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"The renovation of Quincy Center will bring a new vibrancy to our community and much needed development of our commercial tax base." |
Greetings!
At last night's City Council meeting, Mayor Koch and his team presented the City Council with the "Land Disposition Agreement" for the revitalization of downtown Quincy. As I look back at the Quincy Square of my youth, I remember shopping at Remicks, Child World and Coleman's, going to the movies or getting pizza at Napolis, the only business of those I mentioned that remains today. Knowing that my children haven't had any of the experiences that many of us reminisce of "Shopperstown USA", I am excited for what we and future generations of Quincy residents and visitors will experience with a NEW downtown. I look forward to the opportunity to bring businesses to our city as our commercial tax base is currently less than 20% of our tax revenue, thus the homeowners are contributing over 80%. With businesses paying 1 ½ times the residential rate, the additional commercial taxes will alleviate the tax burden to our residents and provide the city the ability to fund resources that are needed yet reduced or eliminated due to budget restraints. It is important to note, that the city's costs for this project will be borne of the downtown area receiving improvements, not the Quincy taxpayer. The Council will hold multiple meetings to review this proposal. I encourage you to attend one of the public meetings hosted by Mayor Koch this month to learn more about the future of Quincy Center.
I have also included information below relative to this week's License, Zoning and Conservation Board meetings, an opportunity for residents to participate in a fire safety quiz to help the Quincy Fire Department win a grant, and information about the Smegs Legs Road Race, where you'll see me cheering on the participants. There are many important issues that I am working on as your Ward Councilor. I encourage you to contact me with your concerns or ideas for our city. Margaret |
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| Downtown Redevelopment Community Meetings |
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After more than two years of negotiations, Mayor Thomas P. Koch presented the Quincy City Council with a comprehensive development agreement that will set in motion the City's $1.3 billion plan to revitalize Quincy Center. The agreement lays out the financial terms and legal structure that will allow the City and its development partner, Street-Works Development, to move forward on plans to create more than 1 million square feet of new office space, over 700 housing units and 570,000 square feet of new retail and restaurant space in Quincy Center.
Mayor Koch, his negotiating team, and Street-Works will host two citywide community meetings on the development plans:
Wednesday, October 6 at North Quincy High School, 7pm
Wednesday, October 20, at Quincy High School, 7pm
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| License Board Meeting, Ward One agenda items |
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Hearing regarding the request of Zamforia Industries, 188 Sea St. for 2
One-day Wine & Malt Licenses, Saturday October 30 & Sunday, October 31, 2010. Olivia Chamberland.
Hearing regarding the request for a One-day permit for the 2nd Annual
Smegs-Legs road race Saturday, October 9, 2010. Margaret Laforest.
Hearing regarding the request of SDR Management, d/b/a Over Easy,
1259B Hancock Street for a Common Victualer License. Ms. Sharon Richardson.
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| Zoning Board of Appeals - Ward One Projects |
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, October 5th at 7:15pm in the Second Floor Conference Room of Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street.
Old Business:
10-059 SPRINT SPECTRUM/CLEAR WIRELESS, LLC for a SPECIAL PERMIT to install and operate a wireless communications facility on the premises numbered 1025 HANCOCK STREET, QUINCY
New Business:
10-060 CLEAR WIRELESS, LLC for a SPECIAL PERMIT to install and operate a wireless communications facility, including 3 panel antennas, 3 back haul antennas and 1 equipment cabinet on the premises numbered 141-151 SEA STREET, QUINCY
10-062 DONALD GILLESPIE for a SPECIAL PERMIT/VARIANCE/FLOOD PLAIN to construct a 6-unit multi family residence on the premises numbered 71 BRACKETT STREET, QUINCY
10-063 THOMAS BYRNE for a VARIANCE to enclose the existing front porch on the premises numbered 43 EDGEMERE ROAD, QUINCY
Anyone can attend the meeting to express their support for or opposition to any of these projects. If you cannot attend the meeting you can send a letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals at 55 Sea Street Quincy, MA 02169. |
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Conservation Commission, Ward One Projects |
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The Conservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, October 6th at 7:30pm in the conference room of City of Quincy Parks Department, One Merrymount Parkway.
Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Sandra Waters to remove existing garage located at 22 Pequot Road to be replaced with 2 car garage New garage to be attached to house and will be approximately 65 feet from marsh.
Request for Notice of Intent filed by Stop and Shop to include the construction of a five pump Stop and Shop fuel facility to be located at 450 Southern Artery in Quincy, MA. Proposed work will occur within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage regulated under the Act. (This gas station facility is adjacent to the Quincy Police Station. The Stop & Shop store address is 495 Southern Artery.)
Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Weston and Sampson for the City of Quincy to fulfill the requirements of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. This request is for work to be completed as part of the City's ongoing water main improvement efforts.
Request for Notice of Intent filed by Christine Song for work proposed at 144 Shore Avenue, Quincy, MA to raze an existing single family dwelling and rebuild a new single family dwelling substantially within the foot print of the existing dwelling. The footprint of the proposed dwelling does not extend into any resource area.
Anyone can attend the conservation commission meeting to express their support for or opposition to proposed projects. If you cannot attend the meeting, you can send a letter to the Conservation Commission at 55 Sea Street Quincy, MA 02169 or an email at jduca@quincyma.gov I have notified neighbors of these projects. I have notified neighbors on these projects and always welcome constituents to contact me with their concerns. |
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Please support the Quincy Fire Department in the
Be Smart Fire Safety Grant Contest |
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The Quincy Fire Department is participating in a contest through Liberty Mutual Insurance to win a $10,000 fire safety grant. Residents need only participate in a short online quiz that can be accessed by clicking here. I encourage you to take this quiz with your children as it's a great opportunity to educate them on fire safety. Residents must participate by October 30th. |
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Smegs Legs Road Race, Saturday, October 9th |
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5 mile road race / 2 mile walk
Broad Meadows Middle School, 50 Calvin Road
Registration at 7:30am, race begins at 9am
Smegs Legs is held in memory of Chris Smeglin, an Atherton Hough, Broad Meadows, BC High Alum, and Graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, whi had an unquenchable zest for life, unique sense of humor and a deep compassion for the needy. After enlisting in the US Navy to fufill a lifelong ambition to serve his country and become an aviator, Navy LTJG Chris Smeglin , the 24-year-old Houghs Neck, Quincy resident,was tragically killed on October 2, 2008 during a bike training session for a triathlon.
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Margaret Laforest
Ward One Councilor, Quincy
236 Rock Island Road
Quincy, MA 02169
(home) 617-471-1806 (office) 617-376-1351
P Please consider the environment before printing this email. |
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