Safety Upgrades for Route 228 and Significant Shifts in Weymouth Student Attendance Policies

WEYMOUTH - April 9, 2026 - The Weymouth School Committee addressed critical safety improvements for the Ralph Talbot School corridor and proposed major revisions to the High School student handbook, including a shift from “attendance failure” to “grade reduction.” The meeting also highlighted the potential for a new “Early College” partnership with Quincy College aimed at providing underrepresented students with a head start on post-secondary education.

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Safety concerns regarding the Ralph Talbot School dominated the early portion of the meeting. Assistant Superintendent Brian Smith provided a comprehensive update on the unique challenges facing the school, which holds the distinction of being the only school in Weymouth located on a state road (Route 228). Smith detailed a collaborative effort involving the Weymouth Police Department, DPW, and MassDOT to address traffic volume and speed—currently set at 40 mph outside of school hours.