Quincy, Massachusetts

City Council

The Quincy City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on four ordinances. These include a new transparency rule for posting meeting materials, and repeal of recent raises for the mayor and council members, as well as annual CPI-based adjustments. The mayor's salary would drop from $285,000 to $150,943, while the council's repeal would take effect in 2028 due to state conflict-of-interest law.

• Ordinance 2026-006: Requires supplemental materials to be posted 48 hours in advance, bans first-meeting voting on new matters except in emergencies.
• Ordinance 2026-029: Repeals the mayor's $285,000 salary, restoring it to $150,943.
• Ordinance 2026-030: Repeals council's $44,500 salary, restoring to $29,700 as of January 3, 2028.
• Ordinance 2026-031: Repeals automatic annual CPI-based salary adjustments for mayor and council.

City Council

The Quincy City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on three appropriation orders for Fiscal Year 2027: the General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise budgets, all introduced by Mayor Thomas P. Koch. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• 2026-073 – Appropriation - Fiscal 2027 General Fund Budget
• 2026-074 – Appropriation - Fiscal 2027 Sewer Enterprise Budget
• 2026-075 – Appropriation - Fiscal 2027 Water Enterprise Budget

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet on June 17, 2026 to hold departmental budget hearings for FY27. Departments scheduled include Inspectional Services, Information Technology, Downtown District, Veterans Services, Council on Aging, Public Buildings, the Mayor's office, and others, along with debt and legal accounts. The committee will review proposed spending and may make recommendations to the full City Council.

• Inspectional Services budget review
• Information Technology budget review
• Downtown District budget review
• Veterans Services and Council on Aging budget reviews
• Long Term Debt, Short Term Debt, and Retirement & Pensions review

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At the special meeting on June 22, 2026, the Quincy City Council will review complaints about the Open Meeting Law and consider several ordinances. These include a new transparency ordinance, an amendment to strengthen the City Auditor’s powers, and repeals of recent salary raises for the mayor, council members, and other elected officials. Council members listed will sponsor each item. The meeting will be held in the Great Hall of Historic City Hall.

• Review of Open Meeting Law complaints regarding the June 15, 2026 meeting
• Ordinance 2026-006 – Transparency and public access to City Council materials
• Ordinance 2026-009 – Amend municipal code to strengthen City Auditor powers
• Ordinance 2026-029 – Repeal of Mayor’s raise (Ordinance #2024-055)
• Ordinance 2026-031 – Repeal annual raises for elected officials (Ordinance CO#2024-090)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will take up two orders related to acquiring Eastern Nazarene College campus: Order 2026-076 authorizing the Mayor to acquire 27.1 acres at 23 East Elm Avenue, and Order 2026-077 appropriating $22,500,000 for the purchase and related costs, to be financed through borrowing.

• Order 2026-076 – Authorization to acquire Eastern Nazarene College land (23 East Elm Avenue, 27.1 acres)
• Order 2026-077 – Appropriation of $22,500,000 for the land acquisition, funded by borrowing under G.L. c. 44 s. 7 (1)

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The Quincy City Council will meet to discuss and act upon the Fiscal 2027 budgets for the General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise. The meeting also includes votes on Community Preservation funding and a utility grant of location.

• Fiscal 2027 General Fund Budget (2026-073)
• Fiscal 2027 Sewer Enterprise Budget (2026-074)
• Fiscal 2027 Water Enterprise Budget (2026-075)
• Appropriation of $3,386,510 to Community Preservations Accounts (2025-139)
• Appropriation of $97,603 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund (2026-094)

City Council

The City Council will hold a Finance Committee meeting at 6 PM to discuss and potentially act on a $22.5 million appropriation for the Eastern Nazarene College land acquisition (Orders 2026-076/077). The full Council at 7:30 PM will consider multiple year-end appropriations totaling over $6 million, including $2.9 million in fund transfers, $2 million for community preservation projects, and a review of the Quincy Housing Authority board appointment process.

• $22.5 million appropriation for Eastern Nazarene College land acquisition
• $2,935,000 year-end transfers across city departments
• $2,009,261.50 for community preservation historic, open space, recreation, and affordable housing projects
• $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting personal services from parking receipts
• Review of Quincy Housing Authority board appointment process and tenant representation resolution

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting a series of hearings to review departmental budgets for fiscal year 2027. The June 11 meeting is part of this scheduled budget review process.

• FY27 Departmental Budget Hearings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold departmental budget hearings for FY27 on June 10 at 7:30 PM, following a public hearing on the proposed municipal budget held May 11. The agenda lists all city departments and their heads for the budget review process, but does not specify which departments will be heard on this date.

• Public hearing on proposed FY27 municipal budget held May 11
• Departmental budget hearings scheduled for May 19, June 2, and June 10
• Department heads listed for all city departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, and more

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of the Quincy City Council is conducting a series of hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget. These meetings include a public hearing and individual departmental budget reviews.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget
• Departmental Budget Hearings for various city agencies

City Council

The Quincy City Council will hold a Finance Committee meeting to discuss a capital bonding plan and a public hearing for a utility grant at 10 Independence Ave. The full Council will then consider a $22.5 million appropriation to acquire the Eastern Nazarene College campus, as well as a $35,000 appropriation for City Council contracted services. Council will also review Open Meeting Law complaints from a prior meeting.

