Quincy public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council holds a public hearing at 6:30 PM on the FY2026 property tax classification, followed by a meeting at 7:00 PM to vote on setting the residential factor and class percentages. Other actions include appropriating $3,386,510 to Community Preservation accounts, transferring $150,000 within the Public Buildings budget, and authorizing an amended land disposition agreement for Parcels R-2 and R-3 in the Hancock Lot. The council also accepts a $10,000 gift from Colonial Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation for the D.A.R.E. program.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2026 property tax classification: residential factor 87.6332 and class percentages (Residential 75.2287%, Commercial 18.0997%, Industrial 1.8704%, Personal Property 4.8012%)
• Appropriation of $3,386,510 from FY2026 estimated Community Preservation revenues for administrative, affordable housing, historic preservation, open space, and budgetary reserve accounts
• Transfer of $8,802.39 from Ward Six mitigation funds to support Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP)
• Transfer of up to $150,000 within Public Buildings budget from contractual services to overtime
• Authorization for Mayor to execute amended land disposition agreement for Parcels R-2 and R-3 in the Hancock Lot (Quincy Center Urban Revitalization District)

City Council

The Quincy City Council holds a public hearing on the FY2026 property tax classification, then votes on adopting the residential factor and class percentages. The meeting also considers several appropriations from Ward IV mitigation funds for school activities, traffic improvements, and community center support, as well as orders on school bus safety cameras and the Performing Arts Center project.

• Public hearing on FY2026 property tax classification and adoption of residential factor 87.6332
• Order 2025-135: Adoption of school bus violation detection camera system
• Order 2025-137: Authorization of Construction Manager at Risk delivery method for Performing Arts Center project
• Appropriation of $6,000 from Ward IV mitigation funds for traffic improvements in Batterymarch/Willard Street area
• Appropriation of $9,043.81 from Ward IV mitigation funds for South-West Middle School and Lincoln Hancock School activities

The council did not vote on item 2025-127 (Mass Electric/Verizon at 58 Taylor Street) after Councillor Ian Cain requested more notice for residents. The item will be reintroduced in January. Other agenda items were discussed but no votes were taken.

• Utility item 2025-127 not voted (postponed to January)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of kratom and synthetic marijuana. The body is also considering the adoption of a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and a housing incentive agreement.

• Proposed ordinance to ban kratom and synthetic marijuana with fines of $150 for first offenses and $300 for subsequent offenses
• Adoption of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Housing Development Incentive Program TIE Agreement for 126 Granite Street Trust

The council voted unanimously (9‑0) to approve the Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (Order 124). The plan outlines updated flood risk data, climate projections, and mitigation actions for Quincy. No other formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopt Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (Order 124) – approved 9‑0

City Council

The City Council will consider a home-rule petition allowing public safety personnel to use affidavits in place of missing pre-employment physical exam records when applying for accidental disability retirement. The council will also discuss a resolution demanding accountability from National Grid and Riley Brothers for an October 22 electrical explosion at Southern Artery and Broad Street. Additionally, a $2,750 gift from various donors to the D.A.R.E. program is up for acceptance.

• Order 2025-119: Home-rule petition on pre-employment physical exam records for public safety disability retirement
• Resolve 2025-120: Demand for accountability from National Grid and Riley Brothers after explosion at Southern Artery and Broad Street
• Gift 2025-121: Acceptance of $2,750 from various donors for the D.A.R.E. program

The council voted 8‑0 to adopt a Home‑Rule petition that allows a sworn affidavit to verify that police officers and firefighters had no pre‑existing condition at hiring. It also approved a resolve demanding accountability and a state investigation after the Southern Armory‑Broad Street electrical explosion, and referred it to the Ordinance Committee, also by an 8‑0 vote. A $2,750 gift to the D.A.R.E. program was approved unanimously, and the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted.

• Approved Home‑Rule petition for pre‑employment medical records (8‑0)
• Approved resolve on Southern Armory‑Broad Street explosion and referred to Ordinance Committee (8‑0)
• Approved $2,750 gift to D.A.R.E. program (8‑0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 council minutes

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation from Mayor Thomas P. Koch on the city's debt service update. No other items are on the agenda; it is primarily an informational session.

• Presentation: Debt Service Update by Mayor Thomas P. Koch

The council voted to authorize the District Improvement Financing (DIF) program, allowing new tax revenues to be reinvested in infrastructure and economic development. The meeting also included presentations on debt service, pension obligation bonds, and ongoing capital projects, but no other actions were taken.

