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December 16, 2024
14 recorded votes, 8 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
Approve 2024-126 - Appropriation - $108,712,832 New Squantum Elementary School Project
Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-126 - Appropriation - $108,712,832 New Squantum Elementary School Project - Mayor Koch 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)
2024-127 - Appropriation - $4,500,000 for Squantum Elementary School Area Electrical and Communications Improvements
Approve 2024-127 - Appropriation - $4,500,000 for Squantum Elementary School Area Electrical and Communications Improvements
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-127 - Appropriation - $4,500,000 for Squantum Elementary School Area Electrical and Communications Improvements - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2024-157 - Order - Municipal Broadband Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method
Approve 2024-157 - Order - Municipal Broadband Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-158 - Order - Home Rule Petition - Establishment of Revenue Bond for Municipal Broadband
Approve 2024-158 - Order - Home Rule Petition - Establishment of Revenue Bond for Municipal Broadband
Motion to approve by Councillor Laing, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2024-158 - Order - Home Rule Petition - Establishment of Revenue Bond for Municipal Broadband - Mayor Koch President Cain reviewed the use of revenue bonds that would govern the project once it is up and running in order to finance the project. Motion to approve by Councillor Laing, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2024-159 - Order - Nomination and Election of City Auditor for 3-year term
Approve 2024-159 - Order - Nomination and Election of City Auditor for 3-year term
Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Liang The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Liang)
2024-160 - Gift - $500.00 from Manet Contracting LLC for D.A.R.E.
Approve 2024-160 - Gift - $500.00 from Manet Contracting LLC for D.A.R.E.
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2024-160 - Gift - $500.00 from Manet Contracting LLC for D.A.R.E. - Mayor Koch Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
Approval of December 2, 2024 Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 2, 2024
Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, 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 December 2, 2024 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: DiBona, second: McCarthy)
2024-139 - Order - Home Rule Petition - Quarry Hills Extension of Existing Lease
Approve 2024-139 - Order - Home Rule Petition - Quarry Hills Extension of Existing Lease
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2024-139 - Order - Home Rule Petition - Quarry Hills Extension of Existing Lease Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-156 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 3 Grace Rd
Approve 2024-156 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 3 Grace Rd
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
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
“2024-156 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 3 Grace Rd Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor DiBona The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: DiBona)
2024-143 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Chubbuck St from Washington St to 60' South of Washington St.
Approve 2024-143 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Chubbuck St from Washington St to 60' South of Washington St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2024-143 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the odd side of Chubbuck St from Washington St to 60' South of Washington 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 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-144 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Commonwealth Ave from Southern Artery to 62' East of...
Approve 2024-144 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Commonwealth Ave from Southern Artery to 62' East of Southern Artery.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2024-144 - Traffic - Add No Parking on the even side of Commonwealth Ave from Southern Artery to 62' East of Southern Artery. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-145 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Silver St @ Moore St creating a 3 way stop.
Approve 2024-145 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Silver St @ Moore St creating a 3 way stop.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2024-145 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Silver St @ Moore St creating a 3 way stop. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-146 - Traffic - Add HP Parking at 47 Elliot Ave.
Approve 2024-146 - Traffic - Add HP Parking at 47 Elliot Ave.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2024-146 - Traffic - Add HP Parking at 47 Elliot Ave. Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Liang, second: McCarthy)
2024-147 - Traffic - Add 15-minute parking on Billings Rd from Hancock St to 65' Northeast of Hancock St.
Approve 2024-147 - Traffic - Add 15-minute parking on Billings Rd from Hancock St to 65' Northeast of Hancock St.
Chair Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
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
“2024-147 - Traffic - Add 15-minute parking on Billings Rd from Hancock St to 65' Northeast of Hancock 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 8-0 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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