Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund issued a tongue-in-cheek executive order renaming Hingham Bay to Gulf of Weymouth, claiming territorial rights backed by historical context. He humorously accused Hingham of cultural appropriation related to local patriotic history, emphasizing that Weymouth was settled earlier. Despite the comedic nature of the decree, he mentioned maintaining border security and even having a fictional navy ready for defense if needed. Hedlund's light-hearted post garnered thousands of interactions and spurred numerous jokes and comments from the community, showcasing local engagement with the playful rivalry.
Weymouth's mayor has jokingly decreed the renaming of Hingham Bay to the Gulf of Weymouth, questioning Hingham's historical claim to the area and joking about border security.
Hedlund humorously justified the renaming by pointing out Weymouth's earlier settlement date and accused Hingham of culturally appropriating historical facts related to The Battle of Grape Island.
He also mentioned the "North Weymouth Navy" could defend the area if Hingham contested the name change, presenting the whole scenario as light-hearted.
The mayor's Facebook post became a viral sensation, eliciting a variety of humorous comments and widespread amusement among readers.
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