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Kick off the holiday season

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Get ready to kick off the holidays Quincy style with Santa and the elves, sing alongs, and two tree lightings. Here’s a roundup of Quincy and Squantum holiday festivities over Thanksgiving weekend. Head out with your friends and family to celebrate the warmth of the season.

Santa at Squantum Tree LightingSquantum Tree Lighting
Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 4:30 pm (after the Quincy Parade)
Gilbert Memorial Park, at the intersection of Huckins Avenue and East Squantum Street [map]
Join the festivities as we kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting following the Quincy Christmas Parade. Head over to the triangle at Gilbert Memorial Park and join your neighbors for hot cocoa and delicious cookies provided by the Seaside Gardeners of Squantum. Join in on the carol singing as we welcome Santa Claus who will do the honors of lighting up the tree! Hope to see you and the whole family there!

Note: if the Quincy Parade is postponed due to weather, the tree lighting will also be postponed.

Quincy holiday festivities
View the flyer for the weekend festivities, or visit the Quincy site with info.

Quincy Tree LightingQuincy tree lighting celebration
Friday, November 26, 5–7 pm
Hancock Adams Common
, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA [map]
Enjoy the Hancock-Adams Common, decked with twinkling lights and holiday displays. Mayor Koch and special guests – maybe one from the North Pole – will flip the switch to bring the holiday spirit to the Common. Heated tents will be set up for this event. Enjoy strolling Victorian carolers, ice sculptures, street performers, and costumed characters, as well as activities including letter writing to Santa. Enjoy free popcorn and hot chocolate, and check out holiday treats from local vendors

Santa arrives by helicopterSanta and Elves arrival by helicopter
Saturday, November 27, 
Noon
Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway (up the road from Adams Field), Quincy, MA [map]
Santa and his elves arrive in Quincy by helicopter, landing at Pageant Field, at this fun family event. While waiting for the touchdown of the Jolly Old Elf and friends, take a hayride around the field or “high-five” one of the visiting costumed characters

68th Christmas ParadeCity of Quincy Christmas Parade
Sunday, November 28, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Hancock Street
Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas parade featuring high school and adult marching bands from around the state, Christmas themed floats, costumed characters, antique vehicles, and Santa in his traditional fire truck ride. The parade route begins at the intersection of Hancock Street and the Walter J. Hannon Parkway, continuing up Hancock Street to North Quincy High School. This is one of the largest parades in the Commonwealth.

MenorahMenorah Lighting
Sunday, November 28, 4:00 pm
Hancock-Adams Common
, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA [map]
Join a ceremony to light the first candle on the menorah outside City Hall as we observe the beginning of Chanukah.

Meet the candidates for School Committee Oct 6

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Join the Squantum Community Association on October 6 to meet the candidates running for School Committee in the November 2 election. Come meet our neighbors interested in serving our community. At this informal gathering (not a debate) each candidate will share their thoughts in an opening statement and residents will be invited to pose questions. Please also consider sending your questions for the candidates to the SCA in advance and we will pose them to the candidates on your behalf.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7 pm
First Church of Squantum (lower level)
164 Bellevue Rd, Squantum, MA (map)
Refreshments will be served.

The candidates running for School Committee

  • Tina Cahill (website; view QATV candidate’s message)
  • Doug Gutro (incumbent; website)
  • Emily Lebo (incumbent, website)
  • Courtney Perdios. (website; Perdios was chosen by committee members in January to fill the vacant seat of then-Vice Chair Anthony Andronico who left to join the city council.)
  • Liberty Scaaf (website)
  • Liz Speakman (website)

News coverage

On the ballot on November 2 

  • Three School Committee seats (Learn about the School Committee)
  • Six ward council positions
  • Three at-large council seats

About the Squantum Community Association
The Squantum Community Association provides programming that fosters conversation and community with a focus on topics of interest to the Squantum and Quincy communities, highlighting local talent and history.

To subscribe to event notifications send us a note.

Contact Bruce to support the Holiday Toy Drive

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Santa with toysAs we round out the holidays in this unusual year, share the joy of the season with tots and families in need of a helping hand. Donate a toy to the annual Holiday Toy Drive sponsored by Representative Bruce Ayers who works with groups across the community. Bruce is accepting donations of toys and collecting names of families who could benefit from the program through Tuesday, December 22. Toys will be distributed to children in need in our own community through Thursday, December 24 at noon.

Drop off a toy through Tuesday, December 22

Toy donations can be dropped off at 440B East Squantum Street at the reception area through Tuesday.

Contact Bruce to provide names of families

Do you know of a Squantum or Quincy family who could benefit from the program this holiday? To donate a toy or to provide the address and phone number of a family who could benefit from the program contact Bruce by email or
call him at (617) 328-0102.

