Quincy, Milton Move Forward on Joint $8 Million 911 Dispatch Center

DATELINE -- QUINCY The city's most substantial piece of civic news still on the books this week is this month's announcement that Quincy and Milton have been awarded an $8 million state grant to pursue a joint 911 dispatch center, a project officials say will consolidate emergency call-taking across both communities. City Hall also put out a call for residents to help build this year's Candlelight Vigil Memorial video.

TOWN HALL The City of Quincy confirmed that Quincy and Milton have secured an $8 million state grant that will let the two communities move forward with plans for a shared 911 dispatch center, according to the city's official News Flash. The city did not post additional detail this week on a timeline or next steps for the joint center beyond the initial funding announcement.

Separately, the city is asking families to submit photographs for this year's Annual Candlelight Vigil Memorial video, a tribute compiled from resident submissions, according to the city's News Flash. The city has not posted a submission deadline.

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