Once known as “Shopperstown USA” Quincy Center is well recognized as the commercial center of the City. However, it is not the only business district providing economic sustainability and a social fabric for residents and visitors to benefit from.
Ever-evolving neighborhood business districts such as Wollaston, North Quincy, Quincy Point, Marina Bay and a variety of commercial corridors throughout South and West Quincy provide essential goods and services to the many residents and employees that live and work within these areas of the city.
The traditional “mom & pop” businesses found within these districts help to define the fabric of the community, and create vibrant centers of social and commercial activity. Numerous family-owned small businesses thrive through the generations as many new businesses open ensuring that the entrepreneurial spirit remains a critical part of the local economy.
Quincy Center
Quincy Center was the original nucleus around which the commercial and administrative heart of Quincy developed. Serviced by the “T” Red Line and the Commuter Rail and the heart of Quincy’s government, education, and many historical attractions, the Center has undergone considerable change in recent years. Similar to many down towns, the main retail center was impacted by the growth of suburban retail malls, but significant growth in office space and residential development has injected new life into the area.
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The downtown historic sites, including the National Register’s United First Parish Church, the Thomas Crane Public Library and the Adams National Historic Park attract many visitors to the area. Programs offered at the historic Thomas Crane Public Library and the Adams National Historic Park are magnets for both residents and workers.
A major redevelopment effort is currently underway for the downtown, encompassing an estimated $1.2 billion investment to transform Downtown Quincy into a vibrant, attractive urban center with new sidewalks, public parks, new retailers and and additional parking. A major element of renewed downtown infrastructure is the Quincy Center Concourse, a new east-west connector route (now completed) that will tie together the Quincy downtown area, long separated by the north-south subway and commuter rail corridor that provides services to and through Quincy Center.
For additional information on the Quincy Center Development, click here. By attracting new office, housing and retail businesses, the program will strengthen and expand the current economic base and restore Quincy Center as a vibrant, focal point of the community and region.
For a brief description of the various development and infrastructure projects planned and/or under way click here.
The Community Police Department encourages you to contact the Patrol Officer representing your business are if you have a need, concern or idea to make the business district a safer environment for you and your customers.
Main Officer Number: 617-479-1212
Supervisors
Lieutenant Tim Sorgi (C) 857-488-9170 (O) 617-770-4993
Quincy Center
Officer Roger White 857-342-0523
North Quincy
Ideally located just seven miles south of Boston and easily accessible by automobile, water and public transportation, North Quincy is a center of residential, retail, office and industrial development. Spurred by the desirable location, apartment and condominium development has augmented the densely settled neighborhood of single and two family homes in recent years.
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- Marina Bay Residential Development
- Neponset River Bridge Reconstruction
- East/West Squantum and Hancock Street Intersection
- North Quincy High School Campus Plan
Main Officer Number: 617-479-1212
Supervisors
Lieutenant Tim Sorgi (C) 857-488-9170 (O) 617-770-4993
North Quincy/Squantum/Marina Bay
Officer Greg Mar 617- 594-2028
Montclair
Officer Tim Simmons 339-235-6662
Quincy Point
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.
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The Watson
East/West Howard Street and Quincy Ave Intersection
Fore River Bridge
Economic Development ReportThe Community Police Department encourages you to contact the Patrol Officer representing your business are if you have a need, concern or idea to make the business district a safer environment for you and your customers.
Main Officer Number: 617-479-1212
Supervisors
Lieutenant Tim Sorgi (C) 857-488-9170 (O) 617-770-4993
Quincy Point
Officer Matt Miller 617- 594-2070
South/West Quincy
With its labor intensive quarrying, the granite industry brought many immigrant workers to this area, many of who maintained a permanent presence long after the industry faded. The legacy of many service-related enterprises that catered to the needs of the quarry workers and the industry is still evident throughout the area.
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- Avalon Quincy
- Brook Road Residences
- Crown Colony Apartments
Main Officer Number: 617-479-1212
Supervisors
Lieutenant Tim Sorgi (C) 857-488-9170 (O) 617-770-4993
West Quincy
Officer Jim Whedbee 617-483-0599
Wollaston
With a convenient “T” Red Line station, extensive coastline, and easy access to Boston, the Wollaston section of Quincy has always been a desirable place to live. The nationally famous Howard Johnson’s was founded in Wollaston.
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- New Central Middle School
The Community Police Department encourages you to contact the Patrol Officer representing your business are if you have a need, concern or idea to make the business district a safer environment for you and your customers.
Main Officer Number: 617-479-1212
Supervisors
Lieutenant Tim Sorgi (C) 857-488-9170 (O) 617-770-4993
Wollaston
Officer Jim Silcox 339-237-1575