If you are looking to move to Quincy Massachusetts then one of the first things you will need to do is talk to a local Quincy MA insurance agent as the laws in Massachusetts are very different then other states.  Because of this it is very important to work with a local agent who understands the ins and outs of the insurance system in MA. Based on my own personal experience I highly recommend using Marchionne Insurance because they have a great team that is extremely experienced in insurance in Massachusetts and they are conveniently located in Quincy @ 11 Independence Ave.  If you would like more info please visit there website @ www.marchionneinsurance.com  or contact AJ Marchionne @ 617-471-5010     06/17/2010

Having certain chemicals and the right amount of them is critical now that pool season is upon us.  Metal-removing chemicals are important for pools. Without them, metal in the tap water used to fill the pool can react with the pool chemicals and turn the water green, brown, or even pink. Pool owners should also use a stabilizer for chlorinated pools. Without a stabilizer, the sun can burn off chlorine before it has a chance to kill bacteria. All chemicals should be tested once a week.  Here is a list of common pool chemicals: Chlorine: Chlorine kills bacterial growth on contact, making your pool safe for swimming. Chlorine, however, can break down under the sun's rays, making it useless. If you have a pool that is in direct sunlight, use stabilized chlorine to keep your pool chlorinat... 06/16/2010

Marylou's coffee house will open a Quincy location.   The licensing board granted the chain a license to open a shop in the former Front Side Market at Willard and Copeland streets in West Quincy.  The Marylou's chain has 18 locations on the South Shore and several on Cape Cod. 06/10/2010

Quincy, MA's Department of Conservation & Recreation will sponsor a Father's day Hike Sunday, June 20 at 1 p.m. The event is a three mile hike and participants should meet at Shea rink parking lot 651 Willard Street. The event is for ages 8 and older. 06/05/2010

The Multiple Listing Service shows that 29 single family homes were sold in Quincy, MA in May, 2010.     The number of days a property was on the market ranged from 1 day to 211 days. Sales prices ranged from a 2 bedroom home at $180,000 to a 4 bedroom home at $471,800. Contact me for the latest listings.  Get a head start on your home search this summer and move-in to your new home by the Fall.   Melissa A. Juarez ~ majesq82@yahoo.com ~ 617-633-1686 ~ massachusettsbuyersbrokeragency.com ~     06/01/2010

On Monday at 7 a.m. ceremonies will be held with Wollaston American Legion Post 295 decorating graves and holding exercises at the National Sailors Home Cemetery on Fenno Street and the monument at Hancock Street and the Southern Artery. At 9 a.m., veterans from various organizations will assemble at St. Mary's Church and proceed to Hall Cemetery. A detachment will place a wreath at the Morrisette Memorial in Pine Hill Cemetery. At 10 a.m., a short memorial service will be held at Christ Church Burial Grounds. Marching units will assemble at 100 School St. Parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Monday and go from School Street to Hancock Street, then from Coddington Street to Sea Street, where it will end at the Mount Wollaston Cemetery. In Quincy Square, wreaths will be placed on the tombs o... 05/30/2010

The new Ocean Club in Marina Bay, Quincy, Massachusetts will open today, Friday, May 28, 2010.  The location of the Ocean Club will be at the former Water Works, 333 Victory Road.  The Ocean Club has a restaurant, two bars and a convenience store.  I visited the Club yesterday and it looks amazing. Come check out the new restaurant and all of the other shops, stores and restaurants in Marina Bay. 05/28/2010

Quincy, MA's annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 31, 2010.  The parade will start at 10:30 A.M., beginning at the Quincy Credit Union, 100 Quincy Avenue. The route then proceeds down Hancock Street to Coddington Street, then to Mount Wollaston Cemetery, and will finish at the World War II podium. In the event of inclement weather, the parade with be held in the gym at Broad Meadows Middle School on Calvin Road. 05/20/2010

Start homeownership at 21 Edinboro Road in Quincy MA 02169.  If you are looking to participate in the American Dream, call now and see this two bedroom condo that has been totally renovated.  The kitchen is beautiful with granite counters, plenty of cabinets, tile backsplash, breakfast bar, stainless appliances and updated lighting.  It's lovely. There is plenty of storage area in the basement and a large backyard.  Offered at $195,000.  Call Susan Morrison at 617-686-8178 for a private showing. 05/18/2010

Village colonial at 162 Pine Street in Quincy MA 02170.   Located in one of Quincy's most sought after neighborhoods, this nine room village colonial offers a large eat in kitchen with recent updates, four spacious bedrooms including one on the first floor, hardwood floors throughout, updated electrical, new rood, new hot water tank and bonus workshop. There is three zoned heat, an enclosed porch and so much more.  Just minutes to the "T" to Boston.  Offered at $339,000.  Call Susan Morrison at 617-686-8178 for a private showing. 05/17/2010

May is the start of the busiest time of year for moving companies.  Make sure you hire a reputable company. If you're packing up your home anytime soon, you may want to consider a few tips, courtesy of the BBB, to make sure that your moving company is trustworthy: Research the company thoroughly: Interstate movers must be licensed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; they are assigned a motor carrier number that you can verify at www.protectyourmove.gov. Also, you can check with the BBB, which maintains more than 17,000 reliability reports on various movers. Other potential sources of information include Attorney General Martha Coakley's office, the state Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Get at least three in... 05/12/2010

