Quincy Community Rallies Around Family of Drowning Victim Kayron Costa
The Quincy community is rallying behind the family of Kayron Costa following the young man's drowning death, according to local coverage, as the city also keeps an eye on beach conditions after Tuesday's heavy rainfall triggered stormwater runoff and rising closures along the Massachusetts coast.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
Quincy Patch's morning newsletter led with the outpouring of support for the Costa family. Per a Quincy Patch report, residents have been coming together to assist the family of Kayron Costa in the wake of his death. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy)
A fast-growing grocery chain is set to open another Massachusetts location as part of a major downtown development, according to a separate Quincy Patch report. The headline: "Fast-Growing Grocery Chain Expands Again In MA." (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy)
"MA Beach Closures Rise To 28 As Downpours Cause Flash Flooding, Stormwater Runoff" — heavy rain earlier this week sent stormwater into coastal waters across the state, pushing beach closures to at least 28 sites, per Patch staff reporting across Massachusetts. Quincy-area beachgoers should check local advisories before heading to the shore. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy)
Quincy Patch also reports that hundreds turned out at Joseph W. Koch Field for the BCNC Family Fun Fair last weekend. "Hundreds Gather in Quincy for the BCNC Family Fun Fair" — the event featured cultural performances and family activities on a sunny afternoon, according to community contributor Mark Allen Wood. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy)
Finally, Quincy Patch earlier this week noted that Quincy's new Public Safety headquarters has earned a national design award. "See why Quincy's new Public Safety HQ just won a national award" — the building has drawn recognition for its architecture, the outlet reported. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy)
COMING UP
The city's annual Patriotic Celebration is set for July 2, when Mayor Tom Koch and the City of Quincy invite residents and visitors to kick off the July 4th weekend. Details are available at quincyma.gov.
The June 27 Braintree Day Parade and Braintree Fireworks are both on the regional calendar for residents interested in nearby festivities that weekend.
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