![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)
Family photos: There’s nothing more important than family.
iPhone: It’s my way of communicating; I can email, talk, text, it has my music, my contacts and photos. It’s all-purpose.
Flashlight: So I can see in the dark.
Glasses case: I need to have my glasses to see.
Running shoes: I’ll always be able to exercise.
Kindle: I love to read.
Coffee mug: I always need to have that first cup in the morning.
