MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
November 12, 2024
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton, Ian Cain
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2024-126 - Appropriation - $108,712,832 New Squantum Elementary School Project
Refer to Finance Committee & advertise: 2024-126 - Appropriation - $108,712,832 New Squantum Elementary School Project
Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & advertise, seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor McCarthy to refer to Finance Committee & advertise, seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Harris)
2024-127 - Appropriation - $4,500,000 for Squantum Elementary School Area Electrical Communications Improvements
Refer to Finance Committee and advertise: 2024-127 - Appropriation - $4,500,000 for Squantum Elementary School Area Electrical Communications Improvements
Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Finance Committee and advertise, seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councillor Harris to refer to Finance Committee and advertise, seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2024-128 - Appropriation - $3,000,000.00 from Sewer & Drainage Rehabilitation Fund for Sailors Home Pond...
Approve 2024-128 - Appropriation - $3,000,000.00 from Sewer & Drainage Rehabilitation Fund for Sailors Home Pond Rehabilitation Project
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2024-129 - Gift - $1,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2024-129 - Gift - $1,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-129 - Gift - $1,500.00 from Various Donors for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
Approval of October 7, 2024 and October 15, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 7, 2024 and October 15, 2024
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Approval of October 7, 2024 and October 15, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-122 - Appropriation - $24,000,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
Approve 2024-122 - Appropriation - $24,000,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-122 - Appropriation - $24,000,000 from Sewer Enterprise Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Campbell)
2024-123 - Appropriation - $5,500,000 from Water Enterprise Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
Approve 2024-123 - Appropriation - $5,500,000 from Water Enterprise Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2024-123 - Appropriation - $5,500,000 from Water Enterprise Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2024-124 - Appropriation - $12,000,000 from General Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
Approve 2024-124 - Appropriation - $12,000,000 from General Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“2024-124 - Appropriation - $12,000,000 from General Fund for Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chair Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Liang)
2024-119 - Traffic - Add a Stop sign on Wampatuck Rd @ Norton Rd
Approve 2024-119 - Traffic - Add a Stop sign on Wampatuck Rd @ Norton Rd
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-119 - Traffic - Add a Stop sign on Wampatuck Rd @ Norton Rd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-120 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 39 Keyes St
Approve 2024-120 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 39 Keyes St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-120 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 39 Keyes St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-121 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 14A Intervale St
Approve 2024-121 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 14A Intervale St
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-121 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 14A Intervale St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
From the official minutes kept by the Quincy City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Quincy City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2025 on) and in its meeting minutes archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councillor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (Anne Mahoney, Noel DiBona, Ziqiang Yuan, Richard Ash, Deborah Riley), the Green Voter Guide MA (Maggie McKee) and Quincy Access Television, November 2025 candidate messages (David Jacobs, Walter Hubley, Virginia Ryan). Former councillors show initials.
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