• 2026-077: Appropriation of $22,500,000 for Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
• 2026-076: Order authorizing the Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
• 2026-092: Order to appropriate $35,000 for City Council contracted services
• 2026-085: Order requesting a two-fiscal-year capital bonding plan and financial projections for major projects
• 2026-087: Public hearing for a Utility Grant of Location at 10 Independence Ave. (Mass. Elec/Verizon)

Finance Committee

The Quincy Finance Committee will meet to discuss a proposed $22.5 million bond authorization for the acquisition of Eastern Nazarene College properties and a request for a two-year capital bonding plan. The meeting includes an executive session regarding land acquisition strategy.

• Order 2026-085: Request for two-fiscal-year capital bonding plan and financial projections
• Order 2026-076: Authorization to acquire 23 East Elm Avenue land (31 parcels, 27.1 acres)
• Order 2026-077: $22,500,000 appropriation for Eastern Nazarene College land acquisition
• Executive Session: Discussion strategy regarding land acquisition
• Houghs Neck seawall project and MSBA school repair program details requested

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The Finance Committee will consider Order 2026-076, which authorizes the mayor to acquire the 23 East Elm Avenue property (31 parcels, about 27.1 acres). It will also consider Order 2026-077, which appropriates $22,500,000 for the Eastern Nazarene College campus purchase and permits borrowing to fund the acquisition. In addition, the committee will hold FY27 departmental budget hearings on June 10, 11, and 17, 2026.

• Order 2026-076 – authorization to acquire land at 23 East Elm Avenue (31 parcels, ~27.1 acres)
• Order 2026-077 – $22,500,000 appropriated for Eastern Nazarene College campus purchase and borrowing authority
• FY27 departmental budget hearings scheduled for June 10, 11, and 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
• Finance Committee meeting set for Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall, City Hall
• Treasurer‑Collector authorized to issue bonds or notes to fund the $22.5 M appropriation

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The Finance Committee of the Quincy City Council will meet on June 17, 2026, to conduct budget hearings for the FY27 fiscal year. The committee will review budgets for various city departments and administrative offices.

• FY27 budget hearing for Tourism
• FY27 budget hearing for Library
• FY27 budget hearing for Downtown District
• FY27 budget hearings for Long Term Debt, Short Term Debt, and Retirement and Pensions
• FY27 budget hearings for Legal, Worker's Compensation, and Court Judgments

Finance Committee

The Quincy Finance Committee will conduct public and departmental hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget. Hearings are scheduled for May 11, May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026, covering all city departments. The agenda lists each department and its head for the budget review. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; it outlines the hearing schedule.

• May 11, 2026 – 7:30 PM public hearing on FY27 budget
• May 11, 2026 – 8:00 PM departmental budget hearings
• May 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM departmental budget hearings
• June 2, 2026 – 7:00 PM departmental budget hearings
• June 10, 2026 – 7:30 PM departmental budget hearings

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on utility pole relocations, committee discussions on repealing raises for the council, mayor, and elected officials, and a regular meeting. The most consequential item is Order 2026-085, requesting a two-fiscal-year capital bonding plan and financial projections for major projects including the Houghs Neck seawall, school repairs, and a proposed $22.5 million bond for Eastern Nazarene College properties, citing $1.8 billion in city debt and increasing property taxes.

• 2026-067 & 068: Utility grants of location for Mass Electric/Verizon to move and install poles at 46-50 Winter Street
• 2026-029, 030, 031: Ordinances to repeal raises for the mayor, city council, and annual raises for elected officials
• 2026-085: Order requesting a two-year capital bonding plan and financial projections for major projects such as seawall, schools, and Eastern Nazarene College acquisition
• 2026-086: Accept $1,000 gift from Quincy Police Patrol Officers Association to the D.A.R.E. program
• 2026-084: Order to amend council rules to allow electronic notice for meetings and special meetings

Finance Committee

The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget on May 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The committee will then conduct departmental budget hearings on May 11, May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026, covering all city departments including Police, Fire, Education, Public Works, and more.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget at 7:30 PM on May 11
• Departmental budget hearings scheduled for May 11 (8 PM), May 19 (7 PM), June 2 (7 PM), and June 10 (7:30 PM)
• Budget review includes Police, Fire, Education, Public Works, and other departments
• Department heads listed for each department, e.g., Police Chief Kennedy, Fire Chief Smyth, Superintendent Kevin Mulvey
• Specific funds: Revenues, Municipal Finance, Reserve Fund, Long/Short Term Debt, Retirement and Pensions

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The Finance Committee announced the schedule for FY27 departmental budget hearings. Meetings will be held in the Great Hall of City Hall on May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026. The agenda lists each department and its head that will present at the hearings.

• May 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM – Departmental budget hearings (amended)
• June 2, 2026 – 7:00 PM – Departmental budget hearings (amended)
• June 10, 2026 – 7:30 PM – Departmental budget hearings (amended)
• Location: Great Hall, City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
• Departments and heads to appear are listed in the attached breakdown

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The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will hold departmental budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2027 on three dates in June at City Hall. The schedule includes hearings for the Mayor, City Council President, and various city departments.

