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Council Votes Hearing on Flock Cameras

September 11, 2026

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City Council Votes for Hearing on Flock Privacy Concerns

Quincy councillors unanimously approved a hearing with Police Chief Mark Kennedy after 20 residents spoke at the Sept. 8 City Council meeting against the city's 50 Flock license-plate-reader cameras, citing data privacy fears. The hearing will address concerns while Chief Kennedy emphasized the cameras' role in crime investigations and protecting civil liberties.

The Quincy Sun

Discounted ChowdaFest Tickets on Sale Today in Houghs Neck

The Houghs Neck Community Council sells $5 advance tickets today from 4–6 p.m. at LaBrecque Field for the 20th Annual ChowdaFest on Sept. 19, 2–6 p.m. at the Houghs Neck Maritime Center.

The Quincy Sun

Saturdays in the Park Concerts Return to Safford Park

The Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association's outdoor concert series continues at Safford Park on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live sets from Dark Crushes at 3 p.m. and Reds Neckas at 5 p.m.

The Quincy Sun

Funeral Service Today for Quincy Resident Dhimitri Panajoti

A funeral service for civil engineer Dhimitri Panajoti, 76, is set for Friday, Sept. 11 at Quincy Pine Hill Cemetery after an 11 a.m. procession from Keohane Funeral Home.

The Quincy Sun

Massachusetts Reports Sixth Human West Nile Case This Year

State health officials confirmed a sixth human case of West Nile virus, in a man in his 70s, reminding residents to take mosquito precautions.

The Quincy Sun

Senior Board Game Day at Gather Health in Quincy Today

Gather Health Primary Care hosts a free board game day for seniors 65+ today from 1–3 p.m. at its Parkingway center.

Gather Health

Early-Bird Registration Ends Today for BCNC Fun Run

Discounted early-bird registration for the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center's Family Fun Run & Walk at Merrymount Park closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight.

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center

Kilroy Square Farmers & Artisan Market Today with Live Music

The Kilroy Square Farmers & Artisan Market runs 12–4 p.m. today at 25 Cottage Avenue with farmers, vendors, live music by Makeysha Montgomery, and a Beer garden by Break Rock Brewing until 9 p.m.

Kilroy Square Farmers & Artisan Market

Toddler Yoga Session This Morning at Thomas Crane Library

Thomas Crane Library hosts a gentle yoga for ages 0–2 today from 9:30–10:00 a.m. led by Ann Marie Moore (funded by Quincy Braintree Family Network).

Thomas Crane Public Library

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