• Approved District Improvement Financing (DIF) program (vote approval)

City Council

The Quincy City Council will hold public hearings on four utility location grants for NGrid/Verizon and NGrid Gas at specific street intersections. Then, the Council will consider two orders: one accepting a state allowance for widows of disabled public employees, and another authorizing a design-build procurement method for the city's fiberoptic broadband network. The meeting begins with a recognition of 75 years of Quincy Youth Football & Cheer.

• Public hearing on utility grant for NGrid/Verizon at W. Squantum St. and Arlington St.
• Public hearing on utility grant for NGrid/Verizon at Federal Ave. and Goddard St.
• Public hearing on utility grant for NGrid Gas at General Dunford Dr./Hancock St. and 101 General McConville Way
• Order 2025-116: Approve $9,000 supplemental annual allowance for widows of disabled public employees via the Quincy Retirement Board
• Order 2025-117: Authorize use of MGL Ch.149A design-build delivery method for the municipal broadband fiberoptic network

The Quincy City Council unanimously approved the use of a Chapter 149A design‑build delivery method for the municipal broadband project. It also adopted a supplemental annual allowance for disabled retirees and granted four utility location requests. In addition, the council approved several traffic ordinance changes, including new stop signs and parking adjustments.

• Approved Quincy Retirement Board supplemental allowance for disabled retirees (9-0)
• Approved municipal broadband procurement method using Chapter 149A design‑build (9-0)
• Approved NGrid/Verizon location at W. Squantum St & Arlington St (9-0)
• Approved NGrid/Verizon location at Federal Ave & Goddard St (9-0)
• Approved NGrid/Verizon location at Chubbuck St @ Washington St & Raycroft Ave (9-0)
• Approved N.Grid Gas location at General Dunford Dr. in Hancock St (9-0)
• Approved removal of 3‑hour parking on south side of Coddington St (9-0)
• Approved addition of two stop signs on Pembroke St at Lurton St (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $1,230,000 appropriation from the Sewer and Drainage Rehabilitation account for stormwater infrastructure improvements, including work on Sherman Street, Furnace Brook, Town Brook, Webster Street, Fort Square, East Squantum/Huckins intersection, and tide gates at Blacks Creek and Sagamore Creek. The council will also vote on an order to adopt reduced dog license fees for residents aged 70 or older, and accept two gifts totaling $1,600 for the D.A.R.E. program. A ceremonial honoring of Quincy Access Television is scheduled.

• Appropriation of $1,230,000 for Drain & Sewer Infrastructure Improvements, funded from Sewer and Drainage Rehabilitation
• Itemized projects include Sherman Street Bog ($275,000), Furnace Brook inlet grate ($300,000), Town Brook inlet grate ($100,000), Webster Street drainage repairs ($75,000), and others
• Order to adopt M.G.L. Chapter 140, Section 139C for reduced dog license fees for persons aged 70 or over
• Gift of $600 from 2025 D.A.R.E. Camp Fees for the D.A.R.E. program
• Gift of $1,000 from Capital Waste Services, Inc. for the D.A.R.E. program

The Quincy City Council reviewed item 2025-108, an appropriation of $1,230,000 from the Sewer and Drainage Rehabilitation fund for drain and sewer infrastructure improvements. No vote tally or final approval status was recorded in the minutes. No other substantive decisions were documented.

• Reviewed appropriation 2025-108 for $1,230,000 (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a utility grant of location for NGrid/Verizon at Washington Street and Southern Artery. A finance committee meeting will consider a land disposition agreement for 1620 Hancock Street. The council will also vote on accepting two gifts from the Copeland Family Foundation: $7,500 for the Animal Shelter and $10,000 for the D.A.R.E. program.

• Public hearing on utility grant of location for NGrid/Verizon at Washington Street & Southern Artery & Beacon Street
• Finance committee to discuss land disposition agreement for 1620 Hancock Street
• Gift of $7,500 from Copeland Family Foundation to Quincy Animal Shelter
• Gift of $10,000 from Copeland Family Foundation to D.A.R.E. program

The Council voted 8‑0 to approve the Land Disposition Agreement selling the 11,000‑sq‑ft 1620 Hancock Street site for $1.8 million. It also approved two gifts from the Copeland Family Foundation—$7,500 to the animal shelter and $10,000 to D.A.R.E.—each by an 8‑0 vote. The council unanimously authorized a utility location grant for National Grid/Verizon at Washington St @ Southern Artery & Beacon St and approved several parking changes, including removing handicap parking at 65 Lurton St and adding handicap parking at 301 Billings St.

