MBTA Route Changes Hit East Weymouth, Hingham Center Starting Sept. 6

MBTA bus service changes take effect Sunday, Sept. 6, cutting Route 222 from East Weymouth and Route 220 from Hingham Center while boosting both routes to 30-minute frequency, the town announced this week. Weymouth Public Schools opens next week in stages, with grades 1-6 and 9 starting…

Weymouth Warns Residents Of Fake Invoice Scam Emails

Weymouth is warning residents about a fake invoice email scam impersonating the Planning Department, urging caution before payment. The News Flash alert says fraudulent messages use addresses built to mimic town accounts, such as "Planning-Dept.TownOfWeymouthNorfolkCountyMA@usa.com," an…

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

Two Weymouth-resident obituaries were published this week: Simmons, June Elizabeth (Weaver), 63, who died August 26, 2026, following a battle with pancreatic cancer, and D'Alessandro, Carol B., 85, who died August 27, 2026. Simmons's obituary, submitted through C.C. Shepherd Funeral Hom…

Weymouth Opens Registration For Fall Hazardous Waste Collections

Weymouth opened registration for six fall Household Hazardous Waste collections, offering residents a safe way to dispose of paints and chemicals. The Department of Public Works announced the sign-up window this weekend, giving households a chance to drop off items like solvents and pes…

Weymouth Land Sale Advances $65 Million SWNAS Redevelopment

A $65 million land sale between New England Development and Brookfield Properties is advancing the long-planned South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment across Weymouth, Rockland and Abington. Town officials confirmed the deal builds on a previously announced $11.5 million infrast…

Bobcat Den Prompts Pet Safety Warning In East Weymouth

Weymouth wildlife officials warned residents Friday of a bobcat den near Hill Street and Grant Street in East Weymouth, cautioning that cats and small dogs could be seen as prey even though attacks on people remain extremely rare. Separately, the town said it has secured an $11.5 millio…

SRA board hears construction update, sets September start for Union Point roads

Union Point developer sets September start for road and utility construction after six-year permitting saga.

Weymouth Veterans Can Access Avon's Housing Assistance Program

Weymouth veterans gained a new housing lead this week as Avon's "House to House for Heroes" program opened to eligible residents. Weymouth Patch's Friday digest, "🌱 Patch AM: How Weymouth veterans can join Avon's 'House to House for Heroes'," flagged the assistance program alongside a r…

Weymouth zoning board continues 1085 Main Street daycare case

Weymouth zoning board delays decision on a 148-child daycare over Route 18 left-turn traffic.

SWNAS Construction To Begin, Meeting Moves To Chapman

Construction is set to begin at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment as Thursday's info meeting moves to Chapman. The Town of Weymouth relocated the SWNAS pre-construction information meeting to Maria Weston Chapman Middle School ahead of work by New England Development an…

Weymouth Conservation Board OKs Daycare Stormwater Plan, Delays Eversource Line

Weymouth Conservation Commission clears daycare stormwater plan, pushes Eversource for a tree count.

Weymouth Warns Residents Of Fake Invoice Email Scam

Weymouth officials warned residents this week of a fake invoice email scam that mimics official town department addresses. The alert urges anyone who receives an unsolicited bill, such as one from an address like Planning-Dept.TownOfWeymouthNorfolkCountyMA@usa.com, to verify it with Tow…

Weymouth Corrects Water, Sewer Bill Due Dates For Three Routes

Weymouth corrected an erroneous due date on water and sewer bills for three billing routes this week. The town said bills mailed to routes 10, 11 and 14 were printed with a due date of August 7, 2026, when the actual deadline is August 28, giving affected residents an extra three weeks …

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

Three Weymouth obituary notices published this week: Cody, Edward; Lasis, John; and Morganelli, Margaret A. (Antonellis). Edward Cody, 78, died August 17, with arrangements under C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home of Weymouth. John "JL" Lasis, 65, and Margaret A. (Antonellis) Morganelli, 85, bo…