I know there are rules for certain items - anything I need to know in Quincy about getting rid of an 8x10 area rug? It’s pretty worn, so probably not donation material. Can I leave it with trash for pickup, or is there something else to do? TIA!

Is there a community fridge or pantry set up for the area? We have some canned goods and stuff we aren't going to use and don't want to just toss them.

I live in Quincy and my friend from out of town is coming up for an afternoon and staying with me that night. I was thinking stuff somewhat unique to Quincy/not as big elsewhere. Any suggestions for how we should spend the afternoon/night in Quincy?

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Hi neighbors —

I'm ripping my hair out trying to find a decent dentist around here that accepts MassHealth. The directory isn't updated, and some place called "Lux Dental Care" probably takes up six pages of results.

I need a root canal (or two), so I'm looking for someone with serious skills.

I have a car, and I'm willing to go into Braintree or other reasonable distances. Just don't send me into that 93N Boston traffic!

Thanks so much ~

Hey folks trying to meet people in local businesses but from the chamber website couldn’t find a weekly event. Was wondering if there was any dowtown or wollaston that folks would recommend.

I do custom software development and help businesses figure out what tools to incorporate.

Hi. Does anyone know a good gym that also does kids classes in the area? I just moved to town and went to a gym previously that ran open kids classes so I could workout and my son could learn boxing etc.

I know of Quincy Goodwill, are there other places they could be donated? Hoodies, sweaters, button-ups, etc. adult men’s L-2X.

Thanks for any info!

Looking for an attorney for a mechanic's shoddy work - any reccomendations?

Kind of a random question but does anyone know if the falun gong hold any sway in quincy? I've been learning alot about them and was thinking quincys a pretty perfect place for them, lots of Chinese immigrants and lots of conservatives who are scared of China and communism.

Edit: I'm concerned people here seem to view themselves as separate from the sociopolitical ideas that shape our world/ also any curiosity about these means I think they run chunks of the city like some illuminati movie or some shit

Hi folks, anyone know where I can buy Maseca (for tamal) and corn husks somewhat nearby? I want to make tamales and I swear I've seen these ingredients at the store at some point, but no idea where that was.

Extra points if I can also find a good selection of dried chiles at the same place. Thank you!

For a bit of (hopefully not temporary) good news:

The commute time this morning from North Quincy to Park Street totaled about 25 minutes.

If the train had to slow down at all between North Quincy and JFK/UMass, I didn't notice - it appeared to be at full speed during that whole leg.

Hi there! I'm a journalist and am working to create a Red Line food crawl on the Braintree branch. The main requirement is that each restaurant needs to be no more than a 10-15 minute walk from the T stop. Obviously looking for the best food spots between JFK/UMass and Braintree. I can only pick five, can't-miss spots, so trying to hit a variety of cuisienes.

Drop your must-eat recs!

I looked up reviews on google about Cathay Center and they were very mixed. It’s over the bridge in Weymouth. Many people say they have very high quality food with big portions. Others are saying that the food tastes old and not cooked properly. What is your take on this place? Should I just stick to China Chopsticks?

Any reliable dealers?

Here is a list of things happening around Quincy this weekend. Please add anything I may have missed!

• Kilroy Square Farmers Market 9/27 Noon to 5 PM https://www.kilroysquaremarkets.com/
• Kilroy Square Oktoberfest 4 PM to 9 PM https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/kilroy
• Neponset River Clean-Up (Squantum Point Park and Neponset Landing) 9/28 9 AM to 12 PM https://neponset.org/event/save-the-date-2024-neponset-river-fall-cleanup/
• Saturdays in the Park: Outahit Records & The Anna Daley Young Band 9/28 3 PM to 7 PM https://www.wollastonhill.com/events/2022/8/27/sitp-en6jh-p3ra2-wdm3e-xfs93
• Oktoberfest Party at the Fox and Hound 9/28 6 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/1180268919724074
• Isadora Duncan Dance Performance 9/28 2 PM to 3 PM https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/isadora-duncan-dance-performance/
• Quincy Farmers Market 9/29 12:30 pm to 4 PM http://www.quincyfarmersmarket.com/

I found a 720 sqft house in Quincy for about 400k. Not even exaggerating.

https://www.redfin.com/MA/Quincy/41-Cherry-St-02169/home/8937662

It seems like every single single house under this price point are in far flung territories like Abington, Holbrook, Bridgewater, Taunton, Lowell, Methuen, Leominster, Worcester, etc.

