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City Wins Mass Save Award for 100+ Energy Projects
September 29, 2026
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Quincy Wins 2026 Mass Save Impact Award
Quincy is one of 17 recipients statewide of a 2026 Mass Save Impact Award, which recognizes leadership in energy efficiency, electrification and other sustainability initiatives. Over the past year, the city completed more than 100 projects in schools, libraries, fire stations and other facilities, including building management system upgrades, improved lighting and heat pump installations. Quincy will be honored at a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House on Oct. 27.
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Boat Washes Ashore at Wollaston Beach After Nor'easter
Quincy police received several calls about boats that broke free during a recent nor'easter, including one that washed ashore at Wollaston Beach.
WHDH 7News
Thomas Crane Libraries Open Late Today for Staff Training
All Thomas Crane Public Library locations — Main, Adams Shore, North Quincy, and Wollaston — are closed until 1 p.m. today, Sept. 29, for staff development.
Thomas Crane Public Library
Library Hosts Back-to-School Trivia Night Tonight
Thomas Crane Public Library's Tuesday Night Trivia runs 6-7 p.m. today at the Main Library, 40 Washington St., with a back-to-school theme.
Thomas Crane Public Library
Men's Softball League Plays Under the Lights Tonight
Quincy Men's Softball League games run 5:30-11 p.m. today on the lighted diamond at Faxon Park.
Quincy Recreation Department
Quincy Youth Soccer Practices at Fore River Field Tonight
Quincy Youth Soccer holds team practices from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Fore River Field.
Quincy Recreation Department
MassHire Job Fair Comes to Kilroy Square Today
MassHire South Shore Career Center's free job fair runs 1-3 p.m. today at The Gallery at Kilroy Square, 25 Cottage Ave., with about a dozen employers.
MassHire South Shore Career Center
Fiber Arts Circle Meets at North Quincy Library Tonight
The Fiber Arts Circle meets 7-8 p.m. today in the North Quincy Library's Dinegan Room, open to all ages and skill levels.
Thomas Crane Public Library
Make-A-Wish Golf Fundraiser Held at Granite Links Today
Women Fore Wishes runs 4:30-8 p.m. today at Granite Links Golf Club, offering golf instruction, refreshments, and a reception to benefit Make-A-Wish.
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Quincy JV Boys Soccer Hosts Whitman-Hanson Today
Quincy's junior-varsity boys soccer team hosts Whitman-Hanson Regional at 4 p.m. today.
MaxPreps
Senior Center Screens 'Wicked: For Good' Today
1000 Southern Artery shows 'Wicked: For Good' from 1:30 to 4 p.m. today in its South Wing Auditorium.
1000 Southern Artery Senior Center
North Quincy Boys Soccer Travels to Marshfield Today
North Quincy's varsity boys soccer team plays at Marshfield today at 4 p.m.
MaxPreps
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