This document contains the agenda and associated orders for the City of Quincy City Council Meeting held on Monday, April 6, 2026, along with preceding committee meetings and supporting correspondence.
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- Oversight Committee (6:30 PM): Discussed approval of a location and lease for solar energy implementation at Squantum Elementary School (Order 2026-017). - Ordinance & Public Works Committee (6:45 PM): Reviewed amendments to: - Chapter 270 (Sewer and Water) – adding prohibited discharges and enforcement provisions. - Chapter 300 (Stormwater Management) – updating enforcement, violations, and penalties.
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- $325,000 appropriated from the Historic Preservation Fund for exterior painting and repair of the Dorothy Quincy Homestead, requested by the National Society of Colonial Dames of Massachusetts. - Supported by a letter from DCR Deputy Commissioner Priscilla Geigis, confirming: - DCR formally approved the CPA grant application. - DCR has invested over $412,000 at the Homestead over the past five years. - Without CPA funding, DCR would need to phase repairs over a 5-year horizon. - DCR supports partner organisations seeking municipal funding to accelerate preservation work.
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- Established polling locations across Wards 1–6 for: - State Primary: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - State Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Locations include schools, community centres, churches, and public buildings across Quincy.
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- Set early voting schedules for both elections: - State Primary Early Voting: August 22–28, 2026 (Quincy City Hall) - State Election Early Voting: October 17–30, 2026 (Quincy City Hall; October 17–18 at Central Middle School) - Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (weekends) and 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (weekdays).
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- A former City of Quincy official pleaded guilty on March 10, 2026 to charges including: - Embezzlement, mail and wire fraud, and interstate transportation of stolen property. - The Council called for a comprehensive review of purchasing, accounting, HR, finance, and IT processes. - Recommendations include engaging an independent consultant/auditor and presenting findings to the Council within 30 days.
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- The Council noted: - At least $78 million spent on property acquisitions since 2020. - Only $55,000 in free cash reserves. - Over $1 billion in debt. - Potential acquisition of the 20-acre Eastern Nazarene College campus under consideration. - Requested a detailed spreadsheet from the City Assessor by April 13, 2026, covering all property transactions since January 1, 2010, including costs, revenues, funding sources, and outstanding liabilities.
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- The Council accepted a gift of $3,250.00 from various donors to support the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program.
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- Historic preservation and community investment in the Dorothy Quincy Homestead. - Electoral administration – preparation for 2026 state elections. - Accountability and transparency in response to public fund embezzlement. - Fiscal responsibility amid significant municipal debt and property acquisition concerns.