MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
December 2, 2024
18 recorded votes, 4 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
2024-148 - Appropriation - $3,476,619.61 to Community Preservations Accounts
Approve 2024-148 - Appropriation - $3,476,619.61 to Community Preservations Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-148 - Appropriation - $3,476,619.61 to Community Preservations Accounts Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-149 - Appropriation - $4,200,000.00 from Retirement and Pensions
Approve 2024-149 - Appropriation - $4,200,000.00 from Retirement and Pensions
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-149 - Appropriation - $4,200,000.00 from Retirement and Pensions Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-150 - Appropriation - $2,000,000.00 to General Fund from Free Cash to Reduce Tax Rate
Approve 2024-150 - Appropriation - $2,000,000.00 to General Fund from Free Cash to Reduce Tax Rate
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-150 - Appropriation - $2,000,000.00 to General Fund from Free Cash to Reduce Tax Rate Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-151 - Appropriation - $1,677,016.73 to various FY25 Accounts from Prior Years Encumbrances & Various Accounts
Approve 2024-151 - Appropriation - $1,677,016.73 to various FY25 Accounts from Prior Years Encumbrances & Various Accounts
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-151 - Appropriation - $1,677,016.73 to various FY25 Accounts from Prior Years Encumbrances & Various Accounts Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-152 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.6863 for FY25
Approve 2024-152 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.6863 for FY25
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-152 - Adopting - Residential Factor of 87.6863 for FY25 Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-153 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY25
Approve 2024-153 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY25
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
From the minutes
“2024-153 - Adopting - Percentages of Local Tax by Each Class of Real & Personal Property for FY25 Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2024-154 - Appropriation - Land - $245,297.36 - Acquisition of 1072 Sea Street
Approve 2024-154 - Appropriation - Land - $245,297.36 - Acquisition of 1072 Sea Street
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine
From the minutes
“2024-154 - Appropriation - Land - $245,297.36 - Acquisition of 1072 Sea Street - Mayor Koch, Councillor McCarthy discussed the property which is a burn out that can be acquired to expand the neighboring fire station Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Devine The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Devine)
2024-155 - Appropriation - Land - $1,100,000.00 - Acquisition of 47-57 Lincoln Avenue/48 Winthrop Avenue
Approve 2024-155 - Appropriation - Land - $1,100,000.00 - Acquisition of 47-57 Lincoln Avenue/48 Winthrop Avenue
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
Approval of November 12, 2024, and November 18, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of November 12, 2024, and November 18, 2024
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, 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
“Approval of November 12, 2024, and November 18, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-136 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - 47 Newbury Ave.
Approve 2024-136 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - 47 Newbury Ave.
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-136 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - 47 Newbury Ave. Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2024-137 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Franklin St. @ Penns Hill Rd
Approve 2024-137 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Franklin St. @ Penns Hill Rd
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-137 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Franklin St. @ Penns Hill Rd Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2024-138 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Independence Ave. Oak Grove Terr
Approve 2024-138 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Independence Ave. Oak Grove Terr
Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-138 - Utility - Grant of Location - NGrid/Verizon - Independence Ave. Oak Grove Terr Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chair Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2024-130 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking @ 35 Brooks Ave.
Approve 2024-130 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking @ 35 Brooks Ave.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2024-130 - Traffic - Add Handicap parking @ 35 Brooks Ave. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024 - 131 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Filbert St from 46 Filbert St to dead end.
Approve 2024 - 131 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Filbert St from 46 Filbert St to dead end.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024 - 131 - Traffic - Add No Parking on both sides of Filbert St from 46 Filbert St to dead end. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-133 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking n the even Side of Euclid Ave from Roselin Ave to the dead end
Approve 2024-133 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking n the even Side of Euclid Ave from Roselin Ave to the dead end
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2024-133 - Traffic - Add 2 Hr. Parking n the even Side of Euclid Ave from Roselin Ave to the dead end Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-134 - Traffic - Add 2 hr. Parking on the odd side of Euclid Ave from Roselin Ave to 137' North of Roselin Ave.
Approve 2024-134 - Traffic - Add 2 hr. Parking on the odd side of Euclid Ave from Roselin Ave to 137' North of Roselin Ave.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-134 - Traffic - Add 2 hr. Parking on the odd side of Euclid Ave from Roselin Ave to 137' North of Roselin Ave. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-135 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Euclid Ave from 137' North of Roselin Ave to the dead end.
Approve 2024-135 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Euclid Ave from 137' North of Roselin Ave to the dead end.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, David McCarthy, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2024-135 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Euclid Ave from 137' North of Roselin Ave to the dead end. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
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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