• FY27 Departmental Budget Hearings scheduled for June 10, 11, and 17, 2026
• Hearings for Mayor Chris Walker and City Council President Anne M. Mahoney
• Hearings for departments including Tourism, Natural Resources, and Recreation
• Hearings for Finance Committee members Paul Della Barba and Jim Timmins
• Meetings held at Historic City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street

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The Finance Committee of the Quincy City Council will hold a series of meetings to conduct departmental budget hearings for fiscal year 2027. These hearings are scheduled for May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026.

• FY27 budget hearings for Police, Fire, and Education
• FY27 budget hearings for Public Works, Water Enterprise, and Sewer Enterprise
• FY27 budget hearings for Library and Engineering
• FY27 budget hearings for Health and Planning
• FY27 budget hearings for Mayor's office and City Council President

City Council

The City Council will vote on the Fiscal 2027 budgets for the General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise. The body is also considering the acquisition of the Eastern Nazarene College campus and several resolutions regarding housing data and lease audits.

• Appropriation of $22,500,000 to purchase the Eastern Nazarene College campus at 23 East Elm Avenue
• Fiscal 2027 General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise budgets
• Appropriation of $322,377.03 to close out Community Preservation Projects
• Resolution requesting Quincy Housing Authority vacancy data for 55+ housing initiatives
• Resolution seeking a formal audit of lease deductions and payments by Quarry Hills Associates, LP

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider Order 2026-007, an ordinance that would establish minimum reserve requirements of 10% of recurring revenues, restrict use of one-time funds for operating expenses, and mandate quarterly financial transparency reports. The committee may also take up other pending matters.

• Ordinance 2026-007: requires stabilization reserves at least 10% of recurring general fund revenues
• Ordinance would ban using one-time funds (free cash, asset sales) for ongoing operating expenses
• Reserve draws below minimum allowed only under fiscal emergency with 2/3 council vote and restoration plan
• Any debt authorization must include a 10-year affordability statement
• Quarterly financial reports to council covering debt, reserves, one-time funds, and pension status

City Council

The Quincy City Council will meet to hold a public hearing on a natural gas utility grant of location, consider an ordinance on fiscal safeguards, and vote on several resolves. Notable items include a request for a comprehensive financial and debt overview before the FY27 budget, a $554,350.51 community preservation project closeout, a resolution supporting a climate change superfund bill, and a $250 gift to D.A.R.E.

• Public hearing on N. Grid Gas utility grant of location at 1550 Hancock St/Newcomb St/78 McGrath Hwy
• Ordinance establishing fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency
• Appropriation of $554,350.51 to close out 57 community preservation projects
• Resolve requesting a financial and debt overview citing $1.6B outstanding debt and recent bond rating downgrade
• Resolution supporting state legislation H.1014/S.588 establishing a Climate Change Superfund

The Finance Committee adopted four amendments adding Section 34‑18 to the fiscal safeguards ordinance. Amendments A (Compliance Tracking) passed 8‑1, B (Automatic Agenda Placement) passed 6‑3, C (Written Explanation Placement) passed 8‑1, and D (Written Explanation Placement) passed 5‑4. The ordinance will be readvertised for further discussion at a future meeting.

• Amendment A – Compliance Tracking added, approved 8‑1 roll call vote
• Amendment B – Automatic Agenda Placement added, approved 6‑3 roll call vote
• Amendment C – Written Explanation Placement added, approved 8‑1 roll call vote
• Amendment D – Written Explanation Placement added, approved 5‑4 roll call vote

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During the Finance Committee meeting, the council adopted four amendments to §34-18 of the Fiscal Safeguards ordinance. The amendments establish compliance tracking, automatic agenda placement for missed reports, and written explanations for non‑compliance. Each amendment was approved by roll‑call vote (8‑1, 6‑3, 8‑1, and 5‑4). The item will be readvertised for further discussion at a future meeting.

• Approved amendment adding §34-18(A) Compliance Tracking (8‑1 roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment adding §34-18(B) Automatic Agenda Placement (6‑3 roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment adding §34-18(C) Written Explanation Placement (8‑1 roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment adding §34-18(D) Written Explanation Placement (5‑4 roll‑call vote)
• Item will be readvertised for further discussion at a future meeting

Finance Committee

The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will meet on April 13, 2026 to discuss and potentially vote on Order 2026-007, an ordinance establishing fiscal safeguards. The proposed ordinance would require the city to maintain stabilization reserves equal to at least 10% of recurring general fund revenues, restrict the use of one-time funds for ongoing expenses, and mandate quarterly financial transparency reports.

• Ordinance 2026-007: sets minimum reserve requirement of 10% of recurring general fund revenues
• Two-thirds City Council vote and mayor-declared emergency needed to reduce reserves below threshold
• One-time funds (free cash, asset sales, bond premiums) cannot be used for ongoing operating expenses
• Long-Term Affordability Statement required for any debt issuance, showing 10-year debt service projections
• Quarterly financial transparency reports to include debt, reserve balances, one-time fund usage, and pension status

The committee heard discussion of Ordinance 2026-007, which would establish fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency. Council members and the administration exchanged concerns and viewpoints about reserves, free cash, and debt, but no vote, approval, or denial was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.

