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State Health Officials Announce 13th Human Case of West Nile Virus In Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Friday (Oct. 9) announced the 13th human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. The individual is a woman in her 40s who was likely exposed in Middlesex County. Risk levels for WNV continue to be high in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Newton, Revere, Somerville, … Read more
Residents Call For End Of Flock Cameras; Police Chief, DA Support Technology
By SCOTT JACKSON Two dozen residents told city councillors they want Quincy to stop using Flock Safety cameras and join the growing list of communities that have done so. The city’s police chief and the county’s district attorney both voiced their support for the technology. The City Council’s Oversight Committee met Oct. 6 for a … Read more
Keohane Funeral & Cremation and Dependable Cleaners Launch Annual Coat Drive
As temperatures begin to drop, Keohane Funeral & Cremation and Dependable Cleaners are once again teaming up to help keep South Shore families warm this winter through their Annual Coat Drive, running October through the end of November. Community members are invited to donate new or gently loved adult and children’s coats at participating Keohane Funeral & … Read more
Halloween Festivities In October At Thomas Crane Public Library
This October, things are getting spooky around the Thomas Crane Public Library! Get into the spirit of Halloween with a month filled with festivities for all ages, including ghost and pumpkin painting, ghost hunting, our newly launched horror book club, and so much more. Featured Events: ADULTS Drop In Crafternoon: Paint-A-Ghost @ North Quincy Saturday, … Read more
Postal Service Recommends 2026 Holiday Mailing And Shipping Dates
The U.S. Postal Service announced Sept. 22 the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service advises customers to send mail and packages by the following dates: 2026 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States) USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17 First-Class … Read more
Jennifer Sammons leads the Friends of Thomas Crane
By SEAN P. MURPHY Whether it’s to borrow a best-selling book, attend a lecture or musical performance, or learning to fix your broken bike, there’s something for everyone at the Thomas Crane Public Library, says Jennifer Sammons, president of the library’s volunteer support group. “The Quincy library system has been supporting and enriching the lives … Read more
Massachusetts Legislature Sets Sales Tax-Free Weekend for Aug. 8, 9
The Massachusetts Legislature has set Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9 as the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax will be suspended for most retail items priced under $2,500. A 2018 state law, which made the sales tax holiday permanent, requires the Legislature to … Read more
