AM Quincy

Quincy Playwright & Actor Jim Petosa speaks about his first play Fragments, that he wrote and is the solo performer, documenting the life of his late partner who died during the height of the Aids epidemic.  Fragments will be performed Friday and Saturday at the United First Parish Church in Quincy. 

Quincy City Council President Anne Mahoney provides a review of the September 22nd council meeting and a preview of three upcoming meetings. 

Storm preparations. Police officer promotions. Presidential visit. 

A discussion about questions 3 and 4 dealing with all party primaries and election day voter registration on the November 3rd state ballot.  

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch discusses Open Heritage Day, a resolution regarding government transparency, and storm preparations. 

Open Heritage Day rescheduled. Quincy road work. Scathing unemployment report.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Open Heritage Day Rescheduled (00:01:14) - Southern Artery Line Painting Delays (00:01:48) - Logan Airport Delays from NYC Outage (00:02:20) - FAA Communications Failure Details (00:03:07) - Lindsay Clancy Double Jeopardy Motion (00:04:14) - Clancy Legal Team and Hearing Update (00:05:52) - Diesel...

Lucille Cassis, Director of the Norfolk County RSVP Program, and Quincy Elder Services Director Michelle Hanly talk about their efforts to recruit more volunteers for programs including the Rides for Vets program.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introducing the RSVP Program and Quincy Elder Services Partnership (00:02:05) - What is Norfolk County RSVP? (00:03:37) - Volunteer Appreciation Video Overview (0...

Quincy council seeks no surprise government. Weymouth house fire. MBTA cleared by federal government.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:16) - Quincy City Council Agenda and No Surprise Resolution (00:01:18) - Nickerson Post Parking Lot and Squaw Rock Plans (00:02:30) - Weymouth House Fire Rescue (00:02:57) - Plymouth Crash Victim Update (00:03:39) - Details of the Plymouth Crash and Chase (00:04...

Quincy Firefighter Mike Griffith provides details about their annual Bocce Tournament to benefit The Ellie Fund.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Bocce Tournament for the Ellie Fund (00:00:52) - Union's Community Commitment and Past Events (00:01:24) - Why Bocce and Family Fun Day Details (00:02:25) - Event Day Activities, Food, and Raffles (00:03:45) - About the Ellie Fund and Its Miss...

Quincy courthouse demolition to begin soon. Quincy plaza expansion proposed. Free concerts and festivals.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro & Courthouse Demolition (00:01:02) - President's Plaza Expansion Proposal (00:01:43) - Squaw Rock Park Renovation Funding (00:02:27) - Braintree Police Misconduct Investigation (00:03:35) - Detective's Harassment Charges Detailed (00:04:14) - Plymouth Head-On Cras...

Quincy club reopening. Quincy celebrates Constitution Day. Friends of the Blue Hills celebration.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Neighborhood Club Sold, Reopening as Glendale Club (00:00:59) - Pedestrian Struck in West Quincy (00:01:57) - Hit and Run Injures Girl in Holbrook (00:02:33) - Hingham Apple Store Crash Trial Update (00:04:15) - Rising Cost of Vehicle Ownership (00:05:59) - Gas Prices in Massach...

Quincy pedestrian struck. Quincy club reopening. Quincy celebrates Constitution.  Chapters (00:00:16) - Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Quincy (00:00:54) - Voter guide for November ballot questions (00:01:46) - Glendale Club function hall reopening approved (00:03:05) - Lindsey Clancy juror impoundment order extended (00:03:56) - Governor Healey's maternal mental health measures (00:04:38) - Bosto...

Quincy High School seniors Chris Sheehy and Frankie Diaz with coach Bob Noble talk about this year's 5th annual Roll Hats weekend.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introducing Roll Hats Weekend at Quincy High (00:02:07) - Origins and Growth of the Roll Hats Tradition (00:04:11) - Meeting Presidents Chris and Frankie (00:04:33) - Chris's Story at Quincy High (00:06:02) - Frankie's Story at Quincy High (00:0...

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch discusses planned improvements to Squaw Rock Park, and the use of Flock cameras.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and fall weather chat (00:00:37) - New school electronic device policy (00:01:10) - Squaw Rock Park renovation and Massachusetts tribe partnership (00:03:01) - Park entrance, parking and drainage improvements (00:04:29) - Funding and timeline for park project (00:0...

Flock cameras questioned. New ROTC instructor. Flood control meeting.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Flock Camera Debate in Quincy (00:00:51) - New Junior ROTC Instructor at North Quincy (00:02:16) - Quincy Shore Drive Flooding Hearing & Backpack Drive (00:03:59) - Christmas Parade Theme Contest (00:04:40) - Michael Proctor's Fifth Amendment Stand in King Trial (00:05:30) - Racial Bias Motion in Miles Kin...

Quincy Symphony Orchestra President Brian Hickox and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa talk about their new concert season, and promote the Pops Concert on the Common to celebrate America 250 on September 12th.  

Flock cameras questioned in Quincy. Quincy Center protest planned. Quincy fireworks.

Quincy City Council President Anne Mahoney provides a preview of the September 8th council meeting and discusses a plan to expand the parking lot at the Nickerson Post and create a home for the Massachusett Tribe.  

Perkins wins DA race. Quincy paving project delayed. Uber driver robbed. 

State Representative Tackey Chan analyzes the results of the state primary election including discussion about local and regional races.  

Quincy voters follow state. Quincy development delayed. Meeting on Quincy park improvements. 

Sharon Driscoll, Executive Director of The Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and John MacNeil, owner of the Fowler House Cafe, The Pour Yard, and Cagneys, discuss the restaurant industry, and promote Quincy Restaurant Week.  

Mayor Thomas Koch speaks about a visit from Governor Maura Healey, a plan to rejuvinate Squaw Rock Park and the Nickerson Post, and the Labor Day weekend fireworks.  

Primary day. Apple store suspect in court. Legislation aids family of local firefighter. 

Walter Hubley and Bob LaRocca of the Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association provide information about this year's annual Saturdays in the Park free live concerts at Safford Park on Beale Street.