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In today's newsletter:
- Which 42-year-old mom plans to fight in Quincy next May?
- How Quincy’s history helped a local artist win a holiday contest
Also on today's calendar: Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Quincyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Quincyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 40 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 26, low: 20.
- Saturday: Cold; morning snow, up to 1", with a high of 26 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jenn Perella: Female Bantamweight Prospect (boxing247.com) — A rising bantamweight contender is slated to fight in Quincy in May 2026 under Granite Chin Promotions, giving local boxing fans a hometown card to watch for. The story follows 42-year-old mother and Milton native Jenn Perella’s late-start boxing journey, recent wins, and intense training schedule as she chases a world title while balancing family and full-time work. 
• Meet the holiday art contest winner. Quincy's history inspired her (patriotledger.com) — A Quincy artist’s watercolor of John Adams and the City Hall Christmas tree has won The Patriot Ledger’s holiday art contest, landing on today’s front page. Living in a Quincy apartment since 2018, she draws inspiration from the city’s presidential history, downtown statues, and festive decorations as she works toward making art her full-time career.
📸 Around Quincy
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Quincy
★ Featured events ★
- Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session
Virtual,
7:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- Friends Bookstore OPEN
Bookstore , 40 Washington Street , Quincy
12:30 pm - St. Stephen's Day Celebration
The Voyage Irish Pub & Restaurant , 14 Marshfield Ave , Humarock
4:00 pm - Friends Bookstore OPEN
Bookstore , 40 Washington Street , Quincy
9:30 am - Two Towns — The Bebop
The Bebop , 1116 Boylston St , Boston
7:00 pm - Sara Achorn: Solo Acoustic | Home Plate Bay Street Grille
Home Plate Bay Street Grill Taunton, MA , 1094 Bay St , Taunton
7:00 pm - Friends Bookstore OPEN
Bookstore , 40 Washington Street , Quincy
12:30 pm - BIG BIG Designer Floor Sample Event!!
Ethan Allen , 840 Willard St , Quincy
9:00 am - Community Yoga Class - Holiday Edition
Richardson Building , 40 Washington Street , Quincy
9:30 am - New Years Eve Festival of Comedy!
Marriott Boston Quincy , 1000 Marriott Dr , Quincy
7:30 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
📣 Quincy Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Town Hall Closed for Christmas
Braintree, MA Calendar Braintree, MA 02184
8:30 am - Boston Pops - Holiday Pops
Symphony Hall , 301 Massachusetts Ave , Boston
7:30 pm - Boxing Day Box Craft and Story Time
Mattapan Branch Library , 10 Hazelton Street , Mattapan
10:30 am - Adam Ezra Group
City Winery Boston , 80 Beverly St , Boston
7:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Fastest Way to Get a Social Security Benefit Verification Letter —Kentia Torres Read on Patch
- Taskrabbit posted a job opening for Cleaner (Taskrabbit) in Quincy. Apply here.
- Seacoast Nursing & Rehab Center posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Coordinator in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quincy here.
🗞 Nearby News
Braintree
- What time do Massachusetts malls close on Christmas Eve? (wickedlocal.com)
- 'Be Better': Last Minute Shoppers Take On The Christmas Crowd (iheart.com)
- Solomon Pond Mall Sells for $8.5M in Latest Sign of Enclosed Mall Decline (bostonrealestatetimes.com)
Milton
- Healey explores options to cover Mass. residents losing health insurance (commonwealthbeacon.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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