AM Quincy

Mihaela Rusu, Executive Director of the Quincy Multicultural Festival provides details about their 3rd annual event, scheduled for May 11th from Noon to 4pm at Pageant Field.

Budget hearings begin. Invasive plants committee to meet. Multicultural Festival.

Rich "Rat" Kennedy, and Lou Tozzi provide information about the 26th Annual Squirrel Run to benefit ALS research on June 8th at Pageant Field in Quincy.

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, discusses AAPI awareness month, a proposal to make Lunar New Year a school holiday in Quincy, a warning about scams, and the economic outlook.

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo explains the votes taken at the May 7th Board of License Commissioners meeting including free concerts and a new restaurant in Quincy Center.

Fourth pot shop approved. Concerns about new restaurant. Fashion show.

Bill Patjane, Regional Director of the American Parkinson Disease Assocation provides some background about the organization, speaks about its mission and services, and promotes their annual Optomism Walk on May 19th at Bowditch Field in Framingham.  Visit apdaParkinson.org/MA or call 617-638-8466 for more information.

Quincy loses latest Woodward suit. Mayoral pay presented separately. Body found in Braintree.

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides an update of the May 6th meeting, including a budget presentation by the mayor, a vote on a Lunar New Year holiday, and a recent meeting about Forbes Hill Park.

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch explains his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, comments on a proposal for a school holiday for Lunar New Year, and reflects on the recent Cleaner Greener Quincy event.

Quincy budget up 4.5%. Lunar New Year a school holiday. Steward files for bankruptcy.

Quincy Recreation Director Michelle Hanly provides information about the 40th annual Quincy Senior Olympics, and summer clinics.

Quincy Center Redevelopment. Quincy city budget. Quincy College honors.

Quincy Access Television Executive Director Jonathan Caliri talks about the mission of local access, membership, volunteer opportunities, and a lengthy list of upcoming events in Quincy.

Quincy budget presentation. Changes at Quincycles. Cleaner Greener Quincy.

Quincy drug bust. Braintree industrial accident. Randolph fundraiser.

State Representative Tackey Chan speaks about the budget process, funding for the migrant crisis, municipal aggregation, and college protests.

Quincy unarmed robbery. More graduates from Quincy College program. New Hope Center in Braintree.

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch talks about 2 upcoming events to honor veterans, and the annual Cleaner Greener Quincy event and Quincy Senior Olympics.

Forbes Hill Park Master Plan. Read trial begins. New rules at Fiesta Shows.

Quincy Rotary Club President Margaret Laforest and President-Elect Mike Wilcox talk about the club's projects and promote their Centennial Gala on May 8th.  Visit QuincyRotary.com for more information.

Quincy water main break. Quincy detective resigns. Quincy ferry service begins.

Woodward School for Girls Assistant Head of School Gretchen Petersen, and Office Manager Kaylie McDonald, provide some history about the school, and also focus on this year's Summer Institute.  Visit TheWoodWardSchool.org.

Huge Quincy mayoral salary increase recommended. Animal cruelty case in Quincy. Quincy social service  agency director recognized.

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, discusses the proposed $57.9 billion state budget for the next fiscal year and how it impacts Quincy.  Chan also comments on the state of the economy, and a new electricity program in Quincy.

Cain running for senate. City census reminder. Road rage shooting.

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides an update of the April 23rd Board of License Commissioners meeting and also issues a reminder about returning the city census and renewing dog license.

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides an update of the April 22nd council meeting and also officially announces his Republican candidacy for the US Senate.

Raise recommended for Quincy Mayor. New Quincy committee to meet. Bridge openings.

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch comments on an investigation into financial irregularities in the Department of Elder Services, the recent passage of loans to repair sewer systems, the proposed expansion of the Quincy Center redevelopment district, and a new electricity program.

Financial irregularities lead to Quincy investigation. Millions in borrowing approved in Quincy. New Quincy Electricity Program.

Kelly Brotzman, Executive Director of the Prison Book Program at the United First Parish Church in Quincy explains how their volunteers provide books to inmates in New England jails and prisons.  Visit PrisonBookProgram.org for more information.

Quincy official on leave. Quincy officials review millions in borrowing requests. Earth Day movie.

