AM Quincy on QATV

Water issue impacting Red line. More Commuter rail cars added during Red line shutdown. 2 Quincy expansion projects. 

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, talks about everything from the economy, tourism, ballot questions, and the legislative process, to Chowdah Fest, colonial history, and Taylor Swift.  

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides an update of the September 16th council meeting.  

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch comments on the passage of the Hero Act for veterans, and plans for the Quincy 400 celebration in 2025.  

Quincy adopts Hero Act. Quincy looks to update sex offender rules. Hasbro coming to Boston area. 

Innessa Manning of the Massachusetts Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness explains the origins of Good Neighbor Day, and how Massachusetts will recognize the day on September 28th.  

Quincy domestic assault. House fire was accidental. Attorney forms DA campaign committee.  

Quincy Symphony Orchestra President Brian Hickox and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa discuss the opening of their new season on September 21st with an outdoor concert with the Quincy Choral Society on the Hancock Adams Common in Quincy Center. 

3 alarm house fire destroys Quincy home. Former corrections officer charged with drug smuggling. Bake sale to benefit homeless students. 

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, reflects on the recent state primary, presidential debate, and actions at Quincy City Council.  

Car crashes into liquor store. Man threatens to blow up bank. YMCA to expand. 

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo with a review of the most recent Board of License Commissioners meeting and a preview of the November 5th election. 

3 pedestrian accidents. Fatal boat accident. Protests over salaries to continue. 

Quincy City Council President and Ward 3 Councilor Ian Cain provides information about the September 9th council meeting and also discusses his recent U.S. Senate campaign. 

City council supports Right to Shelter ammendment. City council rejects cease fire in Gaza measure. Pay raise protestors rally outside council meeting. 

MBTA Chief Operating Officer Ryan Coholan discusses the 24 day shutdown of the Red line between JFK/UMass and Braintree for 18 miles of track work that will eliminate 20 speed restrictions, and cut round trip travel time by almost 30 minutes.  

Protests planned against Quincy pay hikes. City council to take a stand on Gaza and Right to Shelter. New animal shelter to open next year. 

Kelly Isenor, Communications Director for the American Red Cross, provides an update on the critical need for blood donors, a blood drive at Fenway Park on 9/11, and the blood donation process.  Visit redcrossblood.org for more information.  

Braintree stabbing. Quincy pedestrian crash. Red line shutdown.  

Lori Earl, co-founder of the This Star Won't Go Out Foundation explains the history of the non-profit organization and promotes their annual Shine Under the Stars Gala.  Visit TSWGO.org for more information.