Quincy, MA

City Council

The Quincy City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on four ordinances. These include a new transparency rule for posting meeting materials, and repeal of recent raises for the mayor and council members, as well as annual CPI-based adjustments. The mayor's salary would drop from $285,000 to $150,943, while the council's repeal would take effect in 2028 due to state conflict-of-interest law.

• Ordinance 2026-006: Requires supplemental materials to be posted 48 hours in advance, bans first-meeting voting on new matters except in emergencies.
• Ordinance 2026-029: Repeals the mayor's $285,000 salary, restoring it to $150,943.
• Ordinance 2026-030: Repeals council's $44,500 salary, restoring to $29,700 as of January 3, 2028.
• Ordinance 2026-031: Repeals automatic annual CPI-based salary adjustments for mayor and council.

City Council

The Quincy City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on three appropriation orders for Fiscal Year 2027: the General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise budgets, all introduced by Mayor Thomas P. Koch. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• 2026-073 – Appropriation - Fiscal 2027 General Fund Budget
• 2026-074 – Appropriation - Fiscal 2027 Sewer Enterprise Budget
• 2026-075 – Appropriation - Fiscal 2027 Water Enterprise Budget

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet on June 17, 2026 to hold departmental budget hearings for FY27. Departments scheduled include Inspectional Services, Information Technology, Downtown District, Veterans Services, Council on Aging, Public Buildings, the Mayor's office, and others, along with debt and legal accounts. The committee will review proposed spending and may make recommendations to the full City Council.

• Inspectional Services budget review
• Information Technology budget review
• Downtown District budget review
• Veterans Services and Council on Aging budget reviews
• Long Term Debt, Short Term Debt, and Retirement & Pensions review

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At the special meeting on June 22, 2026, the Quincy City Council will review complaints about the Open Meeting Law and consider several ordinances. These include a new transparency ordinance, an amendment to strengthen the City Auditor’s powers, and repeals of recent salary raises for the mayor, council members, and other elected officials. Council members listed will sponsor each item. The meeting will be held in the Great Hall of Historic City Hall.

• Review of Open Meeting Law complaints regarding the June 15, 2026 meeting
• Ordinance 2026-006 – Transparency and public access to City Council materials
• Ordinance 2026-009 – Amend municipal code to strengthen City Auditor powers
• Ordinance 2026-029 – Repeal of Mayor’s raise (Ordinance #2024-055)
• Ordinance 2026-031 – Repeal annual raises for elected officials (Ordinance CO#2024-090)

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The Quincy City Council will meet to discuss and act upon the Fiscal 2027 budgets for the General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise. The meeting also includes votes on Community Preservation funding and a utility grant of location.

• Fiscal 2027 General Fund Budget (2026-073)
• Fiscal 2027 Sewer Enterprise Budget (2026-074)
• Fiscal 2027 Water Enterprise Budget (2026-075)
• Appropriation of $3,386,510 to Community Preservations Accounts (2025-139)
• Appropriation of $97,603 to Park Dept. Personal Services from Community Preservation Fund (2026-094)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will take up two orders related to acquiring Eastern Nazarene College campus: Order 2026-076 authorizing the Mayor to acquire 27.1 acres at 23 East Elm Avenue, and Order 2026-077 appropriating $22,500,000 for the purchase and related costs, to be financed through borrowing.

• Order 2026-076 – Authorization to acquire Eastern Nazarene College land (23 East Elm Avenue, 27.1 acres)
• Order 2026-077 – Appropriation of $22,500,000 for the land acquisition, funded by borrowing under G.L. c. 44 s. 7 (1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a Finance Committee meeting at 6 PM to discuss and potentially act on a $22.5 million appropriation for the Eastern Nazarene College land acquisition (Orders 2026-076/077). The full Council at 7:30 PM will consider multiple year-end appropriations totaling over $6 million, including $2.9 million in fund transfers, $2 million for community preservation projects, and a review of the Quincy Housing Authority board appointment process.

• $22.5 million appropriation for Eastern Nazarene College land acquisition
• $2,935,000 year-end transfers across city departments
• $2,009,261.50 for community preservation historic, open space, recreation, and affordable housing projects
• $950,000 to Traffic, Parking, Alarm & Lighting personal services from parking receipts
• Review of Quincy Housing Authority board appointment process and tenant representation resolution

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is conducting a series of hearings to review departmental budgets for fiscal year 2027. The June 11 meeting is part of this scheduled budget review process.

• FY27 Departmental Budget Hearings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold departmental budget hearings for FY27 on June 10 at 7:30 PM, following a public hearing on the proposed municipal budget held May 11. The agenda lists all city departments and their heads for the budget review process, but does not specify which departments will be heard on this date.

