Episode Transcript
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[00:00:17] With an AM Quincy news update for Friday, November 13th.
[00:00:22] Four Quincy schools were placed on lockdown yesterday while police searched for a suspect from a car crash.
[00:00:29] State police say a Maserati crashed after fleeing from a car stop on Enterprise Drive in North quincy at about 12:30 yesterday afternoon. The driver fled on foot and was spotted jumping a fence along the Redline tracks on Newport Avenue extension North Quincy High School, Parker, Atlantic and Montclair schools were all placed on lockdown as a precaution for about a half an hour during the search.
[00:00:56] The lockdown was lifted after police said they believe the suspect left the area. Quincy and MBTA police were assisting state police with the investigation.
[00:01:07] A portion of C Street in Quincy will be temporarily repaved for the winter beginning this weekend. Crews will be repaving C Street between Southern Artery and 105C street beginning tomorrow. A portion of Southern Artery between C and Broad streets will also be temporarily repaved for the winter. A permanent repaving project will take place in the spring. The C Street repaving should be completed by next Wednesday.
[00:01:39] Plymouth police are asking for help finding a missing 15 year old girl. Police say Adriana Sinn Rhodes was last seen on Tuesday night in the area of Algonquin Terrace. According to officers. Adriana may be in the Boston or Quincy area. She's about 5ft 5 inches tall with light brown skin and black hair, police said. Adriana also has a nose piercing and hand tattoos. Anyone with information is asked to contact Plymouth police.
[00:02:14] The City of Quincy marked Veterans Day on Wednesday with its annual parade and ceremony. Participants gathered at the World War II memorial in Upper Marymount park to hear guest speaker retired U.S. navy Lieutenant Commander James Flaherty. A captain on the Quincy Police Department, Flaherty spoke about the importance of honoring all veterans, particularly Vietnam veterans who were not treated fairly when they returned home. The parade included veterans groups, student and scouting groups, first responders and the Quincy North Quincy Marching Band and color guard.
[00:02:53] A Quincy swimming instructor was recently honored by the Boston Celtics for rescuing a drowning woman at Wollaston beach in quincy. In July, 22 year old Renzi Daly was honored as a hero among us during the Celtics November 4th home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Daley is a swim instructor at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, participated in the Stripers Swim team and is a certified lifeguard. The Celtics Heroes Among Us program recognizes individuals who've made exceptional and lasting contributions to their communities. The award is presented at every Celtics home game.
[00:03:35] Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch says he's having his legal team determine if a City Council ordinance regarding surveillance technology is valid. The order would place regulations on the use of license plate reading cameras and other similar technology.
[00:03:52] The measure was approved after the city deactivated its flock cameras and is considering using another type of system.
[00:04:01] Quincy City Council has approved a resolution asking state lawmakers to stop the process of approving a home rule petition regarding the Granite Links Golf Club. The measure is requesting a delay in the process to allow for a formal audit of the current lease.
[00:04:18] The Thalia Theater Troupe of Quincy is presenting Harvey the classic story of Elwood P. Dowd's friendship with a tall white rabbit that only he can see at the Four River Clubhouse on November 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st at 7pm and November 15th and 22nd at 2pm Tickets will be sold at the door or @thalia theater troupe.org the United First Parish Church in Quincy center will hold a 50th anniversary celebration for their historic tour program on Saturday at 4:30 with a reception to follow in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend.
[00:05:05] The North Quincy High School Holiday Shopping Expo will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm the event features vendors, cookie decorating, raffles, family photos and an appearance by Santa.
[00:05:21] The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds annual Holiday Food Drive runs through December 17th. Donations of non perishable food items and personal hygiene items may be dropped off at their headquarters on High street in Dedham Square during business hours.
[00:05:38] Fewer people are moving to the Boston area while homes in the region remain extremely expensive, according to a report released this week. The Greater Boston Housing report card for 2026 said that population growth slowed dramatically last year and is likely declining even further this year. It said the region added 9,000 residents in 2025 compared to 49,000 in 2024. The report says federal policies have cut international migration to the region in half.
[00:06:15] Additionally, nearly 32,000 people left Greater Boston for other US destinations last year. The report also found that families need to make at least $180,000 a year just to afford a home in a low priced town where the median sale price is $600,000. The median price for a single family home in the Greater Boston overall is $772,000. In Cambridge, Wellesley, Weston and Brookline. That's more than million.
[00:06:50] Only six towns had median prices below 500,000 Ashby, Avon, Brockton, Shirley, Townsend and Wareham. A study by SmartAsset this summer found that it costs more for families to live comfortably in Massachusetts than in any other state. The Boston foundation report says that while home building increased in 2024 and 2025.
[00:07:17] It appears fewer houses are being built this year.
[00:07:22] Track of business news this morning and stocks are down. The Dow lost 189 points. The Nasdaq dropped 100. The S&P fell 26. Stocks were lower in Europe and in Asia, but losses remain modest as investors assessed how Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO might affect the global artificial intelligence industry.
[00:07:46] Dollar rose the euro was up. Oil at $96 a barrel.
[00:07:50] Sports the Canadiens beat the Bruins 5 to 2. The Bees will be hosting the Minnesota Wild Saturday night at 7 o'. Clock. Celtics take on the Mavericks at the Garden Sunday night at 6 and Patriots and Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany, for the international Games Sunday morning at 9:30.
[00:08:17] Forecast from the National Weather Service today. Rain in the morning and then just some scattered showers later in the day. A high only 45 for tonight. Cloudy, a low of 30 degrees. Saturday, mainly cloudy. High of 46. Partly cloudy Sunday, high 47 and then sunny 51 on Monday for the boater. Waves 2 to 3ft. Winds northeast at 20 to 25, becoming northerly. A small craft advisory remains in effect. High tide 1:29pm Sunrise 6:32, sets at 4:24.
[00:08:54] Traffic note 4 River Bridge scheduled to open Saturday and Sunday at 7am I'm Joe Catalano with an AEM Quincy news update for Friday, November 13th.
