Library board meeting notes: January 16, 2025
No funds have been distributed to the library from the Foundation yet this fiscal year, and the library director hopes to close the libraries at 8 pm instead of 9 pm
Recreation board meeting notes: Jan. 6, 2025
New social media managers will promote rec programs and revamp website and social media presence
Park board meeting notes: Jan. 6, 2025
Restrooms and pickleball court progress discussed for Faxon Park; volleyball courts planned for Pageant Field
Library board meeting notes: Nov. 14, 2024
A social worker now works at the library weekdays from 9 am to 1 pm, and a mini bookstore is planned for the North Quincy branch
Library board meeting notes: 24.09.12
Library appoints first tween librarian; English for Speakers of Other Languages’ literacy program will receive 15 additional hours per week
Park board meeting notes: 24.11.04
Brill Field may harbor leftover military munitions and will be assessed by the Army Corps of Engineers; the city will soon post an updated open space plan
Library board meeting notes: 24.10.10
Sales at the bookstore are up by about $5,000 this year and an open meeting law violation was filed against the library director
Recreation board meeting notes: 24.10.07
Free public skating rink is moving to 1 Chestnut this winter
Park board meeting notes: 24.10.07
Park signage and fines for unleashed dogs were discussed
Park board meeting notes: 24.09.09
After a dog bit a child at Pageant Field, board members discuss how to minimize the risk of such incidents
Recreation board meeting notes: 24.08.05
Summer programs are winding down, and the boat house will close for the season on August 16
Park board meeting notes: August 5, 2024
Safford Park on Beale Street will once again be host to free weekly concerts every Saturday in September
Recreation board meeting notes: July 8, 2024
Chris Rooney joined the meeting for the first time as director of recreation
Park board meeting notes: July 8, 2024
A picnic pavilion and possible composting toilets at Faxon Park, construction progress at Furnace Brook Golf Club, pickleball courts, and a master plan for Nickerson Rock Park were discussed
Library board meeting notes: June 13, 2024
The new Cranium Makerspace, a staff survey, and a potential study of the Wollaston branch were discussed
Recreation board meeting notes: June 3, 2024
Registration for Quincy Rec summer programs, lifeguard training, and the Quincy Senior Olympics were among the topics covered
Planning board meeting notes: May 15, 2024
Revised plans for a property at 10 Independence Avenue, along with an expansion of the downtown revitalization district, were among the topics discussed
Library board meeting notes: May 9, 2024
Changes to the new meeting room policy, budgets, and new leadership of the Friends and Foundation were all discussed at the Thomas Crane Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Affordable Housing Trust Committee meeting notes: April 9, 2024
The 465-unit Ashlar Park development will pay $4 million into the affordable housing fund
Park and Rec board meeting notes: April 8, 2024
Water drainage plans at a former reservoir will be discussed at a future public meeting, and the City Council will be asked for more money for a Lone Sailor Park in Squantum