AM Quincy on QATV

State Representative Tackey Chan, D - MA 2nd Norfolk District, explains passage of a revenge porn bill, a bill addressing the opioid crisis, and a bill dealing with parents rights.  

Quincy City Clerk Nicole Crispo provides an update of the June 18th Board of License Commissioners meeting.  

State grants for high school and college. Star Market sold. Summer Soiree.  

Quincy City Council President Ian Cain runs down the agenda for the last council meeting before summer recess.  Budget approvals, salary increases, and Girl Scout and Pride Month recognitions.  

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch reflects on the recent Flag Day parade, talks about the proposed Lunar New Year holiday in the schools, and comments on the progress of creating municipal broadband.  

No Lunar New Year holiday. Council approves new budget. Deer causes crash. 

Paula Pierce and Ron MacDonald of the Quincy Homestead provide some historical facts about the site and explain this year's events and activities.  

"The Car Doctor", John Paul from AAA Northeast discusses summer driving, gas prices, travel, and electric vehicles.  

Pedestrian fatality in Braintree. Quincy council to vote on mayoral raise. Lunar New Year holiday still unclear.   

Budget review. Firefighters support cancer research. Flag Day. 

Overnight house fire. Vigil for Gaza. Welcome Center re-opening. 

Power glitch. Graduations complete. Water quality report card. 

Annie Gee and Thai Nguyen explain a new initiative called Teens2Elders, aimed at connecting teenagers with senior citizens to enhance the mental and social well-being of both groups.  Visit Teens2Elders.org for more information.  

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch reflects on graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2024, and offers a preview of the 73rd Quincy Flag Day Parade and Fireworks Celebration.  

Mexican restaurant closing. Roll over crash. Quincy College board openings. 

Suzette Martinez Standring, Past President of Quincy 675 Toastmasters, and Mark Keane, VP of Membership talk about the group's mission, their personal experiences with Toastmasters, and the club's 75th anniversary celebration.  Visit Quincy675toastmastersclubs.org for more information.  

Abigail Parrilla, CEO of The Arc of the South Shore, and Brenda Linden, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer describe the mission of the organization and promote their Summer Soiree, June 20th at Webb State Park in Weymouth.  Visit ArcSouthShore.org for more information.  

New firefighter training. New concert series. Graduation ceremonies. 

Porchfest Quincy co-founders Ian Cain and Walter Hubley provide details about this year's celebration, scheduled for June 29th from 3pm to 9pm.  Visit PorchfestQuincy.org for more information.  

Author and Photojournalist Robert Miller discusses his book, Trial by Fire, in which he documented the Quincy Fire Department in 1975, and his return to Quincy to do the same thing almost 50 years later.