Councilor’s Message
Hi Neighbors,
I hope this email finds you well.
On Friday, June 12th, I was joined by Satoru Nakagawa and Yukiko Fujii of the Tokyo Tramps on Currently in Quincy on QATV to talk about PorchFest Quincy. The Tokyo Tramps have an amazing story about the American Dream. Inspired by music from an American radio station in Japan, Satoru and Yukiko left their homeland to pursue their dreams of creating the music that inspired them. They’ve been performing at PorchFest Quincy since the beginning, so it was especially meaningful to have them join me to share their story. You can watch the interview below.
On Saturday, June 13th, I joined my colleagues in government and walked in the Flag Day Parade. The weather was beautiful, and the event did not disappoint, with thousands of residents cheering the floats and enjoying the fireworks display. A wonderful Quincy tradition!
On Sunday, June 14th, I attended the Fire Fighters Memorial Service honoring firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. It was a moving tribute to their sacrifice.
At the Monday, June 15th City Council Meeting, I had the honor of recognizing Girl Scouts leaders Courtney Joyce, Cindy Trillcott, Donna Yang, Lisa Patacchiola, Gail Jacobs, Jenni Torres, Gail Spring, Liz West, and Amanda Diaz for their achievement and leadership in scouting. The City Council also recognized Girl Scouts Cora Wilson, Eloise Rychalsky, Greta Tolentino, and Caroline Martinez for their award for their "Recess Carts for Squantum School," which improved outdoor play opportunities for students during the school construction. A wonderful example of being a part of the solution!
On Tuesday, June 16th, I hosted a community meeting about a proposed development project at 100-150 Newport Ave Extension - the former site of Granite Telecommunications. With telecommuting and hybrid work schedules here to stay, Granite Telecommunications consolidated its operations into a single building across the street behind State Street South, and a national real estate developer is proposing 520 units similar to those of the Abby on Hancock Street. I really appreciate the thoughtful questions and comments residents brought forward to the developer. As your ward councilor, I have held seven community meetings about projects in the ward in the past 6 months. It’s important for you to have an opportunity to engage and provide feedback on major changes in your neighborhood. If you were unable to attend, you can still provide feedback at whubley@quincyma.gov, and I will submit it to the planning board. When I get more information, I will share it.
This past weekend, my wife and I took some time away to visit Newport, RI, to visit a few of the surrounding vineyards. It was a wonderful yet brief getaway to recharge after a busy council session.
I spent Father’s Day working with my son to install PorchFest Quincy yard signs at performance locations and then enjoyed a nice dinner with my family at the Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham, MA.
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Sincerely,
Walter Hubley
City Councilor, Ward 3
PorchFest Quincy Update on Currently in Quincy with the Tokyo Tramps
Council Update
Oversight Committee Meeting – Monday, June 22, 2026
The Quincy City Council Oversight Committee, chaired by Councillor David A. Jacobs, will meet Monday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall at Historic City Hall.
The committee will address three main items:
Council on Aging Department Head Theft & Federal Charges (Order 2026-056): A review of city purchasing, accounting, HR, finance, and IT processes following the guilty plea of a former department head to embezzlement, mail/wire fraud, and related charges. The resolution calls for an evaluation of internal controls and possible engagement of an independent consultant or auditor, with findings due back to the Council within 30 days.
Quincy Housing Authority Board – Appointment Process Review (Order 2026-100): The Mayor (or designee) has been requested to appear and provide detailed information on recent appointments to the Housing Authority Board, including qualifications, prior service, compliance with state law (M.G.L. Ch. 121B, §5) regarding tenant representatives, and the overall selection process.
Quincy Housing Authority Board – Tenant Representation (Resolve 2026-101): A resolution encouraging stronger tenant representation on the Housing Authority Board, with specific support for qualified representatives from both family housing and elderly/disabled housing communities to better reflect the diverse populations served.
Ordinance Committee Meeting – Monday, June 22
The Quincy City Council’s Ordinance Committee will meet on Monday, June 22, at 7:05 p.m. in the Great Hall at Historic City Hall.
Chaired by Councillor Maggie McKee, the committee will review three proposed ordinances aimed at repealing the controversial 2024 pay raises for elected officials:
2026-030: Repeal of the City Council’s salary increase (Ordinance 2024-056), which raised councilor pay to $44,500.
2026-029: Repeal of the Mayor’s salary increase (Ordinance 2024-055), which raised the mayor’s pay to $285,000.
2026-031: Repeal of future automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments for the Mayor and City Councilors.
These items were introduced earlier this year as part of efforts to undo the raises approved by the previous Council.
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.
New Projects
100-150 Newport Ave Extension
Trammell Crow Residential (TCR) is creating a new transit-oriented residential community at 100 & 150 Newport Avenue Extension. The existing office buildings and associated surface parking lots will be replaced with 520 units throughout four multifamily buildings with landscaping, open space, and approximately 550 total parking spaces.
Inside the residential buildings, units will range from studios to three-bedrooms with Class A finishes. Future residents will have access to desirable common area amenities, including a clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, co-working spaces, dog park, and on-site parking.
I hosted a community meeting this past Tuesday, June 16th, at 6 PM at the location of the development at 150 Newport Ave Extension. Representatives from TCR were on-site to answer any questions and take your feedback. If you were unable to attend, you can still provide feedback at whubley@quincyma.gov.
Community Calendar
Foster Care and Adoption Information Session
Learn about foster parenting and adoption through foster care from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Hubley family.
This informative session, presented by DCF and the Hubley family, will explain the process of becoming a foster parent, the pathway to adoption through foster care, and the first-hand experiences of being foster parents — shared by Walter and Kathryn Hubley.
Monday, June 29th, 6 - 7 PM at Ballast Kitchen and Bar at 93 Willard St (part of the Common Market Group). Please RSVP to whubley@yahoo.com.
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 Pride Festival
Join the Quincy Pride Committee at their annual Pride Day event on Saturday, June 27th, from noon - 4 PM at Pagents Feild.
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.
Invasive Plant Species Clean-up
On Wednesday, July 8th, 9 AM - 11 AM, join City of Quincy Environmental Scientist Heather Liss and Ward 3 City Councilor Walter Hubley for an invasive plant species clean-up at 0 Harriet Ave. Wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. If you have gardening tools and gloves, please bring them, but we will have some to borrow as well.
What Are Invasive Plants, and Why Do They Matter?
Invasive plants are non-native species that spread aggressively, often unchecked by local predators. In Massachusetts, they harm biodiversity, clog waterways, and can become neighborhood nuisances.
City of Quincy Services
Pay Your Bills Online @ Pay.Quincyma.gov
The City of Quincy will launch the new online payment portal on July 1, 2026. Visit Pay.QuincyMa.gov to register and learn more.
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.