Second to Plymouth, Weymouth is the second-oldest settlement in Massachusetts and the United States. Weymouth is a coastal town of nearly 57 thousand residents that borders Hingham Bay and the Boston Harbor, which offers quick access to several islands that are part of the National Recreation Area.
However, the very beginnings of Weymouth were bleak. Its first colonial settlement was a failure, with ten of the original 60 colonists starving to death during their first winter. It’s widely agreed upon by historians that these deaths were likely caused by poor planning and low food supplies. Eventually, Weymouth was officially incorporated into the Massachusetts Bay Colony, which offered the town a second chance. It quickly became part of the growing shoe-making industry, a significant aspect of the town’s economy.
Today, Weymouth thrives as one of the South Shore’s most affordable towns with an easy commute to Boston via bus and rail services. However, coastal towns that experience all four seasons like Weymouth are especially attractive to unwanted pests like mosquitos, ticks, rodents, and many more.