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Houghs Neck
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BULLETIN
1193 Sea Street ~ Houghs Neck, MA 02169
Hello Houghs Neck and beyond, What a great summer we have had.
This July has the highest average temperature since the 1930s.
My girls have had a great summer sailing. First sailing Lipton
Cup hosted by Squantum Yacht Club in early July then sailing
Quincy Bay Race Week hosted by Wessagussett Yacht Club in
mid July. Some of Houghs Necks young sailors placed in both races. The
Laser fleet was Davis Stewart, Kelsey Laforest and Brooke McCarthy. The
Opti fleet was Emily McCarthy. The greatest win of all is knowing that
all the kids that participated in a competitive sport this summer will learn
life lessons about personal goals and the work it takes to achieve them.
The Mayor of Houghs Neck race is heating up. The past couple
of weeks the Candidates have kicked it up a couple of notches. Kelli
“KelGal” Galligan has been selling “Necka” bumper stickers and
had an outdoor screening of The Love Bug. Kim Fallon has been attending
events and collecting donations in person. Joe Giggey has been selling raffle
tickets. He has 4 sets of tickets to raffle off as well as some autographed sports
memorabilia including a Sam Horn autographed ball. Joe will have a Party
and raffle at Louis August 15 at 7pm. He has also arranged to have Wally the
Red Sox mascot to attend and pose for pictures.
Chowdafest, Chowdafest Chowdafest. The 8th annual Chowdafest
will be the biggest event in twelve months. We have booked Houghs
Necks very own Stars Frank Doyle & Bryan Galligan of Rock Island
Sound to play the event. We expect a record attendance and over 150 gallons of
Chowda to be served. If you are interested in entering a chowda for restaurant
category contact Brian Laroch @ 617-786-1637 [email protected] for
the individuals category contact Eileen Timcoe @ 617-479-4107 or 617-4819153 [email protected] We will need lots of volunteers for this event so
please visit the HNCC facebook page for updates. You can find the link on
HoughsNeck.org If you would like to purchase “NECKA” sticker or Raffle
tickets call text or email me at 617-285-8405 HoughsNeckQuincy@gmail.
com See you at Chowdafest, Jim McCarthy
2012
Houghs Neck Community Council
8th Annual Houghs Neck
Chowdafest
Saturday, Sept 15, 2-6PM
Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2-6 PM
Houghs Neck Maritime Center
Bay View Ave @ the Public Landing
Vote for Houghs Necks Best Chowda
Best Restaurant Recipe
To enter call Brian @ 617-786-1637
or email: [email protected]
Best Home Recipe
To enter call Eileen @ 617-479-4107 or
617-481-9153 or email: [email protected]
ADVANCE TICKETS RECOMMENDED
Chowdafest T-Shirts For Sale
Stop by our ticket booth @ LaBreque Field
Fri 8-31 ~ Fri 9-7 4PM till 6PM
For additional info call or use one of
the emails listed above
ChowdaFest Tix $5.00 per person
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Presidents Message
55 Years
AUGUST 2012, VOLUME 55 ISSUE 12
Houghs Neck
Community Council
2012-13 Membership Drive
This issue of the Houghs Neck Bulletin marks the end of our 55th year
serving our community. Starting in September we also begin our new
membership year. Sept. 1, 2012 thru August 31, 2013. So as we begin our
new membership year we have included a reply envelope (Houghs Neck
only) for your convenience on paying your $5.00 per family membership.
What do you get for your $5.00 you ask?
12 Issues free of the oldest community newspaper in Quincy. The Houghs
Neck Bulletin bringing to you community news, information, and photos
on the events and activities, from all of the organizations, clubs, churches and
scouting groups. We let you know of birth announcements, birthdays, the
passing of loved ones, achievements of your youth and job promotions.
Houghs Neck Chowda Fest, gets bigger every year. This must attend event
brings restaurants and individuals to the neck to see who serves Houghs
Neck’s Best Chowda. This year’s event Sept. 15th, 2:00 ~ 6:00pm $5.00 per
person.
Fall Harvest Fest, a free outdoor children’s event held in October to
celebrate the autumn season at Brill Field with crafts, goodies and games.
Good Neighbor Awards Banquet, a dinner and award ceremony where the
community recognizes our special neighbors. Held in October on a Sunday
evening.
Tree Lighting Ceremony held on the first Sunday in December we ring in
the holiday season with a festive event where we light the tree at the HN Fire
station and get a visit from jolly old Santa. The Houghs Neck Congregational
Church has a tradition that evening that should not be missed. A living
Nativity, with narrators explaining the various scene’s around the outside of
the church. Live animals and members of the church participate. following
the event goodies are served in the church hall.
Children’s Christmas Party, another event for the children of Houghs
Neck. Crafts, games and a visit with Santa are some of the activities that
happen at this free party.
Family Ice Skating Night, this free event is held in February with families
getting together enjoying ice skating goodies and hot chocolate.
Bunny Fun Day in the spring, on the lawn of the MBS church is free and
one of the days that smaller kids look forward to, the Easter Bunny and a huge
egg hunt with lots and lots of fun.
Dot Laing Plant Sale this tradition is held the Saturday between Mothers
Day & Memorial day. Happy planting.
Community Yard Sale held in June for a small fee tables are available to
sell your unwanted items. This fund raiser for the HNCC is open to the public
and we provide all the publicity.
Illumination Night contest, July 2nd just before the big holiday celebration
when most everyone has decorated their home with lights, flags and buntings,
we drive around and choose who has the most and best illuminated house in
the neck. This year “Peggy O” was chosen. Who will win in 2013?
