Councilor’s Message
Hi Neighbors,
I hope this email finds you well.
On Tuesday, May 5th, I attended the opening ceremony for the Senior Olympics at the Kennedy Center. Lots of fun and some intense competition!
On Thursday, May 7th, I got together with Cub Scout Pack 42 and some neighbors for Cleaner Greener Quincy 2.0 at Stoney Brea Park near the Furnace Brook Golf Course. Thank you to Artery Garden Center for donating so many beautiful plants and to Scout Leader Kai Lee for his leadership in our community. The scouts did a great job! Also, thank you to neighbor Kathy Nason for identifying the need for beautification at the park and for getting us started with some of the ground prep the day before.
Lastly, I’ve spent the past week hosting family visiting from England. We toured some historic attractions and had a great dinner at Alba in Quincy Center.
Thank you for signing up for this newsletter. Please feel free to share it with friends and neighbors who may find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Walter Hubley
City Councilor, Ward 3
Council Update
On Monday, May 4th, the City Council kicked off the budget season. You can watch the meeting here. The meeting also introduced the proposed purchase of the former Eastern Nazarene College campus for $21M.
Tonight, the City Council has an oversight committee meeting at 6 PM - you can find the agenda here. Later this evening, there is also a public hearing and a finance meeting at 7:30 PM - you can find the agenda here. We have a lot to cover, reviewing several city department budgets.
If you have any specific questions about the budget, please use this Google Form, and I will do my best to get your question answered.
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.
Downtown Update from Mayor Koch
The mayor provides an update on several projects under construction downtown.
Community Calendar
Celebrate USS Salem’s 77th Birthday
Wednesday, May 13th, 3:30-6:30 PM, Meet & Greet USN Captain Chris "CHOWDAH" Hill, a Quincy Native and the only Commanding Officer of two aircraft carriers to serve in combat since WWII.
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!
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.