AM Quincy on QATV

Fire department grants. Pregnant woman missing. Quincy students receive books. 

Ray Theberge, Chairman of the Quincy Friends of Scouting, provides a recap of the Quincy Camporee held recently, and a preview of the annual Mayor's Scouting Breakfast.  

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, reviews the 5 questions on the November 5th ballot.  

Drug trafficker sentenced. Driver hits fire truck and DPW truck. Early voting begins. 

Kate Tenney with the Office of Healthy Homes in the Quincy Planning Department speaks about events taking place for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.  

Kevin Coughlin of the Montclair Wollaston Neighborhood Association speaks about their annual Pumpkin Spice Festval, October 27th from Noon to 4pm at Bishop Field.  

MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng speaks about a variety of topics including new Red line cars, the new bus garage in Quincy, plans for expanded ferry service, and plans to rebuild the Quincy Center station.  

Planners review ENC rezoning proposal. State wide literacy program launches in Quincy. Priscilla Bonica Day. 

Quincy Lions Club President Sean Glennon and Chairman of the Pancake Breakfast Committee David Sawyer speak about their annual fundraiser and free eye screenings on October 27th at The Kennedy Center. 

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo with a recap of the latest Board of License Commissioners meeting and a preview of the November 5th election, including early voting and mail-in voting.  

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides a recap of the October 15th council meeting, including a special tribute to Priscilla Bonica, who died of cancer at age 20.  Cain also speaks about the decision to defer pay raises until the next elected term for the mayor and city councilors.  

Major developments on planning agenda. Quincy man charged with Boston stabbing. Salute to Service game. 

Grace McGovern of One Fair Wage, explains their support of question 5, which would gradually increase the hourly minimum wage of tipped workers in Massachusetts from $6.75 to $15.00. 

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch speaks about the decision to defer salary increases for the mayor and city councilors until the next elected term for each position.  Koch also comments on the next phase of the roadway and infrastructure improvement plan, and talks about the Quincy Scouts Camporee.    

Quincy pay raises deferred. Fatal crash in Abington. 1000 scouts gather in Quincy. 

AL Bina, President of the Quincy Quarry and Granite Workers Museum speaks about events taking place to mark International Archaeology Month.  

2 winners in parade theme contest. Fire department open house. Car show closes parking lot. 

Koch would use eminent domain at ENC. Early voting set to begin soon. Sheriff collects winter coats. 

Thomas Leavitt, Director of Development for Dove, and Caddie Nath-Folsom, Director of Legal Advocacy for Dove, speak about their annual Harvesting Hope fundraiser, and the legal services offered to victims of domestic violence.  

Gayle Carvalho, President of the Quincy Education Association, speaks in support of Question 2 on the November 5th ballot, which would eliminate the requirement that public school students pass the MCAS test in order to receive a high school diploma.