• Public hearing on proposed FY27 municipal budget held May 11
• Departmental budget hearings scheduled for May 19, June 2, and June 10
• Department heads listed for all city departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, and more

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee of the Quincy City Council is conducting a series of hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget. These meetings include a public hearing and individual departmental budget reviews.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget
• Departmental Budget Hearings for various city agencies

Finance Committee

The Quincy Finance Committee will meet to discuss a proposed $22.5 million bond authorization for the acquisition of Eastern Nazarene College properties and a request for a two-year capital bonding plan. The meeting includes an executive session regarding land acquisition strategy.

• Order 2026-085: Request for two-fiscal-year capital bonding plan and financial projections
• Order 2026-076: Authorization to acquire 23 East Elm Avenue land (31 parcels, 27.1 acres)
• Order 2026-077: $22,500,000 appropriation for Eastern Nazarene College land acquisition
• Executive Session: Discussion strategy regarding land acquisition
• Houghs Neck seawall project and MSBA school repair program details requested

City Council

The Quincy City Council will hold a Finance Committee meeting to discuss a capital bonding plan and a public hearing for a utility grant at 10 Independence Ave. The full Council will then consider a $22.5 million appropriation to acquire the Eastern Nazarene College campus, as well as a $35,000 appropriation for City Council contracted services. Council will also review Open Meeting Law complaints from a prior meeting.

• 2026-077: Appropriation of $22,500,000 for Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
• 2026-076: Order authorizing the Eastern Nazarene College Land Acquisition
• 2026-092: Order to appropriate $35,000 for City Council contracted services
• 2026-085: Order requesting a two-fiscal-year capital bonding plan and financial projections for major projects
• 2026-087: Public hearing for a Utility Grant of Location at 10 Independence Ave. (Mass. Elec/Verizon)

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The Finance Committee of the Quincy City Council will meet on June 17, 2026, to conduct budget hearings for the FY27 fiscal year. The committee will review budgets for various city departments and administrative offices.

• FY27 budget hearing for Tourism
• FY27 budget hearing for Library
• FY27 budget hearing for Downtown District
• FY27 budget hearings for Long Term Debt, Short Term Debt, and Retirement and Pensions
• FY27 budget hearings for Legal, Worker's Compensation, and Court Judgments

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The Finance Committee will consider Order 2026-076, which authorizes the mayor to acquire the 23 East Elm Avenue property (31 parcels, about 27.1 acres). It will also consider Order 2026-077, which appropriates $22,500,000 for the Eastern Nazarene College campus purchase and permits borrowing to fund the acquisition. In addition, the committee will hold FY27 departmental budget hearings on June 10, 11, and 17, 2026.

• Order 2026-076 – authorization to acquire land at 23 East Elm Avenue (31 parcels, ~27.1 acres)
• Order 2026-077 – $22,500,000 appropriated for Eastern Nazarene College campus purchase and borrowing authority
• FY27 departmental budget hearings scheduled for June 10, 11, and 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM
• Finance Committee meeting set for Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall, City Hall
• Treasurer‑Collector authorized to issue bonds or notes to fund the $22.5 M appropriation

Finance Committee

The Quincy Finance Committee will conduct public and departmental hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget. Hearings are scheduled for May 11, May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026, covering all city departments. The agenda lists each department and its head for the budget review. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; it outlines the hearing schedule.

• May 11, 2026 – 7:30 PM public hearing on FY27 budget
• May 11, 2026 – 8:00 PM departmental budget hearings
• May 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM departmental budget hearings
• June 2, 2026 – 7:00 PM departmental budget hearings
• June 10, 2026 – 7:30 PM departmental budget hearings

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on utility pole relocations, committee discussions on repealing raises for the council, mayor, and elected officials, and a regular meeting. The most consequential item is Order 2026-085, requesting a two-fiscal-year capital bonding plan and financial projections for major projects including the Houghs Neck seawall, school repairs, and a proposed $22.5 million bond for Eastern Nazarene College properties, citing $1.8 billion in city debt and increasing property taxes.

• 2026-067 & 068: Utility grants of location for Mass Electric/Verizon to move and install poles at 46-50 Winter Street
• 2026-029, 030, 031: Ordinances to repeal raises for the mayor, city council, and annual raises for elected officials
• 2026-085: Order requesting a two-year capital bonding plan and financial projections for major projects such as seawall, schools, and Eastern Nazarene College acquisition
• 2026-086: Accept $1,000 gift from Quincy Police Patrol Officers Association to the D.A.R.E. program
• 2026-084: Order to amend council rules to allow electronic notice for meetings and special meetings

Finance Committee

The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget on May 11, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The committee will then conduct departmental budget hearings on May 11, May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026, covering all city departments including Police, Fire, Education, Public Works, and more.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget at 7:30 PM on May 11
• Departmental budget hearings scheduled for May 11 (8 PM), May 19 (7 PM), June 2 (7 PM), and June 10 (7:30 PM)
• Budget review includes Police, Fire, Education, Public Works, and other departments
• Department heads listed for each department, e.g., Police Chief Kennedy, Fire Chief Smyth, Superintendent Kevin Mulvey
• Specific funds: Revenues, Municipal Finance, Reserve Fund, Long/Short Term Debt, Retirement and Pensions

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The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will hold departmental budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2027 on three dates in June at City Hall. The schedule includes hearings for the Mayor, City Council President, and various city departments.