• 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 at 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

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider Order 2025-074, which authorizes the Mayor to enter a Land Disposition Agreement with 1630 Hancock Street, LLC for the sale of the city‑owned parcel at 1620 Hancock Street as part of the Quincy Center Urban Revitalization District. The order also permits the Mayor to execute deeds, easements, leases and other documents needed to complete the sale and related development.

• Order 2025-074 – approval of Land Disposition Agreement for 1620 Hancock Street parcel
• Mayor authorized to execute deeds, easements, leases and related contracts for the sale

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and act upon Order 2025-099. This order designates specific polling locations for the September 2 and November 4, 2025, elections.

• Order 2025-099: Designating 254R Quarry Street (Lower Level) for Ward 4 Precincts 2 and 3
• Order 2025-099: Designating 20 Moon Island Road for Ward 6 Precinct 5

The Council voted 7‑0 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 while Squantum Elementary School is under construction. The motion was moved by Councillor Campbell and seconded by Councillor Liang. The Council also set dates for upcoming committee meetings and public hearings on September 8 and September 15, 2025.

• 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 & public hearings for Sep 8, 2025 (6:30 PM) and Sep 15, 2025 (6:30 PM)

City Council

The Quincy City Council will hold a public hearing and committee meetings on several items, including an ordinance to amend Zoning Section 8.5 for transit‑oriented districts, an order to amend the Housing Development Zone and Plan, and multiple land disposition agreements. The Finance Committee will consider an $8.25 million appropriation for equipment and capital improvements, and the full Council will vote on numerous appropriations ranging from $97,602 to $1.66 million for parks, tourism, traffic, schools and other services.

• 2025-058 – Ordinance amending Zoning Section 8.5 – Transit‑Oriented Districts
• 2025-068 – Order amending Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP)
• 2025-074 – Order – Land Disposition Agreement for 1620 Hancock Street
• 2025-075 – Appropriation of $8,250,000 for equipment and capital improvements
• 2025-089 – Appropriation of $1,430,272 to Fire Department Personnel Services

The Quincy City Council voted 7‑0 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑058 amending Zoning Section 8.5 for transit‑oriented districts. The council also voted 7‑0 to approve an amendment to Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP) Ordinance 2025‑068 and then 7‑0 to adopt it as amended. No vote was taken on the land disposition agreement for 1620 Hancock Street, and the $8,250,000 equipment and capital improvements appropriation was noted but not decided at this meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑058 – Transit‑Oriented Districts amendment (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2025‑068 – Housing Development Zone and Plan (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑068 as amended (7‑0)
• Did not vote on Land Disposition Agreement – 1620 Hancock Street (remains on committee)
• Noted Appropriation $8,250,000 for Equipment and Capital Improvements (no vote recorded)
• Held public hearings on grants of location for National Grid/Verizon (no decisions recorded)
• Held public hearing on Housing Development Zone amendment (no vote recorded)
• Recessed and adjourned various committee meetings (procedural actions only)

Finance Committee

The Quincy Finance Committee will meet to consider two orders: a Land Disposition Agreement for 1620 Hancock Street and a $8,250,000 bond authorization for equipment and capital improvements across multiple departments.

• Order 2025-074: Land Disposition Agreement with 1630 Hancock Street, LLC for sale of city-owned parcel at 1620 Hancock Street as part of Quincy Center Urban Revitalization Plan.
• Order 2025-075: Appropriation of $8,250,000 for Public Building Department, Natural Resources, Fire, Police, and Education department vehicles and equipment.
• The $8.25 million would be borrowed under G.L. c. 44 s. 7(1) and requires approval from the Municipal Finance Oversight Board.

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider several items, including a land disposition agreement for 1620 Hancock Street, an $8,250,000 appropriation for equipment and capital improvements across multiple departments, and a $250 gift from the Assembly to the D.A.R.E. program. A public hearing will be held, and the Ordinance Committee will discuss amendments to the Housing Development Zone and Plan and to Zoning Section 8.5 (Transit‑Oriented Districts). The meeting also includes an honoring of the Girl Scouts of Quincy.

