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And check out Christmas Bake Sale and Cookie Walk on the Quincy Patch calendar

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Hi there, Quincy! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Quincy veteran’s story shows Lend a Hand’s impact
  • How a Quincy man’s alleged injections led to rare botulism cases
  • How Quincy’s new police task force is targeting porch pirates

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Bake Sale and Cookie Walk and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Quincyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Quincyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 31, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Windy and cold, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gigi is a disabled veteran on a fixed income. Can you Lend a Hand? (patriotledger.com) — A 72-year-old disabled veteran living alone in Quincy is struggling to afford nutritious food and basic household items while caring for her cat on a fixed income. The Lend a Hand campaign is seeking donations that support Quincy Community Action Programs, Aspire Health Alliance, and South Shore Community Action Council, which provide food, heating help, and other vital services to neighbors like her.
   

2. Quincy man agrees to plead guilty in med spa botulism case (patriotledger.com) — A 33-year-old Quincy man has agreed to plead guilty in a federal case tied to botulism illnesses traced to a Milton med spa, Rodrigo Beauty. Investigators say he injected clients with unapproved botulinum toxin despite lacking credentials, and they’re urging anyone treated there to complete an FDA questionnaire as he faces potential prison time and significant forfeiture.
   

3. Porch pirates steal over $700 worth of packages for those in need from Fall River home (cbsnews.com) — Quincy residents are being warned that local police have seen such a spike in porch package thefts that they’ve formed a dedicated task force to target thieves. The story follows a major theft from a Fall River porch and shares Quincy officers’ practical tips for protecting deliveries and reporting suspected stolen packages.
   

4. Quincy boys basketball wins opener: South Shore sports top performers for Dec. 11-14 (patriotledger.com) — Quincy High’s boys basketball team opened its season with a dominant 75-49 home win over TechBoston, led by Malcolm McMorrow’s 17 points and strong scoring from four teammates. The roundup also spotlights standout performances from other South Shore basketball and hockey teams, including a Duxbury win over the Quincy/North Quincy co-op squad.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 8th Annual Tree Lighting Festivities —Mark Allen Wood Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors, I’m looking for someone who can clean the drainage channel in my backyard and remove a large amount of fallen leaves.
    It tends to clog after heavy rain. Need someone who can come this week if possible. Please message me for details. Thank you! (Nextdoor North Quincy)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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