![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)
- WSPN’s newest series, Wandering Backpack, asks what would you bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.
Cleats: Soccer is really important to me. I love to play it.
Water: Hydration is key.
Inhaler: I need my inhaler to exercise and survive. I can’t really live without my inhaler.
Matches: In case I couldn’t find a place to stay for the night, and I need to make a fire, I would have my matches so I could cook my food and camp out.
Headphones and iPod: I love music, and I need to keep myself entertained.
Cribbage board: I love to play cribbage.
Phone: For contact, in case I need to call anyone. I would also use my phone to keep in contact with my family.
