Weymouth, Massachusetts

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 upgrades added to the mix. The town is now home to an award-winning, state-of-the-art $33-million library, a $164-million middle school that is tops in the state and playing fields that are recognized as the best on the South Shore. The town has upgraded all of its parks and trails, taken over direct management of the formerly state-owned pool and ice rink, and have added a plethora of new recreational programming for residents to enjoy. They’ve also made improvements to the public access boat ramp and waterfront areas, and are updating and reconstructing their roads at an unprecedented funding level. “It’s been kind of a turnaround, both financially and with what we have been able to provide for amenities and still keep Weymouth more affordable than any other community on the South Shore,” Hedlund says. Weymouth has the lowest single family tax bill of all the surrounding towns, even with all the amenities its added over the past few years. “What makes Weymouth special for me is the value that you get when you live here,” says Ted Langill, the town’s Chief of Staff. “I think it’s the biggest bang for your tax buck in the area.” WEYMOUTH , MASSACHUSETTS Mayor Robert L. Hedlund