![Wayland Historical Society Executive Director Scarlett Hoey explains the history of the Cochituate Gatehouse.
"The exterior is still a nice monument to remember buildings [involved in] water history," Hoey said. "We all drink lots of water, and it's such an important resource that we kind of take for granted nowadays."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_2024-1200x800.jpg)
On Sunday Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation hosted Norton’s second annual ‘Celebrate With The Heart’ Community Festival at the Cochituate Ball Fields. The event was held in honor of Norton, and it was aimed to bring the community together. The event had several activities such as a bouncy house, face painting and obstacle courses. Along with this, there were some different food options.
Credit: Bowen Morrison
"Mikey V," radio host from Kiss 108 gives a speech during the event.
![Small Batch Baking Co., a baking company, sold cookies, marshmallows and various baked goods at the marketplace. "Small Batch Bakery is [run by] a local mom in town who is just an incredible pastry chef," Gina Anderson of MGS Group Real Estate said. "Her stuff is always something that I think draws people here."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2019-1200x800.jpg)
