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Quincy 365 - Issue #0043
In This Issue of Quincy 365…
📝 Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze, How to Help the Family
📝 Quincy Receives $4.2 Million Grant to Modernize Squantum Point Park Ferry Pier
📝 Granite Telecommunications Cuts Ribbon on New HQ with $19 Million Investment
📅List of Events
Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Blaze,
How to Help the Family
A devastating three-alarm fire severely damaged a Victorian home at 301 Belmont Street in Wollaston on the afternoon of September 12, displacing a family of eight. Quincy firefighters responded to the blaze around 2:30 p.m., confronting flames and heavy smoke pouring from the single-family residence. Crews spent about three hours battling the fire, which left the house, originally built in 1880, likely a total loss.
The family, including their dog, escaped safely, though one firefighter may have sustained a minor ankle injury. Fire Chief Joseph Jackson praised his team for their diligent work controlling the fire, which had spread into the house's multiple ceilings.
In response to the tragedy, Quincy Catholic Academy has rallied to support the displaced family whose children attend the school. The Academy is organizing a donation drive, accepting monetary contributions and gift cards to help the family rebuild after the loss of their home. You can donate through Venmo @quincycatholicacademy. Please be sure to put “Family Fire Fund” as the notation.
Quincy Receives $4.2 Million Grant to Modernize Squantum Point Park Ferry Pier
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced nearly $300 million in grants, funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to improve ferry systems nationwide. These grants are intended to modernize and expand ferry services, which serve as essential transportation for millions of Americans.
One of the recipients is the city of Quincy, MA, which, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), has been awarded $4.2 million to upgrade the Squantum Point Park Ferry Pier. The project includes the construction of a new pier, float, and ramp system, aiming to strengthen regional maritime transportation. This modernization will connect Quincy to Boston and neighboring communities such as Milton, Weymouth, and Braintree, improving access to employment, healthcare, and other services in downtown Boston.
Granite Telecommunications Cuts Ribbon on New HQ with $19 Million Investment
Granite Telecommunications, a major provider of communications and technology solutions, will celebrate the grand opening of its new headquarters in Quincy, MA, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 20, 2024. The event will feature prominent attendees, including U.S. Senator Edward Markey, Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch, and business and technology leaders. The new facility, located at 1 Heritage Drive, is part of Granite’s ambitious “Granite 2.0” initiative, which includes over $19 million in improvements. The headquarters will house a state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC) and product labs to enhance service delivery for the company’s enterprise and government clients.
Founded in 2002 with fewer than 24 employees, Granite has grown to employ over 2,200 people and generate $1.8 billion in annual revenue. The company serves more than 650,000 businesses, including 86 Fortune 100 companies. Celebrations will include brief remarks, building tours, and food trucks for attendees. The event begins at 10:30 a.m., with the program starting at 11 a.m.
Upcoming Events in Quincy
9/19/24
Bonsai Bar Workshop @ Break Rock 7pm-9pm Register
9/20/24
Kilroy Square Farmers Market 12pm-5pm
Live Music: Kooked Out Duo @ Break Rock 6pm-9pm
Motown Disco Night @ Pete’s Grille 9pm
9/21/24
Touch-a-Truck @ Lincoln Hancock 11am-3pm
Saturdays in the Park: Anthony Andronico & Bad Street @ Safford Park 3pm-7pm
Pops Concert on the Common @ Hancock Adams Common 4pm-6pm
Live Music: Anna Daley Young @ Break Rock 2pm-5pm
Haunted Legends of New England @ the USS Salem Tickets
70's, 80's & 90's Dance Party @ Fox & Hound 8pm
9/22/24
Quincy Farmers Market @ 1 Linden Street & 531 Hancock St 12:30pm- 4pm Map
Fall Fest @ O’rourke Field 1pm-4pm
Free Caricatures w/ Artist Dennis Burke @ Break Rock 2pm-5pm
Fall Fashion Show @ Denise Hajjar Boutique 2pm-4pm Tickets
Concerts at the Crane: The Modernistics Trio ~ Celebrating George and Ira Gershwin 3pm-4pm
Matt Demo @ Adams Pub 4pm-7pm
9/23/24
Family Feud Pub Quiz @ Cronin's Publick House 7pm-9pm
Open Mic Night @ Cagney's Restaurant & Pub 7pm
9/25/24
Free Team Trivia @ Break Rock 730pm & 830pm
9/26/24
9/27/24
Kilroy Square Farmers Market 12pm-5pm
Eva Braun@ Pete’s Grille 9pm
9/28/24
Saturdays in the Park: Outahit Records & The Anna Daley Young Band @ Safford Park 3pm-7pm
NQ Football & Cheer Meat Raffle @ Malachy's Saloon 4pm
Oktoberfest Party! @ Fox & Hound 6pm
Krush @ Pete’s Grille 9pm
9/29/24
9/30/24
Family Feud Pub Quiz @ Cronin's Publick House 7pm-9pm
Open Mic Night @ Cagney's Restaurant & Pub 7pm