https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Weymouth, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Weymouth Wildcats host Braintree in varsity football tonight, Friday, October 9, at 7 p.m. at Weymouth High School in South Weymouth. The game is listed as a league matchup.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Department of Public Works plans to install all-way stop signage at the Front, Summer and Walnut streets intersections on Wednesday, Oct. 14, weather permitting, with a police detail on site during installation. Town staff will monitor traffic on Oct. 15, starting at 5:30 a.m., and expect morning and evening rush-hour delays as drivers adjust to a change meant to improve safety and slow traffic on Front and Summer streets. In neighboring Braintree, Allen Street becomes one-way westbound from Quincy Avenue toward Shaw Street beginning Oct. 19.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Weymouth Farmers Market holds the final night of its season today, Wednesday, October 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. The market takes place at Weston Park, behind Tufts Library on Broad Street.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A public meeting to address safety concerns about Flock cameras is set for tonight, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Meeting Room 133 at Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street. The library's calendar lists the session as the "DeFlock Weymouth Public Meeting."https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000An East Weymouth driver has been arrested and charged, including with attempted murder, after two Bridgewater State University students were struck on campus Saturday. According to WATD, video evidence apparently shows he struck them intentionally. One student remains hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and the other had minor injuries.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Weymouth's football team defeated Wellesley High School 35-0 in Wellesley on Friday night, October 2. Weymouth's powerful rushing attack and opportunistic defense controlled the game. The loss dropped the Raiders to 0-4 as Bay State Conference play continues.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Singer Amanda Carr performs Saturday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Union Brew House, 550 Washington St. The event listing says admission is free, making it an easy evening option this weekend.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Construction is set to begin this fall on a new backbone road at Union Point, the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station, that would open 10 parcels for more than 2,500 homes, Patch reported. The road lies entirely within Weymouth. Over the next decade-plus, Union Point is slated to add thousands more housing units, major commercial space and expanded open space, backed by a $32.4 million state grant for Weymouth's long-term water supply.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The School Committee meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the MJL Humanities Center at Weymouth High School. Superintendent Melanie Curtin is requesting a vote to start a Johnson School study, listed under Policy FCB, the policy on retirement of facilities. The agenda also includes a student services presentation, final readings of proposed changes to policies on building access, school choice and student restraint, and acknowledgment of three Open Meeting Law complaints.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Weymouth Health Department is holding a seasonal flu clinic from 10 AM to 4 PM today, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Whipple Senior Center. The clinic listing asks residents to select an appointment online. Questions can go to the Health Department at 781-340-5008.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The National Weather Service extended Weymouth's flood watch through Tuesday morning after the weekend nor'easter dumped 5.02 inches of rain on the town. Already saturated areas could see up to another half inch, raising the risk of downed trees and storm damage. Across the region, the NWS logged more than 170 reports of toppled trees on Saturday and Sunday, and power outages peaked at about 10,000 on Saturday.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Several boats that owners left in the water to ride out Sunday's nor'easter were damaged or washed ashore at Wessagusset Beach. One vessel came to rest against the yacht club, and members tied a rope to it and used a pickup truck to pull it away from the building. At least one boat sank off the beach, and Michael Wille of Classic Marine said he and others would work Monday to pull it out of the water.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Town of Weymouth warned residents on September 26 about fraudulent emails that imitate municipal addresses to seek payment. Residents who receive a payment request that appears to come from the town are advised to verify it through official town channels.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The National Weather Service has a high-wind warning in effect for Weymouth until 8 a.m. Sunday, plus a coastal-flood warning and high-surf advisory until 8 p.m. Sunday. Saturday brings showers, possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m., and northeast winds of 25 to 29 mph with gusts as high as 47 mph. Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible, and showers and gusty winds continue into Saturday night.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board will accept written comments on its Tentative Decision on the HMLP Reliability Project until 5 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 25, by email to dpu.efiling@mass.gov and donna.sharkey@mass.gov. Project materials are available at Tufts and Fogg libraries. The board meets in person and on Zoom on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 9:30 a.m. at One South Station in Boston, where parties and limited participants may make oral comments.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-24https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-24Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The National Weather Service office in Norton has posted a High Wind Watch, a Coastal Flood Watch and a High Surf Advisory for Weymouth, warning of possible strong gusts and coastal flooding heading into Friday and Saturday. Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 61 and northeast gusts as high as 30 mph. Friday turns breezy and mostly cloudy, with northeast winds of 17 to 22 mph, gusts up to 39 mph, and a chance of showers.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-23https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-23Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Wildlife ecologist and author Brad Timm presents "Wildlife Out Your Window" on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Tufts Library. The talk explores native New England wildlife that turns up in suburban areas.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-22https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-22Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000National Grid holds a customer assistance event today from 10 AM to 1 PM at Weymouth Elder Services, 182 Green Street. The utility's customer advocates meet residents face-to-face about bill support and energy-saving tips. The company says select September events in Massachusetts also use a new digital translation app, TranslateLive, alongside advocates who provide dual-language support in English plus Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-21https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-21Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Weymouth firefighters rescued a trapped occupant from a house fire on Mutton Lane Sunday. A separate fire Saturday on Idlewell Boulevard heavily damaged a home but caused no injuries.https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-20https://nanopress.net/weymouth-ma/briefs/2026-09-20Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000School administrators paused the rollout of the Commons phone-restricting app at Weymouth High School after families were notified with little explanation. Officials apologized for moving too quickly and said there is no timeline or penalty for students who opt out. The district learned last month that a state grant it counted on was denied.