AM Quincy on QATV

Quincy prepares for election. Flesh-eating bacteria on Cape Cod. Braintree Little League in world championship. 

Christopher Chan speaks about his candidacy for the ward 6 city council seat in Quincy this year. 

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides information about the latest license board meeting and a preview of the preliminary election. 

Steve Perdios and Joanne Collins of Quincy Citizens for Fair Raises explain their effort to get a petition on the city election ballot to change the salary structure for elected officials.  

Quincy Ward 2 Councilor Richard Ash speaks about his re-election campaign this year.  

Herbert Alie Shaughnessy speaks about his candidacy for Quincy councilor-at-large this year.  

Rachel Lee and Rasika Kale of Quincy Asian Resources provide details of the 38th annual August Moon Festival on August 17th in Quincy Center.  

2 new developments. MBTA extends service. Cops in the Park. 

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch provides an update on plans to redevelop Wollaston Center.  Koch also speaks about back to school and the Quincy 400 celebrations. 

Attempted carjacking. Candidate endorsements. New developments. 

Quincy stabbing. 2 animal cruelty cases. New traffic map. 

Quincy Animal Shelter President Sandra Sines, and volunteer Blake Hopkins talk about 3 upcoming fundraisers, their new home at the Quincy Animal Care Center, and a dog available for adoption for almost a year.   

New Quincy officers. Quincy war hero honored. Braintree Little League in World Series. 

State Representative Tackey Chan comments on the arrival of Texas state legislators in Massachusetts, a national conference of state legislators, tariff turmoil, and local economics.  

Fatal pedestrian crash. Quincy approved for state loan. Beach water safe.  Chapters (00:00:16) - Quincy City Council approves $6.3 million sewer and drain improvements(00:04:08) - Massachusetts Launches Housing Initiative(00:07:31) - Stocks higher; trade tensions ease(00:08:11) - Winter Weather Forecast for Quincy Thursday

Quincy statue fight continues. Quincy cemetery expansion continues. Quincy roadwork.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Quincy residents seek injunction to stop statue installation(00:02:49) - Bar Advocates Get Raise(00:06:32) - Stocks fall on worries about US economy(00:07:13) - Weather Forecast for Quincy Wednesday, August 6th

Mayor Thomas Koch reflects on the weekend Quincy 400 concerts, speaks about a new development planned in Quincy Center, and provides an update on the Pine Hill Cemetery project.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Mayor Thomas Koch at Quincy City Hall(00:00:50) - John Fogarty(00:05:27) - Pine Hill Cemetery Repairs(00:07:24) - Another Downtown Project on the Docket

Weymouth ambulance companies settle fraud complaint. Cyberattack targets first responders. Library weddings.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Cyber Attack Hits South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center(00:03:04) - Braintree Little League Baseball Team Clinches Regional Final(00:04:24) - Mass General, MinuteClinic Pharmacy to Apply for Clinical Aff(00:07:16) - Sales Tax Holiday 2017(00:09:25) - Wedding Ceremonies at Quincy Public Library(00:10:16) - Stocks bounce back, oil up(00:10:51) - Weather Forecast for Tuesday, August 5th

Rick Doane, Executive Director of Interfaith Social Services of Quincy explains the Bureau Drawer Thrift Shop history, mission, and expanded hours of operation.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Summer Update(00:00:27) - Food Pantry Back to School Supplies(00:02:58) - Adam Street Thrift Shop Is Open Again(00:04:01) - The Thrift Shop in Quincy(00:06:44) - Quincy Thrift Shop(00:09:09) - Quincy Thrift Shop: Selling Used Clothing, Home Dec(00:12:41) - Donating gently used items to the thrift shop(00:16:02) - Volunteers Needed for Thrift Shop

Statue hearing delayed. Sullys to be torn down. Braintree closer to World Series.  Chapters (00:00:16) - City of Quincy to Install Statues on Public Safety Complex(00:03:05) - Massachusetts Little League team advances to Little League World Series(00:07:22) - Man Indicted for Trying to Bribe Department of Energy Employee(00:08:49) - Stocks pull back after worst day since May(00:09:24) - Today's Forecast: Hot and humid