Book Award Scholarships to students from the area, not only those
graduating from high school but also those continuing their undergraduate
education. In 2012 we presented $7,200 to five high school and four college
students. Since 1964, 452 book awards have presented, to 287 kids receiving
from $50.00 to $1,200.00 for a grand total of $203,970
July 3rd Family Fun Day at Edgewater a free day of fun and games for the
whole family, entertainment, beach games and a bike parade top this family
tradition celebrating our nations birthday.
Annual Blood Drive in memory of the Chris and Trudy Peter. The council
has continued this life saving tradition. Giving blood is one of the easiest ways
to make difference on someone’s life. We try to make it easier by sponsoring
a blood drive here in the neck. Thanks to everyone that has given over the
years and invite you to join us next July.
In addition to the events listed above, the council oversees the operation of
the Houghs Neck Community Center and its activities. We offer guidance to
the Houghs Neck TBall. Host open meetings for the community, local and state
candidate forums, our annual Drug Awareness Night has become a model for
other communities to follow. With a grant from the Kaboom Foundation in
August of 2009 we built the Harold and Priscilla Little Playground at Brill
Field and we maintain the area with an additional grant this year.
Not bad for a whole $5.00 where can you get all of that for such a small
amount? Please fill out the form on the envelope, shop and maybe even make
donation, but do it TODAY, while it is fresh in your mind. Thank You
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Memorial Gifts to the Houghs Neck
Community Council Scholarship Fund
In Memory of
In Memory of
Patricia Morrell
Ed Kelly
from
from
Stephen Delano & Maura Doherty
Valerie Johnson
Sean & Beth McArdle
Sue Bruce and the Bruce Family
Lauraly Mitchell
Steve & Jane Needle
Sister Karen Hobanson
Barbara Carroll & Family
Thomas & Diane Bryant Jr.
The Cabezas Family
June Farrand
Ralph & Peggie Brown
Arthur & Jessie Morrell
Daniel & Marilyn Morrell
Pascua Family
George & Ellen Lyons
M.G.H. Plumbing Shop, Boston
Gordon & Belmont Families
Gayle & Jim Mackay
Traci Tucker
DJ & Marie Davis
Paul & Lorraine Murphy
Margaret O’Connor
John & Kerry Thornburn
Mary Sullivan
Henshaw Family
In Memory of
Judy McQuinn Downing
from
Howard & Mary McQuinn
In Memory of
Joe & Nancy McArdle
Dan & Gloria Davis
Frank & Florence Morrell
Peggy Morrell
from
DJ & Marie Davis
Our Sympathy and Condolences are extended
to the friends and families of:
Margaret F. Peggy Morrell, 49,
died July 19,th after a yearlong,
courageous battle with cancer.
Peggy worked many years as an
anesthesia technician at M.G.H.
Peggy was a quiet, gentle person,
loved by everyone who knew her.
She enjoyed riding her bike and her
dog Kansas. Daughter of Margaret
A. (Hannifin) Leaman and John
Morrell. Sister of Sandra, Catherine,
Brenda Simone, Margaret Sullivan.
Step-sister of Michelle Hart and
the late John Morrell Jr and Nicole
Presente. A special thank you to
Dotty Wisse and Timmy Lyons for
their support during Peggys illness.
Travel well, travel safe and travel
with the hearts of those who love
you Peggy. Donations may be made
to South Shore Mental Health, attn:
Amy Katz, 500 Victory Rd., Quincy,
MA 02171.
Ryan J. Stone, 29, Aug. 7th. Son
of Michelle A. (Merna) Stone and
Gordon Stone. Brother of Daniel and
Thomas Crane, grandson of Richard
and Elizabeth (Mullin) Merna.
Nephew of Susan and Fred DeLucca,
Nancy and James Texeira , Richard
and Mary Merna and Steven and
Wayne Stone.
Robert G. Bob Carlson, 85,
July 10th. Husband of 60 years to
Hildegard H. Chris (Filpe). The two
were married in Germany on Nov.
19, 1951, following WWII. Born in
Boston he was a son of the late Nat
and Eva (Akesson) Carlson. He was
predeceased by his brothers Roy,
Kenneth and Warren Bob worked
as a Production Engineer with the
former Pneumatic Scale Corp.
of Quincy. Father of Christina B.
Thorne and Cynthia E. Jansson
Cherished Grampi of five, and six
great-grandchildren welcome, or
contributions may be made to Houghs
Neck Congregational Church
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Thank you’s from some of the receipants of the 2012
Houghs Neck Community Council Scholaship Fund
Thank you so much for the generous
book award. It will be so helpful as I
head off to college this fall.
Sincerely, Anna Canavan
Thank you very much for recognizing
me with the HNCC Scholarship.
Your generosity is appreciated and
your support will help me begin my
college career at Merrimack this fall.
Thank you again, John O’Callaghan
Thank you for really helping out with
my college costs by giving me this
book award. As I enter my final year
at Bently University, I appreciate the
help that the HNCC has given me
over the past 4 years.
Thank you, Nora Canavan
HOUGHS NECK “GOOD NEIGHBOR”
It’s time to recognize your Good Neighbor. Do you know a member of our
community that goes above and beyond to help out. Someone that mows a
neighbors lawn, shovels the snow or just checks in to make sure all is OK.
Someone that coaches your child’s team and has done so for many years or
coaches different sports? A special leader of your group? Nominations are
easy, just send a note with an explanation to: Good Neighbor, 367 Billings
Road Wollaston MA 02170 or email [email protected]. Plans for the
annual banquet are being made and will be announced in the September issue
of the Houghs Neck Bulletin. Deadline for nominations is September 18th so
think who your Good Neighbor is and send in your nomination NOW!
