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Welcome to Quincy, MA

Quincy is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Its nicknames are "City of Presidents", "City of Legends", and "Birthplace of the American Dream". Quincy is the birthplace of former U.S. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as statesman John Hancock, fourth and longest serving President of the Continental Congress. It was named for Colonel John Quincy, maternal grandfather of Abigail Adams and after whom John Quincy Adams was also named.

Quincy, Massachusetts is a city rich in history. It is home to two Presidents, John Adams, the second President of The United States, and his son John Quincy Adams who was the sixth President. This is why Quincy is referred to as the City of Presidents. Quincy was also home to John Hancock.

The Hancock Cemetery next to City Hall. John Hancock is laid to rest here. John Adams and John Quincy Adams were buried here before being moved to the Church of Presidents across the street.

Quincy was also home to Actresses Ruth Gordon and Lee Remick. In fact the Gordon Amphitheater was built to honor Ruth Gordon and hosts many concerts during the spring and summer months.Lee Remick's parents owned and operated Remick's Department Store in Quincy Square until closing it back in the 70's.

Many of the older homes in Quincy have granite block foundations which came from the Quincy Quarries as Quincy used to be the Granite Capital of the World back in the 1700's to 1800's.

In fact the first railroad in America was built in Quincy and was used to haul the granite to Charlestown during the construction of The Bunker Hill Monument.

The Fore River Ship Yard was a very active yard during World War II with many ships built and repaired there. In fact, the USS Salem which was built at the ship yard, is now back at the shipyard as a museum open to the public.

The shipyard was closed by General Dynamics several years ago and was purchased a few years back. There is talk of the property being developed with both residential and retail space. Great location right on the water.




The Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy Center was recently ranked 43rd nationaly for architectural beauty. The library was started back in 1880 from a gift from Thomas Crane's son Albert in his father's name. Thomas Crane grew up in the Quincy Point Section, and later moved to New York and became wealthy in the Stone Industry. 

Both Howard Johnson's and Dunkin Donuts were born in Quincy. In fact Howard Johnson himself lived in the Wollaston section of Quincy.

Quincy is located just south of Boston and is preferred by many because of it's four T Stations with red line service into Boston, as well as a Commuter Rail stop and great Highway access.

Quincy has 27 miles of shoreline with beaches and marinas. Wollaston Beach is the largest in the City and is famous for its clam shops. There are several smaller beaches as well. 

Quincy is definately a family oriented city with many baseball, football and soccer fields throughout the city, plus basketball and tennis courts and skateboard parks.

There are three golf courses including the new Granite Links Golf Club at Quarry Hills which was voted  "Top Ten Best New Upscale Golf Course in the US" by Golf Digest. Incredible views of the Boston Skyline while golfing.

The annual Christmas parade, which is the second oldest parade in the Nation, is held every year on the Sunday following Thanksgiving. The annual Flag Day parade is held in June, and there are several fireworks displays throughout the year. There is always plenty to do right here.

Quincy has several neighborhoods, each with their own history. These include;

The Adams Shore section is one of three peninsulars with the city. It was a cottage community at one time, as was Houghs Neck. Today it is a vibant year round sea side community.

The Germantown section is a one of three peninsular's in the City of Quincy.

The Houghs Neck section of Quincy is a peninsular and used to be all cottages. It is virtually a year round community now, but was actually the old Cape Cod before the highway (route 3) was built leading to what we now know as the Cape.

The Marina Bay section is an area of the Squantum section of Quincy, an is a waterfront community with residential condos, retail and office space and a Nantuket Style Boardwalk with a Marina.

The Merrymount sectionis filled with history, and is a wonderful sea side community with some of the best views in the city.

The North Quincy section borders Boston's Dorchester section and is very popular with commuters. It is also home to one of Quincy's two High Schools.

The Quincy Point section is well known for it's shipbuilding. The Fore River Shipyard was one of the busiest yards in the country during the war, and many ships were built there.

The South Quincy section is now home to the Crown Colony Office Park and the new Marriott Hotel.

The Squantum section is a penninsular with great water views and views of Boston.

The West Quincy section was known for its Granite Quarrying back in the 1800's, as well as the First Commercial Railroad in the United States. Now West Quincy is home to the new Granite Links Golf Club.

The Wollaston section is home to Quincy's largest beach, aptly named Wollaston Beach, which is 2.5 miles in length with 2 yacht clubs.   

Quincy's Tax Rate for 2012: Residential 13.75   Commercial & Industrial 28.41

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City of Quincy
City Hall: 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 - 617-376-1000
Voter Registration: 617-376-1130
Web Page: www.ci.quincy.ma.us
Utilities:
Water & Sewer: 617-376-1925 Department of Public WorksGas: KeySpan 617-469-2300Electric: NStar 1-800-322-3223Cable TV: Comcast 1-888-633-4266
Nearest Hospital: Quincy Medical Center 617-773-6100
Police Department: Non-emergency 617-745-5700     Emergency 911Fire Department: Non emergency 617-376-1049   Emergency 911

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