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”

Quincy High School Student Protest Forum Recap

by Eric Blair | Nov 16, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

While the forum was pretty much the usual sort of defusing response undertaken by flak catchers when things hit the fan, a number of parents expressed how their children did not feel safe at school except when they are in class.

World Kindness Day is Coming!

by Julie Child | Nov 12, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

November 13 is World Kindness Day and it could not come too soon given the year and a half long and still counting COVID-19 pandemic.

Little-known New Jersey truck driver defeated a top state Senate power broker on less than $10,000

by Chet Brinkley | Nov 5, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

Needless to say, this modern David defeats Goliath story has to give hope for others who are stuck with fat cat incumbents with fat campaign fund account balances and who have gotten too big for their britches.

Dads on Duty: A group of fathers work to ensure a safe learning environment for youth

by Julie Child | Oct 28, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

Bad dad jokes, even worse dad bods and wardrobes, and decades of dufus dads featured in television sitcoms notwithstanding, dads matter.

Boston Students ride in a party bus, complete with a stripper pole, on field trip

by Jon Swift | Sep 24, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

The good news, at least the students were not high school footballs heading to a game. The bad news, the party bus was apparently hauling a coed group of Advanced Placement Language & Composition students.

Chicago releases one thousand feral cats to end reputation as the Rat Capital of United States

by Julie Child | May 19, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

How bad is the rat problem in Chicago? So bad that locals officials are seeing that a thousand feral cats will be put out on the streets to help fight Chicago’s rat problem.

City Council votes to cut the mayor’s salary

by Chet Brinkley | May 7, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

Unfortunately for long-suffering Quincy taxpayers, it is the mayor of Framingham’s salary which is going to be cut come the start of both the 2022 calendar year as well as what will also begin a new mayoral term in office.

California Has A New Idea For Homes At Risk From Rising Seas: Buy, Rent, Retreat

by Eric Blair | Apr 15, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

Long history of wacky ideas out of California notwithstanding – many of which have been floated by recent arrivistes from elsewhere, a California legislator has floated a compelling idea to respond to climate change and rising seas as regards at-risk waterfront houses.

Quincy City Council approves $120 million more in funding to build Quincy Police Palace

by Bill Spear | Apr 9, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

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“A model for the rest of the country” – Senator Malarkey applauds Brockton’s COVID vaccine clinic

by Julie Child | Mar 31, 2021 | Featured Articles, Not in the Q

Assuming no other ways for locals to secure vaccinations, given the current rate of 800 vaccinations a day, it will take roughly 120 days to vaccinate Brockton. Fortunately, other vaccination options are available to Brockton residents.

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