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Memorial Donations
The Memorials printed in the Bulletin each month from your neighbors who give
a donation. The memorials may recognize a loved ones birthday, anniversary,
wedding, birth, passing, letting a friend know you are thinking of them or any
occasion. All memorial donations are given to the Houghs Neck Scholarship
Fund. Last June the Scholarship committee presented $7,200 to 4 High School
Seniors and 5 College Students continuing there education. Since June, 1964
they have presented $203,970 to brightest students from Houghs Neck. You may
honor a loved one or friend by placing a memorial with a donation. Please send a
request for a memorial to David DiBona 45 Turner Street, Quincy MA 02169.
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Neighbor
News
If you see Howard & Mary
McQuinn of Macy St., wish them
a “Happy Anniversary” as they
celebrated 60yrs. of marriage on
August 10th.
HOUGHS NECK COMMUNITY CENTER
1193 Sea Street, Quincy, Ma
Tel. 617-376-1385
Cynthia Lewis, Director
FREE
Movie & Popcorn
August 10th & 24th
Popcorn, a drink & movie… free.
Friday 4:30-7 All Movies are rated G / PG.
This is a Drop off for Ages 5 to 12.
Free Playgroup
Please join us every Friday 2:30-4
Drop in playgroup for children age 0-5 years old with an adult.
The above programs are Drop in programs. No sign up needed
SEASIDE CAFÉ
Serves a Hot Lunch to older citizens.
Daily, Monday -Friday at 11:30. Voluntary Donation $2.00
Coffee and pastry served at 11am – 11:30.
Meals on Wheels packed and delivered 8:30- 11:00
617- 657-0759 Reservations requested
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More youth programs
Sign up needed
Meals On Wheels
Future Executive Board???
Sewing Class
Housebound
seniors are eligible to receive meals
delivered at their home daily.
For more information Please call 617 376 1385
Wednesday August 22nd @ 3pm
No experience needed.
We will make a summer Beach Bag or
Doll clothes, plan to bring your doll Age 6-13
All materials included Fee $3.pp
Bingo
Seniors! Bingo is Back
Wednesday 12:30-2:30pm.
We serve great refreshment & coffee for 50cents.
COOKING CUTIES
Free Blood Pressure Clinic
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 9:30-11am
Join us on
Roast Pork Dinner
Birthday Party Social
That’s my grampa, Joe
Lucille Dessie Allen
First child of Michael and Nancy
Allen, born July 3, 2012 • 1:24 pm
7 lbs 7 ozs • 20 inches proud
grandparents Joe and Alda Lyons.
Lucy was born at Beth Israel Hospital
as her grandmother was busy serving
hot dogs at the 3rd of July Family Fun
Day, Alda is the Recording Secretary
of the HNCC Executive Board.
August 14th
Tuesday 12:30
Mom & Tot Cooking Playgroup
Last Wednesday of the month …August 29th 11am
Celebrate Everyone’s Birthday lots of fun.
and Birthday cake for dessert! $2.00 donation
AA Program Every Saturday 3-5pm.
This meeting is for women only
Participants must call to reserve a space
Ages 3-7 Accompanied by an adult $2per child
Sign up needed for above programs
Call 617 376 1385 Leave a message.
Adult programs
Broken China Mosaic Class
Saturday September 22nd
9am-11
MEALS ON WHEELS
Call for Details Sign-up needed
Google Broken china for ideas
Register @ 617 376 1385
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Community Development Block Grant & Volunteers….
Thank you for your continued support, Cynthia
Housebound seniors are eligible to receive
meals delivered at their home daily.
Meals On Wheels donation is $2.00
For more information
Please call 617 376 1385
Wanted
Donations of Sewing Machines for the sewing classes at the community center
Call Cynthia @ 617-376-1385
Welcome to the newest member of the
Cheney family Mike & Madeline’s
baby girl Semeria Lynn Cheney,
Madeline is a member of the HNCC
Executive Board and Owner of Red
Door Realty a Bulletin Sponsor
If you know of a special
anniversary, wedding, birth,
job appointment, graduation,
birthday or any special happening
email us at [email protected]
we‛ll even print a photo
if space allows.
You can wish Tom Timcoe a
happy birthday on Sept. 16 if you
see him, other September birthdays
include Barbara and Tom Logan of
Edgewater Drive.
Congratulations to Dotty Green,
Principal of Atherton Hough
School and Kindergarten teacher
Nancy Brennen as they begin their
retirement. Also to Robin Moreira,
the new Principal of the school.
Piano Lessons @ the Houghs Neck Community Center ~ Offered all summer
Experienced Teacher ~ All Levels ~ Monday Afternoon’s ~ 617-481-9153 ~ 617-479-4107
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4th Annual Smegs Legs
Atherton Hough School
100 Years of Teaching & Guidance to Houghs Neck Children
ATHERTON HOUGH HAPPENINGS Summer 2012
As you know, Dotty Greene retired from Atherton Hough this past spring
after serving as the principal for 22 wonderful years. I had the chance to
work with Ms. Greene as her assistant principal for the past two school years
and serve as Acting Principal for 3 months in her absence. I am excited to
announce that I have been appointed Atherton Hough’s next principal and
am so excited for this challenge and opportunity to serve the families and the
Houghs Neck children. This year will mark my fourteenth year in Quincy
Public Schools. In my short time at Atherton Hough, I have been so impressed
with the community and its shared commitment and dedication to Atherton
Hough and education. I look forward to working with all of you in my new
role.