I was pleased to read in yesterday's Patriot Ledger that a tree in front of Quincy City Hall has been adorned with yellow ribbons bearing the names and ranks of members of a National Guard battalion based at a Quincy armory.   The family support group for the 186th G Company Basic Support Battalion hung the ribbons on May 2 in Quincy. Members of the 186th were recently deployed to Camp Phoenix and Camp Dubs near Kabul, Afghanistan. The 70 weatherproof yellow ribbons will hang on the tree until the soldiers return home. "It is a simple but poignant way of showing our support to the soldiers and families," said City Councilor Kevin Coughlin. The city councils of Quincy and Boston passed resolutions this year declaring the first Sunday in May "Yellow Ribbon Sunday" in honor of citizen sold... 05/11/2010

     Spacious 2-Family! 108 Chubbuck Street in Quincy, MA-Large Kitchens * Finished Full Bsmnt. Joseph D. "Joe" Federico "Not Your Average Joe"Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage692 High StreetWestwood MA    02090 www.MassReoMan.com Direct-781-881-4031 email-joe@josephfederico.com 05/10/2010

Downtown Quincy is getting greener.  A block of Hancock Street will be closed and replaced with a green pedestrian mall about four times the size of Boston's Copley Square.   Called "Adams Green", the concept will require at least two years of maneuvering through government agencies before construction begins. When completed, the urban park would be a venue for celebrations, pushcarts, fairs, and outdoor concerts, as well as strolling, sitting on park benches, or meeting friends before deciding where to go for dinner.   "We want a space that will capture people's hearts,'' said landscape architect Craig Halvorson.   05/08/2010

From April 19 - November 18, the Volkssport Club is sponsoring walks in the City of Quincy, MA.  The 10km walk route explores Quincy's natural beauty and coastline, the Mount Wollaston Cemetery, downtown area, and passes Quincy College. The notable historic landmarks passed include the Adams National Historical Park, the Dorothy Quincy home, and the United First Parish Church (the final resting place of John and John Quincy Adams). On city sidewalks and paved trails, the AVA rating is 1.5, suitable for strollers but not wheelchairs.  Come walk and get to know Quincy! START/FINISH: Visitor Center (Galleria at Presidents Place)1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02160Tel:               508-749-5271  (Call for dates)START/FINISH TIMES: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 05/06/2010

162 Pine Street in Quincy Ma 02170.  Don't miss this opportunity to live in one of Quincy's most sought after neighborhoods.  This home has a large eat in kitchen with many recent updates.  There are four spacious bedrooms including one on the first floor, hardwood floors throughout, large fenced in yard and just minutes from the "T" to  Boston and all major routes. Offered at $345,000.  Call Susan Morrison at 617-686-8178 for a private showing. 05/04/2010

I have had many calls this week regarding Quincy, MA's many neighborhoods.  According to the US Postal Service, Quincy, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as: Houghs Neck (02169),Marina Bay (02171),Norfolk Downs (02171),North Quincy (02171),Quincy Center (02169),South Quincy (02169),Squantum (02171),West Quincy (02169),Wollaston (02170)  The view of Boston from Wollaston Hill. More About Quincy, MA The Massachusetts city of Quincy is located in Norfolk County, only 11 miles south of the capital city of Boston and about 42 miles northeast of the Rhode Island state capital of Providence. Neighboring towns include Weymouth (to the east), Braintree and Randolph (to the south), and Dedham (to the west). Situated on what is commonly referred to as the "South Shor... 05/04/2010

The Quincy, MA public schools have had many distinguished alumni and have won many awards for excellence in education through the years.  However, a bruising cut to the school budget has been proposed for next year as the department faces a $5 million increase in salary costs, which could mean as many as 200 layoffs.  What does this mean for a prospective buyer who is looking for home in Quincy and has school-aged children?  The best way to tackle this issue is to provide information to help them understand the facts.  Here is the link for more information: http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x1195009422/Quincy-schools-facing-deep-cuts. Quincy, MA is a wonderful place to live and offers convenience, life-style and a strong housing market. However, I understand schools are an importa... 05/01/2010

Olympia Dukakis, a Lowell native, is coming to Quincy to speak about diabetes.  Diabetes is a condition in which a person has a high blood sugar (glucose) level, either because the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or because body cells don't properly respond to the insulin that is produced. The event will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 at the Kennedy Center at 440 East Squantum St. in Quincy.  The event is being presented by the River Bay Club. Ms. Dukakis has starred in such films as Steel Magnolias, Mr. Holland's Opus, Jane Austen's Mafia!, The Thing About My Folks, and Moonstruck, for which she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. For more information, call the Quincy Council on Aging at 617-376-1240. 04/27/2010

Price: $329,000 FIZBER.com ID 15913384 Single Family with 4 bed, 1.5 bath, in 48 Sea Ave Quincy, MA, 02169 http://www.fizber.com/15913384/ 48 Sea Ave - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 48 Sea Ave, Quincy, MA, 02169 Sq footage: 1400.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 1.5 Bedrooms: 4 Year built: 0 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Massachusetts homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: Sought after Great Hill area of Hough's Neck. Breathtaking waterviews of Quincy Bay and islands. Set among $500,000+ homes. Property needs work but has huge potential with large rooms, spacious kitchen, L-shaped deck, walk out basement and yard. Nice layout with 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Excellent investment opportunity or possible contractors drea... 04/22/2010