This document contains the agenda and full text of orders from the Quincy, Massachusetts City Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Historic City Hall (The Great Hall), 1305 Hancock Street.
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The meeting opened with public comment and a review of complaints related to the June 22, 2026 meeting.
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Councillors Yuan, Mahoney, and Riley introduced an order calling for a public hearing on the Quincy Police Department's use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. Key concerns include: - Privacy and surveillance risks - Data retention, access, and sharing with outside agencies - Misuse by law enforcement personnel nationally - Residents requesting greater transparency
The order requests the Police Chief to present details on data policies, sharing networks, and safeguards, and invites independent privacy/civil liberties experts to participate.
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Introduced by Mayor Koch, this order authorises the Mayor to enter into lease, easement, and Power Purchase Agreements with Solect Energy Development, LLC to install solar photovoltaic systems on the rooftop canopies of two new downtown parking garages on General McConville Way. The agreement would run for up to 25 years, aiming to reduce operating costs and carbon footprint. Procurement was handled through PowerOptions/MassCEC under MGL Chapter 164, Section 137.
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Councillors Riley, Jacobs, Mahoney, and Yuan ordered a review of the City's compliance with Chapter 92, Acts of 2004, which established: - The Public Works Enhancement Fund (50% of Quarry Hills Associates lease revenues) for street/sidewalk repairs - The Quarry Hills Oversight Fund (10% of revenues) for overseeing the Quarry Hills Recreation Complex
The City Council Oversight Committee is tasked with reviewing fund balances, expenditures, compliance with reporting requirements, and annual reports. No further funds are to be spent until the review is complete.
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Introduced by Councillors Hubley, Ash, Jacobs, Mahoney, Riley, and Yuan, this resolve requests a comprehensive update on Quincy's municipal fiber-optic broadband initiative within 60 days. Key issues include: - No physical infrastructure has been installed despite years of planning - The broadband market has changed significantly with 5G expansion (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), Verizon FiOS expansion, and a $34 million private fiber investment by GoNetSpeed - Concerns about the opt-in subscription model's limitations for renters (~55% of Quincy residents) - The Council wants options presented including continuation, scaling back, pausing, or winding down the project
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Councillors Riley, Jacobs, Mahoney, and Yuan introduced a resolution expressing strong support for the Massachusetts State Auditor conducting a full audit of the State Legislature, as approved by voters in the 2024 Ballot Question 1. The Council: - Notes Quincy voters supported the measure in every precinct - Criticises proposed legislation (H.5469) that would limit the audit's scope - Urges the Legislature to respect the voter mandate and the State Auditor to vigorously enforce it
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Introduced by Councillors Jacobs, Mahoney, Yuan, and Riley, this resolution requests the new sport court hockey rink at Brill Field be named the "David 'Andy' DiBona Memorial Hockey Rink" in honour of a beloved Quincy resident who: - Was a lifelong Hough's Neck community member and Master Plumber - Founded First Class Plumbing & Heating - Served as President of the Hough's Neck Community Council - Organised community events including the Hough's Neck Chowda Fest - Passed away on July 27, 2026, aged 54, after a battle with cancer - Received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026
A commemorative plaque is also requested.
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All introduced by Mayor Koch:
| Order | Donor | Amount | Purpose | |-------|-------|--------|---------| | 2026-110 | Various Donors | $975.00 | D.A.R.E. Camp | | 2026-111 | Various Donors | $3,000.00 | D.A.R.E. Program | | 2026-112 | Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. | $10,000.00 | D.A.R.E. Program | | 2026-113 | Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. | $7,500.00 | Quincy Animal Shelter |
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The meeting covered a broad range of civic matters including public safety and privacy (ALPR/Flock Safety), clean energy (solar garages), fiscal accountability (Public Works Fund and broadband review), democratic governance (state audit support), community recognition (DiBona memorial), and charitable donations to local programmes.