Councilor’s Message
Hi Neighbors,
I hope this email finds you well.
On Monday, May 18th, I stopped by Cub Scout Pack 42’s last Pack meeting of the year on my way to last night's Finance Committee meeting. Congratulations to the scouts and their achievements as they progress through the ranks. Congratulations, Scout Leader Kai Lee and leadership team, on a great year in Scouting!
On Wednesday, May 20th, I attended the Quincy Veterans’ Council (QVC) meeting where Master Sargent DeLorenzo was honored by Chief of Courts Walter Timilty and our State Delegation for his many years as NQHS AF JROTC leadership.
After the QVC meeting, I joined my fellow Rotarians at our Annual Gala. Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Quincy for another successful Gala! The Rotary Club awards over $30,000 in scholarships each year to deserving Quincy students, among many other worthy causes. Congratulations to my friends Caryn Smith (Ward 3 neighbor) and Barbara Clarke for their well-deserved recognition for years of service!
On Monday, May 25th, the City of Quincy held its Memorial Day services at Quincy High School. Regrettably, I could not attend as I had a personal commitment in California over the weekend and could not make it back in time. The service was very well done. The speaker was Michael Sullivan, Assistant Director of Quincy Veterans Services, lifelong Quincy resident, and proud United States Marine Corps veteran, whose touching words reminded us of the courage and sacrifice that Memorial Day represents. I grew up across the street from Michael’s family for most of my life - such a wonderful family. If you missed the services, you can find a link to the QATV video below.
On Thursday, May 25th, at 6 PM, I attended Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.’s (QARI) 25th Anniversary at Ming Seafood in North Quincy. Congratulations to Phillip Chong, QARI’s CEO, and the team for an outstanding celebration of this impressive milestone. I’ve been attending this annual celebration for many years. It is always well attended the food is amazing.
On Saturday, May 30th, I joined the Quincy Tree Alliance (QTA) for the planting of two trees at the Lincoln Hancock School in West Quincy. The 12-foot American Elm and 7-foot Easter Redbud plantings were done through a Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant. I love seeing all these trees going up around the city. Last year, as President of the Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association, I partnered with the QTA to plant two trees at Safford Park.
After the tree planting, I joined the Veterans Services team for the naming and dedication of our Veterans’ Services Office in honor of John P. "Jake" Comer, Past National Commander of the American Legion. Such a fitting dedication to a person who served his country and our great city in so many ways.
After the building dedication, I attended Pack 42’s Step-Up ceremony. As a former scout and den leader, it makes me proud to see such a vibrant and energetic Pack going strong. It was an honor, on behalf of Mayor Tom Koch, to present a proclamation that, going forward, May 30th will be Kai Lee Day in the City of Quincy! Also, congratulations to Mandy Scaff on becoming the next Scout Master for Pack 42.
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Sincerely,
Walter Hubley
City Councilor, Ward 3
Council Update
The Quincy City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, beginning with a Finance Committee session at 6:00 PM. Committee members will discuss Order 2026-085, which calls on the administration to deliver a two-fiscal-year capital bonding plan and detailed financial projections for the city’s major upcoming projects. Immediately afterward, the committee will take up the proposed acquisition of the former Eastern Nazarene College campus, including Order 2026-076 (authorizing the land purchase) and a companion $22.5 million appropriation (2026-077).
The full City Council meeting begins at 7:30 PM and opens with a special honoring of Master Sergeant John DeLorenzo for his leadership of the Air Force JROTC program.
Following the Residents Open Forum and public comment period, councillors will consider Order 2026-092, sponsored by Councillors McKee, Jacobs, Mahoney, and Ryan. The order requests $35,000 in new contracted-services funding for the City Council budget—$2,500 per councillor and $12,500 for council-wide use—to help members better oversee the city’s half-billion-dollar annual budget, $1.8 billion debt portfolio, property acquisitions, and local ordinances.
The agenda closes with a review of several Open Meeting Law complaints filed in connection with the May 18, 2026, meeting. The meeting is open to the public. Full documents are available on the City of Quincy website here.
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.
Community Calendar
PorchFest Quincy Beer Release Party with Break Rock Brewing
On Friday, June 5th, from 5-9 PM at Kilroy Square, join the organizers of PorchFest Quincy and the team from Break Rock Brewing at the Kilroy Square Beer Garden to try out this year’s PorchFest Quincy Watermelon Lager. A portion of the proceeds from beer sales goes toward supporting PorchFest Quincy. Enjoy the music from one of PorchFest Quincy’s longstanding performers, the Tokyo Tramps. You can also purchase your PorchFest Quincy shirt to help support the event!
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!
PorchFest Quincy
On June 27th, from 3 PM to 8 PM, PorchFest Quincy will be in Squantum, Merrymount, and Wollaston Hill. Enjoy this free event to build community through the shared experience of music. For more information, please visit the website here.
Quincy Maritime Festival
Two signature waterfront events this summer at Marina Bay: the Quincy Maritime Festival, July 3–5, and a special visit by the internationally renowned tall ship Oosterschelde on July 17 & 18. Learn more here.
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
Norfolk County Mosquito Control
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control provides free mosquito spraying services to the City of Quincy each Thursday (weather permitting)!
You can request your property to be sprayed by clicking on this link: https://norfolkcountymosquito.org/service-request-form/
If you would like your property to be EXCLUDED from mosquito spraying, please click this link: https://www.mass.gov/.../how-to-request-an-exclusion-or...
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.