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Key figures and recent work
- Since 2018: approximately 63.8 miles of roadway completed and about 104 miles of sidewalk; DPW reported roughly 288 roadways and sidewalks completed and 1,354 spot sidewalk repairs.
- The city lists more than 1,000 roadways, roughly 257 miles of roads and 304 miles of sidewalks.

Major projects for 2025 and funding
Commissioner Grazioso said the city expects to complete close to 50 roadways this year (some work stretching into next year) and listed major corridors scheduled for paving after utilities finish underground work. Notable items and outside funding described by the commissioner include:
- National Grid electric and conduit/utility work on Newport Avenue and related links: an $18,000,000 project for which National Grid will reimburse paving work to the city.
- A roughly $10,000,000 federal grant to rebuild Southern Artery (Washington St. section).
- An MBTA reimbursement of roughly $700,000 for Bergen Parkway and Federal Ave tied to the MBTA electric bus facility project.
- State funding for C Street work (listed as a $12,000,000 state project).
Overall the commissioner characterized the total outside funding for the listed main-road projects at about $41,000,000.

Other corridors and neighborhood work
Commissioner Grazioso listed other main roads and neighborhood streets targeted for paving and sidewalk improvement, including Newport Ave (North Quincy to Furnace Brook Parkway), Furnace Brook Parkway connections, Southern Artery segments, Hancock Street (to be completed this summer), Adams Street phases, Independence Ave, Water Street and work tied to the new Squantum school (Mayflower, Standish, Hawkins, Richfield, Lower Pratt). He noted coordination among utilities (gas, water, electric) and city work to avoid re-cutting newly paved roads.

Funding and asset-management approach
The DPW has used an asset-management approach to coordinate road paving with water, sewer, gas and conduit work to maximize longevity. The commissioner noted the mayor and council have significantly increased investment in pavement and sidewalk repairs in recent years.

Public impact and timeline
Officials acknowledged the public inconvenience expected during the construction season — traffic disruptions, lane closures and utility trenching — but emphasized that the scale of work and outside funding will produce substantial long‑term improvement of streets and sidewalks across Quincy. Commissioner Grazioso encouraged residents to consult the city’s notices and contact DPW with questions; councilors asked that the department post the project list on the city website for residents to check schedules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Quincy City Council: April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","DPW Commissioner Al Grazioso told the council that close to 50 roadways are planned for repaving this year and that roughly $41 million in outside funding (National Grid, federal, state and MBTA sources) will pay for major corridor reconstruction.","taxTitle","Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",4293,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611417,"Quincy committee and council adopt process tying future mayor and council pay to CPI, with delayed start dates",1326,108000,1434000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2896148-843cddf3b5e6f20bf5523e25e34df118&start=108&end=1434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2896148-843cddf3b5e6f20bf5523e25e34df118/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6611417/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Quincy-committee-and-council-adopt-process-tying-future-mayor-and-council-pay-to-CPI-with-delayed-start-dates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611417-f5d3a047a6c00926d2f8503f542f26cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183089&Signature=KFxyeQ-~5FtAwbbFOurBmeqTlfR~NqsGlu~XgGOlNyLq8pQ4MvOXcGHGYDmhDFxDlk8Yu61dbrCD4kd0N7NcN9YhwuVulhD9QuWcf0MI69mQQTM8VQKHPdDzMhCmRUiX0~MVgoDTdlBkJ7lW-KY2Jj8uwZ9VdOl7veXWLg4mAnPzXn8U2zFRVhzdl5ZQnE0AxwuF81EDwUREaUoMLk3biDNGT1OzudDP5Uk63VBCU28lDqVvFJejTfM5O29ydCxw-H3753nXvzCydHJiINZfWcXqJJ5DywTxEjbLZ1FB6zJD0~w2f2e6Jd3sGtVN4fV3-1O25~0fChcYXVZ3AdudYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Quincy’s ordinance committee on April 7 approved, and the City Council later issued a positive recommendation, to amend Chapter 72 of the municipal code to create a procedural framework governing future salary adjustments for the mayor and city councilors.

The revised ordinance sets annual adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index for the Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NH area. Under the ordinance as amended, the mayor’s annual CPI adjustment will begin on Jan. 1, 2033; the city councilors’ annual CPI adjustment will begin on Jan. 1, 2031. Councilors voted in committee and in the full council by roll call with nine members recorded in favor in each recorded vote.

Why it matters: supporters said the change was intended to separate the political question of setting pay levels from the process by which future changes occur. Opponents and several members urged caution about reintroducing a body to review or approve compensation, and several proposed delaying any automatic adjustments to avoid appearing to act immediately after a pay increase.