Even though this house seemed "far" from the Quincy Center red line station, it is only 1.5-2 mi and therefore, it is feasible by bike (in fact, about equivalent to the Kendall/MIT station from my 325 sqft studio apartment w/o a kitchen).

However, I do contemplate that Wollaston/NQ might be a better fit given the fact I was born in Vietnam 23 years ago and immigrated to Boston from Russia just 12 years ago. But due to Quincy's large Asian population and South Quincy's relatively miniscule Asian population (about as sizeable as Cambridge (where I currently reside), Belmont (where I formerly lived), and Brookline), how good would something like Quincy Point be for Asian Americans?

I visited Quincy a lot by bike in 2020 and in January/February of 2021, and since then, I have seen a myriad of new construction, most notably improvements in Quincy Center and close to the NQ station with the Abby apartments, Presidential Point Apartments, and a new Target. IMO, Quincy was already desirable and solidly middle or upper-middle class to me pre-pandemic and now, it is more tidied up, but not sure how Quincy Point is because I haven't hung out in the area that much except the Walmart.

Another facet is I will be going to Cambridge 2-3 times per week, either for networking (for my tech startup) as well as my PhD later on/CS research fellowship (I finished undergrad a few years ago) on top of me working from home as a Software consultant and freelance mobile app developer/tech Youtuber.

TL;DR: is this house a fine bet or should I pay 60-80k more for a similar sized house in Wollaston/NQ which might have a larger Asian population and potentially be closer to work/amenities?

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It's autumn--that means, apples by the tote, Taylor's Red album on repeat, food purveyors trying pumpkin in everything, the return of city council, and the next phase of A Just Quincy's work begins.

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New to this subreddit, but looking for any recommendations on age-appropriate activities for a 12-year old girl. We have a pre-adoptive tween who will be moving in with us permanently in a few months and I'd love to help her start meeting other kids her age and develop a sense of community. We just have her on the weekends now and are open to any sort of thing (art, music, sports, etc.) Thanks!

Checked the history and saw a similar post from about a year ago, so thought it would be worth asking again - who is your preferred cell phone service provider in Quincy/Boston?

My wife and I currently have Verizon; however, we are looking at switching. We have noticed discounts are being cut, while the bill continues to go up. Despite calling, we have been told there is nothing they can do.

Neither my wife nor I have the newest, latest and greatest phone. I use mine to mostly check work emails/Teams messages, streaming music, and then to watch Youtube or something while traveling. My wife uses hers for mostly the same. Ideally, we are looking for a carrier that provides consistent and strong service in the region, but is also reliable enough for travel both domestically and internationally.

Would love to hear your input and suggestions!

Any in this town? Any Recommendations on where to go for a good crowd? A few big games Saturday night and I’d love to be around people who care. Thanks in advance!!

I need to vent about the absolutely ridiculous experience I’ve had with my property management recently. For the crazy amount of money we’re paying in HOA fees (over $600 a month!), you’d think they’d at least help with basic security issues, right? Well, apparently not.

I had two packages stolen in the span of a week, and when I asked management to check the security cameras, they basically said “that’s not what the cameras are for.” Excuse me? If the cameras aren’t for security, then what are they even doing here? It’s infuriating. And then when I asked for a simple reminder to be sent out to the community about package theft, they didn’t even bother to do that.

The level of apathy is mind-blowing. I can’t believe we’re paying these fees for absolutely zero accountability or support. It’s like, “Oh, your stuff got stolen? Too bad, not our problem.” If you’re considering moving into a place with high HOA fees, make sure to check if you’re actually getting your money’s worth, because here, they couldn’t care less.

I feel bad for my landlord who’s shelling out all this money for such terrible service. Has anyone else had experiences like this? How do you even deal with such unresponsive management?

Captain's Cove at Cove Way, Quincy.

Has anyone else noticed an uptick in firing from Moon Island recently? It feels above and beyond the usual.

Any suggestions for breakfast spots in Quincy aside from Mckay’s?

Saw a dog sprinting down south street tonight heading east, Medium to large sized, like a Labrador but more orangish red. Idk maybe this’ll help someone .