• FY27 Departmental Budget Hearings scheduled for June 10, 11, and 17, 2026
• Hearings for Mayor Chris Walker and City Council President Anne M. Mahoney
• Hearings for departments including Tourism, Natural Resources, and Recreation
• Hearings for Finance Committee members Paul Della Barba and Jim Timmins
• Meetings held at Historic City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street

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The Finance Committee of the Quincy City Council will hold a series of meetings to conduct departmental budget hearings for fiscal year 2027. These hearings are scheduled for May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026.

• FY27 budget hearings for Police, Fire, and Education
• FY27 budget hearings for Public Works, Water Enterprise, and Sewer Enterprise
• FY27 budget hearings for Library and Engineering
• FY27 budget hearings for Health and Planning
• FY27 budget hearings for Mayor's office and City Council President

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The Finance Committee announced the schedule for FY27 departmental budget hearings. Meetings will be held in the Great Hall of City Hall on May 19, June 2, and June 10, 2026. The agenda lists each department and its head that will present at the hearings.

• May 19, 2026 – 7:00 PM – Departmental budget hearings (amended)
• June 2, 2026 – 7:00 PM – Departmental budget hearings (amended)
• June 10, 2026 – 7:30 PM – Departmental budget hearings (amended)
• Location: Great Hall, City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
• Departments and heads to appear are listed in the attached breakdown

City Council

The City Council will vote on the Fiscal 2027 budgets for the General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise. The body is also considering the acquisition of the Eastern Nazarene College campus and several resolutions regarding housing data and lease audits.

• Appropriation of $22,500,000 to purchase the Eastern Nazarene College campus at 23 East Elm Avenue
• Fiscal 2027 General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise budgets
• Appropriation of $322,377.03 to close out Community Preservation Projects
• Resolution requesting Quincy Housing Authority vacancy data for 55+ housing initiatives
• Resolution seeking a formal audit of lease deductions and payments by Quarry Hills Associates, LP

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider Order 2026-007, an ordinance that would establish minimum reserve requirements of 10% of recurring revenues, restrict use of one-time funds for operating expenses, and mandate quarterly financial transparency reports. The committee may also take up other pending matters.

• Ordinance 2026-007: requires stabilization reserves at least 10% of recurring general fund revenues
• Ordinance would ban using one-time funds (free cash, asset sales) for ongoing operating expenses
• Reserve draws below minimum allowed only under fiscal emergency with 2/3 council vote and restoration plan
• Any debt authorization must include a 10-year affordability statement
• Quarterly financial reports to council covering debt, reserves, one-time funds, and pension status

City Council

The Quincy City Council will meet to hold a public hearing on a natural gas utility grant of location, consider an ordinance on fiscal safeguards, and vote on several resolves. Notable items include a request for a comprehensive financial and debt overview before the FY27 budget, a $554,350.51 community preservation project closeout, a resolution supporting a climate change superfund bill, and a $250 gift to D.A.R.E.

• Public hearing on N. Grid Gas utility grant of location at 1550 Hancock St/Newcomb St/78 McGrath Hwy
• Ordinance establishing fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency
• Appropriation of $554,350.51 to close out 57 community preservation projects
• Resolve requesting a financial and debt overview citing $1.6B outstanding debt and recent bond rating downgrade
• Resolution supporting state legislation H.1014/S.588 establishing a Climate Change Superfund

The Finance Committee adopted four amendments adding Section 34‑18 to the fiscal safeguards ordinance. Amendments A (Compliance Tracking) passed 8‑1, B (Automatic Agenda Placement) passed 6‑3, C (Written Explanation Placement) passed 8‑1, and D (Written Explanation Placement) passed 5‑4. The ordinance will be readvertised for further discussion at a future meeting.

• Amendment A – Compliance Tracking added, approved 8‑1 roll call vote
• Amendment B – Automatic Agenda Placement added, approved 6‑3 roll call vote
• Amendment C – Written Explanation Placement added, approved 8‑1 roll call vote
• Amendment D – Written Explanation Placement added, approved 5‑4 roll call vote

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During the Finance Committee meeting, the council adopted four amendments to §34-18 of the Fiscal Safeguards ordinance. The amendments establish compliance tracking, automatic agenda placement for missed reports, and written explanations for non‑compliance. Each amendment was approved by roll‑call vote (8‑1, 6‑3, 8‑1, and 5‑4). The item will be readvertised for further discussion at a future meeting.