Kelly Banks, Development Director for Maria Droste Counseling Services of Quincy provides details of their Compassion in Every Step fundraiser, scheduled for May 1st at 6pm at Granite Links in Quincy.  Visit MariaDrosteCounseling.com or call 617-471-5686 for more information.

Lunar New Year  could be a Quincy holiday. Events for Earth Day and ParkServe Day. Read jury selection continues.

Shiv Singh and Kavita Mishra promote Quincy's first ever Celebration of Spring Festival Holi, May 5th from Noon to 2pm at Cavanaugh Stadium in North Quincy.

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, provides an update on the budget process, discusses the current state of the economy, world affairs, and events in the district.

Robberies in Quincy and Norwell. Quincy Center building completed. New pickleball courts in Quincy.

Quincy Veterans Services Director Christine Cugini and Mike Ramos, Director of Community Engagement for the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office discuss the House to House for Heroes veterans information distribution day on May 18th.  Cugini also promotes the Vietnam Veterans moving wall exhibit coming to Quincy, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day, Memorial Day, and the Veterans Expo.

Quincy armed robbery. 2 rescued from Quincy house fire. Proposed Quincy development.

2 new  Quincy parks. Celtics help Quincy middle school students. Karen Read case begins.

Interfaith Social Services Executive Director Rick Doane provides information about their annual Stop the Stigma 5K Road Race which traces its roots back 50 years.  Doane also offers up some trivia questions from 1974.  Visit InterfaithSocialServices.org for more information.

Driver flees Quincy crash. Animal shelter costs soar. Free bicycle maintenance.

Sadie Blanco, Communications and Development Associate with Dove, Domestic Violence Ended, discusses a change to their shelter system for victims and promotes their annual Let's Dance fundraiser.  Visit Dovema.org for more information.

No Lunar New Year holiday in Quincy. Quincy opioid funds unspent. State budget unveiled.

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides information about the April 9th Board of License Commissioners meeting, and an update on dog license renewals.

Teacher from Quincy charged with making threats. New ruling in Read case. Major investment in MBTA.

State Representative Tackey Chan discusses funding proposed for the MBTA, Municipal Aggregatation, a proposed ban on Tik Tok, and upcoming events in the district.

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch speaks about recent additions to the Quincy police and fire departments, offers an update to the Capital Improvement Plan, and talks about the soon to open Rick DeCristofaro Early Learning Center.

Capital plan approved. Police promotion. Opening Day.

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William O'Donnell talks about his re-election campaign and responds to criticism from an opponent.

Paul Gorman, President of the South Shore YMCA, discusses their Healthy Kids Day, Taste of the South Shore, and summer camps.

New electric program. Sea Street construction. Eclipse viewing.

Quincycles President Irene Lutts chats about their new bike riding season, including a free bicycle maintenance day and Monday night bike rides.  Visit Quincycles.org for more information.

Quincy driver flees crash scene. Mourners for Delahunt. Quincy schools grant.

Potential storm flooding. City buildings to close early for Delahunt. Quincy man pleads guilty to hate crime.

Weymouth murder. Canton robbery. Quincy donation.

State Representative Tackey Chan discusses issues including funding for migrant shelters, the current budget process, a recent meeting with the Korean Consulate, and the passing of former Congressman William Delahunt.

Quincy City Council President and Ward 3 Councilor Ian Cain provides an update of the April 1st city council meeting and also speaks about his intentions to run for U.S. Senate.

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch explains a request for 157 million dollars for the construction of 2 parking garages in Quincy Center.  Koch also reflects on the passing of former Congressman William Delahunt.

Cain running for senate. 16 new firefighters. Man with demential reported missing.

Quincy City Councilor-At-Large Noel DiBona discusses his candidacy for Norfolk County Register of Deeds.

Friends of the Blue Hills Executive Director Jen Klein, and President of the Board, Matt Panucci, talk about the group's history and mission, promote some upcoming events, and encourage more public participation.  Visit FriendsoftheBluehills.org for more information.

Funeral arrangements for William Delahunt. Porch pirate in Weymouth. Cocktails to go debated.

Sean Glennon,  Quincy Community Planning Director, and Kate Tenney from the Quincy Office of Health Homes discuss events planned for Community Development Week, and programs offered by the Office of Healthy Homes in Quincy.

Quincy councilor running for Register of Deeds. Councilor wants T garage to become open space. MBTA reduced fares.

