For one weekend each year, September 15 - 17, 2017, the ArtsFest transforms the grounds of Adams Field into an artistic hub complete with artwork, live entertainment, crafters and children's activities that has become an autumn highlight for many Quincy families.
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Educates Drivers on Impairment Caused by Marijuana
The 4th Annual City of Presidents 5K Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2017.
Tighe & Bond have built an application for citizens of Houghs Neck and Adams Shore to share their input on the current Seawall Repair Project.
Lt. Richard McCusker Promoted to Captain
Fatal Motor Vehilce Crash on Palmer Street
In order to improve sewer service, on behalf of the City of Quincy, Weston & Sampson will be conducting smoke testing on portions of the sanitary sewer system from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, between August 7 and August 28, 2017.
Recently, all 100-plus DARE campers were presented with a free bicycle helmet, courtesy of Breakstone, White & Gluck, Boston, MA Personal Injury Lawyers. This donation is part of their #ProjectKidSafe campaign. Our Community Police Officers were on-hand to talk with campers about bike safety and the importance of wearing a bike helmet.
Join us for a 2 part celebration of Thoreau's 200th Birthday.
Summer is here again! Check out these simple safety tips brought to you by the City of Quincy.
The City of Quincy Assessor’s Office will be mailing out all property tax exemption applications to residents who received an exemption in Fiscal Year 2017. All applications will be mailed after June 30th.
In recognition of the Independence Day Holiday, there will be no curbside collection of Waste and Recycling on Tuesday July 4, 2017.
Join poet Molly Bennett and Sally Owen for an evening stroll to view an osprey nest with young birds and their parents.
The Quincy Farmers Market will return to Pageant Field in Merrymount Park on Friday June 23, 2017!
The Detectives of the Quincy Drug Control Unit had been conducting surveillance on 836 Willard street, apt 105. This has been a months long investigation into the illegal sales of pills and heroin, within the city of Quincy.
The Marina Bay Ferry will return to service on Monday, June 19, 2017.
As a cop, even when you're off duty, you're sometimes on duty.
In a letter to Chief Keenan, Lt. Minton described the heroic actions of off-duty Officer Donnelly, who happened to be in the right place at the right time:
Mayor Tom Koch, The Quincy Police Department and Quincy Community Access Television, have partnered to produce a series of Public Service Announcements addressing both driver and pedestrian safety issues across the City.
In a ceremony held yesterday at Bentley University, members of the Quincy Police Department received the Municipal Police Training Committee's Lifesaving Award.
Join coastal citizen scientist Peter Fifield for a low tide walk across a sandbar to Raccoon Island to explore tide pools and see what the tide has brought in.
Blending myth and science, live music and stunning visuals, Dr. Bill Thomas’ ChangingAging Tour is barnstorming the country in a rock n’ roll tour bus to bring communities a new and highly disruptive understanding of aging. The tour will be stopping in Quincy on June 14, 2017 at the Kennedy Center.
The Quincy Flag Day Parade celebration will being at 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
The City of Quincy's Annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:30 AM from 100 Quincy Ave on May 29, 2017.
Don't let this sweet face fool you..
On Wednesday, May 10th, 2107, the Quincy Police Drug Control Unit (DCU) was conducting surveillance in the West Quincy section of the city.
The 35th Annual Quincy Senior Olympics will be held from May 15, 2017 through May 25, 2017.
A FREE grassroots community music festival, taking place on June 24, 2017, where bands play on front porches and people walk or bike around to enjoy music all afternoon!
The Quincy Park Department's Environmental Treasures Program will be hosting three events in the month of May!
The city of Quincy has posted its proposed FY 2018 City Budget.
Officer Tara Waters received the Robert P. Dana Distinguished Service Award for Law Enforcement
On Friday, April 28, 2017, the Quincy Police Department received a generous donation of bicycle helmets from the law firm of Breakstone, White & Gluck, Boston, MA Personal Injury Lawyers (www.bwglaw.com) as part of their Project KidSafe campaign.
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 10am - 2pm, the Quincy Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration
The 28th annual Cleaner, Greener Quincy event will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Did you know that using a rain barrel to collect precious rainwater not only conserves energy, you may even save money on your next water bill?
Yardwaste is collected on your regular trash day during the highlighted weeks of this calendar.
There is no curbside collection of waste and recycling on Monday, April 17, 2017 in celebration of the Patriot’s Day holiday.
Come celebrate Community Development with a week of fun filled events brought to you by the City of Quincy's Planning Department. Events start Tuesday, April 18th and run through Friday, April 21.
[Quincy, MA] – The Quincy Police Department will conduct a series of patrols designed to reduce the number of crashes, fatalities, and injuries caused by distracted driving.