• Order 2025-074 – Land Disposition Agreement for 1620 Hancock Street
• Order 2025-075 – Appropriation of $8,250,000 for equipment and capital improvements for Public Building, Natural Resources, Fire, Police, Education departments
• Order 2025-076 – Gift of $250 from the Assembly to the D.A.R.E. program
• 2025-068 – Ordinance to amend the Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP)
• 2025-058 – Ordinance to amend Zoning Section 8.5 – Transit‑Oriented Districts

The council held a public hearing and an Ordinance Committee meeting on June 2, 2025. Items 2025-068 (Housing Development Zone amendment) and 2025-058 (Transit‑Oriented District zoning amendment) were presented and discussed. No votes were taken, and both items were left in committee for further discussion and public hearings.

• 2025-068 – Amending Housing Development Zone and Plan – remained in committee
• 2025-058 – Amending Zoning Section 8.5 – remained in committee

City Council

The Quincy City Council held public hearings on utility location grants for several streets. Council members honored first responders before voting on three items: an order to amend the Housing Development Zone and Plan, a resolution urging the state to pass One Touch Make Ready broadband legislation, and acceptance of a $2,000 gift for the D.A.R.E. program.

• Public hearings: utility location grants at Southern Artery @ Pond St & Brackett St, Thomas Burgin Pkwy/Quincy St/Federal Ave, Huckins Ave, and Hobart Street
• Order 2025-068 – Amending the Housing Development Zone and Plan (HDIP)
• Resolution 2025-069 – Urging passage of House Bill H.3546 and Senate Bill S.2285 (One Touch Make Ready)
• Gift 2025-070 – $2,000 from various donors to the D.A.R.E. program

The Quincy City Council approved a resolution urging the state to pass One Touch Make Ready bills to streamline the citywide fiber optic program (9‑0). It also approved utility location grants for Mass Electric/Verizon at four sites, a stop sign on Clay St., and handicap parking at two locations, each by unanimous vote. A $2,000 gift to D.A.R.E. was approved (9‑0) and the May 5 minutes were adopted.

• Approved resolution urging passage of House Bill H.3546 & Senate Bill S.2285 (OTMR) (9-0)
• Approved utility location grant for Mass Electric/Verizon – 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 Mass Electric/Verizon – Huckins Ave (9-0)
• Approved utility location grant for Mass Electric – Hobart Street (9-0)
• Approved addition of stop sign on Clay St. at Hancock St. (9-0)
• Approved addition of handicap parking at 60 N. Bayfield Rd (9-0)
• Approved $2,000 gift to D.A.R.E. (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 municipal budget at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 12, 2025, followed by departmental budget hearings. Additional departmental budget hearings continue at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The agenda lists each department and its head for the FY26 budget review.

• May 12, 2025 6:30 PM – Public hearing on FY26 municipal budget
• May 12, 2025 7:00 PM – Departmental budget hearings for all city departments
• May 13, 2025 6:30 PM – Additional departmental budget hearings
• Department heads presenting include Police Chief Kennedy, Fire Chief Jackson, and City Clerk Nicole Crispo
• Budget categories cover revenues, debt, health, education, public works, and retirement

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of the Quincy City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 12, 2025, followed by departmental budget hearings. The hearings continue on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The agenda lists departments and their heads for the budget review.

• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget
• Departmental budget hearings scheduled for May 12 and May 13, 2025
• Review of departmental budgets including Police, Fire, Schools, Public Works, and others

City Council

The Quincy City Council will hold public hearings on utility grants and a flood plain zoning amendment, then consider several appropriations including the Fiscal 2026 General Fund, Sewer, and Water budgets. The council will also vote on amendments to zoning for transit-oriented districts, a new public art program, early voting locations, and accept gifts for the animal shelter and D.A.R.E. program.

• Fiscal 2026 General Fund Budget appropriation (Order 2025-053)
• Amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 – Flood Plain Overlay District (2025-027)
• Ordinance amending Zoning Section 8.5 – Transit-Oriented Districts (2025-058)
• Establishing a Public Art & Place-Making Program with a new Public Art Commission (2025-059)
• Designation of early polling places for September 2025 preliminary and November 2025 city elections (2025-057)

The Quincy City Council voted to approve an amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1, creating a Flood Plain Overlay District. The motion passed unanimously with nine yeas, moving roughly 300 properties out of the flood‑plain. Earlier in the meeting, several utility location grant items were heard but were adjourned without any action.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 – Flood Plain Overlay District (9 yeas)
• Public Hearing on National Grid Conduit (Sea St at Southern Artery & Overlook Rd) adjourned with no action
• Public Hearing on National Grid Pole (Sea Street at Southern Artery) adjourned with no action
• Public Hearing on Mass Electric/Verizon (59 Spear Street) adjourned with no action
• Public Hearing on National Grid Gas (Penn Street @ Thomas Burgin Parkway) adjourned with no action

