Thirty properties in Quincy have been selected to receive the 2023 “Neat Neighbors” award from the Department of Natural Resources, Mayor Thomas Koch announces.
The contest aims to recognize Quincy residents that maintain their properties in the spirit of a cleaner and greener Quincy. The contest was created by Koch in the late-1990s when he served as the Executive Director of the Park, Forestry and Cemetery Department.
“For many residents, this is a labor of love,” said Mayor Koch. “They toil every week in their yard from April through November to keep their properties looking beautiful. The impact that their properties have on their block and the city is significant. I wish everyone cared for their property the way that our Neat Neighbors do.”
The winners will all receive a $30 gift certificate to a local garden center and a sign for their property indicating that they have been recognized.
The 2023 Neat Neighbors are:
Stephen Bettencourt 22 Highfield Road
James Riley 27 Beebe Road
Mike Garcia 11 Waban Road
Mark Horne 60 Albatross Road
Brenda McKeon 107 Darrow Street
Frankie Capobianco 58 Curtis Avenue
Richard Batista 166 Phipps Street
Holly and Percy Watson 7 Crest Street
Mark Miller 52 Norman Road
Joyce Avalon 15 Hardwick Road
Chen Kong Xin 20 Lincoln Avenue
Dennis Murray 452 West Squantum Street
Frankie Casper 29 Eddie Street
Deborah Panoff 39 Forbes Hill Road
Kathleen Ryan 20 Taylor Street
The Baldinos 676 Willard Street
The Joyce Family 118 Connell Street
Don and Pat Donahue 38 Wallace Road
Mike and Marilyn Buckley 98 Goddard Street
Jack Warren 60 Verchild Street
Kai Man Lee 42 Presidents Avenue
Tady Ibrahim 93 Standish Avenue
Andrew Welch 10 Woodbine Street
Michelle Holleman 134 Monroe Road
Mia Olson 57 Willow Street
Marcotullio Family 220 Atlantic Street
Riza Salazar 224 Newbury Avenue #1
Michelle Page 109 Naval Terrace
Dotty and Jack Wilk 61 Apthorp Street
Margaret Callanan 173 Huckins Avenue
“There are far more than 30 properties that could have won this award,” said Commissioner of Natural Resources Dave Murphy. “So many of our fellow residents do an incredible job beautifying their homes, gardens, and yards. We want to thank all those residents, whether they won this year or not, who do tremendous work in keeping their properties beautiful in the spirit of a cleaner and greener Quincy.”
Added Koch: “I am extremely grateful for everyone’s work in keeping our city clean, neat, and beautiful. We regularly receive emails and calls regarding how beautiful our city is and that starts with our homeowners. Our city employees also do a fantastic job keeping our parks, open spaces, and business districts looking nice. Whether it is planting flowers or keeping the areas free of litter, beautification is a top priority and I am proud of our collective results.”