Thanks for your help in making the holidays bright for every child!

 

Santa is coming to Squantum on Dec 20!

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Santa Claus is coming to Squantum!
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Tour starts at 11:00 AM and will wind through the neighborhoods.

Hello Squantum! Hope you and your loved ones are healthy and getting ready for some relaxation as we head into this holiday season 2020. Since Santa was not able to join us at our annual tree lighting, he’s coming to a street near you! Get the kiddies ready for Santa’s big Squantum tour. Keep an eye out for his red pick up “sleigh” with flashing lights as he drives through our neighborhoods starting at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Note that Santa will not be able to stop or exit the vehicle for photos. We want to keep him safe for his big night coming up!

 

Sponsored by the Squantum Community Association

Squantum Turkey Trot goes virtual for 2020

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Hello, Squantumites. It’s a 2020-style holiday season this year, and as you might guess, the Turkey Trot is going virtual! Here’s how you can participate with a fun run of your own and still support the Squantum July Fourth Parade.

Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk
This year, you can pick any day to run your Turkey Trot! Run it on Thanksgiving Day…or any day you choose! Before you head out for your run, head over to the Squantum School on November 15 or 22 to pick up your T-Shirt and drop off your $20 donation for the July Fourth Parade.

Then head out for your run, snap some photos, and post them on Instagram with #squturkeytrot.

Donation drop off and T-Shirt pick up
Sunday, November 15 and Sunday, November 22
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Squantum School, 50 Huckins Ave, Squantum MA

Head over to the Squantum School with your $20 cash or check donation.
Make checks payable to: Squantum July 4th

T-shirts are limited this year but the committee also has shirts available from prior years.

All proceeds benefit the Squantum Fourth of July Parade.

We look forward to seeing your photos! Get out there and have some fun!

 

Get ready to vote in the fall 2020 elections

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Time to exercise one of our most precious rights as citizens. Here’s a round up of voter information for the November 3 Presidential elections. Voters have many options for casting their ballot this year. Visit the City of Quincy Fall 2020 Elections Voter Options Guide for all the information you need to vote.

Vote in person on November 3
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Polls open: 7 AM – 8 PM
Vote at Squantum Elementary School, 50 Huckins Ave, Squantum, MA [map]
Not from Squantum? Find your polling location here.

Things to know about voting in person this year:

  • Wear a face covering, maintain social distancing (keep 6 feet from others); don’t touch your face.
  • Keep your ballot dry and free from hand sanitizers.
  • Bring an ID (you may be asked to show your ID).
  • You can bring a blue or black pen to mark your ballot if you don’t want to borrow one at the polls.
  • You can bring a clipboard or book to mark your ballot on if you don’t want to use the voting booth.

Vote in person: voting early Oct 17-30
Early Voting in person will be available October 17-30 at the City Hall and North Quincy High School. View the schedule for each location. An application is not required to vote early in person…just show up and vote!  

  • Weekdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock St, Quincy, MA [map]
  • Weekends: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at North Quincy High School gymnasium [map]

You can also vote by mail

  • Visit the Quincy Voter Guide site for information on how to vote by mail and tracking your ballot.
  • Vote by mail ballots may be returned by mail and must be postmarked by November 3rd and received by the City Clerk by 5 PM on November 6th. (a postage pre-pad return envelope addressed to the City Clerk’s office is included with your ballot.)
  • OR your vote by mail ballot may be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office by 8:00 PM on November 3rd.

 

 

Get ready to vote in the Presidential primary March 3; early voting

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Time to exercise one of our most precious rights as citizens. Here’s a round up of voter information for the March 3 Presidential primary elections. Voters can choose to vote in advance of March 3 at City Hall from February 24—28. Unlike absentee voting, you don’t need a reason to vote early other than it is more convenient for you.

Early Voting For Presidential Primary: February 24-28
Monday, February 24 through Friday, February 28
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock St, Quincy, MA [map]
View information from the City of Quincy regarding early voting.

Presidential primary
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Polls open: 7 AM – 8 PM
Vote at Squantum Elementary School, 50 Huckins Ave, Squantum, MA [map]
Not from Squantum? Find your polling location here.

 

Ringing in the season

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Santa Squantum Tree Lighting 2016

Those chilly temps are bringing on the season! Get ready to kick it off Quincy style with parachuting elves, sing alongs, and two tree lightings. Here’s a roundup of Quincy and Squantum holiday festivities over Thanksgiving weekend. After you recover from the Turkey Trot and the feast…head out with your friends and family to celebrate the warmth of the season.

