Weymouth Bans All Nonessential Outdoor Watering Under Level 2 Drought Order
The school year ends Thursday with an early release day, while a Level 2 Significant Drought declaration is keeping sprinklers off across town — and fireworks fans will need to adjust their Fourth of July plans.
TOWN HALL
Weymouth is now under a Level 2 Significant Drought designation, and the town is not waiting for residents to catch up: all nonessential outdoor water uses are banned, effective immediately, under guidelines set by the state's Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The restriction applies to residents and businesses alike.
Separately, the town's annual fireworks spectacular is shifting dates. Due to circumstances outside the town's control — including the national 250th anniversary celebrations and the scale of this year's Boston event — Weymouth's fireworks display will be held Saturday, July 5, rather than on the Fourth.
The Water Department's annual Water Main Flushing Program, which began in South Weymouth in April, is wrapping up in North Weymouth toward the end of June.
SCHOOLS
Thursday, June 26, is the last day of school for Weymouth Public Schools — an early release day. The district posted a reminder this week about summer office hours and how families can reach staff during the break. Summer reading lists covering grades PreK through 12 are also available on the district website, including grade-level learning assignments and suggested titles.
Looking ahead on the school calendar: staff return September 1, with the first day for grades 1–6 and grade 9 (early release) set for September 3, and kindergarten, grades 7–8, and grades 10–12 starting September 4.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
No new library programs or cultural events were posted in this cycle.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
Weymouth Patch's morning newsletter flagged the fireworks date change today — "🌱 Patch AM: Why Weymouth's big fireworks show is moving to July 5" — a story the town's own News Flash also addressed directly. The town's announcement confirms the July 5 date, per Weymouth Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/weymouth).
An earlier Patch AM edition asked, "🌱 Patch AM: How will Weymouth's new $227.4M budget and park bridge affect you?" — touching on the recently adopted municipal budget and a park infrastructure item, per Weymouth Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/weymouth).
COMING UP
- **Thursday, June 26** — Last Day of School, Early Release Day (Weymouth Public Schools, all buildings) - **Friday, June 27** — Food Truck Fridays / Spindles Cruise Night - **Saturday, July 5** — Weymouth Annual Fireworks Spectacular (rescheduled from July 4) - **Monday, June 29** — Weymouth Housing Authority meeting - **Tuesday, June 30** — Conservation Commission meeting