Councilor’s Message
Hi Neighbors,
I hope this email finds you well.
On Friday, April 24th, the Neponset River Watershed Association and Corporate Partner Ahold Delhaize USA, parent company of Stop & Shop, organized a cleanup at 0 Harriet Ave. The City of Quincy purchased this parcel a few years ago to preserve it as open space after strong advocacy from The Neponset Watershed Association and the Montclair/Wollaston Neighborhood Association. I truly appreciate our corporate partners and their contribution to our city!
Last weekend, my family stayed at a Cape Cod house we won in a Bernazzani School PTO silent auction last year. Although the weather was chilly, it was nice to escape our daily routines and enjoy some 'forced family fun' with the kids.
On Wednesday, April 29th, my wife and I attended the first Quincy Firefighters Ball at Granite Links, a great community building event for our firefighters and their spouses. It’s wonderful to see how our first responders support each other and their families in such a challenging and important role in our city.
On Thursday, April 30th, I attended Quincy’s Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony, where LCOL James Walsh, USMC (Ret.) POW delivered a powerful keynote at the Marina Bay Clock Tower. He shared an incredible story of service to our country.
That evening, I attended the wake for Quincy’s own Mildred “Millie” Cox, a U.S. Marine Corps WWII Veteran. Millie was a true trailblazer, a proud Marine, and a lifelong public servant who passed away at the age of 102. Millie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Women’s Reserve on her 20th birthday and served in Aviation Women’s Reserve Squadron 15 at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station in Cherry Point, North Carolina, during World War II. Her service helped pave the way for generations of women who followed in the armed forces. Last year, on the campaign trail, I spoke with a very nice neighbor who was a good friend of Millie, who offered to loan me the book that Millie authored in 2024 titled “A Sincere Life.” I look forward to reading it over the coming weeks.
Later that evening, I joined the Quincy Lions Club as they celebrated 85 years of service by honoring Dr. Allan Yacubian (Mr. Yakoo!) with the Francis X. McCauley service award. This event raised money to help improve many lives through much-needed vision care. Congratulations to my Quincy Lions friends on a successful event!
On Saturday, May 2nd, I was out and about visiting Cleaner Greener effots across the ward. Having led the effort at Safford Park for the past 15 years it was wonderful to see new president of the Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association Bob LaRocca continue the effort at the park with a great group of volunteers. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Quincy for helping out at the park as well. It was also nice to see David Potter and the Quincy Tree Alliance again taking lead at Forbes Hill, with a team of students from both Quincy and North Quincy High School.
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Sincerely,
Walter Hubley
City Councilor, Ward 3
Council Update
On Monday, April 27th, the City Council took up several matters, including an overview of the Community Preservation Act and a city debt overview, in preparation for this year’s budget season. You can watch the meeting here. The city has made substantial infrastructure investments that have stimulated development in the downtown. This investment has created a level of debt that needs to be carefully considered in the council’s future decision-making process. I am particularly interested in our return on investment for this infrastructure work. Specifically, is the revenue from the new development covering debt services for this infrastructure work? The city finance team is working on this analysis, and I look forward to that review.
This coming Monday, May 4th, the City Council has a meeting where we kick off the budget season. You can find the agenda here. This Monday’s meeting will also feature a proposed purchase of the former Eastern Nazarene College campus for $21M. This council certainly has a lot of work ahead for the next two months!
I always want to hear how you feel about all topics before the council so I can best represent you and our neighbors. You may reply to this email or email me at whubley@quincyma.gov to provide any input or feedback you have.
Community Calendar
90th Annual Montclair May Festival
Join the Montclair Elementary School PTO for their 90th Annual Montclair May Festival. See you there!
Wollaston Garden Club Green Sale
Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 9 AM to 12 PM, at 48 Winthrop Ave (the Wollaston Congregational Church building). Get there early!
5th Annual Quincy MultiCultural Festival
On Saturday, May 9th, from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Faxon Park, enjoy learning about the many different cultures that make up our city that we know and love. Stop by and say hello to the co-founder and Ward 3 resident Mihaela Rusu. Always a fun event!
Skin Cancer Screening
Join Dana-Farber for a Free Skin Cancer Screening on their Blum Resource Van!
Location: 440 E Squantum Street, Quincy, MA 02171
Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026; Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
First Annual Kilroy Square Vintage Market
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Kilroy Square,
This all-day market will feature a curated lineup of vintage vendors, bringing the best in clothing, accessories, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re a serious vintage shopper or just love a good weekend vibe, this event is for you. 🎶 Live music will keep the energy going all day long. 🍺 Enjoy cold pours from Break Rock Brewing and Paddy Barry's Mobile Beer Garden
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
On May 25th, at 10:30 AM, the City of Quincy is holding the Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. More details to follow - save the date!
Harvey’s Salt Water Fishing Club Veterans Day Fundraiser
On June 6th, 6 PM - 10 PM, stop by the Quincy Yacht Club to support a great program that offers a free day of fishing for our veterans later in the summer. The organizers are also accepting monetary donations or raffle donations if you would like to help. Just call 617-842-8399 or email harveysaltwatervets@gmail.com to coordinate your support.
City of Quincy’s 75th Annual Flag Day Parade
On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at 7 PM, the City of Quincy will host its 75th Annual Flag Day Parade. An amazing tradition that the entire family will enjoy. See you there!
City of Quincy Services and Programs
City of Quincy Resource Guide
The City's Planning Department unveiled a new Resource Guide during Community Development Week 2026. These resources are available to all members of our community. The Guide is now available online here.
Department of Public Works Calendar
Census Reminder
Voters who have not responded to the 2026 street listing (census) by June 1st, 2026, will be designated as "INACTIVE" on the voting rolls. Inactive voters remain registered to vote until they fail to vote in two consecutive biennial state elections. Inactive voters are restored to the active voters list any time they complete an Affirmation of Current and Continuous Residence, fill out a new voter registration form, or submit anything to their local election official which is signed under penalty of perjury and confirms the voter's address.
To obtain a blank census form, please visit https://www.quincyma.gov/census/index.php
To check your voter registration status, please visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRe.../MyVoterRegStatus.aspx
To learn more about voting while inactive, please visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/.../votin.../inactive-voters.htm
Hydrant Flushing
The City of Quincy Department of Public Works will be conducting its Spring 2026 Water Main/Hydrant Flushing starting April 20th. Flushing will take place Monday through Friday nights.
Marina Bay Ferry
The Marina Bay Ferry is back! A wonderful way to commute to Boston. https://mbferry.com/marina-bay-ferry-schedule/
Helpful Information
Street light outages - call TPAL at 617-376-1478
Snow Removal Hotline (617) 376-1927 or snowhotline@quincyma.gov
2026 snow emergency parking: when winter begins in an odd or even year, parking is on the odd or even 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
Stop & Shop Carrage Retrieval Line for abandoned carrages: (617) 770-8753
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.