You are invited to join Ms. Greene as she celebrates her retirement from
Quincy Public Schools on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Staff, community
members, family and friends are invited to the Neighborhood Club in Quincy
from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, kindly respond by September
12, 2012 with your name and contact information. Checks can be made out to
Atherton Hough PTO and sent to my attention at the school, 1084 Sea Street,
Quincy, MA 02169. The cost of the event is $50.00 which includes the buffet
dinner, entertainment, and gift. Please contact me at [email protected].
ma.us or at school at (617) 984-8797 for more information on this event.
As we move forward into a new school year, we are excited to be able to
bring more technology to Atherton Hough. We need to be able to prepare our
students for the dynamics of our changing world by integrating these advances
in our classrooms. Interactive whiteboards, in focus projectors and document
cameras are a few tools that will help the teachers at Atherton Hough in their
lessons and daily instruction with the students. Our PTO sponsored fall
fundraiser, the Octoberfest, will be held October 12, 2012. Money raised from
this event will directly support the technology efforts at Atherton Hough. If
you own a business or a service or a store and would like to make a donation
to be represented at the raffle table (and earn a little advertisement!), kindly
contact Mrs. Katy Tracey, Atherton Hough’s fundraiser chairperson at (617)
515-6182. Thank you in advance for your help!
The school office will reopen the week of August 27, 2012. The first day
of school for students in grades 1-5 is Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Please
note that all Quincy schools will be closed on Thursday, September 6 due
to the State primary election. Kindergarten students will begin on Monday,
September 10, 2012. See you soon!
Submitted by Robin Moreira, Principal
To the wonderful Atherton Hough families and Hough’s Neck
community,
I want to thank you all for making my last few weeks of teaching at
the Atherton Hough School so memorable. I was truly overwhelmed by
all the cards, gifts and well wishes. I was deeply touched by the garden
bench and, to be officially named an “Honorary Necker”, meant more to
me than you know.
I have grown to love the people and the places of Hough’s Neck during
my eighteen years teaching kindergarten in Room 5. There are so many
things that I will miss as I retire from teaching; there are just too many
to list. I am so blessed to have had a career that has brought me so much
happiness and fulfillment for over thirty years. The “Neck” will always
hold a very special place in my heart. And don’t be surprised if you see
me there weeding the garden, walking to Raccoon Island, kayaking or
visiting Louie’s in the years to come. Thank you so much.
Love, Nancy Brennan
Houghs Neck Merchandise
Place your order today use the envelope enclosed in this bulletin
Houghs Neck Story ~ A Puritan Process
Proceeds benefit the HNCC Scholarship Fund
$ 10.00
Houghs Neck Quilt
$ 49.95
Houghs Neck Journal
$ 8.00
Houghs Neck Note Caddy
$ 8.00
MBS Church Pillow
$ 19.95
Houghs Neck Magnet
$ 3.00
Houghs Neck Key Chain $ 3.00
Houghs Neck Fish Sticker
$ 2.00
I ♥ H Neck Bumper Sticker $ 1.00
Houghs Neck Note Cards
$ 5.00
HN Tote bags MBS/ HNCong $ 19.95
Old photos or HN Flounder (10 cards and envelopes)
Houghs Neck Buildings
Atherton Hough School
$15.00
Great Hill School
$15.00
Houghs Neck Fire Station
$15.00
M. B. S. Church
$15.00
Quincy Yacht Club
$15.00
HN Cong Church
$15.00
Harvey’s Wharf
$15.00
Water & Observation Towers$15.00
Order online at www.houghsneck.org
5 Mile Run / 2 Mile Walk slated for Oct. 6
Runners and walkers are invited to join the 4th
Annual Smegs Legs Race on Oct 6. The run starts at
9 am beginning & ending at the Broad Meadows Middle School at 50 Calvin
St. The first 350 participants will receive a stylish Smegs Legs long sleeve
t-shirt. There will be over 9 age group divisions’ winners receiving awards
along with a Best Costume division.
This event has fast become one of the elite races in the area due to the
challenging & scenic 5 mile course along with the award winning FREE
chowder & chili at the post race celebration.
This race honors Navy LTJG Chris Smeglin a lifelong Hough’s Neck, Quincy
resident who was tragically killed in Oct. 2008. The monies raised from this
race go to local charities to assist those in need. Please join us to remember
Chris at the 4th Annual Smegs Legs Run.
Organizers wish to thank sponsors who have donated many gifts & prizes
for a fantastic post race raffle and silent auction.
To register visit, www.smegs-legs.org or register the day of the race – doors
open at 730 am. If anyone is interested in becoming sponsor or would like to
volunteer, please contact Jane or Mike Smeglin at [email protected]
The Houghs Neck Community Council Scholarship Fund has been one of
many recipients of the funds raised from this event and we wish to thank the
organization and Smeglin family for their generosity.
Pack 6 News
Many of the pack families spent a weekend of family camping
at Camp Massasoit in Plymouth Mass this summer. The
weekend was so enjoyable in that everything was taken care
of the cooking and the activities. It was a fun filled weekend
that was relaxing for the parents and exciting for the kids. The waterfront was
open with an awsome swim area with a raft that you could swim out to and
dive off of. In addition the waterfront had paddle boats, row boats, kayaks
and canoes that could be used. The was a fair bit of competition on the range
between the parents and kids at BB target shooting, at the archery range and
sling shot gallery. Many fish were caught at the fishing dock and for one of
the families a sibling caught another on the line, don’t worry the barb wasn’t
on the hook! At arts and crafts there were leather craft was taught, gimp was
used, friendship braclets and more. I know my arms were tired from playing
teather ball and volleyball, but it was so much fun! On Saturday night the staff
and campers joined forces and put on a great campfire with plenty of skits
and songs. Our crew presented “the Queen’s Important Papers”, “Invisible
Bench” and “Ghost with one Black Eye”. To quote one of the fathers during
the trip “this is the most enjoyable, inexpensive trip that I’ve had in a very
long time.”
