Quincy Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Patch AM questions Quincy's PFAS-free fire gear test results

Happening Thu, Nov 5

• 9:30 a.m.: Friends Bookstore open at Main Library Thursday The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library, 40 Washington St., will be open 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again 5 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 2:00 p.m.: Winter planting program at Adams Shore Library Adams Shore Library, 519 Sea St., will hold a Winter Planting program from 2 to 3 p.m. in its meeting room.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 3:00 p.m.: Teen Advisory Board meets at North Quincy Library The Teen Advisory Board will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. in the community meeting room at North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock St.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 6:00 p.m.: Performing Arts Circle meets in Richardson Building The Performing Arts Circle will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Richardson Building, 40 Washington St.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 6:00 p.m.: Library lists four programs as canceled through Nov. 11 Thomas Crane Library lists as canceled the Thursday sewing machine makerspace intro, Saturday's Diwali event, and on Nov. 11 the Cranium open hours and North Quincy pronunciation class.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 6:30 p.m.: Graphic novel book club for grades 3 to 7 The Children's Room at the Main Library will host a Graphic Novel Book Club for grades 3 through 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 7:00 p.m.: Build a Basic Budget workshop with OEE at Main Library The Main Library will host Build A Basic Budget with OEE from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room.Thomas Crane Public Library

Yesterday in Quincy (Wed, Nov 4)

• NFPA headquarters sale opens door to housing, Patriot Ledger says The Patriot Ledger reports the NFPA is selling its Batterymarch Park headquarters after 45 years in Quincy. Patch AM also looks at what could replace the 50-acre West Quincy site.The Patriot Ledger
• Stran & Company to report third quarter 2026 results Stran & Company announced plans to hold a call on its third quarter 2026 financial results and business update, in a GlobeNewswire release carried by Business Insider.Business Insider
• South Shore Home Remodel adds attic conversion service Quincy-based South Shore Home Remodel announced it is adding attic conversions to its residential remodeling services, according to a press release carried by the Kitsap Sun.Kitsap Sun
• Patch AM questions Quincy's PFAS-free fire gear test results Patch AM reports that firefighter gear described as free of PFAS in Quincy still tested positive for the toxic chemicals, and looks at why.Quincy Patch
• New middle school open gym sessions to begin in Quincy Patch reports that new open gym sessions for Quincy middle school students are set to begin soon, offering a way to stay active and play with friends.Quincy Patch

Coming up

• Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 a.m.: Homeschool Hangout for ages 5 to 13 The Children's Room at the Main Library will host Homeschool Hangout for ages 5 to 13 from 10 to 11 a.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 10:15 a.m.: Movement and Mindfulness for ages 2 to 5 at Main Library Movement and Mindfulness for ages 2 to 5 runs 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Registration is required.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 a.m.: Mindful Beginnings for newborns and pre-walkers Mindful Beginnings for newborns and pre-walking infants runs 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the Main Library Community Meeting Room. Registration is required.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 12:30 p.m.: Friends Bookstore open Friday afternoon The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library will be open from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 a.m.: Dinovember Extravaganza with the Rubin Brothers The Main Library will host Dinovember Extravaganza with the Rubin Brothers for ages 4 and up from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in the Community Meeting Room.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 p.m.: Council hearing on intrusive surveillance technology ordinance The City Council will hold a public hearing on CO#2026-142, an ordinance regulating intrusive surveillance technology, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Quincy City Hall.City of Quincy
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:30 p.m.: Quincy City Council meets Monday night The City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Quincy City Hall, following the surveillance technology hearing.City of Quincy
• Wed, Nov 11: No school Nov. 11 for Veterans Day Quincy Public Schools will be closed all day Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.Quincy Public Schools
• Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 a.m.: Mandarin parent workshop on college financial aid Quincy Public Schools will hold a Parents' Workshop on Maximizing College Financial Aid, presented in Mandarin, from 10 a.m. to noon.Quincy Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 p.m.: Community screening of Screenagers: Next Chapter QPS Parent Academies and the Citywide PTO will present a community screening of Screenagers: Next Chapter from 6 to 7:30 p.m.Quincy Public Schools

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