![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.
Guitar: For making songs along the way.
Moby Dick by Herman Melville: If I could only read one novel over and over again it would be this.
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman: It’s the song of the open road; it’s music, no batteries required.
The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa: For its reminders that every moment is an invitation to be genuine and good.
Journals and pen: For notes, songs and stories.
Wool hat: Hand made gift, keeps me warm.
Pocketknife: Given to me in elementary school by my parents, many uses in the wilderness.
Image of Kannon: 1000 arms of compassion, a nice reminder.
Strings: Self evident.