What the ordinance does and how it changed in committee
The ordinance as introduced proposed a multi-part process that included codified base salaries, a five-year periodic full review of base pay and a review committee of three appointees to weigh in on adjustments. During committee debate, President Kane (who put forward the motion to amend) successfully moved to strike the committee/appointment language (sections c and d) from both the mayor and councilor provisions and to set the dates for when the annual CPI adjustments begin: Jan. 1, 2033, for the mayor and Jan. 1, 2031, for councilors. That motion passed on a roll call recorded in committee.

Councilor discussion focused on three topics: whether a review/approval committee should be retained; how the five‑year review period was chosen; and whether to delay the start of any CPI escalation so that voters and future councils are not perceived to be changing pay immediately after an adopted raise. Several councilors described the five‑year review as an “arbitrary number” intended to provide periodic reassessment rather than annual base resets; others suggested moving reviews closer in time to avoid multi‑year gaps between reviews.

Formal actions and votes
- Motion to amend (strike sections c and d from both 72.7 and 72.8 and set section b dates): moved by President Kane; committee roll-call recorded nine yes; outcome: amendment adopted in committee.
- Motion to approve ordinance as amended: moved by President Kane; committee voice vote recorded as passed and later the full council recorded a positive recommendation by roll call with nine members recorded in favor; outcome: positive recommendation out of committee to the council and recorded favorable committee action.

What the ordinance does not do
The amended language leaves only the annual CPI adjustment mechanism in place (beginning on the new dates noted above) and removes the explicit appointment/review committee language and related hearing/approval procedures that had been in the earlier draft. The ordinance does not itself change the base salaries already adopted (those base salaries were described in committee as already codified by prior action). It also does not set any new immediate salary increases beyond the previously approved pay levels; rather it specifies the timing and indexation for future automatic adjustments.

Next steps and implementation
Committee members noted the solicitor’s office reviewed the ordinance. The committee chair and several councilors confirmed the amended language must be refiled and published as the council moves the item through the legislative process. The action recorded on April 7 leaves the CPI-based adjustment language in the municipal code as amended; city staff or the city solicitor will be responsible for ensuring the ordinance text is codified correctly and for scheduling any further readings as required by the city code.

Council context
Council members who spoke emphasized intent to make salary-setting less ad hoc in the future. Several speakers asked that the record clarify the distinction between discussion of process and not re-litigating already‑adopted salary levels. The committee chair opened the item by telling attendees that the evening’s conversation addressed process rather than current dollar amounts.","Quincy’s ordinance committee approved — and the full council later recorded a positive committee recommendation on — an amendment to Chapter 72 that sets future mayor and councilor annual pay adjustments to the regional Consumer Price Index beginning Jan. 1, 2033, for the mayor and Jan. 1, 2031, for councilors.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611409,"Quincy council approves ordinance adopting state law leave for organ and stem‑cell donors",63,1932000,1995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2896148-843cddf3b5e6f20bf5523e25e34df118&start=1932&end=1995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2896148-843cddf3b5e6f20bf5523e25e34df118/thumbnail_1932000.jpg","/articles/6611409/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Quincy-council-approves-ordinance-adopting-state-law-leave-for-organ-and-stemcell-donors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611409-1d979ccc4ec125f12635e75a657dceaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183089&Signature=hHOpqbPYtOXaggP79zHht0qpA8PbdstKQMX4090me452YJrFDBQUAPI56K3zVO2xK6ToYSUBc0SoZYCETpbOjR6gBIigaumyhNAZ~hIo-qeIA3UBqbCPXaGQkXZp1rp-rMsUl169C-2KKt-xVfeGqk50LlGIk2hmW8rAndnHj3OS-Qe9WnbXykmApP4xCkcHczBK3pfLKzfkCd3pyoCgetKrbhIkaocHD9itl~7qHkNId4rMebge3RZxbsA~jkiyGMFOmITWOYTDT7Pe3biwpM49YELzixZ1s7c-u2zTp40nfgacm386HLV4bZ8bxVUvObGGoGoyHZVrDuPgOJh41Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council moved forward an ordinance to adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 33, permitting a leave of absence for employees serving as organ donors, including stem‑cell (bone marrow) donors.

Councilor Minton, who introduced the ordinance, described his personal experience with a stem‑cell donation and urged adoption as a way to protect workers who may need extended leave for medical evaluation, treatment and recovery. The committee approved a motion to recommend the ordinance and the full council recorded a positive committee recommendation by roll call.

