WEYMOUTH - March 2, 2026 - The Weymouth Town Council opened March with a swift series of administrative transitions, officially announcing the rebranding of the town’s waste management provider and confirming a massive slate of volunteer reappointments to various municipal boards. While two proposed zoning and dumpster ordinances were withdrawn at the request of the Mayor’s administration, the Council solidified the town’s leadership structure by unanimously approving nearly twenty residents to continue their service on local commissions.
The Full Story
The meeting began with a significant update regarding municipal services. Council President Arthur Mathews announced that EZ Disposal has officially transitioned to Capitol Waste Services. While the shift took effect last week, residents were assured that there would be no changes to current pickup schedules or service levels. To streamline inquiries, a new centralized call center (1-855-533-3400) was launched March 2nd to handle bulk item pickups and general service concerns.
A major portion of the evening was dedicated to the town’s volunteer infrastructure. TJ Lacey, representing the administration, presented a “bulk” list of reappointments ranging from the Board of Health to the Conservation Commission. Vice President Fred Happel moved to adopt the majority of the list in a single motion, which passed unanimously with an 11-0 vote.
However, two specific measures were pulled from the bulk vote for individual consideration. The reappointment of Jonathan Moriarty to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Measure 26019) and the new appointment of Lisa Webb to the Community Events Committee (Measure 26030) were both referred to the Budget Management Committee for further review. Council President Mathews noted that this allows councilors with specific questions about individuals to address them in a committee setting before final confirmation.
In a move toward administrative collaboration, Councilor Gary MacDougall withdrew two measures he had previously introduced: a proposed zoning amendment regarding R3 and R4 parking (Measure 26008) and a new ordinance for the screening of dumpsters (Measure 26009). MacDougall explained that after meeting with Mayor Michael Molisse and Town Solicitor Rick McLeod, it became clear that the new administration is already implementing changes within the Building and Health departments that address these issues.
“The new administration coming in is doing some positive changes with the building department and the health department... I’m willing to sort of pull these measures with the understanding that some of these changes would be addressed directly by the administration going forward.” — Councilor Gary MacDougall
Finally, the Council heard an update from the Environmental Committee regarding the Herring Run Water Source. Councilor Christopher Heffernan reported that the committee met on February 18th to hear testimony from residents and watershed groups. While no formal action was taken, the committee is considering forming an organized working group to manage public involvement on the issue.
Why It Matters
For the average resident, the immediate impact is the transition to Capitol Waste Services. While the service remains the same, the new call center is now the primary point of contact for missed pickups or scheduling bulk waste removal. Additionally, the withdrawal of the parking and dumpster ordinances suggests a shift toward internal departmental enforcement and policy updates from the Mayor’s office rather than new legislative mandates.
Official Minutes & Data
Key Motions & Votes
Motion: Approve Town Council meeting minutes of December 1, 2025.
Vote: 11-0 (2:34)
Motion: Adopt the bulk reappointment list (Measures 26010-26018 and 26020-26029).
Vote: 11-0 (6:29)
Motion: Refer Measure 26019 (Zoning Board of Appeals Reappointment) to Budget Management Committee.
Vote: 11-0 (7:36)
Motion: Refer Measure 26030 (Community Events Committee Appointment) to Budget Management Committee.
Vote: 11-0 (8:04)
Public Comment
There was no formal public comment session during this meeting; however, the Environmental Committee noted they had recently received testimony from resident Kathy Swain and a local watershed group leader regarding the Herring Run Water Source.
Announcements
Charity Hockey: The 8th Annual Weymouth Winter Classic (Fire vs. Police) takes place this Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Connell Rink to support “Jessie’s Journey.” Suggested donation is $20 per family.
What’s Next
The next regularly scheduled Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Source Video: Weymouth Educational Telecommunications (WETC)
Corrected speaker name on Environmental Committee update