Registration for the upcoming year will be September 10th and 17th. Parents,
you should really consider scouting for your son, this is a program with so much
to offer. We are blessed to have some amazing parents that run the program.
Cub scouting is a program like no other that is available for your child. Where
do important values such as patriotism, citizenship and friendship get taught,
the boys are encouraged throught the program to search out new adventures,
discover the world around them and then are shown how to share it with their
friends. There is a group available for any age from Grade 1 to 18. Watch next
bulletin for an more in depth description of each of the programs available
within Scouting. If you have any questions, do not hestiate to give me a call.
(617)786-1637 or e-mail at [email protected] .
Sincerely, Brian Laroche, Cubmaster
Bake Sale at the Chowdafest,
September 15, 2:00 – 6:00
The Mission Committee of the Houghs Neck
Congregational Church will once again host a bake
sale during the Chowdafest at the Maritime Center
on Bayview Avenue. This year’s sale proceeds will
once again go to Project Access. Project Access is a program in the Quincy
Public Schools which provides support to the dozens of children who are
homeless and attend our schools. Project Access supplies backpacks and
school supplies for each child and pays all required fees (such as fees for
sports or field trips). Please help support these children. If you are able to
bake, small items such as cookies or squares sell best. Please package cookies
6 to a bag and squares or brownies, 4 to a bag and be sure to label anything
with nuts. Items may be dropped off at the bake table between noon and
2 on the day of the Chowdafest. If you are not able to bake, please come
make a donation or purchase something sweet to enjoy after you sample the
chowder. For more information on Project Access, go to this website: http://
quincypublicschools.com/qpsinfo/download/district/support-services/flyerhomeless.pdf. Questions – please contact Gayle at [email protected]
or Sue at 617-479-2311. Thanks.
Houghs Neck ChowdaFest
September 15 ~ 2 ~ 6pm
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HOUGHS NECK
GARDEN CLUB
Thanks to all who supported our
Coastal Living House Tour. It was a
huge success. People are still talking
about how beautiful Houghs Neck
and the seven featured houses are.
An extra special thank you goes out
to the participating homeowners
and to Patti Williams and her hard
working committee.
EXPLORING HOUGHS NECK
with the HOUGHS NECK
GARDEN CLUB
The Quincy Park Department’s
Environmental Treasures Program,
Houghs Neck Garden Club and
Thomas Crane Public Library have
collaborated to bring together two
programs about this friendly coastal
community.
Library Program: Tuesday, August
21, 7 p.m. Thomas Crane Library
Community Room, 40 Washington
St.
In this illustrated talk Patti Williams
will take us on a journey back in
time exploring the unique geologic
formations and geographic features
of Houghs Neck. She will introduce
you to some of the oldest residents,
including one that was around in
1836 when Martin Van Buren was
president. Patti will also discuss the
importance the salt marshes had to
our ancestors in colonial times. The
highly valued salt meadows were
not included in the original 250 acre
grant to Atherton Hough, and instead
were granted to about a dozen people
in small lots ranging from 4 to 10
acres. Gail Freel will talk about
Houghs Neck Garden Club, and its
role in the striking transformation of
Leo Kelly Park. Former Ward One
Councilor Leo Kelly fought hard to
maintain open space in Houghs Neck,
including protecting our marshes and
the “Crusher” from development.
Got kids? Got Rocks?
Got story?
Having the privilege of writing a
few articles for the Hough’s Neck
Bulletin, I have recently selfpublished a children’s book, GOD’S
LITTLE FRIENDS THAT ROCK.
The story was inspired by rock art.
I discovered rock art on a web site,
painted and glued ‘critters’ and wrote
the story.
The storyline: The friends of the
forest are on their way to the clearing
for their annual Rock Festival. As
they traveled down the brook, the
friends encountered many obstacles
Together they overcame these
obstacles, but it took ‘rock-solid
faith’ for them to achieve what they
believed in. This is a story filled
with lessons plus helpful tips on
having your own Rock Art Festival.
It is creative and a great activity for
a children’s birthday party, a fund
raiser, or simply something to do on
a rainy day. Find out more at my blog,
thebasisofwriting.blogspot.com
leave a comment if you wish, and
enjoy! Judi Basis
Walking tour: Saturday, August 25,
2 p.m., LaBrecque Field (Sea St. at
intersection with Rockland St.) (Rain
date for walk: Sunday, August 26, 2
p.m.)
This scenic walk will feature the
beautiful Leo Kelly Park rebuilt and
maintained by the Houghs Neck
Garden Club. We’ll look at some of
Houghs Neck’s oldest trees, survey
the differences in neighboring
marshes and search for Manet
Lake. Join us as we walk around
picturesque salt marshes, enjoy the
ocean views and learn fun facts such
as how the Willows got its name!
It is recommended that you bring
water and wear a sun hat. You may
also want to bring insect repellant.
Because we will be walking on a
trail that has some poison ivy, you
might want to wear long pants and
socks.
For more information and rain
date rescheduling, please call
617/472-0799.
