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Hello Quincy! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Quincy's new public safety HQ can't get its saint statues
- Trooper charged after alleged assault at popular Quincy Marina Bay bar
- Which Quincy spots made this "best bánh mì" short list?
Also on today's calendar: Focus Pro Wrestling : YOU'RE SO LAST SUMMER and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.
- Sunday: Heavy rain in the morning, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
- Monday: Warmer with sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Massachusetts Court Upholds Ban on Catholic Saint Statues (time.news) — Quincy's new $175 million public safety headquarters is at the center of a major court fight after Massachusetts' highest court upheld a ruling blocking Mayor Tom Koch from installing two large Catholic saint statues on the building. Twelve Quincy taxpayers, backed by civil liberties groups, argue the plan violates state constitutional limits on government endorsement of religion, while the city vows to keep fighting to honor first responders. 
2. State Police trooper charged with assault after allegedly punching colleague in viral bar fight video (boston.com) — A Massachusetts State Police trooper is facing an assault and battery charge in Quincy District Court after a viral video showed a man repeatedly punching a colleague at the Reelhouse Marina Bay bar in Quincy. Police reports describe the victim briefly losing consciousness, staff stepping in to break up the fight, and Quincy officers responding to the late-night June 26 incident.
3. Boston's Best Bánh Mì: Where To Find This Vietnamese Classic From Boston To Quincy And Randolph (newbostonpost.com) — If you're craving bánh mì close to home, this Greater Boston guide highlights standout Vietnamese sandwich shops in Quincy alongside Boston and Randolph, with suggestions on what to order. It's a subscriber-only piece, but promises detailed picks that can help you discover new local favorites.
4. Box truck crashes at Braintree Split on I-93 and spills produce, snarling morning traffic (boston25news.com) — A box truck crash at the Braintree Split on I-93, just north of Quincy, left the vehicle torn open on the HOV barrier and produce scattered across the highway, backing up Friday morning traffic. Massachusetts State Police shut down two northbound lanes while emergency crews, including Quincy firefighter supporters, responded, and officials have not yet said whether anyone was injured.
5. Why Is Family Involvement Important During ABA Therapy? The Hype Magazine: Unveiling the Pulse of Urban Culture (thehypemagazine.com) — Families in Quincy considering ABA therapy will find this piece focused on why structured caregiver involvement is crucial and what to ask potential providers. It explains how programs labeled "ABA therapy Quincy MA" can differ in supervision, parent training, and discharge planning, and offers concrete questions to help you choose a good local fit.
📸 Around Quincy
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Quincy
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- Weekly Take & Make Crafts @ Adams Shore for ages 3 - 8
Thomas Crane Library Adams Shore Adams Shore Library, 519 Sea Street, Quincy, MA, 0 - MassHire: Resume Review Workshops (Online)
Thomas Crane Library Online
9:00 am - English Conversation Practice
Thomas Crane Library Classroom Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 0216
10:00 am - Friends Bookstore OPEN
Thomas Crane Library Bookstore Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 0216
12:30 pm - Plant a Seed Weekly Planting for ages 2 - 13
Thomas Crane Library Children's Room Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
2:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thomas Crane Library Children's Room Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
6:30 pm - Kids in the Cranium Makerspace Ages 10-13 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thomas Crane Library The Cranium Makerspace, 40 Washington Street, Thomas Crane Publi
10:00 am - MassHire: Tips for Mature Workers Workshop (Online)
Thomas Crane Library Online
2:00 pm - Focus Pro Wrestling : YOU'RE SO LAST SUMMER →
Wollaston Gardens, 18 Beale St, Quincy
1:00 pm - Basic Accounting & QuickBooks® Certificate Program →
, Quincy
6:00 pm - Danny "Budzo" Light Bearer Award Celebration Honoring Marty Walsh →
Granite Links Golf Club, 100 Quarry Hills Dr, Quincy
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
📣 Quincy Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fogg Library Open 9 AM - Noon
Weymouth Public Library Fogg Library Fogg Library, 1 Columbian Street, South Weymouth
9:00 am - K1USN Amateur Radio Club
Weymouth Public Library 232 Meeting Room Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA
9:00 am - Closed : Saturdays Summer Hours
Thayer Public Library Events at the Library
9:00 am - Fogg Library : Mindful Little Ones: Ages 0-2
Weymouth Public Library Meeting Room 1 Fogg Library, 1 Columbian Street, South Weymouth\
9:30 am
Saturday August 22
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💬 Chatter
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I have a handyman business so I'd love to network for future jobs as well. (Nextdoor South Quincy)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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