Currently in Quincy: Quincy Department of Natural Resources (8/28/2026)

This meeting of the Quincy Department of Natural Resources, held on August 28, 2026, provided updates on several city projects and recreational initiatives. Commissioner Dave Murphy discussed the completion of the Brill Field renovation, which included new sport court surfacing and improved facilities for street hockey, funded by the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). He also detailed the upcoming construction of a high ropes course at Mount Street Beach in Quincy Point, built by High Five Adventures of Vermont, aimed at youth development through leadership and teamwork programs. This project is also supported by CPC funding and is expected to be completed by mid to late September 2026. Additionally, the meeting covered plans for invasive plant cleanup efforts at Squaw Rock Park and a community meeting scheduled to discuss park improvements and partnerships with the Massachusetts tribe at Ponkapoag. The discussion highlighted the use of CPC grants and potential revenue from the Quarry Hills lease to support these capital improvement projects.