The City of Quincy has posted it's Spring 2017 update to the Capital Improvement Plan.
Join us for local stories of inspiration and hope, celebrated over the course of two days!
In the interest of public safety, the Department has prioritized sidewalk repair and replacement this construction season.
The DPW rear yard will be open on Saturdays beginning March 25 from 7:30 PM to 2:30 PM
The Department has reduced its entire Spring Street Sweeping Program to six days. Our spring operation will focus on one ward per-day reducing street sweeping by an additional 2 weeks.
"Job Well Done" by Lt. Dan Minton of the Crime Prevention Unit.
Curbside collection of yardwaste beings the week of March 27, on your normal trash day.
To view the 2017 Spring / Summer Infoletter, please click here.
Snow emergency parking rules will be in place beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 14 and will continue until at least Wednesday, March 15.
Due to the impending snow storm, curbside collection of waste and recycling will being at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, March 14.
On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Officers Robert Sweetland and Ken Wood were dispatched to the 800 block of Southern Artery after a caller reported a suspicious male who entered the front porch area of her home.
Join Sally Owen for an evening stroll in Faxon Park to listen for spring peepers, look for skunk cabbage, pussy willows and other signs of spring and enjoy the sunset.
On Sunday, February 26, 2017, at approx. 12:30am, Quincy Police officers were dispatched the Jazz Moon Karaoke Bar, 217 Quincy Avenue for a female who had been stabbed. A dark color SUV, being operated by an Asian male, was exiting the parking lot while officers were arriving on location.
The City of Quincy, Board of Assessors is in the process of reviewing all properties that have obtained building permits during Calendar Year 2015 & 2016. The reason we conduct this review is to ensure that we have obtain accurate property information for assessment purposes. The Board has retained 3D Data Ltd., a private company with expertise in property assessment, to conduct the inspections between 02/28/2017 and 05/28/2017. These inspections will happen between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday.
On Friday, February 24, 2017 at approx. 9:09pm, officers responded to Burgin Parkway and Granite Street on a report of a pedestrian crash.
The Quincy Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit, which organizes the two night FREE self defense program, has increased the classes from quarterly to monthly based on public demand.
On Tuesday February 21, 2017 at approx 9:12pm, Quincy Police Officers were dispatched to Prestige Gas, located at 9 Franklin St., Quincy for a report of an armed robbery.
The City Census is being mailed to every household in Quincy.
Due to the celebration of Presidents Day on Monday, February 20, 2017, curbside collection of waste and recycling will be delayed by one day.
Job Well Done... by Lt. Dan Minton of the Crime Prevention Unit
In celebration of the Presidents Day Holiday, there will be no curbside collection of waste and recycling on Monday.
The City of Presidents will be celebrating the first annual Presidents Day Winter Festival, a free event for the whole family on Monday, February 20th, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Hancock Adams Green, City Hall. The free festival will include, Massachusetts National Guard Quintet, teen pop group 3D, a 35 foot inflatable snow slide for the kids, fire breathing performance and stilt walking, a mobile video gaming truck, a marionette show, a green screen photo booth, live entertainment inside and outside, Old City Hall and Church of the Presidents guided tours with costumed re-enactors and more. All attractions and entertainment are free (restaurants excluded).
As we prepare for inclement weather, the City of Quincy's Department of Public Works recommends viewing their Winter 2016-17 Policies & Procedures booklet.
With the impending snow storm for Thursday, February 9, curbside collection of waste and recycling will start at 6:00 AM
Please have your trash curbside before 6:00 AM
The City of Quincy would like to welcome you to the new website for the city. Please take a moment to browse the site and see all of the exciting new things we've added.
Join Park Dept. Director Paul Franz for a moonlit walk around Merrymount Park exploring fun facts about the Department's work.
The 2017 DPW Calendar is now available.
Beginning Saturday, January 7, the North Quincy Library at 381 Hancock St. will be open all day (9-5) every Saturday.
We will be working in your neighborhood.
Get The Facts!
At your Department of Public Works, doing our part to provide safe, clean water to all of our residents and businesses remains among our highest priorities.
Highlights of this issue are Mayor Koch's plan for uniform waste containers for curbside collection, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off, Street Sweeping and Yard waste schedules, Winter Parking Rules, important phone numbers and much more.
The DPW Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report has been posted.
We will be working in your neighborhood.
The first installment of new street construction will begin in July.
Phase One Beings in July
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control District will pick-up off-rim, unwanted tires from residential properties in Quincy.
Mixing old with new, the plan calls for a balance of residential, commercial and retail uses, with parking internal to each block.
Reduce run-off into streets, remove pollution and reduce flooding.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – New England’s (EPA-NE) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems ("Small MS4 Permit" or "Permit") requires submission of annual reports.