Quincy Morning Brief, Oct. 31: State election set for Tuesday

From Quincy News

• License board takes up new Hancock Street restaurant The Quincy License Board took up seven liquor and dining license requests this month, headlined by Mishu Quincy LLC's new all-alcohol restaurant and adjoining ice cream shop planned for 453 Hancock Street. Commissioners also weighed the Chamber of Commerce's two-weekend Kilroy Square Holiday Market permit.Quincy News
• Planning board delays Newport Ave decision to November Quincy's Planning Board pushed its hearing on a 520-unit Newport Avenue Extension project to November 18 after a state lawmaker demanded a new traffic study, as members pressed the developer on flood risk and building settlement. The board separately extended permits for several other projects.Quincy News
• Council takes up ending Flock camera contracts The Quincy City Council debated a resolution urging Mayor Thomas Koch to end the city's Flock Safety camera contracts, after residents disputed the camera count and flagged unexplained Motorola units on three streets. The council also confirmed it is shelving its municipal broadband project indefinitely.Quincy News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Friends Bookstore open Saturday at Main Library The Friends Bookstore at the Main Library, 40 Washington Street, is open Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Library hosts English conversation class for adults Thomas Crane Public Library runs its English Conversation Class for adults Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Main Library classroom at 40 Washington Street.Thomas Crane Public Library
• North Quincy Library hosts rubber duck costume event The North Quincy Library invites children age 5 and up to dress in rubber duck costumes Saturday at 381 Hancock Street.Thomas Crane Public Library

Yesterday in Quincy (Fri, Oct 30)

• Health department promotes flu prevention effort Quincy Patch reports the city's Health Department is launching efforts to help residents stay healthy as flu season approaches and temperatures drop.Quincy Patch

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3: Quincy schools closed Tuesday for election day Quincy Public Schools are closed all day Tuesday, November 3, for the state election.Quincy Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: State election day arrives Tuesday Massachusetts holds its state election Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including at Quincy's Main Library.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Library lecture examines Indigenous nations, the Revolution Thomas Crane Public Library hosts an online talk, Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution, Tuesday, November 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.Thomas Crane Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Dana-Farber speaker visits Squantum Street center A Dana-Farber Cancer Institute speaker addresses residents Thursday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at 440 East Squantum Street.City of Quincy
• Wed, Nov 11: Quincy prepares for annual Veterans Day parade Quincy Patch reports the city's annual Veterans Day parade returns to honor those who served, with more details expected closer to the November 11 holiday.Quincy Patch

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