We regret we had to withdraw
from the Bit at the Willows project
but we are working on a new project
to put container planters in the tree
holes along Sea Street at Atherton
Hough School. The small temporary
planters that we put out on the day
of the House Tour received many
compliments. We are also working
to beautify the Crosby Street plot of
land. The club continues to maintain
Leo Kelly Park, the Wall Street
island, the Butterfly Garden at Little
Playground and other sites in Houghs
Neck.
Our 1st meeting of the new year
will be a members only potluck
supper and informational meeting
about the coming year on Wednesday,
September 12th.
Reminder; members application
renewal forms and dues are due.
New members are welcome.
The Club is a member of the Garden
Club Federation of Massachusetts.
DRIVE SAFELY
OBEY THE
SPEED LIMITS
THE LIFE YOU SAVE
COULD BE YOUR OWN
The Houghs Neck Community Council, Inc.
“The Houghs Neck Community Council was organized by a group of farsighted citizens whose hopes and purpose were to unite every resident of
Houghs Neck on a common resolve to improve our community, to make
it a source of pride and pleasure both to ourselves and our children.” That
statement is as suitable now as it was when written by Myra Kateon in
March of 1956 ~ over Fifty-five years ago! ~ We are still working on that
aim.
Today the Houghs Neck
during the Annual ChowdaFest at
Community Council is an all the Maritime Center.
volunteer, nonprofit corporation
Scholarship Fund
that has, for fifty-eight years Since 1964 the fund has presented
offered programs and events 452 Book Awards totaling over
to Houghs Neck residents. We
$203,970. In 2012 $7,200.00 was
publish the oldest community awarded to 9 students, with
newsletter in Quincy, The Houghs the largest amount of $1000.00
Neck Bulletin. Sponsor events
given to both the top high
for children, families and adults. school and college students. The
We oversee the operation of the
scholarships are awarded strictly
Houghs Neck Community Center.
on grade point average. Most
We assist families in need during of the funds raised are through
the holidays with gift cards to a
memorial donations. We list these
local supermarket. Houghs Neck
donations in the Houghs Neck
Bulletin. Other types of donations
Scholarship Fund to help students
continue their education with Book
include birthday announcements
Awards. We recognize our Good and congratulations to a retiree,
Neighbors and sponsor a life giving graduate or any reason you may
Blood Drive. Membership in the wish to invest on our children’s
Houghs Neck Community Council future.
is $5.00 per family. Only five dollars
Holiday Fund
During the holidays, there are
helps bring the all of the programs
listed on the front page and the families in our community that
Bulletin to your door every month could use a little assistance. It is
The Houghs Neck Community administered discreetly through the
Council, Inc. is a 100% volunteer, Community Center, and although
the fund is small, it has assisted
501-c3 nonprofit organization. 100%
many families over the years. Gift
of your tax-deductable donation &
membership dues go directly back Cards to a local supermarket or
department store are distributed
into the community.
prior to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Mayor of Houghs Neck
Started in 2008 the Mayor of Don’t wait for the holidays send
Houghs Neck contest is a fun and your donation now!
Rainbow Fund
easy way to assist the Council to
This fund was established after a
raise funds to run their programs.
tragic fire on Great Hill on Jan. 25,
Anyone from the community can
1991. Members of our community
be a “candidate”, just start by
raised funds to assist the family.
hosting a fund raiser in their name Others assisted by donating their
and donate the proceeds to the
time and energy to rebuild the
council. The candidate that raises
home. Many members of the
the most will be presented with Houghs Neck community came
a special Flounder trophy and be together for this family. When the
introduced at various functions. It
renovations were complete, the
is only a “Name” and those elected
family and volunteers chose to
will not hold an official office, just
give back to the community any
the honor of being the “Mayor of
leftover monies, by establishing
Houghs Neck”. The 2012 Campaign a fund that could assist other
started in May and runs till Labor families with temporary relief from
Day, the winner will be introduced a similar situation.
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
TACKEY CHAN,
State Representative ~ 2nd Norfolk District,
State House, Room 236, Boston MA 02133
Tel. 617--722-2430 ~ Tackey.
[email protected]
Dear Houghs Neck Resident,
I hope this summer finds you well.
As the State Legislature closed its
formal sessions for the 2011-2012
legislative session, we finalized a
large number of major policy pieces
in July. This Fall, I will be detailing
each major piece in separate articles.
However, I would like to first update
you on the status of the Massachusetts
Bay Transportation Authority’s
(MBTA) Quincy Center parking
garage. Having met with the General
Manager of the MBTA, Jonathan
Davis and his staff overseeing review
of the garage, it has been determined
that the garage is unsalvageable. As a
result, the garage will need to be torn
down and replaced. I emphasized
the importance of public safety at
the garage and the MBTA Police
will be working with Quincy Police,
the lights are on at night, and the
fencing has been put up. The MBTA
should be able to adjust its capital
bond budget to include tearing down
the garage. As it was only about
400 of the 800 spaces were safe to
use prior to the garage’s closure, the
MBTA is making available over 200
spaces at Quincy Adams Station
located outside of the station as well
as opening access to Quincy Adams
Station from Burgin Parkway and
upgrading payment mechanisms
for customers parking there. North
Quincy Station has not been used
to maximum capacity, especially
at the Newport Avenue parking lot.
These measures should help address
the parking shortfall. I see this as
an opportunity to redesign Quincy
Center Station in conjunction with
the redevelopment of Quincy Center.
I will be working with the MBTA and
the City regarding the replacement
of the garage and possibly upgrading
the entire station.
By the time you read this, the
sales tax free weekend on August
11th and 12th will have passed. The
sales tax free weekend
was included in the
comprehensive Economic
Development Bill that
the Legislature approved.
