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Quincy Mayor Told Staff to Shield Saint Statues From 'Prying Eyes'

A newly disclosed email shows Mayor Tom Koch wanted early drawings of two planned Catholic saint statues kept away from "prying eyes." The statues are planned for outside the city's new public safety headquarters. The internal emails, released Sept. 25, add new scrutiny to a project that is still tied up in court.

The Patriot Ledger

Nor'easter Downs Poles, Crushes Car on Milton Street

A Sept. 26 nor'easter knocked down utility poles and lines onto a home and a parked car on Milton Street, cutting power to more than 1,600 Quincy customers; no injuries were reported as National Grid crews replaced three poles.

WCVB

Quincy Activates Storm Operations Ahead of Sunday High Tide

Mayor Thomas Koch activated severe-weather operations Sept. 26 as a coastal storm threatened flooding and downed trees; crews cleared catch basins and secured tide gates along Sea Street and Perry Beach ahead of Sunday's roughly 12:12 p.m. high tide.

City of Quincy

Coastal Flood Warning, High Surf Advisory Continue Sunday

The National Weather Service has a Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf Advisory for Quincy through 8 p.m. Sunday, with a Flood Watch in effect until 2 a.m. Tuesday.

National Weather Service

Quincy Veteran, Athlete Arthur L. Clifford Jr. Dies

Arthur "Artie" L. Clifford Jr. of Quincy, a decorated 101st Airborne Division Vietnam combat veteran, former Detroit Tigers draftee and longtime mentor in Harvard's Athletics Department, has died.

The Quincy Sun

Rocktoberfest Set at Break Rock Brewing's Marina Bay Biergarten

Break Rock Brewing hosts Rocktoberfest at its Marina Bay Biergarten Sunday, noon to 7:30 p.m., with a food pop-up and the Younger Dryas Reggae Band; the free, all-ages event may see storm-related changes.

Break Rock Brewing

Latin Dance Workout Set for Hancock Street Today

Corito Mensual, a Latin dance workout for ages 21 and up, runs Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at 1515 Hancock Street.

LatinasContentCreators

Stand-Up Comedy 101 Class Begins Today at Fox and Hound

Miked Up Comedy's five-week Stand Up Comedy 101 class starts Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Fox and Hound Tavern, 123 Sea St.

Miked Up Comedy Productions

Outdoor Cardio Pilates Class Set at Break Rock Brewing

Capella Yoga & Wellness holds an outdoor Cardio Pilates class Sunday, 11 a.m. to noon, at Break Rock Brewing in Marina Bay; the $30 ticket includes one drink.

Capella Yoga & Wellness

Ember Community Church Hosts Youth Gathering Today

Ember Community Church's NextGen — The Vine gathering meets Sunday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at 73 Newbury Avenue for middle school, high school and college students and young adults.

Ember Community Church

Group to Hand Out Flyers Against Flock Cameras Today

Quincy Residents for Accountability holds a flyer-and-petition drive Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Stop & Shop, 65 Newport Ave., raising awareness about Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers.

Quincy Residents for Accountability

Youth Para Swim Lessons Offered Today at Hale Family YMCA

Adaptive Sports New England holds youth para swim lessons Sunday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Hale Family YMCA, 79 Coddington Street.

Adaptive Sports New England

Quincy Food Truck and Music Festival Set for October 3

The City of Quincy's Food Truck and Music Festival runs Saturday, Oct. 3, noon to 6 p.m., along Coddington Street from Quincy High School to the Thomas Crane Library.

City of Quincy