AM Quincy on QATV

The climate, economy, energy, and the holidays are some of the topics of this episode of "Tackey Talk", with State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District in Quincy. 

Pedestrian killed in Weymouth.  Blue Hills brush fire battle. Safety meeting in Quincy. 

Interfaith Social Services Executive Director Rick Doane explains about the unprecedented increase in demand for their services including the food pantry, and homelessness prevention programs.  Doane also promotes their annual Feed the Hungry Gala, on December 6th at Granite Links in Quincy.  

Three new developments proposed. Three new pickleball courts. Thanksgiving Day football tickets on sale. 

Quarry Hills lease extension, Quincy Center land taking, new investment rules and updates to pawnbrokers.  City Council President Ian Cain explains the November 18th council meeting.  

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch comments on the proposed 50 year lease extension for Quarry Hills Associates to operate the Granite Links Golf Course and clubhouse.  

Quarry Hills wants 50 year lease. Quincy man pleads guilty to obstruction. Blue Hills brush fire.  

Quincy College President Dr. Rick DeCristofaro provides an update on fall enrollment, a new accelerated associate's degree program, a new fire science program, and the expanded physical therapy assistant program.  

Lauren Rexford of Quincy Community Action Programs provides information about this season's energy assistance programs.  

Quincy stabbing under investigation. New request for Granite Links lease extension. Quincy skating rink set to open. 

Captain Amanda Boynton and Youth Coordinator Mercedes Miranda of the Quincy Salvation Army talk about their annual Holiday Kettle Drive, Kettle Drive Breakfast, and Adopt A Family programs. 

Quarry Hills lease issue is back. Quincy Center land taking proposed. Quincy students to honor Ruth Gordon.  

State Representative Tackey Chan explains what's included in an Economic Development Bond Bill, and an Energy Bill.  Chan also reflects on Veterans Day activities and touches on national politics. 

Arson suspected at Quincy storage unit. Millions approved for Quincy road and infrastructure. Mammography van in Quincy. 

Ray Theberge and John Keohane, Co-chairs of the Good Scout Awards Breakfast, provide details about this year's event on December 5th at the Tirrell Room in Quincy. 

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides a review of the November 12th city council meeting.  

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides a recap of the November 12th Board of License Commissioners meeting and a review of the Presidential Election. 

Pedestrian struck in hit and run. Winds topple pole and spark brush fire. New South Quincy development proposed.   

Schiller Institute Chorus Co-Conductors Jen Pearl and Malene Robinson discuss the history of the group and promote an upcoming performance on November 22nd at Christ Church in Quincy. 

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch reflects on the Veterans Day events, comments on the funding for the new Squantum Elementary School, and speaks about the future of Eastern Nazarene College.