The Fiscal Year 2013 state budget has
already accounted for the projected
$22 million in lost revenue to the
state as a result of the sales tax free
weekend. Beyond the sales tax free
weekend, the Bill creates new tools
for municipalities to create economic
development, create tools for small
businesses, and invest in workforce
and community development.
The Bill makes important changes
to the Infrastructure Investment
Incentive (I-cubed) by increasing
the available funding from the state
to $325 million to municipalities.
It increases the amount from 2 to
3 projects a municipality can apply
for I-cubed money, capping the
funding for a single community at
31%. This year, Quincy has received
approval for $50 million in I-cubed
money from the state to provide
the infrastructure improvements of
the Quincy Center Redevelopment.
A new Local Infrastructure
Development Program will allow
municipalities the ability to leverage
private funding to finance public
infrastructure projects essential to an
economic development project. This
will allow economic development
projects to move forward despite
the lack of availability of public
funds for the public infrastructure.
This is similar to the Quincy Center
Redevelopment, where Street-Works
can privately support public works,
provided it moves the development
forward.
On the local level, the Bill extends
existing state and local permits by
2 additional years. This will allow
developers to hold on to their existing
permits during this tight credit
market. Expedited local permitting
has been expanded to include a local
option to promote local residential
development. This is an addition
to the existing commercial and
mixed-use development expediting
permitting under current law.
Quincy would have to adopt this
process through the City Council.
The annual cap on Historical
Rehabilitation tax credits cap was
increased from $50 million to $60
million a year. The Brownfield Tax
Credit was extended two additional
years to 2015 to provide assistance
on developers to clean up toxic sites
for redevelopment.
Community
Investment Tax Credits are created
to promote long term public-private
partnerships at the community level.
This tax credit will allow Community
Development Corporations (CDC) to
competitively apply for tax credits,
which can be as high as $150,000
in tax credits over 3 years. The tax
credit program is capped at $1.5
million in 2013, $3 million in 2014
and $6 million in 2015 through 2019.
The tax credit program will end in
2019.
Small business support includes
establishing a Small Business Online
Portal that will provide consolidated
information resources on the Internet.
Small business loan review boards will
be required to provide more formal
feedback and additional information
on alternative financial assistance
should a business loan be denied.
The Small Business Association of
New England will be administering
$250,000 in competitive grants for
manufacturing companies that avert
layoffs through technical assistance
and management consulting. The
Bill authorizes the Massachusetts
Pension
Reserve
Investment
Management Board (PRIM) to be
able to invest at least $100 million
from the State Employee and Teacher
Pension Fund into institutions
that make capital available to
small businesses and early-stage
companies. MassDevelopment will
oversee the Manufacturing Grant
program, which will assist small and
mid-size manufacturing businesses
seeking to grow. $5 million from the
Workforce Competitiveness Trust
Fund will be dedicated to training for
“middle skill” through a collaboration
of public education institutions,
workforce investment boards, and
local employers. “Regional Centers
of Excellence” designation is created
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in high-growth economic sectors
and is able to leverage regional
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A new corporate status is created,
called the Benefit Corporation
(B-Corp). The designation is for
corporations who voluntarily hold
themselves to a high responsibility
for
renewable
energy
and
environmentally friendly business
practices. New corporations formed
will get a tax credit equal to the
minimum corporate excise tax per
year for the first three years. Front
loading corporate tax payments have
been eliminated in favor of quarterly
tax payments, which will equalize a
corporation’s tax payments over the
tax year.
Over the past few days, I have had
the opportunity to watch some of the
Summer Olympics in London and I
marvel at what the Olympians are
able to do to in their sports. Here
are some interesting facts about
the United States Olympics. In the
2012 London Summer Olympics, the
youngest United States Olympian is
15 years old and the oldest United
States Olympian is 54 years old. The
United State has a total of 261 men
and 269 women participating in 28
sports in London. The first Olympic
champion of the modern era was
James Connolly of the United States.
The United States hosted five summer
Olympics and four winter Olympics,
which is the most of any country.
Have a safe and wonderful rest of
the summer.
Tackey
See you at the
8th Annual
Houghs Neck
ChowdaFest
9-15-12
candidate
activities
2012
Kim Fallon has been seen
attending various events with her
collection jar looking for vote’s
Kelly Gallagan Held an outdoor
screening of the movie “the Love
Bug and is selling “Necka” bumper
stickers. Check with Kelly or Jim
McCarthy for buying a sticker.
Joe Giggy for Mayor of Houghs
Neck committee is sponsoring a Raffle
and Red Sox Party on Wednesday
evening August 15 at Louis. The
party begins at 7 PM. There are four
raffles including 2 tickets to the Red
Sox vs Yankees game on Sept 11th.
or 2 tickets to the Red Sox vs Royals
on August 25th. Other prizes are
being added and will be listed at the
party. Tickets for the drawings are
$5.00 each or a book of 5 for $20.00.
They are available from Joe Giggy
or Jim McCarthy. The drawings will
be held during the Red Sox Party at
Louis while watching the Red Sox
play the Orioles on the BIG Screens.
Raffle tickets will be avaliable for
purchase during the Party.
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Houghs Neck
Community Council, Inc.
City of Quincy
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARGARET E. LAFOREST
WARD ONE COUNCILOR
1305 Hancock St.. Quincy, MA 02169
Residence 617-471-1806 ~ Office 617-376-1351 ~ Fax 617-376-1345 ~ E-mail [email protected]
Where did the summer go,
SEA STREET UPDATE: Paving and
sidewalk repairs are complete and new striping
has been painted FINALLY! The contractor
has a few “punch list” items to finish and this
project will be finalized. With the new road,
we anticipate speeding complaints. Living on
a peninsula, the majority of Sea Street drivers
are also HN residents. I ask that you please
watch your speed and be concerned for the
neighbors, pedestrians, pets, etc as we need
to look out for each other.
