If you have been paying attention to what is going on around town, you will know that the Weymouth Police have made a number of drug related arrests lately. The HLCA congratulates the WPD on their diligence and hard work to clean up this town’s drugs problem. Drugs are a problem that plagues every city and town but Weymouth has taken serious steps to combat this problem. We are fortunate to have a dedicated police force led by a dedicated police chief to keep our streets safe.

We also thank Mayor Susan Kay for establishing the Anonymous Drug Tip Hotline. Residents are using the Hot Line to report drug activity to the police and supplying leads the police might not otherwise get. Mayor Kay has faced this problem head on and is clearly sending the message that drug activity will not be tolerated in our town. We are so lucky to have a Mayor that isn’t afraid to stand up to the drug thugs, look them right in the eye and tell them to go away.

We thank the residents that have reported drug activity to police. Whether it has been through the Hot Line, the town councilors or to the police directly, it shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that the residents of Weymouth care about this town and the people who live here. It is heartwarming to see residents take one giant step forward and get involved when it is so easy to shut the blinds and ignore the world.