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Read some of Maggie’s thoughts on local issues; many were written as letters to The Quincy Sun
An appeal for state oversight of golf course deal
State legislators are weighing whether to support the City of Quincy’s request to waive state rules on leases and open bidding processes so that the Granite Links Golf Club can operate on public land for another 80 years. Residents can submit written comments on the question through July 1.
City deals favor developers over residents
Other Massachusetts cities want to charge minor fees for high-end real estate sales to help fund affordable housing. Quincy is going in the opposite direction
New elderly affordable housing units planned for Wollaston
A 94-unit building for low-income elderly residents is planned for an empty lot behind 80 Clay Street
The Quincy City Council is not following its own rules for hearings and debate
The Quincy City Council should follow its own rules to hold monthly public hearings and to rigorously debate issues on behalf of residents