PARKING COMPLAINTS: On street
parking is a chronic problem in the City
of Quincy. Living in a neighborhood like
Houghs Neck which was mostly developed
prior to the implementation of zoning
requirements, we have plenty of problems
and I ask for your cooperation. When the
City Council recodified the zoning laws
for the first time since the 1960’s, we knew
parking was a major concern. One matter
we were able to resolve was acknowledging
that we are a working class community and
that 60% of American’s spend some time
working from home. Many of our neighbors
own and operate their own business, whether
a local lobsterman, construction worker,
realtor, internet technology specialist, etc. We
needed the flexibility to allow commercial
vehicles to be parked on our residential
property. Growing up in a home where my
parents owned and operated a successful
small business, I completely understand this
need. I met with neighbors and heard their
feedback and we updated the zoning to allow
for one commercial vehicle to be parked in a
Residential A zoned area. Most of Houghs Neck
is zoned Residential A, as we are primarily
single family homes. Allowed commercial
vehicle size is limited. For example, a pick
up truck and van are allowed but a flatbed
tow truck or large commercial equipment are
not. Recently, the city has received a lot of
complaints in the Manet Ave area and many
residents received tickets. Another complaint
that we’ve been hearing is when people park
within twenty feet of an intersection as it
blocks the visibility when turning on/off a
street. Signs aren’t posted at each intersection
but parking within the 20’ area is prohibited
statewide. Residents who park on the street
Houghs Neck Post 380
The American Legion Family
Meetings: Second Thursday of the
month at the Houghs Neck Community
Center, 7:00PM, Sea Street and Macy
Street
Legion Membership: Your 2013 dues
are due, Please send your membership
to; Houghs Neck Legion PO Box 690126
Quincy MA, 02269-0126.
Auxiliary Unit 380: Your dues are
due also, Please keep your continuous
membership going you may also send
your dues to: Houghs Neck Auxiliary
Unit 380 PO Box 690126 Quincy MA,
02269-0126,
SAL Squadron 380 Effective January
1, 2013 Dues will increase by $1.00 for
all members under the age of 21, the
Dues will be $6.00 for those members
and all Duel members. Please send your
dues to the address above or to Tom
Timcoe 275 Rock Island Rd. Quincy
MA 02169.
overnight are required to get a sticker from
the Quincy Police Department. QPD reviews
the homes off street parking situation before
issuing a sticker. For example, if you have a
driveway that can accommodate two vehicles
but prefer to park on the street, a sticker will
not be issued. If you have a driveway that
can accommodate one vehicle and have two
vehicles registered to the home, one sticker
will be issued. Stickers cost $20 and the
application is available online at QuincyMA.
gov on the Police Department page. For more
information, call the Quincy Police business
line 617-479-1212 or stop into headquarters at
1 Sea Street.
ATHERTON HOUGH SCHOOL: As part
of the Capital Improvement Plan implemented
by Mayor Koch and approved by the City
Council, $100,000 has been funded for
masonry and repointing at Atherton Hough.
Many Quincy school buildings are in need
of serious repairs. Last year’s assessment
of schools found water infiltration concerns
and the repairs are currently ongoing and are
expected to be complete before school starts
in September.
With the hot summer and lack of rain,
I’ve been hearing many complaints about
mosquitoes. Norfolk County Mosquito
Control sprays in Quincy each Thursday.
If you would like to have your area in
particular sprayed place your request by noon
on Wednesday by calling 781-762-3681 or
register online at norfolkcountymosquito.org
The Quincy Farmers Market operates
on Fridays in the John Hancock Municipal
Parking Lot across from the Quincy
Courthouse from 11:30am to 5:30pm through
the late fall. Stop in and support the local
vendors. For more information, visit them
online at QuincyFarmersMarket.com or
“like” them on Facebook.
As always, please contact me with your Ward
One concerns. Hope to see you on the beach
or on the water, Margaret
It’s been a
full year
of welcoming
you to
Houghs Neck
President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Editor (The Bulletin)
Scholarship Chairman
Community Center Director
Jim McCarthy
Alda Lyons
Brian Laroach
Eileen Timcoe
Tom Tmcoe
Dave Dibona
Cynthia Lewis
BERBERAN
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CELL 617-238-2994
FAX 617-786-7924
[email protected]
7 Beale Street Quincy MA 02170
My Dear Houghs Neck Neighbors,
Please contact me and allow me to
assist you if you would like to buy
or sell a Houghs Neck home.
Thank you, Juile Berberan
Julie Berberan, Realtor
Home: 14 Riverside St, Houghs Neck 617-773-9288
Granite Group Realtors: 7 Beale Street Wollaston
Cell: 617-283-2994
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HNCC Calendar
ChowdaFest Advance Ticket sale
Corner of Sea and Rockland Streets
Friday, August 31, 4pm - 6pm
Friday, September 7, 4pm - 6pm
Tickets are $5.00 per person.
ChowdaFest TShirts will be available both
days.
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Deadline for news for the September
Bulletin
August 31st.
ChowdaFest 2012 ~ Saturday, Sept. 15th
2:00PM ~ 6:00 PM HN Maritime Center
Good Neighbor Nominations
Is there anyone that you think is a Good
Neighbor, Deadline September 18th
[email protected]
First day of School @ Atherton Hough
Wednesday Sept. 5th.
email: [email protected]