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"As we prepare for the holiday season, the Germantown Neighborhood Center is a great resource for those in need and an opportunity for those with a little extra to help our neighbors." |
Greetings!
The City Council is still reviewing the Downtown Development Land Disposition Agreement and will host a public hearing as an opportunity for you to voice your concerns on the project. I have included a link to the document the Council will be voting on and encourage you to contact me with your thoughts as we will take on the financial obligations and embark on a major change to benefit the future of our City. In other city business, Tuesday's Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has four Ward One projects on the agenda. Community Preservation Act applications are available and if you have an idea to acquire/protect open space, preserve historic sites and landscapes, create affordable housing or a new recreational opportunity in Quincy and/or Ward One, please let me know.
The Germantown Neighborhood Center will be serving 300 adults/seniors and 385 families for Thanksgiving. The difficult economy has impacted families who once were donors and are now recipients. I've included the Holiday and Food Pantry Wish Lists below and ask that if you or someone you know is struggling or if your able to donate, to please reach out to the GNC. Please remember that it's not just money or donations that are needed, your time is also valuable and volunteers are always needed during the holiday season at many service agencies. Thanksgiving week will be busy in Quincy with events hosted by the City and our Ward One neighborhood associations. Happy Thanksgiving and Good Luck to the Quincy High Presidents and North Quincy Red Raiders, Margaret
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, November 23, 7:15pm in the City Council Chambers of Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street.
OLD 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 I held a neighborhood meeting to talk about concerns relative to this project.
10-071 CHRISTOPHER HOUSEWORTH for an APPEAL of the Director of Inspectional Services denial of a Building Permit on the premises numbered 32 MAXIM PLACE, QUINCY I have hosted multiple neighborhood meetings and been in communication with neighbors relative to project proposals at this address. NEW BUSINESS: 10-077 CHARLEEN & MARK CHERWEK for a FINDING to construct an addition to the existing single family home on the premises numbered 78 ALBATROSS ROAD, QUINCY
10-078 DONALD J. CODNER for a VARIANCE to construct a two car garage with a bonus room above on the premises numbered 2 PETREL 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. I always welcome constituents to contact me with their concerns as well. |
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Community Preservation Act,
Do you have an idea for a Ward One Project? |
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Do you have any ideas to acquire/protect open space, preserve historic sites and landscapes, create affordable housing or a new recreational opportunity in Quincy and/or Ward One? Please share your thoughts and we can submit an application to get some funding for the projects.
Applications for Community Preservation Act funding are now available.The application deadline for this round of funding is January 7, 2011. |
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Downtown Redevelopment Public Hearing
Mon. Nov.22, 7pm at Quincy High School Auditorium |
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The Quincy City Council will host a public hearing on the $1.3 billion plan to redevelop Quincy Center at 7 p.m. on Monday in the auditorium of Quincy High School.
The Council is currently deliberating the redevelopment master agreement submitted by Mayor Thomas Koch in October, and both City Councilors and the Mayor's Office are looking forward to hearing Quincy residents weigh on a project that is anticipated to create more 4,100 construction jobs and 5,700 permanent jobs over the course of the next several years.
The Council is debating the financial and legal terms that are the heart of the agreement, which will allow Street-Works Development, LLC to build a mix of new office, retail, residential and restaurant space in return for paying the up-front costs of $227 million in public infrastructure.
The agreement calls for the City to pay back that money through the new revenue generated by the private development, and exactly how that was negotiated is the centerpiece of the Council discussions.
The Council has had three sessions to date focusing on the legal and financial details of the agreement, and several more have been scheduled leading to an expected vote in December. The Council also plans to cover environmental issues, parking, traffic and construction issues related to the public infrastructure.
I am including a link to the Land Disposition Agreement that the City Council will be voting on and encourage you to learn more about the redevelopment of downtown and to contact me with your thoughts and concerns regarding the future of downtown Quincy.
