WMEX Sale Shifts Weymouth's 101.1 FM Signal to Classic Hits

Longtime host Larry Justice sidelined as format changes from 60s/70s oldies to 70s/80s classic hits.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The sale of WMEX radio station in Boston has led to a format shift for Weymouth's 101.1 FM translator W266DQ. The station, which is being sold along with WMEX to Local Media Boston for $1 plus debt, will immediately shift its format from 60s/70s oldies to 70s/80s classic hits. This change also sidelines longtime WMEX host Larry Justice from his midday slot.

Why it matters

The sale and format change of WMEX and its Weymouth translator impacts the radio landscape in the Boston/Quincy area, as listeners in Weymouth and surrounding communities will no longer have access to the 60s/70s oldies format previously provided by the 101.1 FM signal.

The details

Under the deal, WMEX and its Weymouth translator W266DQ are being sold by current owner Beasley Media Group to Local Media Boston. The sale immediately shifts the format of W266DQ from 60s/70s oldies to 70s/80s classic hits, sidelining longtime WMEX host Larry Justice from his midday slot.

  • The sale of WMEX and its Weymouth translator W266DQ to Local Media Boston was announced on March 4, 2026.
  • The format shift of W266DQ from 60s/70s oldies to 70s/80s classic hits took effect immediately following the sale closing.

The players

Beasley Media Group

The current owner of WMEX radio station and its Weymouth translator W266DQ.

Local Media Boston

The company that is purchasing WMEX and W266DQ for $1 plus debt.

Larry Justice

A longtime host on WMEX who has been sidelined from his midday slot due to the format change.

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What’s next

The sale and format change of WMEX and W266DQ is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, at which point the new 70s/80s classic hits format will officially launch on the Weymouth 101.1 FM signal.

The takeaway

The sale of WMEX and its Weymouth translator represents a significant shift in the Boston/Quincy radio market, as listeners in Weymouth and surrounding areas will no longer have access to the 60s/70s oldies format previously provided by 101.1 FM. This change reflects the broader evolution of radio formats and the ongoing consolidation in the industry.