This document contains the agenda and full text of orders from the City of Quincy City Council meeting held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Historic City Hall Great Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA.
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- Public Hearings on utility grant of location requests (Mass. Electric Company and National Grid) - Ordinance Committee discussion on fair, data-driven pay raises for politicians - Ceremonial Recognitions: Welcoming Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio's delegation, White Cane Awareness Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Residents Open Forum
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Establishes a requirement for the Mayor to submit an annually updated five-year Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council by February 1 each year, beginning February 2027 (covering FY2028–2032). The plan must detail capital projects, costs, timing, and funding sources, and be made publicly available.
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Calls on the Administration, Quincy Police Department, and Inspectional Services to review and address growing noise complaints, particularly related to excessive speeding, drag racing, and loud vehicles. References a Summer 2026 pilot road closure program and notes that nearby municipalities have adopted stricter noise ordinances and noise camera technology.
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Requests the Administration to review and report on City website analytics, including: - Identifying the most frequently used online services - Measuring the number of clicks required to access popular services - Exploring tools for tracking usage data - Recommending improvements to website navigation while maintaining ADA and accessibility compliance
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Calls for a comprehensive public update on the long-stalled redevelopment of Quincy Center Station. The former parking garage closed in July 2012 due to structural deterioration, and little progress has been made since. The MBTA's FY2027–FY2031 Capital Investment Plan includes approximately $96 million for related work. The Council requests a full chronological review from 2012 to present, covering plans, delays, completed work, and future steps.
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Resolves that restitution funds (~$136,000) recovered from former Elder Services Director Thomas Clasby Jr., who pleaded guilty to theft from the City, be directed exclusively to the Council on Aging Department for senior programs and services, rather than absorbed into the General Fund.
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Authorizes the City to accept a $1,800 donation from various donors for the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program.
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The October 5, 2026 meeting focused heavily on fiscal planning, public infrastructure, digital accessibility, noise enforcement, and accountability — reflecting both long-term urban development concerns (Quincy Center Station) and immediate quality-of-life issues (noise, website usability, and senior services).