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“The motion to be included is denied.”
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As looked to likely be a given a fair read of last week’s Litigation Control Conference tied to the lawsuit filed to block Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch’s formerly secret plans to affix ten foot tall statues of Roman Catholic patron saints to the exterior of the near $200 million impending new public safety headquarters, Team Koch has suffered an opening setback.
(“Way to go porcupine”)
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The judge’s ruling denied the fire and police unions’ shared attorney’s request to be allowed to participate as defense co-counsel in the lawsuit the unions were found to have no basis for standing in the dispute.
The judge also noted that “(t)he Unions’ motion to intervene was not accompanied by a pleading setting forth the claim or defense for which intervention was sought, as required …”
Clearly, the judge’s ruling against co-equal status of the unions’ shared counsel surely went against the hopes and expectations of professed devout Roman Catholic and long time Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch.
(“They have got to be kidding …”)
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The ruling also undercut Koch’s somewhat recent statements published in the local weekly tabloid that he had lined up outside not taxpayer-funded legal counsel to defend himself and the city over what had until somewhat recently been his long-kept secret plans to affix taxpayer-funded statues of Roman Catholic patron saints onto a taxpayer-funded public building in spite of readily arguable prohibitions against doing so per Massachusetts’ first in the United States’ constitution, state law, and applicable case law.
(“What do I do now?”)
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Outside of any extracurricular stunts pulled, the next important date in this ongoing dispute is a fast approaching hearing on September 19 when the judge will hear arguments to enjoin installation of the saintly statues until the lawsuit might ultimately be resolved.
Needless to say, count on Quincy Quarry News to cover the upcoming court hearing and as only the Quarry pointedly reports the news of Quincy.
Another “L” for the Koch Machine.
By the way, did you know that the City of Quincy has a Director of Coastal Resiliency and Sustainability?
John, As a matter of fact, yes, Quincy Quarry is aware of the fact that Lost in the Forest is yet again dining at the local public trough.
In fact, she recently and most inexplicably received a state grant to endeavor to discern what charging facilities are needed for electric vehicle owners who most curiously do not have off-street parking where they can set up a home charging station.
Apparently this is a pressing local problem and thus a Quarry story is in the works.
How can we miss her if she won’t go away; She’s like a bad penny.
Mr. Dough,
Thanks for the tip! I am always looking out for slam dunk vehicular motor vehicle personal injury claims.
Imagine upwards of $200 million for a police station for a city of 100,000 people. It is insane. Also look at the take home city rides. Most everyone with a city ride is taking it home these day. Apparently doing is an employee benefit in lieu of a higher pay but local taxpayers are already paying huge salaries. As long as you donate enough $$$$ or you are related you get a city ride that is. Further, a number of city-owned vehicles are even being used for personal business. And of course most every promotion entails money the promoted or their mommies and daddies dropped on the Koch Machine over the years. I hope the City Council calls for an audit.
Maryellen, I only have some many extra parking spaces at my vehicle service center.
Maryellen,
If asked, I can assign a team who know what they are doing and their services will run way less than what private sector auditing firms would charge.
Maryellen, the Mayor just does not care about local citizens. Quincy roads are some of the worst in the state. That means every city vehicle takes a beating as do civilian rides. Most city rides in particular have to travel Sea St. and Southern Artery several times a day and so get the sh*t kicked out of them.
Grazioso is a stooge who doesn’t know which is the business end of a shovel. His last job was with Tim for Treasurer and I recall he paid a hefty fine and resigned in disgrace. How is it that the City cannot hire a city supervisor or s contractor who can make sure manhole covers in the travel way are even with the road?
Southern Artery along Mt Wollaston Cemetery, is a perfect example. Look at how many manhole covers do not match the pavement in grade. Graz should be fired for mismanagement.
I noticed several Quincy Firemen, wearing St. Florian t-Shirts promoting candidates just outside of the polls this past Tuesday. I am sure they were given the t-shirts to show solidarity with our Demented Mayor Koch and Dimwitted City Consigliere Timmons as they are looking to be losing yet another big lawsuit as well again yet cost the local taxpayers plenty.
After all, What do you think the Mayor will get at auction for the statues? Will he put them put them on Deal Dash or have them auctioned off by Danny FlynnFlam so that Danny Boy can score a commission? Going, going, GONE!
QQ should start a contest to determine the future use of the taxpayer-owned statues.
Plus, Koch should be held personally responsible for paying for the statues. After all, he ordered them in secret and to be installed on a public building with NO lawful authority to do so.
Quin, my gut is telling me that the Florian T-shirts were provided to the campaign sign carrying Quincy firefighters by The Men of Divine Mercy.
After all, it’s not like the men can drop off steak tips at local firehouses.
Quinfluencer,
Great suggestion!!! Quincy Quarry is overdue with posing a new readers poll.
Maybe he can devalue his own neighborhood by displaying them on his own house.
Our beloved Fire and Police unions just got denied so thoroughly by the judge that even a Roman centurion wouldn’t recognize them as backup.
“You want standing?” the judge must’ve asked. “How about a no-standing to file that motion?”
If only Mayor Koch’s statue installation scheme had been as stealthy as this courtroom performance. but surprise! It crashed harder than a toga in mid-spin.
Side note: the next hearing is on September 19, 2025 -— mark your calendars, folks!!! Will this saintly spectacle be paused before anyone pours molten bronze in the name of divine decor?
Fingers crossed the next judicial act comes with popcorn.