City of Quincy

City of Quincy The official page of the City of Quincy, Massachusetts. Quincy is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Quincy became a city in 1888.

It is a major part of Metropolitan Boston and is Boston's immediate southern suburb. It is the 8th largest city in the state. Known as the "City of Presidents," Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents — John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams — as well as John Hancock, a President of the Continental Congress and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. First settled in 1625, Q

uincy was briefly part of Dorchester and Boston before becoming the north precinct of Braintree in 1640. In 1792, Quincy was split off from Braintree; the new town was named after Colonel John Quincy, maternal grandfather of Abigail Adams and after whom John Quincy Adams was also named. For more than a century, Quincy was home to a thriving granite industry; the city was also the site of the Granite Railway, the United States' first commercial railroad. Shipbuilding at the Fore River Shipyard was another key part of the city's economy. In the 20th century, both Howard Johnson's and Dunkin' Donuts were founded in the city.

THEY BUILT A CITY.Look around Quincy and you can see their work everywhere. In our streets and schools, homes and busine...
09/02/2026

THEY BUILT A CITY.

Look around Quincy and you can see their work everywhere. In our streets and schools, homes and businesses, seawalls and public buildings. Quincy was built, shift by shift and generation by generation, by working men and women.

On September 6th, we’ll celebrate them with fireworks over Quincy Bay as part of Quincy’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Fireworks Over Quincy Bay will be held Sunday, September 6th shortly after 8 p.m. Best viewing from Wollaston Beach and neighborhoods overlooking Quincy Bay.

There will be a one-day delay in the collection of waste and recycling next week. Labor Day will be observed on Monday, ...
09/02/2026

There will be a one-day delay in the collection of waste and recycling next week. Labor Day will be observed on Monday, September 7th. The collection of waste and recycling will take place Tuesday, September 8 through Saturday, September 12. If you have any questions please contact Tom Henry, DPW Waste and Recycling Manager at 617-376-1954, or [email protected].

09/01/2026

Mayor Tom Koch invites you to join us this Labor Day Weekend as we celebrating America 250 honoring the workers who helped build Quincy — and to every generation of working men and women who followed.

Fireworks Over Quincy Bay will be held Sunday, September 6th shortly after 8 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Quincy Foundation; Lee Kennedy, CEO of Lee Kennedy Company; and John Fish, President and CEO of Suffolk Construction.

THEY BUILT THE SHIPS. For generations, thousands of men and women passed through the gates of Quincy’s shipyards and wen...
08/31/2026

THEY BUILT THE SHIPS.

For generations, thousands of men and women passed through the gates of Quincy’s shipyards and went to work. Welders. Machinists. Electricians. Pipefitters. Carpenters. Engineers. Laborers. Together, they built vessels that traveled the world — and built livelihoods, families and neighborhoods here at home.

The story of the Quincy shipyard is an American story: people working together, building something larger than themselves. This Labor Day Weekend, Quincy remembers them.

Fireworks Over Quincy Bay will be held Sunday, September 6th shortly after 8 p.m.

08/27/2026

Last night, the Quincy community came together for the 16th Annual Candlelight Vigil, honoring and remembering loved ones whose lives continue to be held close.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful evening of remembrance. 🕯️

08/27/2026

🚨Traffic Alert🚨

Due to significant underground damage, the signal at Southern Artery and Fifth Ave will remain on flash the rest of today and overnight.

A contractor will mobilize crews first thing in the morning to begin the extensive repair. It is our hope that the signal will be functioning before the weekend.

Meanwhile, Stop signs have been placed on Fifth Ave to reiterate that flashing red means Stop.

THEY QUARRIED THE STONE.Long before modern Quincy took shape, generations of workers made Quincy famous for something th...
08/27/2026

THEY QUARRIED THE STONE.

Long before modern Quincy took shape, generations of workers made Quincy famous for something that would help build a nation: Quincy granite.

The hands of Quincy’s working men helped cut, move and shape the stone that became part of America’s growing cities and landmarks. Quincy granite was used for the Church of the Presidents, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston’s Custom House, as well as many monuments across the country. Even the Washington Monument contains a Massachusetts commemorative stone carved from Quincy granite.

Mayor Tom Koch invites you to join us this Labor Day Weekend as we celebrating America 250 honoring the workers who helped build Quincy — and to every generation of working men and women who followed.

Fireworks Over Quincy Bay will be held Sunday, September 6th shortly after 8 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Quincy Foundation; Lee Kennedy, CEO of Lee Kennedy Company; and John Fish, President and CEO of Suffolk Construction.

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THEY QUARRIED THE STONE.Long before modern Quincy took shape, generations of workers made Quincy famous for something th...
08/27/2026

THEY QUARRIED THE STONE.

Long before modern Quincy took shape, generations of workers made Quincy famous for something that would help build a nation: Quincy granite.

The hands of Quincy’s working men helped cut, move and shape the stone that became part of America’s growing cities and landmarks. Quincy granite was used for the Church of the Presidents, Bunker Hill Monument, Boston’s Custom House, as well as many monuments across the country. Even the Washington Monument contains a Massachusetts commemorative stone carved from Quincy granite.

Mayor Tom Koch invites you to join us this Labor Day Weekend as we celebrate America 250 honoring the workers who helped build Quincy — and to every generation of working men and women who followed.

Fireworks Over Quincy Bay will be held Sunday, September 6th shortly after 8 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Quincy Foundation; Lee Kennedy, CEO of Lee Kennedy Company; and John Fish, President and CEO of Suffolk Construction.

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