WHS] students to preform well academically, Sophomore Rufat Hasanov said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0474-1200x800.jpg)
![The Wayland residents who volunteer to coach baseball try to make the environment fun and uplifting for players. “[I try] to build the kids up,” Co-Commissioner and coach for a Minors team Alex Ahmed said. “If someone strikes out, you encourage them, [and] say that [they] get another chance, [or they] could try again next time.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/unnamed-1200x801.png)
What you need to know:
On Monday, May 13, two people were reported killed by a commuter rail train in Natick at 6 p.m.. After the accident was reported, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced on Twitter that trains would be delayed on Monday that evening due to police activity in the area. It wasn’t until 8:30 p.m. that the Framingham/Worcester Line was up and running for the rest of the night. Even though the tracks were clear to operate again, commuters were informed that they may experience more delays no matter what direction they were heading.
The Boston Globe reported that the victims were a 65-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man whose identities have not yet been disclosed to the public. According to NBC Boston, some witnesses saw the woman close to the tracks, and the man was trying to guide her away from the tracks. As the witnesses began to leave, both victims were struck by the train. WCVB mentioned that witnesses also saw the man riding a bike before trying to aid the woman off the tracks. There is footage showing a bicycle, along with evidence markers, lying on the side of the tracks after the accident.
Why it matters:
This is not the first time accidents have involved the MBTA. From 2021 to 2022, there were 23 reported incidents regarding safety issues. This is concerning to those who use the trains as a form of transportation from everyday to weekend use.
Some residents from Wayland and neighboring towns use the commuter rails as a form of transportation to Boston or other areas in Massachusetts. It is known that the trains can get busy very quickly, but lately there has been lots of construction and track changes, causing train lines to remain closed for the rest of the day.
What are other sources to look at?
“2 people struck and killed by MBTA Commuter Rail train in Natick” – MassLive
“2 dead in Natick after being struck by commuter rail trail” – Natick Report
“Two people hit, killed by commuter rail train in natick” – 7 News Boston
![With the recent addition of Wayland Hockey to the towns athletic budget, hockey players are at ease with sport costs, and the programs future at the school.
“I’m very excited and proud that the funding passed,” Recently elected boys hockey captain Shane Desmond said. “I know the WHA has put in a lot of effort to get this done, and I know the main goal is to make [hockey] more affordable.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-03-at-9.41.37-AM-1200x800.png)
