Not in the Q
Quincy is famous, or perhaps infamous for some of its residents and especially certain of its public officials misbelieving that Quincy is a large city.
In truth, Quincy, a suburb of Boston which is a birthplace of presidents and possessed of a rich history, has squandered much of its potential for fine arts, culture and more in recent years.
In other words, there are thus many things that could be – or should be – but are “Not in the Q“
Latest Posts from “Not in the Q”
Chicago Corrupt Politician Convicted!
In a case that has surely made at least certain Massachusetts politicians nervous, a longtime Chicago Alderman was convicted by the jury for a federal court trial on all but one count on various charges mostly tied to corruption.
Quincy Quarry News Weekly Fish Wrap: Traffic, Trafficking, and Taxes Oh My!
Oh what a week is was during the week after Thanksgiving Day.
Capital Hill Icon Passes
In an era rife with rancor and worse on Capital Hill, an epic bipartisan display of comity happen in the wake of the passing on Wednesday of Herbert “Bertie” Bowman. Mr. Bowman was the longest-serving staffer in U.S. Senate history.
Worcester Impresario Bringing Back the Silver Screen!
In a feelgood story more typically out of Tinseltown comes a story out of Worcester about a plucky movie lover’s efforts to bring back the screening of movies to Worcester.
Hanover Mall almost finished makeover into Hanover Crossing!
Unlike Quincy, the Town of Hanover now has easily one of the nicest as well as smartly planned suburban centers for shopping, entertainment, dining, and residential developments in the county.
Developer withdraws plans to build apartments over Salem MBTA station parking garage in the face of public opposition
A key problem was parking. While the 494 space MBTA parking garage in Salem upon which the developer proposed to build the apartments has only been averaging roughly 50% of capacity use since COVID-19 hit the fan, the garage was frequently at least close to full in prior years.
The Killer crosses over to the other side
After media reports earlier this week mistakenly reported that Rock & Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis had died, he did pass on Friday.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
In a darkly amusing bit of irony, the recently released report on the February 2021 cyberheist of $3.5 million from the City of Quincy employees’ pension fund was released during Cybersecurity month.
Coyote found hiding in middle school bathroom in California
The coyote iss an adolescent, most likely a male, and thus probably seeking a little “privacy,” hence his embarrassment when he was found in a bathroom stall.
Green Line starts first week of three weeks of rail service suspensions to accommodate maintenance makeover #mbta #mayorkoch
Less than a week after Orange Line rail service resumed after a month-long major maintenance makeover of tracks and such, this morning the Green Line commenced yet another round of partial subway rail service disruption so as to undergo a makeover.
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