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December 8, 2025
13 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton, Ian Cain
Absent: David McCarthy
Every vote, in order
2025-130 - Order - Repurposing of Ward IV Mitigation Funds to the Quincy Community Action Program's Southwest...
Approve 2025-130 - Order - Repurposing of Ward IV Mitigation Funds to the Quincy Community Action Program's Southwest Community Center
Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2025-130 - Order - Repurposing of Ward IV Mitigation Funds to the Quincy Community Action Program's Southwest Community Center - Mayor Koch, Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0.” (Motion: Devine, second: Campbell)
2025-131 - Appropriation - $6,000.00 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to Traffic, Parking, Alarm, Lighting (TPAL) for...
Approve 2025-131 - Appropriation - $6,000.00 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to Traffic, Parking, Alarm, Lighting (TPAL) for Traffic Improvements
Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2025-131 - Appropriation - $6,000.00 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to Traffic, Parking, Alarm, Lighting (TPAL) for Traffic Improvements - Mayor Koch, Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0.” (Motion: Devine, second: Campbell)
2025-132 - Appropriation - $9,043.81 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to South-West Middle School and Lincoln Hancock...
Approve 2025-132 - Appropriation - $9,043.81 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to South-West Middle School and Lincoln Hancock Community School for PTO Activities
Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2025-132 - Appropriation - $9,043.81 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to South-West Middle School and Lincoln Hancock Community School for PTO Activities - Mayor Koch, Councillor Devine Councillor Ash questioned the funds Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0.” (Motion: Devine, second: Campbell)
2025-133 - Appropriation - $956.19 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to South-West Middle School PTO for Equipment
Approve 2025-133 - Appropriation - $956.19 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to South-West Middle School PTO for Equipment
Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2025-133 - Appropriation - $956.19 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to South-West Middle School PTO for Equipment - Mayor Koch, Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0.” (Motion: Devine, second: Campbell)
2025-134 - Appropriation - $2,224.64 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to Support the South-West Middle School PBIS Program
Approve 2025-134 - Appropriation - $2,224.64 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to Support the South-West Middle School PBIS Program
Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2025-134 - Appropriation - $2,224.64 from Ward IV Mitigation Funds to Support the South-West Middle School PBIS Program - Mayor Koch, Councillor Devine Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0.” (Motion: Devine, second: Campbell)
2025-135 - Order - Adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 14 & 14C - An Act Concerning the Safety of School Children...
Approve 2025-135 - Order - Adoption of MGL Chapter 90, Section 14 & 14C - An Act Concerning the Safety of School Children Embarking and Disembarking School Buses
Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Devine, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0.” (Motion: Devine, second: Campbell)
2025-136 - Order - 61-69 and 71 Hancock Street Easement
Approve 2025-136 - Order - 61-69 and 71 Hancock Street Easement
Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
The minutes give the count as 9-0, but the attendance line names only 8 councillors (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain); David McCarthy is not on it. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 9-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: Campbell)
2025-137 - Order - Performing Arts Center (PAC) Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method
Approve 2025-137 - Order - Performing Arts Center (PAC) Project Use of Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 7-0, but 8 councillors were present for this vote (Richard Ash, Scott Campbell, James Devine, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Nina Liang, Daniel Minton and Ian Cain). Showing the count only. The minutes name David McCarthy as the seconder, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 7-0.” (Motion: Liang)
Approve the minutes
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. The minutes name David McCarthy as the seconder, but David McCarthy is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang)
Approval of November 17, 2025 Minutes
Approve the minutes of November 17, 2025
Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
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 17, 2025 Minutes Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The minutes are approved as circulated. Yeas have it.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025-126 - Traffic - Add Passenger Pickup & Drop Off Zone in front of Broad Meadows School across from 31 Calvin Rd.
Approve 2025-126 - Traffic - Add Passenger Pickup & Drop Off Zone in front of Broad Meadows School across from 31 Calvin Rd.
Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor
The minutes say the motion was seconded but leave out the seconder's name.
From the minutes
“2025-126 - Traffic - Add Passenger Pickup & Drop Off Zone in front of Broad Meadows School across from 31 Calvin Rd. Positive Recommendation made by Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor The motion was approved by 8-0.” (Motion: Liang)
2025-122 - Traffic - Remove No Left Turn on Curtis Ave @ Washington Ct.
Approve 2025-122 - Traffic - Remove No Left Turn on Curtis Ave @ Washington Ct.
Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-122 - Traffic - Remove No Left Turn on Curtis Ave @ Washington Ct. Positive Recommendation made by Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0.” (Motion: Liang, second: Campbell)
2025-123 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Arnold St. @ Fifth Ave. creating a 4 way stop.
Approve 2025-123 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Arnold St. @ Fifth Ave. creating a 4 way stop.
Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell
From the minutes
“2025-123 - Traffic - Add 2 Stop signs on Arnold St. @ Fifth Ave. creating a 4 way stop. Positive Recommendation made by Councillor Liang Motion to approve by Councillor Liang, Seconded by Councillor Campbell The motion was approved by 8-0.” (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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