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Quincy
Point is one of the city’s ”gateways” to the South
Shore. Northbound travelers from many South Shore communities must
pass through the business area as they travel north on routes 3A
and 53.
Since its early days as a small fishing village, Quincy Point developed
as a maritime community beginning with fishing and then shipbuilding.
Job opportunities created by the shipyard brought many local and
immigrant laborers to the neighborhood, resulting in one of the
most dense neighborhoods dominated by small single family lots.
The shipyard, known as Fore River Ship & Engine Company, then
Bethlehem Steel, and eventually General Dynamics, was a world leader
in commercial and naval shipbuilding until the 1970’s and
the major industry in Quincy.
As shipbuilding faded, the area has undergone significant redevelopment
with an emphasis on residential, commercial and industrial development.
Its commercial establishments service the strong residential base
and industry-related operations, as well as the region. Home to
a variety of local shops and restaurants, it also is the place of
maritime, fishing and industrial businesses. With one of the largest
auto dealerships in Eastern Massachusetts, a Wal-Mart and a regional
Asian supermarket, the area also draws significantly from the Greater
Boston area.
Adjacent to the former Fore River Shipyard is Harbor Express, which
provides commuter boat service to Boston and Logan Airport, transportation
to the Boston Harbor Islands National Park system, as well as whale
watches and special excursion and charter services. Docked alongside
Harbor Express is the USS Salem, a World War II battleship that
was built at the Shipyard and is used today as a United
States Navy Shipbuilding Museum. )
The largest development opportunity in Quincy
today is the 113 acre site of the Fore
River Shipyard. Strategically located just six miles south of
Boston, the site is ideal for a wide range of potential uses. Now
owned by Daniel Quirk, the site of the former Quincy Shipyard offers
frontage on a functioning ship channel, extensive deep-water berth
space, large lay-down and back-up areas, excellent rail, road and
air transportation, fully operational railroad with connections,
and a variety of existing building types.
In addition, a skilled workforce and ready access to national and
world markets make it a prime opportunity for successful development.
To learn more about the Quincy 2000 member businesses in this area,
click here.
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Point Steering Committee: |
Tom O'Brien, Tom O'Brien Hyundai
Dana Ahern, Ahern Communications, Inc.
Paul Angelico, Twin Rivers Technologies
William Walker, Water Transportation Alternative
Jim Felci, WJDA
Fred Tobman, Tobman Insurance
The Steering Committee oversees the
implementation of the Partnership goals and objectives.
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Through
a partnership with the City of Quincy and the Quincy Point Business
& Professional Organization (now the Quincy Point Business Partnership)
20 decorative banners have been recently installed on light poles
surrounding the rotary near the Fore River Bridge on route 3A.
The City and the QPBPA split the $3,000 cost.
The designs include a picture of a flounder and cod fish, as well
as a red, white and blue design welcoming people to Quincy. “The
fish have certainly raised a few eyebrows, but overall people seem
to be pleased at the way the banners help to liven up the area”
commented Dana Ahern, from Ahern Communications and board member
of the former QPBPA. Fall and winter scenes are currently being
planned to replace the summer banners.

Quincy Credit Union


Harbor Express
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 17th from 8:00 a.m. -900 a.m., At the Quincy point Congregational Church located at 444 Washington Street in Quincy point.
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CITY CONTACTS:
City Councillor:
Dan Raymondi
617-376-1352
City Hall Office of
Constituent Services:
Tom Fabrizio
617-376-1500
Community Police Officer:
Officer Jimmy Dentremont
617-594-2033
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“The redevelopment of the Fore River Shipyard is
an exciting opportunity to create a mixed-use waterfront
village that will surely stimulate local and regional
interest in this historic property. Working with our community
partners in Quincy and Braintree our development team
is committed to a public planning process, and to shape
a master plan that will include not only residential,
commercial and marine related uses but also open space
and public access amenities throughout. City of Quincy
officials have been very supportive of our planning initiative,
and the services and resources provided by Quincy 2000
Collaborative is a great asset to our development team.
Turning the shipyard into a vibrant waterfront community
will add to the many reasons why the City of Quincy is
a great place to live, work and visit.”
-Daniel J. Quirk

Local representatives attending a recent Quincy Point Business Partnership meeting.
Includeing:
(From left to right back row)
Jim Felci (WJDA), Glen McGee (Quincy Point Congregational Church), Officer Jim Dentremont (Quincy Police Department), Fred Tobman (Tobman Insurance), Bill Walker (Harbor Express), Dean Rizzo (Executive Directo of Quincy 2000 Collaborative)
(From left to right front row)
John Valante ( Valante Mechanical, Inc.), Dana Ahern (Ahern Communications), Tom O'Brien (O'Brien Hyundai), Sean Galvin, (Galvin Construction and President of Quincy 2000)
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PURE chocolate

Mayor William J. Phelan helps Christina Bartkus(left) and Lisa Trifone (right) cut the Grand Opening ribbon at PURE chocolate at 102 Franklin Street.

Christina Bartkus shows Dean Rizzo (executive director, Quincy 2000 Collaborative) some of the great chocolate selections.
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