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The Finance Committee met on April 13, 2026 to review Ordinance 2026-007, which would establish fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency. Councilors and administration representatives exchanged concerns and viewpoints about reserve levels, use of one‑time funds, and debt policy. No vote or formal decision on the ordinance was recorded.

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider appropriating $325,000 for exterior painting and repair at the Quincy Homestead. The body will also vote on designating polling places for the 2026 elections and discuss a report on city property transactions.

• Appropriation of $325,000 for Quincy Homestead exterior painting and repair
• Order to designate polling places for the 2026 State Primary and Election
• Resolve requesting a comprehensive report on City Property Transactions
• Order approving a lease for solar energy implementation at Squantum Elementary School
• Gift of $3,250.00 to D.A.R.E.

The Oversight Committee reviewed the lease for solar energy implementation at Squantum Elementary School. Councilors voted to give a positive recommendation for the lease. The motion passed with a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Positive recommendation for Squantum School solar lease approved (9-0)

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The Oversight Committee approved a positive recommendation for the 20‑year solar lease at Squantum Elementary School with a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. The lease will allow Solect Energy to install and operate solar panels on the school roof at a rate of $0.044/kWh. No vote was taken on the proposed amendments to the sewer and stormwater ordinances during the joint Public Works and Ordinance Committee meeting.

• Approved positive recommendation for Squantum Elementary School solar lease (9-0)
• Discussed amendments to Chapter 270 Sewer and Water and Chapter 300 Stormwater ordinances (no vote)

Finance Committee

The Quincy Finance Committee will consider an appropriation of $2,646,730 to purchase new turnout gear and related equipment for the Fire Department. The Treasurer‑Collector, with the Mayor’s approval, is authorized to borrow the amount and issue bonds or notes to fund the purchase. After an executive session on litigation strategy, the committee will reconvene in open session.

• Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department new firefighter turnout gear (Order 2026-038)
• Treasurer‑Collector authorized to borrow $2,646,730 and issue bonds or notes with Mayor’s approval
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy before returning to open session

The Finance Committee approved a $2,646,730 appropriation for new firefighter turnout gear with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. Two amendments to the order—one recommending a five‑year bond term and another adding PFAS recovery and grant allocation language—were also approved unanimously. The amended order was then approved by a 9‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved $2,646,730 appropriation for fire turnout gear (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding five‑year bond term recommendation (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding PFAS recovery and grant allocation language (9-0)
• Approved the amended order (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and act upon a request from Mayor Thomas P. Koch. The primary item is a proposal to appropriate funds for Fire Department equipment.

• Order 2026-038: Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department New Firefighter Turnout Gear

The council approved appropriation 2026-038 of $2,646,730 to purchase new firefighter turnout gear. The Finance Committee amended the order to add a five‑year term recommendation and language directing recoveries, grants, and premiums toward bond debt service, both passing 9‑0. The amended order was then approved 9‑0.

• Approved amendment adding “with a recommended term of five years” to the fire gear order (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding recovery, grant, and premium language to the fire gear order (9-0)
• Approved the amended fire gear order (9-0)
• Approved appropriation $2,646,730 for new fire department turnout gear (9-0)

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The Quincy City Council voted 9‑0 to appropriate $2,646,730 for new firefighter turnout gear. The council also approved amendments directing PFAS‑related recoveries, grant funds, and cash to reduce bond debt, and added language recommending a five‑year bond term. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $2,646,730 appropriation for fire department new turnout gear (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding PFAS recovery and grant fund application language to the order (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding recommendation of a five‑year bond term to the order (9-0)
• Approved the amended order as a whole (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a proposed appropriation of $2,646,730 to purchase new turnout gear for the Fire Department, funded through borrowing. The order was introduced by the Mayor and is the sole item on the agenda.

• Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department new firefighter turnout gear (Order 2026-038)

The Finance, Ordinance and Public Hearing sessions on March 16, 2026 discussed utility location requests, raise deferment language, and a $2,646,730 fire‑fighter gear appropriation, but no votes or approvals were recorded. All items were adjourned without a decision.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings for six utility grant of location requests and committee meetings on repealing raises for elected officials and a $2.6 million appropriation for firefighter turnout gear. The regular meeting includes an ordinance banning synthetic drugs and kratom, a resolution requesting a comprehensive financial and debt overview before FY27 budget deliberations (citing $1.6 billion in outstanding debt and a recent bond rating downgrade), and a resolution urging the VA to withdraw an interim rule on medication in disability ratings.

• 2026-048 - Resolution requesting a comprehensive financial and debt overview prior to FY27 budget, referencing $1.6B debt, $475M pension bond, $37M annual debt service, and recent bond rating downgrade
• 2026-047 - Ordinance amending Chapter 134 to ban synthetic marijuana and kratom, with fines of $150 (first offense) and $300 (subsequent)
• 2026-038 - Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department new firefighter turnout gear
• 2026-016, 2026-030, 2026-029, 2026-031 - Orders to discuss and repeal raises for council, mayor, and other elected officials
• Public hearings for utility grants of location at 100 Coddington Street, 587 Sea Street, 10 Independence Avenue, 58 Taylor Street, Willard Street, and 137 Sagamore Street

The Quincy City Council conducted a series of public hearings on utility location grant requests for Mass Electric, Verizon, and National Grid at 6:00‑6:34 pm on March 16, 2026. The council also met in the Ordinance Committee at 6:35‑7:04 pm to discuss repeal language for council and mayor raises, and in the Finance Committee at 7:04‑pm to consider a $2,646,730 appropriation for new firefighter turnout gear. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions on these items.

