AM Quincy

Director of the Quincy  Office of Emergency Management Ally Sleiman explains the preparations for the snowstorm, and also discusses how to register for emergency alerts.    

Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston discusses the 2 Covid-19 vaccines recently approved including how they were developed, how safe they are, and who should be vaccinated.  

Quincy City Council President Nina Liang reports on the December 14th council meeting including a discussion about a municipal broadband service, and the approval of the sale of 2 city owned pieces of land in Quincy Center. 

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch talks about preparations for the snow storm, the state of the schools during the pandemic, and the fight against the proposed new Long Island Bridge. 

Kentia Torres, Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration explains how they are coping during the pandemic, and also talks about an increase in benefits for 2021.  

Samantha O'Connell, Ph.D., Chief Psychologist and Director of Employee Assistance at Aspire Health Alliance of Quincy discusses the mental health aspects of the pandemic and offers some coping strategies for adults and children.  

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, talks about the rollout of Covid 19 vaccines in Massachusetts, the opening of field hospitals, and the finances of the MBTA.  

Quincy School Committee Vice Chairman Anthony Andronico speaks about the December 9th school committee meeting including the appointment of a new Special Education Director, and the approval of a three year contract for the Superintendent.  

State Senator John Keenan of Quincy, D - MA Norfolk & Plymouth District, discusses the recently passed state budget including the police reform bill, and proposed cuts to the MBTA.  

Rohan Wickramaratne of Work Inc. and Donna Ackerman from Neighborworks Housing Solutions describe a new home in Quincy for people with hearing impairments.  

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides the results of the December 8th Board of License Commissioners meeting including the vote to close a restaurant due to violations of Covid 19 regulations.

Quincy City Council President Nina Liang explains the new property tax rate and the purchase of 2 parcels of property during the December 7th council meeting.  

Thomas Crane Public Library Director Megan Allen explains that some services are now available at the Wollaston and Adams Shore branches.  

Anshul Jain of Quincy explains his new tech startup SnowChamp, designed to connect people who need snow removed from their cars with people who are looking for extra work.  

In his weekly City Hall Update, Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch explains the purchase of the former Beachcomber Club and land in Montclair, and also talks about the new property tax increase caused by the pandemic.