Looking for a place to get a massage in the near future. Quincy would be ideal but I'm not opposed to going into Milton, Braintree, or Weymouth. Ideally not Boston unless it's Dorchester. I definitely have a preference for lighter massages!

Just as title asks

i've been applying and applying but been so unsuccessful - despite bringing right qualifications. so i was hoping to get my foot in the door through a contact.

With the extensive pot holes and poorly paved and repaved roads, is anyone else noticing their cars suspension going faster than normal? Does anyone know if you can petition the city to either pay for the repairs or repave. In my previous town, a few people had petitioned the city to pay for their car repairs.

Here is a list of everything happening around Quincy this weekend. Please feel free to add anything I may have missed or post in error!

• Quincy Animal Shelter Holiday Fundraiser 12/21 Noon to 2 PM https://www.quincyanimalshelter.org/event/holiday-fundraiser-at-victory-point/?instance_id=2285

Let me preface this buy saying that I walk a lot - I walk far more often than I drive. Also, I lived in Lowell for a long time and walked a ton there. In short, I've learned to be very mindful of my surroundings on walks.

This morning on Quincy Ave., near the Kam Man plaza, I noticed a some flashing lights from behind me - they came from a guy on an ebike about 200 yards away. He's moving pretty quickly but oddly, slows down when he approaches. Then as he's about to pass me, he jumps off from the bike lane very suddenly and squeezes right next to me on the sidewalk, nearly hitting me with the right side of his handlebar, not saying a word. I say "squeezed" because there was barely any room - there was a concrete retention wall on my right and the ebike guy was between me and a utility pole. He had to wedge himself there intentionally.

I already knew something was a little off, so my phone was already in my jacket pocket at this time. Unlike his left hand, his right was ungloved and off the handlebar and ebike throttle as he passed. Afterward, he just jumped back into the bike lane and quickly rode off

I was a little surprised by the behavior and it took me a while to register what just happened. In hindsight, it was pretty evident to me that the guy was trying to snatch my phone. Each morning I see folks waiting for the bus with their eyes glued to their phones that IMO would be prime targets. If it was just some guy riding strangely and just being a douche, I'll stand corrected but I've seen this sort of thing before.

So please be vigilant if youre out walking or waiting for the bus, especially if youre alone and its dark out.

That's all. Got one on video get out of a UHaul and grab a package I saw Amazon deliver to my neighbor like 3 hours prior. Reported it. Happy holidays, y'all.

Hello,

I just moved to Quincy from CA!

I’m in need of a new trustworthy dentist. I have severe dental anxiety, so someone who is kind, transparent, and communicative about what they’re doing/suggesting.

I have a somewhat complex dental situation due to a auto immune disease when I was a child, that prevents me from fixing my underbite (according to my long term orthodontist) , so also looking for a dentist who won’t pressure me into surgery or anything like that, who will hopefully work and communicate with my ortho back in CA.

Also, if anyone knows of anyone who takes any dental insurance (Mass Health or others).

Thank you so much in advance!

We were long time fans of Pad Thai and were sad to see them close. We've tried a few places since but they were just not the same or bad. What is your favorite Thai spot in Quincy? TIA

Why is the goddamn red line getting stuck every morning? Literally for the last 3 days, it seemingly gets "stopped" several stations back and arrives 10-15 min late. Anybody know why?? Driving me insane.

Anyone know if there are any traditional Asian ear picking places in or near Quincy.

I recall, maybe over a decade ago, I walked into Quincy City Hall and saw a stack of free Quincy calenders displayed on a rack.

They were quite nice and had a colored photo of local Quincy scenes for each month.

Does anyone recall that? I think I inquired or looked for them at city hall in recent years, but it seems Quincy no longer prints them. Hmmm...

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Anyone miss those free large Boston Globe wall calendars seen in some offices decades ago? I think one could get them at the former Boston Globe Corner Bookstore in Downtown Crossing, and maybe at the old Morrissey Blvd. office.

It had green lettering for the Globe logo and maybe that same green or black print for the months. Each month was on the one sheet, not separate calendar pages. The green logo was, I think, the same shade of green as the Globe delivery trucks. A simple calendar, but I miss it.

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Oh...it seems there's no way to change the title of one's post once submitted, just the body of the text?

Hello, does anyone have good suggestions for a contractor who can do bathrooms. Willing to pay, and just finding so many contractors are backlogged for long periods.

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Welcome Winter: Cocoa & Coloring
Friday, December 20 | 2 - 4 PM (Drop-In!)

Atrium & Community Meeting Room, Main Library, 40 Washington St. Quincy, MA

Join us for our 2nd annual Cocoa & Coloring program at the Main Library! With the winter solstice the following day, we will have free hot chocolate & winter themed coloring sheets in the Atrium for all ages to enjoy. Later, children & families are welcome to join us in the Community Meeting Room for a screening of Jack Frost (1979)! 

Schedule:

2 - 4 PM: Drop in coloring with hot cocoa in the Atrium

3 - 4 PM: Screening of Jack Frost (G), runtime 48 minutes

This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.

My sister and I live in a 1100 square foot apartment in Quincy. Our electric bill in September was $132. I went away for four weeks in October and my sister rarely spent any time in our home, she was gone every weekend and works/goes to school during the week. The electric bill came out to be the same in October $132, despite there being only one person in our place. We just received the bill for this month and its 138, but we have been spending more time at home and have had the space heaters running. Is national grid just charging us a set amount??? This doesn't make any sense. How can the electric bill be roughly the same for three months in a row?? I feel like something is up and this seems so suspicious. Has this happened to anyone else?

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Before we get too close to Christmas—with trips being planned and holiday breaks on the horizon—I’d like to ask anyone interested in helping AJQ form a slate for the next election to save the morning and early afternoon of Saturday, January 11th. We’ll be hosting a gathering for those considering running for office next year. This will be an opportunity to meet, introduce ourselves, and discuss how we can collaborate to replace as many city councilors as possible.

where do you order from on ubereats? i have a decent promo and want to try something new.

I just spoke to someone at national grid on the phone about the latest bill - my actual energy use was fairly low for a winter month but the distribution charge was $115 and last month my distribution charge was $44. I don't remember these charges reaching anywhere close to $115 last year and I can't believe it. That charge makes up 58% of my bill but those charges are due to the Dept of Public Utilities - is it the same for you all?

A friend from the other side of the state is visiting this week and I wanted to take him to the area for some Asian food. I haven't tried anything other than Omori and Shi Shi Boba. I was looking at B Cafe and some of the ramen joints, and Dagu Rice Noodle.

Which ones do you think are the best? I'm looking for recommendations

Also wanted to know what the noise levels and general vibe were. I have some sensory issues so restaurants can be tough for me. Thanks.

I like Gunther obviously but curious what you all think is the best?

Anyone know a place around the area does a nice crispy sausage roll in the morning?