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The former head of the City of Quincy’s Elder Services department is heading to a federal court pretrial hearing in Boston today.
The former longtime head of Elder Services as well as even longer but now also former BFF of Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch and one time direct report for one of the mayor’s sisters is now facing a variety of charges over a variety alleged purloinings of City of Quincy funds as well as likely years of taking money paid out by seniors typically on fixed incomes to somewhere north of $100,000 in total over at least five years until he was first put on paid leave and then subsequently fired roughly a year ago.
At this point, the perp is looking at time, if not serious time, as well as the likely loss of his City of Quincy pension.
Needless to say, Quincy Quarry is looking forward to attending the trial if the charges go to trial.
In particular, the Quarry is looking forward to the grilling as regards what happened to the 153 pounds of premium bourbon marinated steak tips fleeced by the alleged embezzler even if the Quarry already has a good idea what happened to the fleeced meat.
The mention of steak tips immediately transported me back to the days when local joints like Liberty Tavern and Coop’s Bar & Grille were the go-to spots for this beloved dish. It’s heartening to know that places like Masons Steakhouse and Cronin’s Publick House continue to uphold this savory tradition.
Your whimsical exploration of the “missing” steak tips serves up a charming metaphor for the evolving landscape of Quincy. Just as local former granite quarries have transformed from industrial hubs to recreational spaces often adorned with vibrant graffiti, so too have our culinary landmarks evolved, reflecting the dynamic spirit of our community. Thank you for weaving humor and history into a narrative that celebrates the essence of Quincy.
Here’s to preserving our cherished traditions while embracing the new flavors and stories that continue to shape our city.
I hope I am invited to Mayor Koch’s house the next time he fires up his BBQ when the weather warms up. I like my steak tips medium-rare please!