Weymouth Secures $11.5 Million for SWNAS Water, Sewer Work

WEYMOUTH — The town has secured an $11.5 million upfront payment from the master developer of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station to fund continued water and sewer infrastructure ahead of the site's redevelopment, town officials announced this week, part of a busy stretch of resident advisories covering summer heat, a bobcat sighting and confusion over a boil-water alert.

TOWN HALL

The town has negotiated an upfront payment of $11,551,500 with the Master Developer of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station to fund continued water and sewer infrastructure upgrades needed ahead of the site's redevelopment, according to the town.

The Department of Public Works and water officials confirmed there is no boil-water order in effect for Weymouth, after some residents received text alerts about a boil-water order issued for a neighboring community. Town officials said they checked directly with DPW and water officials before issuing the clarification.

Mayor Molisse issued a message urging residents to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity and check on elderly neighbors as the town prepares for upcoming heat. Separately, the town issued a wildlife alert after a known bobcat den was identified near Hill Street and Grant Street in East Weymouth; officials said bobcat attacks on humans are extremely rare, but the animals may view cats, small dogs and other small domestic animals as potential prey. Fiscal Year 2027 first-quarter tax payments, from preliminary bills mailed June 29, are due Monday, Aug. 3.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

Food Truck Friday returns to town Friday, July 17. The Bicknell Square Village Festival follows Saturday, July 18.

COMING UP

The Board of Health meets Tuesday, July 21. The town holds a public hearing Wednesday, July 22, inviting proposals related to cable service.