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Gayle Carvalho, President of the Quincy Education Association, speaks in support of Question 2 on the November 5th ballot, which would eliminate the requirement that public school students pass the MCAS test in order to receive a high school diploma.  

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides an update of the latest Board of License Commmissioners meeting and a preview of the November 5th election.  

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch speaks about a grant to upgrade the pier at Squantum Point Park for expanded ferry service, the rezoning of the MBTA bus garage on Hancock Street, potential future uses of the Eastern Nazarene College property, and the appointment of a president of the Adams Presidential Center. 

Quincy company will build new school.

MBTA property rezoned.

Stop & Shop lowers prices. 

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain provides a recap of the October 7th council meeting, including rezoning the current MBTA bus garage on Hancock Street, and approving $1.8 million for the new Squantum Elementary School.

Federal funds for Squantum pier.

New England Patriot arraigned in Quincy.

Supreme Court hears Milton case. 

Quincy Animal Shelter President Sandra Sines provides details about three fundraisers coming up as the shelter continues marking its 25th anniversary this year.  

Supreme Court hears Milton MBTA case.

Canton shooting.

Former South Shore Chamber leader dies. 

Tina Cahill, Executive Director of Recovered Souls, talks about the services they offer to people in recovery and a special walk being held on October 6th at Pageant Field.  

MBTA Chief Operating Officer Ryan Coholan provides a review of the recently completed 24 day closure of the Braintree branch of the Red Line.