Squantum Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 4:00 pm (after the Quincy Parade)
Gilbert Memorial Park, at the intersection of Huckins Avenue and East Squantum Street [map]
Join the festivities as we kick off the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting following the Quincy Christmas Parade. Head over to the triangle at Gilbert Memorial Park and join your neighbors for hot cocoa and delicious cookies provided by the Seaside Gardeners of Squantum. Join in on the carol singing as we welcome Santa Claus who will do the honors of lighting up the tree! Hope to see you and the whole family there!

Note: if the Quincy Parade is postponed due to weather, the tree lighting will also be postponed.

Quincy holiday festivities 

View the flyer for the weekend festivities, or visit the Quincy site with info.

Quincy tree lighting celebration
Friday, November 29, 5–7 pm
Hancock Adams Common
, 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA [map]
Enjoy the Hancock-Adams Common, decked with twinkling lights and holiday displays. Mayor Koch and special guests – maybe one from the North Pole – will flip the switch to bring the holiday spirit to the Common. Heated tents will be set up for this event. Enjoy strolling Victorian carolers, ice sculptures, street performers, and costumed characters, as well as activities including letter writing to Santa. Enjoy free popcorn and hot chocolate, and check out holiday treats from local vendors.

Scheduled activities

  • 5:00 pm: Donna Marie Children’s Puppet Show
  • 5:45 pm: Children’s Christmas Chorus
  • 6:15 pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony hosted by Mayor Thomas P. Koch and a special guest

Santa and Elves arrival by parachute
Cancelled! Due to high winds. 
Date is weather dependent. Stay tuned for confirmation from the City.
Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway (up the road from Adams Field), Quincy, MA [map]
Santa and his elves arrive in Quincy by parachute, landing at Pageant Field, at this fun family event. While waiting for the touchdown of the Jolly Old Elf and friends, take a hayride around the field or “high-five” one of the visiting costumed characters!

Fair Saturday
Saturday, November 30, 
11 am – 8 pm

Various locations around downtown Quincy
Fair Saturday is a global cultural movement of which Quincy is proud to be part. This festival of local arts and culture will include musicians and artists performing in Quincy, the first official U.S. city to join this movement. In lieu of an admission fee for Fair Saturday, donations are suggested and will benefit each performer’s selected social cause.
View the schedule of events and learn more about Fair Saturday.

City of Quincy Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 1, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Hancock Street
Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas parade featuring high school and adult marching bands from around the state, Christmas themed floats, costumed characters, antique vehicles, and Santa in his traditional fire truck ride. The parade route begins at the intersection of Hancock Street and the Walter J. Hannon Parkway, continuing up Hancock Street to North Quincy High School. This is one of the largest parades in the Commonwealth. The theme this year will be Christmas Around the World.
The new parking garage on Cottage Avenue will be open, and the Ross Lot has a walkway from the lot to the parade route on Hancock Street.

Please note: In the interest of public safety, all bags and backpacks are subject to public search.

 

Start T-Day at the Squantum Turkey Trot

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Turkey TrotWelcome to November, Squantumites! As the temps turn cooler, it’s time to think about…summer and the parade of course! On Thanksgiving Day grab your family and friends and get ready for the big feast with a fun run to support the Squantum July Fourth Parade.

Annual Turkey Trot 3 mile Fun Run/Walk
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28, 2019, 9:00 am
(Register in advance or day of starting at 8:00 am)
Nickerson Post, 20 Moon Island Road, Squantum MA

Entrance fee:
$20 fee includes long-sleeved T-shirt (while supplies last) and refreshments.
$10 fee for ages 15 and under
Make checks payable to: Squantum 4th of July
All proceeds benefit the Squantum Fourth of July Parade.
(Note: chip timing not provided at this fun run. Just a fun run with friends and family.)

How to enter:
Mail a filled out entry form and check to:
Judi Smith, 289 Bellevue Road, Squantum, MA 02171
or
Sign up Thanksgiving morning at the Post starting at 8 am.

Questions? Email Judi

Craft fair and cafe Nov 2 hosted by Seaside Gardeners

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Join The Seaside Gardeners of Squantum for
A Faire For All Seasons
and pick up some fabulous treats!

Saturday, November 2,  10 am – 2 pm
Kennedy Center, 440 East Squantum St., Quincy [map]

Find a great selection of gifts and items for the upcoming holiday season, including crafts, handmade goods, homemade baked goods, toys and books, as well as treasures at the Second Hand Rose table.

Enjoy corn and clam chowder and hot dogs at Pat’s Cafe from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Shop early for the best selection! There is a little something for everyone and plenty of free parking.

A beautiful cause

All proceeds benefit garden club community activities such as Squantum School Junior Gardeners, Causeway Beautification Program, Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Annual Scholarship Fund, and the Blue Star Memorial Program, which honors all men and women (past, present, and future) of the Armed Forces of America.

Learn more about the Seaside Gardeners.