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1. City Of Quincy Earns 2026 Mass Save Impact Award (patch.com) — Quincy residents can take pride in the city's latest recognition for energy efficiency, as it earns a 2026 Mass Save Impact Award for more than 100 recent upgrades in schools, libraries, and fire stations. From new heat pumps to smarter building management and lighting, these improvements are cutting natural gas use and supporting Massachusetts' clean energy goals while directly benefiting local public facilities.
2. City of Quincy To Offer Free Kidney Screening In November (patch.com) — Quincy residents will have a chance this November to get a free kidney health screening right in the city at 440 East Squantum Street. Partnering with major medical institutions, the event offers blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, and urinalysis tests, plus free expert consultations, with advance registration through the city nursing office.
3. Boat washed ashore at Wollaston Beach in Quincy during nor'easter - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — A powerful nor'easter sent several Quincy yacht-club boats crashing ashore at Wollaston Beach, including one whose owner is currently overseas. Quincy police fielded multiple calls about vessels breaking free, while club members now face the costly, urgent task of salvaging damaged and even sunken boats just off the city's shoreline.
4. Flight cancelations, delays continue after powerful nor'easter (wcvb.com) — Rough seas from the recent nor'easter have shut down all MBTA ferry trips serving Quincy on Monday, so commuters should plan alternate routes. Flights and trains across the Northeast, including at Logan Airport, are also facing delays and cancellations, and travelers are urged to check schedules before heading out.
5. Vote for the South Shore Football Player of the Week: Clutch kicks (patriotledger.com) — Quincy High senior captain Gavin O'Hare has already been voted South Shore Football Player of the Week after a standout performance that included defensive, rushing, and receiving touchdowns in a big win over Braintree. The feature also spotlights other South Shore high school football stars and invites readers to keep voting online through Oct. 5, with unlimited ballots allowed.
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