This document outlines the agenda and pending matters for the Quincy City Council meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, presided over by Council President Anne M. Mahoney.
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The council consists of 9 members supported by various committees, including Finance, Ordinance, Oversight, Public Works, and others. Key administrative staff include the City Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Clerk of Committees, and City Auditor.
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- Upholding dignified discourse in public meetings - Safeguarding transparency and public access to information in Council proceedings - Amending Council rules to establish public participation procedures - Strengthening the powers of the City Auditor
- Establishing fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency - Repealing salary raises for the Mayor and City Councillors (Ordinances 2024-055 & 2024-056) - Repealing annual raises for elected officials - Requesting the City Solicitor clarify legal questions around raise deferments
- Establishing a Residential Property Tax Exemption (M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5C) - Reviewing short-term rental regulations and enforcement - Requiring financial disclosure regarding the Munroe Building tenancies
- Approving a solar energy lease at Squantum Elementary School - Amending sewer/water ordinances regarding prohibited discharges - Amending stormwater management enforcement provisions - Requesting a briefing on the city's response to the January 24–27 winter storm
- Adding handicap parking at 57 Grafton St. - Adjusting no-parking rules on Carlson St. and Mullin Ave.
- Reviewing resident interactions with City Hall and expanding online municipal services
- Multiple grants of location for Mass Electric and Verizon installations across various city streets
- Resolution urging passage of Massachusetts H.91 and S.2556 to modernize community media funding (disposed)
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The meeting follows a standard order including roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, approval of minutes, mayoral communications, committee reports, and scheduling of future meetings.