Councilor’s Message
Hi Neighbors,
I hope this email finds you well.
There are two community meetings that were scheduled for this week. The meeting tomorrow night will be rescheduled, and the meeting on Wednesday night may be rescheduled due to the storm. Please email me if you would like to provide some feedback on the projects, have questions, or want to be notified about the new dates.
Below you will also find updates about the storm.
Thank you for signing up for this newsletter. Please feel free to share it with friends and neighbors who may find this information helpful.
Stay safe and stay warm!
Sincerely,
Walter Hubley
City Councilor, Ward 3
Quincy City Council
Council Update
This week’s city council meeting is rescheduled to March 2nd due to the storm. The updated agenda can be found here when the website is updated.
Ward 3 Projects
Community Meetings - Please note: If school is closed due to the storm, the meeting will be rescheduled. Watch for school closure announcements. I will also update my social media with meeting changes. You may email me your comments at my city email whubley@quincyma.gov.
18 Douse Road Proposal
A proposal that has been brought to my attention in the area of 18 Douse Road. This portion of Douse Road on the border of Ward Three and Ward Five, thus I am teaming up with Ward Five Councillor Maggie McKee to host a Community Meeting to discuss the proposal. The Community Meeting is on Thursday, March 5th, at 6:30 pm at Charles A. Bernazzani Elementary School at 701 Furnace Brook Pkwy, to discuss a proposal at 18 Douse Road. The owner of this property is seeking renovate and construct an addition to the existing single-family residence located at 18 Douse Road. After reviewing the proposal, I asked that Ward Three residents also be included in the meeting. For more information, please review the 18 Douse Road Community Meeting Details (PDF)
239 Safford Street Proposal - MAY BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER - TBD
I will be hosting a Community Meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 pm at Montclair Elementary School located at 8 Belmont Street, to discuss a proposal at 239 Safford Street. The applicant JCBT Architecture is seeking a variance to structurally alter the existing detached garage at the premises numbered 239 Safford Street. After reviewing the proposal, I asked the applicant to participate in a meeting with residents before this is heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. For more information, please review the 239 Safford Street Community Meeting Details (PDF)
65 Newport Avenue Proposal - RESCHEDULED - TBD
I will be hosting a Community Meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30 pm at the Wollaston School at 205 Beale Street, to discuss a proposal at 65 Newport Avenue. D.E. Foods, LLC is proposing the redevelopment of a portion of the existing surface parking lot to build a 2,210 sq ft Taco Bell restaurant with a drive-thru in the existing Stop & Shop parking area. After reviewing the proposal, I asked the applicant to participate in a meeting with residents before this is heard by the Planning Board. For more information, please review the 65 Newport Avenue Community Meeting Details (PDF)
Storm Update
February 23, 6 p.m. update:
About 1,000 homes remain without power, but consistent progress is being made by National Grid. The warming center at Quincy High School will remain in operation overnight for residents who have lost heat. If you need assistance, please call Emergency Management at 617-376-1105 or 617-376-1470. Crews are making great progress on roads, but work will continue through the night. Trash pick-up will occur tomorrow based on the one-day delay schedule this week.
Helpful Information
Quincy Community Action Programs Energy Program can help income-eligible households save money on heating and utility bills each year. Contact 617-657-5301 or email fuelassistance@qcap.org to see if you qualify!
Snow Removal Hotline (617) 376-1927 or snowhotline@quincyma.gov
2026 snow emergency parking: ODD numbered side of non-emergency neighborhood streets
Pot Hole Hotline: (617)-376-1914 or potholehotline@quincyma.gov
Flooding Issues/Water-Sewer: (617)-376-1910
Downed Trees-Parks Dept.: (617)-376-1251
Power Outage-National Grid: (800)-465-1212
Gas Leak-National Grid: (800)-892-2345
Quincy Emergency Operations Center: (617)-376-1470
Constituent Services: (617)-376-1500
Quincy Public Schools will notify families and staff of school closures through the School Messenger system. Text "Yes" to 67587 to opt into receiving text messages.