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Anne and Kevin discuss how the Quincy Employee Pension Fund lost 3.5 Million in an email phishing scam. CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his  artwork.

It's our second season! Anne and Kevin play a little catch up discussing issues that surfaced while away. These include Fox Rock's changed plans, Councillor's new request for a social justice and equity department, the council's need for their own attorney, the mayor's recent comments about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, and former councilor Brad Croall's need for a kidney. Kevin also reads listener...

In the last episode of City Limit's first season, Kevin and Anne discuss their Christmas Day, revisit last year's major topics in the City of Quincy and thank the listeners and some of the people who helped us along the way. Happy New Year everybody. We appreciate you!

Kevin and Anne talk about the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Tuesday, December 14th. Anne talks about her vote on the tax rate and Kevin's let's listeners know about free covid tests the city will be distributing.

Anne and Kevin discuss Ward 4's first tree lighting, recent articles regarding Quincy School's race issues, and the Mayor's holiday surprise for city workers. They also alert you to a couple of important city meetings regarding a development on Sea St. and the setting of the tax rate. Public Hearing – Tax Rate: Monday, Dec 13th @ 6:30pm , https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88259400170?pwd=UE02V0dRd3NjL0pDN...

Anne and Kevin feast on the issues of the day in Quincy. They begin with the Mayor's recent comments about the Quincy Public Schools racial incidents and then turn their attention to The City Solicitor's (Kevin misspoke when he said it was the solicitor's brother!) proposed Sea St. development. They also discuss The Furnace Brook Golf Course, Foxrock's ever-changing development, the teacher's cont...

Anne and Kevin discuss the recent racial issues in Quincy Public Schools, the kids taking to the streets to draw attention to their situation in Quincy High School, and the school administration and the Mayor's administration's thoughts on how to handle it. Website shared from Kim: National School Public Relations Association Listener Mail background music by Shane Ivers of  silverm...

Kevin and Anne give some post election thoughts, discuss a blog post on the Imperial Terrace site and remember former Mayor and friend, Frank McCauley. Joe Murphy's Blog Post Quincy Imperial Rule Continues CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his  artwork.

Kevin and Anne plead with listeners to get out and vote early, or on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2nd. Anne unearths some new ARPA funding concerns and she gives us some final "Tales from the Trail". Get out there and vote! Pumpkin Spice Festival: Saturday October 30th, 11 AM -5 PM, Bishop Field behind Montclair School. Your polling places Listener Mail, Tails from the Trail background music by&nbs...

Kevin and Anne discuss a recent School Committee Meeting, Open Forum discussion, Councillor Palmucci's resolve for a FoxRock update and further delays for a new animal shelter. Kevin reads Listener Mail and lets folks know what he thinks about pumpkin spice. Pumpkin Spice Festival: Saturday October 30th, 11 AM -5 PM, Bishop Field behind Montclair School. Sweet – Fox on the Run Just play it! Listen...

Kevin and Anne discuss the Ledger's recent story "A tale of two Quincys: Unbridled growth in a city rich with history" by Joe Difazio and Mayor Koch's recent podcast regarding the development and Kevin reads a "Listener Mail" letter about the same subject. The Ledger Article: A tale of two Quincys: Unbridled growth in a city rich with history. CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his ...

Anne and Kevin talk about the Mayor's recent QATV interview regarding spending, discuss other communities' outreach for public input on spending Covid funds and Kevin reads some listener mail comments. Annual Foodtruck and Music Festival is this weekend, Saturday, October 2nd. For more details visit discoverquincy.com. CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his  artwork.

Anne and Kevin discuss the first City Council meeting, the recent preliminary election results, a reunion of Quincy Hospital workers and Kevin reads a short "Listener Mail" letter. Porchfest Quincy is this weekend, Saturday, September 25th. Check out the acts at porchfestquincy.org . CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his  artwork.

Anne and Kevin remember September 11, 20 years ago and discuss the weekend's events including the General's Bridge and Park dedication and the "Evening with the Generals" gala in front of City Hall. CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his  artwork. *Kevin mispronounces "Liqueur."

Kevin and Anne discuss a couple of land acquisitions that were driven by people in the neighborhoods, not the administration. Kevin also reads "Listener Mail" and Anne lets us in on some stories from the campaign trail. Listener Mail, Tails from the Trail background music by Shane Ivers of  silvermansound.com Sound effects from  Zapsplat.com CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. C...

Kevin and Anne discuss the recent School Committee meeting, air a new segment, "Tales from the Trail," and let you know the entertainment at this week's "Saturdays in the Park" event. Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association "Saturdays in the Park" Series A Parent/Guardian Information Meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, August 26 at 5:00 pm:   https://quincypublicschools.zo...

Kevin and Anne discuss Norfolk County Treasurer Michael Bellotti's decision to withdraw from the City Council race and closely examine and reveal the actual timeline of the administration's Town River Marina purchase with covid funds. Kevin also reads "Listener Mail" and lets listeners know about Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association's fun event – "Saturday in the Park." Wollaston Hill Neighborh...

Kevin and Anne do their best to recap the contentious Conservation Commission meeting regarding Jewett Street and then give you a quick update on the administration's shopping spree of land purchases with covid funds. Kevin also reads "Listener Mail" and lets listeners know about Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association's fun event – "Saturday in the Park" and the 34th Annual August Moon Festival i...

August is here and Kevin and Anne turn their attention to the local political race and the teacher's contract negotiations. Kevin also reads "Listener Mail" and lets listeners know about Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association's fun event – "Saturday in the Park". Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association The conservation commission meeting regarding 15 Jewett Street . If you agree, please attend th...

Anne and Kevin are back from a mini-vacation and discuss recent stories in Quincy news. These stories include the administration declaring a public process to determine the future of the Munroe Building, Pine Island Bridge being formally withdrawn, the Town River Marina, and downtown development being only one-third complete. Anne also unearths a new property acquisition with covid money and they...

Kevin and Anne give an update on Kincaid Park, Southwest Middle School and the Building & Maintenance Department's neglected buildings. Then, they turn their attention to the newly announced Equity and Inclusion Commission and the upcoming election season. CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his  artwork.

It's all about transparency! Kevin and Anne discuss the recent city budget vote and then turn their attention to the city's latest plan of purchasing a marina, to move the USS Salem. Happy 4th of July! MEPA recommendations and resident's letters can be viewed here . CityLimits Artwork | Liam Mahoney. Check out his  artwork.

Another heatwave! Anne and Kevin discuss the recent City Council Meeting votes, wade into new project speculation, examine the final vote on the pension bond, discuss a Patriot Ledger story regarding opposition to the Pine Island Bridge, and Kevin reads Listener Mail. Mayor's sound clip from Podcast Quincy . Listener Mail background music by Shane Ivers of  silvermansound.com Sound...

Anne and Kevin discuss the ongoing pension bond discussion, Councillor Phelan voting after recusing himself, Anne's Adam's Academy vote, The Board of Governor's Chairman's comments regarding Quincy College, the Bridge to Pine Island, and touch upon the three new proposed buildings in Quincy Center. Kevin also reads Listener Mail.

Anne and Kevin discuss the Anne's remonstrance regarding the city purchasing the Munroe Building and the administration's reaction. They also discuss Quincy agreeing to spend 100 million on improvements in a settlement with the EPA, the Pine Island "Pedestrian footbridge" and read listener mail. File a complaint with the Inspector General on the Mayor's spending of pandemic funds to purchase a bui...