Tagged: Weymouth

FERC Chair Says They Likely Erred In Citing Weymouth Compressor Station

January 21st, 2022 | Weymouth

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says they may have made a mistake in its approval process for the Weymouth Compressor Station. The commission’s chair, Richard Glick, issued a statement in which he said they “likely erred in siting the Weymouth Compressor Station where it did” but that the certificate is “final” and that there is […]

State Sen. O’Connor Looks Back On 2021

December 29th, 2021 | Weymouth

State Senator Patrick O’Connor speaks with Christine James about the goings on in 2021 and what the legislature is working on for 2022. Photo Credit: Dan McCready  

FRRACS Appeal Rejected

December 27th, 2021 | Weymouth

Alice Arena, of Fore River Residents Against The Compressor Station, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about some recent court decisions.

One Displaced Following Quincy Fire

November 29th, 2021 | Weymouth

Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Quincy Sunday afternoon. Fire officials tell WATD News that at around 3:45 p.m. they were called to 166 Granite St. for a fire on the exterior of the house. That fire spread through the attic into the interior of the home. Boston and Weymouth provided […]

Breakfast, Veterans Coffee Friday Morning In Weymouth

October 28th, 2021 | Weymouth

The shelter at Weymouth High School remains open Friday morning for those who want to come in to recharge or grab a meal.   Craig Wolfe, a Disaster Teams Supervisor with the Red Cross and co-host of Veterans Voice Radio, says that there will also be a Veterans Coffee in Weymouth as well.   The […]

Man Facing Charges Following Chase Through Hingham, Weymouth

August 2nd, 2021 | Weymouth

A Randolph man is facing charges following a police pursuit through Hingham and Weymouth on Friday. Hingham Police say that at 1:13 PM, Weymouth Police reported a car had fled the scene of a crash and was last seen heading into Hingham on Fort Hill St. A sergeant spotted the car, which had a flat […]

Marshfield Man Arrested Following Altercation With State Trooper

May 7th, 2021 | Weymouth

A Marshfield man is facing charges following a traffic stop on Route 3. Massachusetts State Police say that at around 9 p.m. Saturday a trooper on Route 3 in Weymouth saw a black Cadillac sedan following another vehicle at an extremely close distance then abruptly change lanes and nearly strike his cruiser. The trooper pulled […]

Weymouth Folks Sign Their Names On Beam For New Middle School

April 8th, 2021 | Weymouth

History was made in Weymouth as residents and students signed their names on the top beam of the new Maria Weston Chapman Middle School.   Weymouth resident Chris Primiano tells WATD News why he wanted to be a part of history.   Teachers Lanette Griffin-Caldeira and Catherine Gaudiano say the new school is a much-needed […]

Gas Release At Compressor Station in Weymouth in Question

April 8th, 2021 | Weymouth

There was an unplanned gas release at the Natural Gas Compressor Station in Weymouth. The incident took place shortly after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday with a spokesman for station owner Enbridge says that the gas was released “in a controlled manner through the case vent stack, which is designed to safely vent natural gas.” Alice Arena, […]

Robert Wargo Named Superintendent In Weymouth

March 24th, 2021 | Weymouth

Robert Wargo has been named the new Superintendent of the Weymouth Public Schools. The School Committee selected Wargo with a unanimous vote during a special meeting on Saturday. Interim Superintendent Kathleen Smith says the selection came after a preliminary screening committee of 17 members vetted over thirty candidates. Wargo was previously the Principal at Scituate […]