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Quincy approves medical marijuana ordinance

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:52:54 GMT

Quincy city councilors approved a medical marijuana ordinance at their meeting Monday night, becoming one of a handful of communities to develop laws around the newly legalized use of the drug.

Quincy Medical Center nurses, Steward Health Care reach one-year agreement

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:24:48 GMT

Steward Health Care has reached a one-year agreement with the nurses union at Quincy Medical Center following a contentious, months-long labor dispute.

Councilors ask for more traffic data before voting on 180-unit development

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:53:02 GMT

Quincy councilors postponed voting till September on a proposed 180-unit development next to Lowes pending updated studies on traffic and pedestrian safety.

Quincy Scanner Tales: Suspicious car fire; two dozen arrested in warrant sweep

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:55:01 GMT

Two dozen arrested in warrant sweep, Car fire under investigation.

Quincy officials aim for Quincy High demolition this summer

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:53:24 GMT

Despite questions from the City Council, and problems with several state agencies, Quincy officials are still optimistic that they can demolish the 89-year-old Quincy High sometime in summer 2013.

Neponset River Greenway gets $1.9 million from state

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:54:08 GMT

What many considered a dream is closer to becoming a reality after Governor Deval Patrick announced funding for the completion of the Neponset River Greenway Trail.

School administrators choose new Quincy High principal

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:53:05 GMT

Lawrence Taglieri, a Quincy High School alum and principal at Broad Meadows Elementary School, will become the new principal of Quincy High.

Quincy issues flood watch through Saturday morning

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:35:42 GMT

Quincy officials have issued a flood watch through Saturday as crews make preparations to prevent any problems.

Expansion of financial education program under way in Quincy

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:57:13 GMT

Quincy and North Quincy High are two of the 11 schools in Massachusetts receiving state money to teach students how to manage their money.

Quincy police search for stabbing suspect

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:15:48 GMT

According to police, the victim said he was stabbed outside his apartment Wednesday, but a woman who lives there said it occurred inside the apartment after an argument between her son and the victim.

Snapshot: World of wheels

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Cars per 1,000 residents, 2012 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | June 6, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

Quincy to absorb unexpected costs of new trash contract

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:37:20 GMT

The city of Quincy will pick up any costs associated with a new, problematic trash contract, despite earlier concerns that residents would have to pony up for the bill.

MBTA restores summertime weekend service on Quincy-Logan commuter boat line

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:58:35 GMT

The MBTA has restored summertime weekend service to the commuter boat line that runs between Quincy and Boston via Logan Airport, reversing a decision last year to eliminate the service year round.

Ex-employee accused of embezzling $279,000 from Patriot Ledger

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:24:38 GMT

A GateHouse Media manager accused of embezzling over a quarter of a million dollars in funds from the company has been released from court custody after promising to return for a September court hearing.

Quincy Scanner Tales: Man found dead in Walmart parking lot

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:36:06 GMT

Quincy police said the death of a man found Sunday in a Walmart parking lot does not appear to be suspicious.

Opportunity grows at Germantown center's Children's Garden

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:48:41 GMT

To some, the newly planted garden at the Germantown Neighborhood Center may just look like nice landscaping. But for Executive Director Kathy Quigley, the plantings represent a growing opportunity.

Snapshot: Casting their ballots

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:56:21 GMT

Percentage of residents who are voters, as of 2012 By Matt Carroll, Boston Globe | May 30, 2013 Click here to see a larger, interactive version of this chart. Additional town-by-town snapshots....

Buses to replace trains on part of Red Line on June 1 to 2, 8 to 9

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:12:58 GMT

Buses will replace train service on a portion of the Red Line for the next two weekends, according to the MBTA.

Transit police arrest Quincy man for alleged lewd behavior

Tue, 28 May 2013 21:02:34 GMT

Transit Police have arrested a man they believe exposed himself to passengers on a Red Line train in mid-May.

Quincy DPW says final environmental fixes underway

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:56:42 GMT

Eight months after receiving notification that Quincy had environmental problems at the Department of Public Works rear yard, officials say even the most expensive fixes are well on their way to being completed.

Quincy Asian Resources fundraises for student scholarships

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:28:35 GMT

Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) honored students and community members for annual Community Banquet on Friday, May 17. The sold out event drew 600 individuals and organizations, packing Quincy's China Pearl restaurant to exceptional public service at its capacity. The...

Quincy Scanner Tales: no injuries in early morning house fire

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:58:05 GMT

Quincy fire officials say no one was injured in an early morning house fire Tuesday morning that damaged a portion of a two-story apartment.

North Quincy High to face NH school in TV quiz show final

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:39:31 GMT

The first ever Governors Cup Challenge in WGBHs High School Quiz Show will feature State Champions North Quincy High School competing against the New Hampshire champs in a show airing on Sunday.

New company picked to run MBTA commuter ferries between Boston, Quincy and Hull

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:12:21 GMT

For the first time in more than a decade, a new company will operate the MBTAs commuter ferry service between Boston, Quincy and Hull, officials said.

After rash of vehicle break-ins, Quincy police say lock your cars

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:09 GMT

Quincy Police are warning residents to lock their cars following several break-ins to unlocked vehicles throughout the month of May.