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The council held a series of public hearings on utility location requests and discussed ordinance language regarding council salary raises, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The Finance Committee reviewed a request for $2,646,730 for new firefighter turnout gear, but no appropriation was adopted. All items were adjourned without formal action.

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The City Council will hold public hearings on utility grants of location and committee meetings regarding council rules and auditor powers. The main meeting includes votes on several appropriations, board appointments, and transparency resolves.

• Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department New Firefighter Turnout Gear
• Appropriation of $325,000 for Quincy Homestead exterior painting and repair
• Grant of Location public hearings for Mass Electric/Verizon at multiple sites including 100 Coddington Street and 587 Sea Street
• Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 66 Article III to strengthen Auditor powers
• Gift of $2,000.00 from Manet Construction to D.A.R.E.

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The Rules Committee approved an amendment to the public participation procedures, setting a 20‑minute limit that can be extended by majority vote and closing the period after five minutes of inactivity. The Ordinance Committee approved an amendment to Chapter 66, Article III of the municipal code to strengthen the City Auditor’s authority to access records and conduct audits. Both motions passed with yeas.

• Approved Rules Committee amendment on public participation time limits (yeas have it)
• Approved Ordinance Committee amendment strengthening City Auditor powers (yeas have it)

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The newly sworn‑in council elected Anne M. Mahoney as President by unanimous approval. The council also approved the election of Jennifer L. Manning as Clerk of Committees with a 9‑0 vote. The council adopted its Rules of the City Council, authorized printing of the council calendar, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, each by a 9‑0 Roll Call vote.

• Anne M. Mahoney elected Council President (unanimous approval)
• Jennifer L. Manning elected Clerk of Committees (9-0 Roll Call vote)
• Adopted Rules of the City Council (9-0 Roll Call vote)
• Authorized printing of City Council Calendar (9-0 Roll Call vote)
• Adopted 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule (9-0 Roll Call vote)

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider several items, including a $2,646,730 appropriation for fire department equipment and safety gear, a $325,000 historic‑preservation grant for exterior painting of the Quincy Homestead, and confirmations of two Quincy Housing Authority Board appointments. The council will also hear a resolution requesting a full accounting of American Rescue Plan funds and an update on a $3.5 M pension‑theft loss. A $2,000 gift from Manet Contracting to the D.A.R.E. program will be accepted.

• 2026-038 – Appropriation of $2,646,730 for fire department turnout gear and related equipment
• 2026-039 – Appropriation of $325,000 for exterior painting and repair of the Quincy Homestead (historic preservation)
• 2026-040 – Confirmation of Timothy Baker’s at‑large appointment to the Quincy Housing Authority Board
• 2026-042 – Resolve requesting a full public accounting of ARPA (American Rescue Plan) spending
• 2026-043 – Resolve for the Quincy Retirement Board to update the council on a $3.5 M pension‑theft loss

The Rules Committee approved an amendment to the public participation procedures, allowing the 20‑minute forum to close after five minutes of inactivity and permitting extensions by majority vote. The Ordinance Committee approved an amendment to Chapter 66 Article III of the municipal code to restore and expand the City Auditor’s authority to access records and conduct audits. Both motions passed with yeas recorded.

• Approved Rules Committee amendment to public participation time limits (yeas have it)
• Approved Ordinance Committee amendment to strengthen City Auditor powers (yeas have it)

Cancelled

This City Council meeting was cancelled. If held, it would have included public hearings on utility location grants for Mass Electric/Verizon, a rules amendment on public participation, an ordinance to strengthen the City Auditor's powers, and several appropriations, resolutions, and appointments. The most notable items were a $2,646,730 appropriation for firefighter turnout gear and a $325,000 Community Preservation grant for Quincy Homestead painting.

• Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department turnout gear (2026-038)
• Appropriation of $325,000 from Community Preservation for Quincy Homestead painting (2026-039)
• Confirmation of Timothy Baker and John DeCarli to Quincy Housing Authority Board (2026-040, 2026-041)
• Resolve requesting ARPA spending transparency from the Administration (2026-042)
• Resolve requesting Quincy Retirement Board update on $3.5 million phishing theft (2026-043)

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider multiple orders and ordinances to repeal recent salary increases for the mayor and council members, returning them to prior levels. Also on the agenda are a new public participation rule, a request for the city solicitor to answer questions about raise deferments, and several other resolutions on short-term rentals, winter storm response, and more.

• 2026-013/029: Repeal mayor's raise from $285,000 to $150,942
• 2026-014/030: Repeal council's raise from $44,500 to $29,128.65
• 2026-015/031: Repeal annual CPI-based raises for elected officials
• 2026-008: Establish public participation procedures with 3-minute limit and resident priority
• 2026-032: Require disclosure of tenancies, lease terms, and financials for Munroe Building

The Quincy City Council approved Resolution 2026-035 urging the state to pass Housing Bill H.91 and Senate Bill S.2556, with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. The council also approved an amendment to the January 20, 2026 minutes, also by a 9‑0 vote. Several orders and ordinances were referred to the appropriate committees for further consideration.

