Mayor Koch is inviting the city to join him in thinking about plans for Quincy’s future as we approach the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Quincy in 2025. Where do you think we should be in 2025? Head over to the Kennedy Center tonight at 6pm to hear more and share your ideas!
Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Kennedy Center, 440 E Squantum St, Quincy, MA, 02171
Learn about Quincy 400 on their website.
The WCVB show Chronicle focused on our own town of Quincy on January 31. Take a tour of Quincy and get a peek of Squantum by tagging along with Chronicle reporter Ted Reinstein as he delights in a visit to the first Dunkin’ Donuts, marvels at authentically made Italian pasta, tours historical treasures including The “Old House” at “Peace field”, samples Quincy dining treats, tours a few neighborhoods including Squantum, and hears the mayor’s thoughts on the makeover of Quincy Center.
View the Chronicle segments:
The Adams family, Quincy Center makeover, Real Estate
A tour of John Quincy Adam’s summer White House; Mayor Tom Koch discusses a billion dollar makeover for Quincy Center; views of Quincy neighborhoods and real estate, including Squantum.
Quincy’s firsts: Presidents and fast food
Chronicle’s Ted Reinstein visits the City of Presidents, and finds his own historic shrine: the first Dunkin’ Donuts.
Quincy’s ethnic accent
Alfredo Aiello pasta company; Fuji 1546 restaurant and bar; growing Asian population
Links to websites for the businesses and historical societies featured in the show are listed on this page.