Three home water tests exceed lead action level

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Quincy Issues Drinking Water Notice Over Elevated Lead Levels

The City of Quincy has issued a drinking water notice after 3 samples in its annual June-to-September testing of homes with known lead service lines exceeded the lead action level. About 244 of the city's roughly 23,000 service lines, or 1.1 percent, are suspected to contain lead, and the city says it has replaced 245 services at no cost to customers since 2024. Residents can check the city's online inventory map to see whether their address has a lead service, or call the DPW at (617) 376-1959 with questions.

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Nor'easter leaves Quincy among South Shore towns with outages

WATD reported storm-related power outages in Quincy and other South Shore towns on Sept. 27, with most power restored by Saturday and no major regional flooding.

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Historical Commission Holds Public Hearing on Historic District Work

The Quincy Historical Commission meets Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room at Old Town Hall to review certificate applications for exterior work in local historic districts.

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MacArthur Landing appears on state access board's Monday agenda

The Massachusetts Architectural Access Board meets Monday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with MacArthur Landing Apartments at 20 Chestnut Street in Quincy listed as an incoming agenda item.

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BCNC parenting program begins Monday in Quincy

BCNC Family Services' 10-week Parenting Journey program starts Monday, Sept. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at BCNC Quincy, 1458 Hancock Street, with the Mandarin-language series including childcare, breakfast and refreshments.

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Manet offers health insurance help at Quincy career center

Manet's Navigation Team is at the MassHire South Shore Career Center in Quincy on Monday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon to help job seekers learn about and apply for health insurance.

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Gather Health hosts Quincy center open house

Gather Health Primary Care holds an open house Monday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 191–205 Parkingway, where visitors can meet the care team, tour the center and learn about services for adults 65 and older.

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North Quincy Library schedules Monday morning stories

Monday Morning Stories for children ages 2–5 and an accompanying adult runs Monday, Sept. 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at North Quincy Library; no registration required.

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English Learner Parent Advisory Council meets online

Quincy Public Schools' English Learner Parent Advisory Council meets Monday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. online; families of English learners can ask questions and learn about programs and resources.

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Quincy girls volleyball visits Hanover

Quincy's girls varsity volleyball team plays an away conference match at Hanover High School on Monday, Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m.

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Quincy Bay Race Week Association schedules monthly meeting

The association's September meeting is Monday, Sept. 28, at Quincy Yacht Club, 1310 Sea Street, with a social at 6:30 p.m. followed by business at 7 p.m.

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Manet holds flu and COVID vaccine clinic at Snug Harbor

Manet's vaccine clinic runs Monday, Sept. 28, from 4–7 p.m. at its Snug Harbor site, 9 Bicknell St., for Manet patients; no appointment required.

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QARI Tai Chi class meets at Thomas Crane Library

The weekly class meets Monday, Sept. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Main Library's Community Meeting Room, led by Master K.C. Lee in traditional Chinese Tai Chi.

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