• Approved Resolution 2026-035 urging passage of MA Housing Bill H.91 and S.2556 (9-0)
• Approved amendment to January 20, 2026 minutes (9-0)
• Referred Order 2026-008 (Public Participation Procedures) to Rules Committee
• Referred Order 2026-013 (Repeal of Mayor's Raise) to Ordinance Committee
• Referred Order 2026-014 (Repeal of Council’s Raise) to Ordinance Committee
• Referred Order 2026-015 (Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials) to Ordinance Committee
• Referred Order 2026-016 (Solicitor to answer raise deferment questions) to Ordinance Committee
• Referred Ordinance 2026-029 (Repeal of Mayor's Raise) to Ordinance Committee

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The council approved a resolution urging the Massachusetts legislature to pass House Bill H.91 and Senate Bill S.2556, passing unanimously 9‑0. The council also approved an amendment to the January 20 minutes, also 9‑0, and adopted the minutes. Several items were referred to the Rules, Ordinance, Oversight, MuniTech and other committees for further study.

• 2026-008 Order Amending Council Rules – referred to Rules Committee
• 2026-013 Order Repeal of Mayor's Raise – referred to Ordinance Committee
• 2026-014 Order Repeal of Council's Raise – referred to Ordinance Committee
• 2026-015 Order Repeal Annual Raises for Elected Officials – referred to Ordinance Committee
• 2026-016 Order to have City Solicitor answer raise deferment questions – referred to Ordinance Committee
• 2026-035 Resolution urging passage of MA H.91 and S.2556 – approved 9‑0
• 2026-036 Resolution ordering review of resident interactions with City Hall – referred to MuniTech Committee
• 2026-037 Resolve requesting briefing on winter‑storm response – referred to Oversight Committee

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The council approved the 2025 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan with a 9‑0 vote. The plan updates flood risk data, climate projections, and mitigation actions to qualify for state and federal grants and improve community resilience. No other substantive actions were voted on at this meeting.

• Adopted 2025 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (9-0)

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The City Council held a public hearing on a utility project (2025‑127) but did not vote, postponing it to January. The Ordinance Committee discussed a resolution about the October 22, 2025 electrical explosion at Southern Artery and Broad Street (2025‑120) without a vote. A public hearing presented Fiscal Year 2026 property‑tax data, but no decisions were recorded.

• Utility item 2025‑127 postponed (no vote)
• Resolution 2025‑120 on electrical explosion discussed, no vote
• Fiscal 2026 property‑tax data presented, no decision

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At the meeting, the Quincy City Council will adopt the residential factor of 87.6332 for fiscal year 2026 and set the percentages of the local tax levy for each property class. The council will also consider several appropriations, including $3,386,510 for community preservation accounts and $6,000,000 for contract settlements with city unions. Additional items include a $150,000 transfer for public buildings personal services and a $10,000 gift for the D.A.R.E. program.

• Adopt residential factor 87.6332 for FY2026 (Order 2025-128)
• Adopt tax levy percentages for property classes for FY2026 (Order 2025-129)
• Appropriation of $3,386,510 to Community Preservation accounts (Order 2025-139)
• Appropriation of $6,000,000 to fund contract settlements with city unions (Order 2025-149)
• Approve Amended Land Disposition Agreement for parcels R-2 and R-3 in Hancock Lot (Order 2025-147)

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The council approved a $5,000 donation from the Copeland Family Foundation to Friends of Wollaston Beach by a unanimous 9‑0 vote. Several ordinances and orders were referred to the appropriate committees for further study, including transparency, fiscal safeguards, auditor powers, sewer and water, stormwater, and a solar energy lease. Councilor DiBona objected to three raise‑related repeal orders, which were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved $5,000 gift to Friends of Wollaston Beach (9-0 vote)
• Referred transparency ordinance to Ordinance & Rules Committees
• Referred fiscal safeguards ordinance to Finance & Oversight Committees
• Referred auditor powers amendment to Ordinance & Oversight Committees
• Referred sewer and water ordinance amendment to Ordinance & Public Works Committees
• Referred stormwater management ordinance amendment to Ordinance & Public Works Committees
• Referred solar energy lease location at Squantum Elementary to Public Buildings & Oversight Committees
• Objected to repeal of mayor’s raise ordinance; item deferred to next meeting

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The City Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and a housing development agreement. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding synthetic drugs.

• Adoption of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (Order 2025-124)
• Housing Development Incentive Program TIE Agreement for 126 Granite Street Trust (Order 2025-125)
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 134 regarding synthetic drugs and Kratom

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The council approved a resolution urging the state to pass One Touch Make Ready bills to speed fiber‑optic deployment. It also approved a $2,000 donation to D.A.R.E. and several traffic and parking improvements, including a new stop sign on Clay Street and handicap parking at 60 N. Bayfield Road. In addition, the council gave final approval to five utility location grants for Mass Electric, Verizon, and National Grid projects. All motions passed unanimously (9‑0).

