Jury clears officers in 2020 excessive-force suit

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Jury rules for Quincy officers in excessive-force trial

A Norfolk Superior Court jury in Dedham sided Friday with Quincy police officers Michael Dougan and Paul Matthews in a lawsuit brought by resident Salim Balbaky over his June 2020 arrest. Judge Rosemary Connolly had already issued a directed verdict finding a third officer, William Lanergan, not liable. Balbaky, who represented himself, claimed the officers dislocated and fractured his left shoulder and injured his head. The officers denied it, saying he resisted arrest and they used only necessary force.

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Jim Petosa's Solo Play 'Fragments' Staged at United First Parish Church

Jim Petosa performs his solo autobiographical drama 'Fragments,' chronicling his late partner's life during the AIDS epidemic, Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, at 7 p.m. at United First Parish Church.

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Library hosts National Recovery Month resource session with Manet

Thomas Crane Public Library's North Quincy branch hosts Community Connections on Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to noon, with a Manet Community Health insurance navigator and journal decorating.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Preschoolers can explore science at the Main Library

The Main Library offers Preschool Discovery for ages 3-5 on Saturday, September 26, from 10-11 a.m., with simple science activities for children and caregivers; drop-in.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Postcard-writing event planned at North Quincy Library

Indivisible hosts a get-out-the-vote postcard-writing event at North Quincy Branch Library on Saturday, September 26, from 2-4 p.m.

Swing Blue Alliance

Quincy football beats Stoughton 36-6

Quincy defeated Stoughton 36-6 on the road Friday, September 25, improving its record to 2-1.

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Quincy Sun publishes obituary for Mary Denneen

The Quincy Sun's obituary for Mary (White) Denneen, who died September 21 at age 87, notes her involvement in community affairs and advocacy for public education.

The Quincy Sun

Board game group hosts Marvel Champions meetup

The Quincy Board Game Group holds a Marvel Champions meetup Saturday, September 26, from 1-5 p.m. at Root & Roasts, 1545 Hancock St.; new and returning players welcome.

Quincy Board Game Group

Pickup street hockey scheduled on Narragansett Road

Quincy Pickup Street Hockey is set for Saturday, September 26, from 3-6 p.m. at 15 Narragansett Road, contingent on 10 yes RSVPs by 10 a.m.

Quincy Pickup Street Hockey

Scream Boston gathering planned at Wollaston Beach

Scream Boston holds a free, roughly 15-minute group yell at Wollaston Beach on Saturday, September 26, at 4 p.m., in the parking lot across from Rice Road on Quincy Shore Drive.

Scream Boston

Skeaf Bridge and The Ruddercrew play Safford Park

Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association's Saturdays in the Park runs 2-7 p.m. Saturday, September 26, at Safford Park, featuring Skeaf Bridge and The Ruddercrew with food and a beer garden.

Wollaston Hill Neighborhood Association