Quincy Mayor's Proposed Pay Raise Pulled Back, Salary Questions Linger
DATELINE — QUINCY
Quincy's biggest story heading into Wednesday is the reported reversal of Mayor Tom Koch's proposed pay raise, according to Quincy Patch, while city hall's News Flash feed offered no fresh press releases or department announcements in this cycle.
TOWN HALL
The city's official News Flash feed carried no new items within the past 24-48 hours. The most recent post on the town homepage — a June 12 announcement inviting residents to a July 2 Patriotic Celebration — remains the latest formal communication from Mayor Koch's office. A standing notice advises that the City Hall elevator is temporarily out of service.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
Quincy Patch's morning newsletter led with the mayoral salary story: "🌱 Patch AM: Quincy mayor's big raise is gone—what happens to salaries next?" The report indicates the proposed raise for Mayor Koch has been pulled back, leaving open questions about how city employee compensation will be structured going forward, per Quincy Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy).
A day earlier, the same newsletter focused on a community response story: "🌱 Patch AM: How Quincy is rallying around the family of Kayron Costa," describing an outpouring of local support for a family connected to a recent tragedy, per Quincy Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy).
On the retail front, Patch also reported: "Fast-Growing Grocery Chain Expands Again In MA," noting that a popular grocery brand is set to open another location tied to a major downtown development, per Quincy Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy).
A community contributor filed a neighborhood piece earlier this week: "Hundreds Gather in Quincy for the BCNC Family Fun Fair," describing a well-attended cultural event at Joseph W. Koch Field that drew families for performances and activities, per Quincy Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/quincy).
Separately, a statewide story has local relevance: "What SNAP Ruling Means For Food Aid Benefits In Massachusetts," covering a court decision that has delayed a proposed ban on using federal food assistance for candy and sugary drinks across 23 states, per Patch Massachusetts (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts).
COMING UP
— June 25: The Thomas Crane Public Library hosts Preschool Time storytime (10–10:45 a.m.), a Craft Zone: DIY Mini Projectors session for children and tweens (3–4 p.m. and again 6–7 p.m.). Registration is required for all three; visit quincylibrary.org to sign up. — June 27: Braintree Day Parade and Braintree Fireworks are listed on the Quincy Patch area calendar for those interested in nearby celebrations. — July 2: Mayor Koch and the City of Quincy host the annual Patriotic Celebration to kick off the July 4 weekend. — July 6 and ongoing: A Summer 2026 High School Program is listed as still enrolling on the Quincy Patch events calendar.