• Approved resolution urging passage of OTMR bills (9-0)
• Approved $2,000 gift to D.A.R.E. (9-0)
• Approved stop sign on Clay St. at Hancock St. (9-0)
• Approved handicap parking at 60 N. Bayfield Rd (9-0)
• Approved utility location grant for Southern Artery @ Pond St & Brackett St (9-0)
• Approved utility location grant for National Grid @ Thomas Burgin Pkwy/Quincy St/Federal Ave (9-0)
• Approved utility location grant for Huckins Ave (9-0)
• Approved utility location grant for Hobart Street (9-0)

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The Ordinance Committee approved an amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 creating a Flood Plain Overlay District. The motion passed with nine yeas. Several utility location grant items were heard with no support or opposition and were adjourned.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District (9 yeas)
• Public hearing on Utility Grant 2025-045 adjourned (no support or opposition)
• Public hearing on Utility Grant 2025-046 adjourned (no support or opposition)
• Public hearing on Utility Grant 2025-047 adjourned (no support or opposition)
• Public hearing on Utility Grant 2025-052 adjourned (no support or opposition)
• Public hearing on Order 2025-027 adjourned (no support or opposition)

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The City Council and Ordinance Committee discussed two items – an amendment to the Housing Development Incentive Plan and an amendment to Transit‑Oriented District zoning. No votes were recorded and both items were referred back to the committee for further discussion and public hearings. No approvals, denials, or tabled motions were finalized.

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The Quincy City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Zoning Section 8.5 to create Transit‑Oriented Districts (7‑0). The council also approved an amendment to the Housing Development Zone and Plan and then adopted the amended ordinance, each with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved Ordinance amending Zoning Section 8.5 – Transit‑Oriented Districts (7‑0 Roll Call Vote)
• Approved amendment to Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP) (7‑0 Roll Call Vote)
• Approved the amended Housing Development Zone and Plan ordinance (7‑0 Roll Call Vote)

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The Quincy City Council met and considered moving polling locations because of construction at Squantum Elementary School and the size of Ward 6 Precinct 5. A motion to approve the temporary relocation of Ward 4 Precincts 2 & 3 to the Quincy Lodge of Elks and Ward 6 Precinct 5 to the Nickerson Post was passed unanimously. The Council also set dates for upcoming committee meetings and public hearings in September.

• Approved temporary relocation of Ward 4 Precincts 2 & 3 to Quincy Lodge of Elks and Ward 6 Precinct 5 to Nickerson Post (7-0)
• Scheduled committee meetings and public hearings for Monday, September 8 at 6:30 PM
• Scheduled committee meetings and public hearings for Monday, September 15 at 6:30 PM

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The Council approved the land disposition agreement for 1620 Hancock Street, selling the city‑owned 11,000‑sq‑ft site for $1.8 million with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved two gifts from the Copeland Family Foundation ($7,500 to the animal shelter and $10,000 to D.A.R.E.) and adopted several traffic and parking actions, all passing unanimously.

• Approved land disposition agreement for 1620 Hancock St, sale for $1.8 M (8-0)
• Approved $7,500 gift from Copeland Family Foundation to Animal Shelter (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 gift from Copeland Family Foundation to D.A.R.E. (8-0)
• Approved Grant of Location for National Grid/Verizon Washington St @ Southern Artery & Beacon St (8-0)
• Approved removal of handicap parking at 65 Lurton St (8-0)
• Approved addition of handicap parking at 301 Billings St (8-0)

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The minutes detail presentations of multiple storm‑water and drainage projects and an appropriation of $1,230,000 for sewer infrastructure, but they do not record any motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items. No vote tallies or outcomes are provided in the document.

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The council voted 9‑0 to adopt the state‑mandated supplemental annual allowance for disabled retirees, raising the monthly benefit to $750. It also approved using the Chapter 149A design‑build method for the municipal broadband project. Four utility location grants for NGrid/Verizon and NGrid Gas were approved unanimously. Six traffic ordinance changes, including stop signs and parking restrictions, were adopted with unanimous votes.

• Approved supplemental pension allowance for disabled retirees (9‑0)
• Approved Chapter 149A design‑build procurement for municipal broadband (9‑0)
• Approved utility location grant 2025‑104 for NGrid/Verizon at W. Squantum St & Arlington St (9‑0)
• Approved utility location grant 2025‑105 for NGrid/Verizon at Federal Ave & Goddard St (9‑0)
• Approved utility location grant 2025‑106 for NGrid/Verizon at Chubbuck St @ Washington St & Raycroft Ave (9‑0)
• Approved utility location grant 2025‑113 for NGrid Gas at General Dunford Dr. in Hancock St (9‑0)
• Approved traffic ordinance removing 3‑hr parking on south side of Coddington St (9‑0)
• Approved traffic ordinance adding 2‑hr parking on both sides of Coddington St (9‑0)

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The council heard a debt service update and a presentation on pension obligation bonds and district improvement financing. Council members voted to approve the District Improvement Financing (DIF) program, allowing new tax revenues to be reinvested in infrastructure and economic development. No other actions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved District Improvement Financing (DIF) program

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The council voted 8-0 to approve a Home-Rule petition allowing sworn affidavits for pre‑employment medical records of police and fire personnel. It also approved a resolve demanding accountability from National Grid and Riley Brothers for an electrical explosion, referring the matter to the Ordinance Committee. A $2,750 gift to D.A.R.E. was approved, and the October 20, 2025 minutes were adopted.