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner Kimberly Roy and cannabis delivery business owner Devin Alexander of Quincy discuss the cannabis industry and in particular, the commission's Social Equity Program.  Visit MassCannabisControl.com for more information.

Jeanne Foy, Director of the MASSPIRG Consumer Action Center in Weymouth explains their mission and also provides a consumer quiz.  Visit masspirg.org or call 781-335-0280 for more information.

Quincy budget concerns. Mariano critical of Steward sale. Tour a Quincy supermarket.

Marijuana shop hearing continued. Hanover crash. Potential sale of Steward Health Care.

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, discusses the migrant crisis, proposed ballot questions, electricity distribution, and some changes in the legislature.

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch speaks about the budget planning process, federal funds for a new central fire station, planned improvements to a major intersection, and plans for the new Squantum School.

Proposed condos and pot shop. Business Showcase. Quincy woman on state council.

Elizabeth Thomas, President of 675 Quincy Toastmasters Club explains the history of Toastmasters and speaks about how she became involved in the club and quickly became president.  Visit 675.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.

Quincy College nursing program wins full approval. Quincy updating hazard mitigation plan. Fatal crash victim identified.

Quincy College Dean of Nursing Diane Gillis, and Assistant Dean Sheryl Cifrino announce that all of the college's nursing programs have received full state approval.

Young Quincy bicyclist struck by car. Successful pig kidney transplant. Exploring Quincy's Christ Church.

Fatal Carver house fire. Quincy development continued. Braintree schools deficit.

Roll over crash. New head coach. New Quincy restaurant.

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, chats about how to run for state government, the economy, the migrant crisis, and constituent issues.  Call Rep. Chan at 617-722-2370 or email tackey.chan@mahouse.gov.

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides a review of the March 18th council meeting which included 2 appropriation requests, and special honors for the Quincy High School Girls Varsity Basketball team.

Bicyclist struck in Quincy. Hearing on proposed electric rate hikes. Jazz ensemble wins gold.

Sean Glennon of The Quincy Lions Club provides background on the organization and speaks about their Evening for Sight Fundraiser, scheduled for April 4th at 6pm at The Tirrell Room in Quincy.  Visit QuincyLionsClub.com for more information.

Quincy City council considers $24 million in spending. Braintree player in March Madness. Quincy Toastmasters Open House.

Rahsaan Hall, President & CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts explains his background, and the organization's mission and goals of enabling adults to overcome racial, social and economic barriers and sexual and domestic violence to employment and economic development opportunities.

Pedestrian struck in Quincy. Councilor says Quincy is unaffordable. Quincy blood drive.

Girl rescued from tree. Invasive species targeted. Geese control.

Quincy LGBTQ+ Commission Chairman Jim Petosa, and members John McDonald and Nina Liang discuss the group's founding, mission, goals, and upcoming events.  Email LGBTQCommission@quincyma.gov for more information.

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo with an update on the March 12th Board of License Commissioners meeting, a recap of the most recent presidential primary election, and information about rabies vaccination and dog license renewals.

Million dollar ticket sold in Quincy. Marine Corps Band in Quincy. Furnace Brook Golf Course project.

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, discusses proposed changes to minimum wages for tipped workers, proposed pardons for some marijuana posession convictions, a survey indicating young people are leaving the state, and international issues including unrest in Haiti and the recent election in Taiwan.

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides an update of the March 11th council meeting and also responds to recent published reports that he is weighing a run for U.S. Senate.

New fire engines. Firefighter retirement approved. Minimum wage rallies.

Quincy Chamber of Commerce President Tim Cahill discusses their annual Business Expo, scheduled for March 26th at Granite Links.

City seeks help for retired Quincy firefighter. Quincy man convicted of bank fraud. Quincy schools information nights.

Quincy Commissioner of Natural Resources Dave Murphy provides an update on the expansion of the Pine Hill Cemetery, improvements at the Furnace Brook Golf Course, and a new memorial at Mount Wollaston Cemetery.

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, comments on the proposed 245 million dollar supplemental budget that would provide additional funding for the state's migrant crisis and extend some pandemic era policies that are scheduled to expire on March 31st.

Fire in gym. New K9's.  Remember the Ladies.

Pedestrian accident in Quincy. Moon Island Road. Free lecture series.