City of Quincy

Recovery information continues to pour in today as the City of Quincy and surrounding area cleans up from the massive storm that struck the area Monday. In no particular order, here are some items you need to know in your own particular recovery effort.

The Annual Dogwood Festival is this weekend in the City of Quincy. Today's "5 Questions With..." segment features Alta King, Communications Specialist from the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce.

Quincy City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. City Hall will reopen Monday, December 1, for regular business hours.

The City of Quincy, through Allied Waste Services, will conduct the annual city wide cleanup on Saturday, September 27. The hours of operation will be slightly different than in previous years. This year the hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There's only a short time left to get signed up for Quincy's garbage tote program.

The Quincy Preserves Spring 2014 “Behind Closed Doors” home tour will take place Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 5 pm.

Garbage stickers in Quincy are getting more expensive. On an 11-3 vote, the Quincy City council increased the price to 75 cents. Residents also have the choice of using a larger tote for a monthly fee. The increase is effective May 1.

It looks like your shovel is going to be your best friend for the next few days. Thank goodness it was a dry snow and very light in texture which makes for easier shoveling. As you already know, driving conditions are not the best despite the efforts of City, County and State plows that have been working throughout the day and night.

The Police and Fire Commissioners have announced that applications for Police Officer Testing are available on the City of Quincy Web Site.

Quincy contractors and building trades business owners are invited to join Mayor Kyle A. Moore and city officials on Thursday, December 12 at 6:30 AM at City Hall, 730 Maine Street for Contractors Hour. Coffee and donuts will be served.