City Council

The Quincy City Council met on April 14, 2025 and received an extensive update from Mayor Koch on MBTA projects, including the new bus facility, Red Line car replacements, and ferry service plans. Council members discussed the impact of these projects on residents but did not vote on any measures. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

City Council

The Ordinance Committee approved amendments to Chapter 72 that set annual CPI‑based salary adjustments for the Mayor beginning Jan 1 2033 and for City Councilors beginning Jan 1 2031, each passing by a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. The committee also approved striking Sections C and D of those chapters, also by a 9‑0 vote. The City Council adopted an ordinance granting city employees leave to serve as organ donors, with yeas recorded. The proposed amendment to the sex‑offender ordinance was not adopted and will be reconsidered at a future meeting.

• Amended § 72‑7 (Mayor salary) to set CPI adjustment starting Jan 1 2033 – approved 9‑0
• Amended § 72‑8 (Councilor salaries) to set CPI adjustment starting Jan 1 2031 – approved 9‑0
• Struck Sections C and D from §§ 72‑7 and 72‑8 – approved 9‑0
• Adopted MGL C149 S33E leave‑of‑absence ordinance for organ donors – yeas have it
• Sex‑offender ordinance amendment remained in committee for future discussion

City Council

The council voted 9‑0 to appropriate $1,500,000 from the hotel/motel tax to fund Quincy400 events. The transfer moves money from the Hotel/Motel Tax – Open Space account to the Quincy400 account. No other actions were taken; the public hearings and open‑space plan discussion resulted in no votes or approvals.

• Approved $1,500,000 appropriation to Quincy400 from Hotel/Motel Tax (9-0 Roll Call Vote)

City Council

The council referred the amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District to the Ordinance Committee (motion by Councillor Liang, seconded by Councillor DiBona). It approved the Municipal School Building Authority Statements of Interest for Point Webster Middle School, Francis W. Parker Elementary School, Broad Meadows Middle School, and Atlantic Middle School, each by a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. The council opened nominations for the Park & Recreation Board and appointed Paul Bregoli (8‑1), Kevin Esdale (9‑0) and Thomas Lester (9‑0) to the board.

• Referred amendment to Zoning Code Section 8.1 Flood Plain Overlay District to Ordinance Committee (yeas have it)
• Approved Point Webster Middle School Statement of Interest (9‑0)
• Approved Francis W. Parker Elementary School Statement of Interest (9‑0)
• Approved Broad Meadows Middle School Statement of Interest (9‑0)
• Approved Atlantic Middle School Statement of Interest (9‑0)
• Appointed Paul Bregoli to Park & Recreation Board (8‑1)
• Appointed Kevin Esdale to Park & Recreation Board (9‑0)
• Appointed Thomas Lester to Park & Recreation Board (9‑0)

City Council

The council heard a detailed update on the Public Safety Headquarters, including budget totals of $175 M and progress on construction, utilities, and parking. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The discussion was informational only.

City Council

The council approved a $475,000 appropriation to fund turnout gear and training supplies for the newest class of firefighters. It also approved a corrected home‑rule petition for the Quarry Hills lease, a resolution on wildfire preparedness, and a resolution to explore the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved $475,000 appropriation for fire department turnout gear (9-0 Roll Call Vote)
• Approved corrected Home Rule Petition for Quarry Hills lease (8-0 Roll Call Vote)
• Approved resolution on wildfire preparedness and referred to Oversight Committee (9-0 Roll Call Vote)
• Approved resolution to explore Affordable Housing Trust Fund and referred to Oversight & Housing Committees (9-0 Roll Call Vote)

City Council

The council elected Ian C. Cain as president and adopted the 2025 meeting and political calendars, each by unanimous vote. It approved a $5,000 gift from the Copeland Family Foundation to Friends of Wollaston Beach. The council also approved adding handicapped parking at 26 Plymouth Street.

• Elected Ian C. Cain as City Council President (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 City Council meeting schedule (9-0)
• Adopted 2025 Political Calendar (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 gift from Copeland Family Foundation to Friends of Wollaston Beach (9-0)
• Approved addition of handicapped parking at 26 Plymouth St (9-0)