Master Plan/Land Disposition Agreement for Downtown Quincy |
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Adams Shore "Meet and Greet", Saturday, Nov.20 |
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Please join the Adams Shore Neighborhood Association for a "Meet and Greet", Saturday, November 20th from 7-11pm at the Hoffbrau, 400 Sea Street. Admission is $10 per person and includes appetizers and entertainment. There will also be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes. |
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Houghs Neck Whist/Cribbage Tournament, Sunday, Nov.21 |
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The 375th Anniversary Committee of the Houghs Neck Community Council will sponsor a Whist/Cribbage Tournament on Sunday November 21 from 1PM to 3PM at the Houghs Neck Congregational Church, 310 Manet Ave. Cost to participate in either tournament is $5 per person. Whist players may come as a team (of two) or individuals and we will pair you up. Cash Prizes to the winner of either tournament.
When the Houghs Neck Community Council was formed 50 years ago, whist parties were the popular fundraiser. Join us on Sunday and we promise to have it the tournament wrapped up in time for the Patriots game at 4:15.
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Merrymount Turkey Trot - Thursday, Nov. 25 |
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The Sean Murphy Memorial Turkey Trot 2.5 mile run or walk Registration starts at 7am, Race at 8am Merrymount Beach, start to finish Rain or shine $10 adults/$5 children Please bring a can or box of food to be donated in addition to the race proceeds to the Germantown Neighborhood Center. Race is sponsored by the Merrymount Association and the registration form is available online. |
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Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Quincy |
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Thursday, Nov. 25, 10am at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Quincy High vs. North Quincy High Football Game
Friday, Nov. 26, 6:30pm at Presidents Place, Quincy Center Tree Lighting
Saturday, Nov. 27, 12:30pm at Pageant Field, Santa arrives by parachute (weather pending)
Sunday, Nov. 28, 12:30pm Hancock Street from Elm to East/West Squantum, 58th Annual Quincy Christmas Parade |
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Public Flu Clinics, Mon. Nov 29, 2-4pm and Tues. Nov 30, 9:30 - 11am |
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The City of Quincy Health Department offers "flu shots" free to the public on Monday, Nov. 29, 2-4pm at the Kennedy Center, 440 East Squantum Street and Tuesday, Nov 30, 9:30-11am at the Quincy Lodge of Elks, 254 Quarry Street. Flu shot is available for Quincy residents ages 9 and older (ages nine through seventeen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). There is no cost for the Flu shot. Seniors are asked to please bring Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance cards so we may submit for administration reimbursement. |
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Holiday support for our Quincy neighbors |
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During holiday months, families experience significant stresses and are a time when the Germantown Neighborhood Center is especially important. Every year, the GNC collects toys and food for hundreds in need, assisting low to moderate income residents of Germantown and the neighboring communities in Quincy.
In these difficult economic times, we are seeing a drastic increase of families who need support. Families we have never seen before are using our services for the first time. These are working families who are struggling to make ends meet.
The Holiday Assistance Program relies on the assistance and support of local businesses, organizations and individuals to ensure its success each year. Your contributions enrich the lives of those less fortunate in our community. Below, please find our current holiday wish list. If you would like more information about the GNC's holiday program to lend support as a donor or if your family needs assistance this holiday season, please contact Kathy Quigley at (617) 376-1384.
Holiday Wish List
* Cash Donations
* Holiday Dinner Food Baskets
* Stop & Shop Gift Certificates
* Mobile Gas certificates
* Wal-Mart Gift Certificates
* New Winter Coats (All Sizes)
* New Children's Clothing (All Sizes)
* New Children's pajamas (All Sizes)
* Children's socks & underwear
* New Blankets (All Sizes)
* Teen Gifts (MP3 players, movie gift cards, jewelry, hair dryers, Old Navy gift cards, Hooded sweatshirts (female and male all sizes),
Food Pantry Wish List
Hams, turkeys or gift cards
Cranberry sauce
Potatoes
Cake mixes & bread mixes
Peanut butter & jelly
Tuna fish
Mayonasaise
Soup, beef stew, chili
Pancake mix a& syrup
Juice
Cereal/oatmeal
Coffee/tea
Spaghetti sauce & pasta
Crackers
Cookies
Toilet paper
Papertowels
Shampoo
Detergent
The Germantown Neighborhood Center is located at 366 Palmer Street and is open Monday through Wednesday 8am - 8pm, Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 4pm. |
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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
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