What the ordinance does
The ordinance adopts state law (M.G.L. c.149 §33) at the municipal level to ensure city employees have access to leave for organ donation. Councilor Minton detailed the medical timeline he experienced for a stem‑cell donation: multi‑week pretests and monitoring, injections for mobilization, several days of donation procedures, and a multi‑week recovery period in his worst‑case example. He noted donors may require 2–3 weeks or more away from work depending on complications and medical orders.

Actions and votes
- Motion to approve ordinance adopting M.G.L. c.149 §33 (leave of absence to serve as organ donor): moved by Councilor Minton; committee voice vote passed in committee and later recorded as a positive recommendation in committee and by roll call in the council; outcome: positive recommendation recorded (roll-call recorded nine yes votes in committee reports).

Why it matters
Supporters framed the change as an employee‑protection measure that encourages donation by ensuring leave is recognized and protected; Councilor Minton said the protection is an \"insurance\" for someone who wants to donate. Committee members expressed support and appreciation for the sponsor’s advocacy.

Next steps
The committee’s positive recommendation advances the ordinance through the council process for final adoption steps as required by the municipal code.","The City Council gave a positive committee recommendation to adopt M.G.L. c.149 §33 for leave of absence to serve as organ donors; sponsor Councilor Minton said policy will protect workers volunteering to donate. Committee and council recorded supportive votes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6611412,"Quincy councilor introduces updated child‑safety‑zone ordinance for registered offenders; item re‑advertised and held in committee",242,1598000,1840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2896148-843cddf3b5e6f20bf5523e25e34df118&start=1598&end=1840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2896148-843cddf3b5e6f20bf5523e25e34df118/thumbnail_1598000.jpg","/articles/6611412/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Quincy-councilor-introduces-updated-childsafetyzone-ordinance-for-registered-offenders-item-readvertised-and-held-in-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611412-594bdd4d5b87a04b70fd5a723ed08c2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183089&Signature=mEitqRY8xs0eByAb1huViVJGH4XNmbF4Kc~dhwdon-~N~n3t5kod9yY1A7OcWJXB9iGimhiYSar4HDTr8IGog-g5XBvESoAVmrqwQ1kiu3sd1iHtPAte6yvDdv1wvO69JGibxJDcM-5jKibJ9SDTtqAvBoSBEnHXfs5NUijwAoozdYJTsGfxi-aGqR7f6zGM3uCoDyuCi6fWD2dzCN7r86c6x-d58RM9POL7FST01F3FyE6OwdCNKfyr5aKDYqMxrZIqm8QG216Kn9O~o7LNfiU~PoZpv~dtB9GQ9cdGLtumBBZ9h3GuaiE0GwXhiEQZWgo0AckxnsvG8dSBC047BQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilor Ash presented an updated ordinance to amend Quincy Municipal Code Chapter 274 to establish designated \"child safety zones\" and to prohibit registered sex offenders from entering those zones. The item was introduced in the ordinance committee on April 7; the item requires re‑advertisement before further consideration and was left in committee for additional review.

Why it matters: the proposal replaces earlier residential‑restriction language that councilors and staff described as constitutionally problematic following new case law. Sponsors said the amended approach narrows the city’s regulation to geographic child safety zones — parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, libraries, schools, daycare centers, video arcades, pools, gyms and other children’s facilities — rather than imposing residential tenancy restrictions.

Key points of the proposal and discussion
Councilor Ash said changes were driven in part by recent court decisions (the City of Lynn decision and others) that limit the city’s ability to impose residential restrictions on Level 1–3 registrants. The updated ordinance, drafted with assistance from the Quincy Police Department, would define child safety zones and prohibit registered Level 1–3 offenders from entering those specified locations.

Chief Mark Kennedy and Lt. Matt Panizelos of the Quincy Police Department participated in the committee discussion and assisted with drafting. Committee members thanked the chief and lieutenant for their work and confirmed the revised text will be re‑advertised so that the public can review the updated language before any future vote.

Actions and status
- No final vote was taken. Committee leadership confirmed the ordinance must be re‑advertised; the item remains in committee for further review and public notice.

What the ordinance does not do
The draft presented does not attempt to impose new residential or tenancy restrictions (the committee noted such restrictions have been found constitutionally vulnerable in court decisions). Sponsors emphasized the ordinance targets access to enumerated child‑oriented locations rather than where a person may live.

Next steps
Committee members and the sponsor agreed to re‑advertise the updated version for public comment and to schedule another committee meeting to review any suggested revisions. Additional legal review and drafting clarifications will be completed before a new committee hearing is held.","Councilor Ash presented a rewritten ordinance to amend Chapter 274 to create \"child safety zones\" that would bar registered sex offenders from specified locations. The item was discussed at length, city police assisted in drafting, and the committee agreed the updated version must be re‑advertised for public review before further action.","actionData","errors"]

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