• Approved Home-Rule petition on pre‑employment medical records (8-0)
• Approved resolve on electrical explosion incident, referred to Ordinance Committee (8-0)
• Approved $2,750 gift to D.A.R.E. (8-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 council minutes
• Referred traffic request to remove no‑left‑turn on Curtis Ave and add stop signs on Arnold St to Ordinance Committee

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The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 municipal budget on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The committee will also hold amended departmental budget hearings on May 12 at 7:00 PM and on May 13 at 6:30 PM. Department heads will present budget details for each city department. The agenda includes a copy of the department breakdown for the meetings.

• May 12, 2025 6:30 PM – Public hearing on proposed FY26 municipal budget
• May 12, 2025 7:00 PM – Amended departmental budget hearings
• May 13, 2025 6:30 PM – Amended departmental budget hearings
• Departmental budget presentations by each department head
• Attached department breakdown for FY26 budget hearings

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The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will hold public hearings and departmental budget discussions for Fiscal Year 2026 on May 12 and 13, 2025. The committee will review proposed revenues, expenditures, and departmental budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public Hearing for Proposed FY26 Municipal Budget on May 12, 2025
• Departmental Budget Hearings for FY26 on May 12 and 13, 2025
• Review of FY26 Revenues, including Unemployment Compensation and Medicare
• Review of FY26 Expenditures, including Police, Fire, and Water Enterprise
• Review of FY26 Debt, including Long Term and Short Term Debt

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The Quincy City Council unanimously approved a $16.4 million reduction to the FY 2026 budget. It also approved $2 million of free cash to lower the tax rate, $9.1 million for pension stabilization, $3 million to transfer special‑revenue funds to debt service, $7 million as a stabilization placeholder, $3,386,510 for community preservation accounts, and $8,802.39 for Quincy Community Action Programs. All motions passed with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved $16,400,000 reduction to FY26 Budget (8‑0)
• Approved $2,000,000 free cash appropriation to reduce tax rate (8‑0)
• Approved $9,100,000 appropriation from Pension Bond Stabilization Account (8‑0)
• Approved $3,000,000 transfer from Special Revenue to Debt Service (8‑0)
• Approved $7,000,000 stabilization fund placeholder (8‑0)
• Approved $3,386,510 appropriation to Community Preservation Accounts (8‑0)
• Approved $8,802.39 appropriation for Quincy Community Action Programs (8‑0)

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider multiple ordinances and orders at its January 20 meeting, including a transparency ordinance requiring supplemental materials be posted 48 hours before meetings and prohibiting final votes on first-presented items, a fiscal safeguards ordinance establishing minimum reserve requirements, and orders to repeal recent raises for the mayor and council. Also on the agenda are a residential property tax exemption, a solar energy lease at Squantum Elementary School, and a $5,000 gift to Friends of Wollaston Beach.

• Ordinance 2026-006: Transparency and public access to council materials – requires 48-hour posting of supplemental materials, bans same-meeting final votes
• Ordinance 2026-007: Fiscal safeguards – sets minimum reserve requirement of 10% of recurring revenues
• Orders 2026-013, 2026-014, 2026-015: Repeal of recent raises for mayor, council, and all elected officials
• Order 2026-017: Approval of location and lease for solar energy implementation at Squantum Elementary School
• Resolve 2026-018: Adoption of a residential property tax exemption under M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 5C

The council approved a $5,000 donation to the Friends of Wollaston Beach by a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. It also referred several ordinances and orders to the appropriate committees, including transparency, fiscal safeguards, solar‑energy lease, and a residential property‑tax exemption. Councilor DiBona objected to three repeal orders, which were placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The January 5, 2026 minutes were approved.

• Approved $5,000 gift to Friends of Wollaston Beach (9-0)
• Referred Safeguarding Transparency ordinance to Ordinance & Rules Committees
• Referred Fiscal Safeguards ordinance to Finance & Oversight Committees
• Referred Solar Energy lease order to Public Buildings & Oversight Committees
• Referred Residential Property Tax Exemption resolution to Ordinance & Oversight Committees
• Objected to repeal of Mayor’s raise (Ordinance 2024-055); deferred to next meeting
• Objected to repeal of Council’s raise (Ordinance 2024-056); deferred to next meeting
• Objected to repeal of annual raises for elected officials (Ordinance 2024-090); deferred to next meeting

City Council

This meeting is a training and information session for new City Councillors, covering council rules, parliamentary procedure, open meeting and ethics laws, and budget and traffic request processes. No votes or policy decisions are scheduled.

• Overview of council rules and parliamentary procedure
• Open Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest overview
• Budget overview by Auditor Susan O'Connor
• Traffic request overview by Assistant City Clerk Joseph Newton
• Council office overview by Clerk of Committees Jennifer Manning

City Council

This meeting is entirely procedural. The council will nominate and elect a President of the City Council and a Clerk of Committees, adopt rules governing the council, authorize printing of the council calendar, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. No substantive policy items, public hearings, or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Nomination and election of City Council President (Item 2026-001)
• Nomination and election of Clerk of Committees (Item 2026-002)
• Introduction and adoption of Rules of the City Council (Item 2026-003)
• Authorization to have City Council Calendar printed (Item 2026-004)
• Adoption of the 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule (Item 2026-005)