• Approved amendment adding §34-18(A) Compliance Tracking (8‑1 roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment adding §34-18(B) Automatic Agenda Placement (6‑3 roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment adding §34-18(C) Written Explanation Placement (8‑1 roll‑call vote)
• Approved amendment adding §34-18(D) Written Explanation Placement (5‑4 roll‑call vote)
• Item will be readvertised for further discussion at a future meeting

Finance Committee

The Quincy City Council Finance Committee will meet on April 13, 2026 to discuss and potentially vote on Order 2026-007, an ordinance establishing fiscal safeguards. The proposed ordinance would require the city to maintain stabilization reserves equal to at least 10% of recurring general fund revenues, restrict the use of one-time funds for ongoing expenses, and mandate quarterly financial transparency reports.

• Ordinance 2026-007: sets minimum reserve requirement of 10% of recurring general fund revenues
• Two-thirds City Council vote and mayor-declared emergency needed to reduce reserves below threshold
• One-time funds (free cash, asset sales, bond premiums) cannot be used for ongoing operating expenses
• Long-Term Affordability Statement required for any debt issuance, showing 10-year debt service projections
• Quarterly financial transparency reports to include debt, reserve balances, one-time fund usage, and pension status

The committee heard discussion of Ordinance 2026-007, which would establish fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency. Council members and the administration exchanged concerns and viewpoints about reserves, free cash, and debt, but no vote, approval, or denial was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm.

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The Finance Committee met on April 13, 2026 to review Ordinance 2026-007, which would establish fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency. Councilors and administration representatives exchanged concerns and viewpoints about reserve levels, use of one‑time funds, and debt policy. No vote or formal decision on the ordinance was recorded.

City Council

The Quincy City Council will consider appropriating $325,000 for exterior painting and repair at the Quincy Homestead. The body will also vote on designating polling places for the 2026 elections and discuss a report on city property transactions.

• Appropriation of $325,000 for Quincy Homestead exterior painting and repair
• Order to designate polling places for the 2026 State Primary and Election
• Resolve requesting a comprehensive report on City Property Transactions
• Order approving a lease for solar energy implementation at Squantum Elementary School
• Gift of $3,250.00 to D.A.R.E.

The Oversight Committee reviewed the lease for solar energy implementation at Squantum Elementary School. Councilors voted to give a positive recommendation for the lease. The motion passed with a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Positive recommendation for Squantum School solar lease approved (9-0)

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The Oversight Committee approved a positive recommendation for the 20‑year solar lease at Squantum Elementary School with a 9‑0 roll‑call vote. The lease will allow Solect Energy to install and operate solar panels on the school roof at a rate of $0.044/kWh. No vote was taken on the proposed amendments to the sewer and stormwater ordinances during the joint Public Works and Ordinance Committee meeting.

• Approved positive recommendation for Squantum Elementary School solar lease (9-0)
• Discussed amendments to Chapter 270 Sewer and Water and Chapter 300 Stormwater ordinances (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and act upon a request from Mayor Thomas P. Koch. The primary item is a proposal to appropriate funds for Fire Department equipment.

• Order 2026-038: Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department New Firefighter Turnout Gear

The council approved appropriation 2026-038 of $2,646,730 to purchase new firefighter turnout gear. The Finance Committee amended the order to add a five‑year term recommendation and language directing recoveries, grants, and premiums toward bond debt service, both passing 9‑0. The amended order was then approved 9‑0.

• Approved amendment adding “with a recommended term of five years” to the fire gear order (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding recovery, grant, and premium language to the fire gear order (9-0)
• Approved the amended fire gear order (9-0)
• Approved appropriation $2,646,730 for new fire department turnout gear (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Quincy Finance Committee will consider an appropriation of $2,646,730 to purchase new turnout gear and related equipment for the Fire Department. The Treasurer‑Collector, with the Mayor’s approval, is authorized to borrow the amount and issue bonds or notes to fund the purchase. After an executive session on litigation strategy, the committee will reconvene in open session.

• Appropriation of $2,646,730 for Fire Department new firefighter turnout gear (Order 2026-038)
• Treasurer‑Collector authorized to borrow $2,646,730 and issue bonds or notes with Mayor’s approval
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy before returning to open session

The Finance Committee approved a $2,646,730 appropriation for new firefighter turnout gear with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. Two amendments to the order—one recommending a five‑year bond term and another adding PFAS recovery and grant allocation language—were also approved unanimously. The amended order was then approved by a 9‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved $2,646,730 appropriation for fire turnout gear (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding five‑year bond term recommendation (9-0)
• Approved amendment adding PFAS recovery and grant allocation language (9-0)
• Approved the amended order (9-0)