Recent City News

This is where we announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

Taste of Quincy Ethnic & Cultural Celebration

Saturday, August 4, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. D Street SW in Downtown Quincy will become cultural delight    where you can sample cuisine from France, Mexico, Holland, Germany and other cultures that make up our community, watch ethnic craft demonstration and listen and watch multi-cultural entertainment.  Please join the Centennial Committee for this unique "Taste" of Quincy's Many Cultures!

          Consumer Confidence Report 2006

The City's Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report will be mailed out to all water uses in June.  Copies are available at City Hall (104 B Street SW), the Public Works Department (21 A Street NW) or on-line by clicking on the header above.  For question regarding the report please contact Public Works Working Foreman Dave Reynolds at (509) 787-4131. 

          City Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor

City Council approved job descriptions for a City Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor at the June 6, 2007 continued Council meeting.

          Hearing Examiner RFQ

         Jobs Available!

         Police Officer - Lateral (establishing a list)

         City Engineer

New Compost Hours

 

The Quincy Compost Facility is going back to summer hours as of April 3rd.  The facility is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:15 am until 6:45 pm, closed 1:50 pm to 3:10 pm for lunch.  Compost can be purchased at City Hall for $10 per cubic yard.  Any purchase of 51 cubic yards or more is at a rate of $8 per cubic yard. For more information contact Public Works at 509.787.4131. 

 

Prepayment for compost purchases required at City Hall during normal working hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Saturday pickup of compost must be pre-purchased.

City Hires New Police Officer

Luke Wyman was sworn in at the February 20, 2007 Council Meeting by Sergeant Coleman of the Quincy Police Department.  Luke is a 2004 graduate of Ephrata High School and received his Bachelor's degree in Law and Justice from Central Washington University in March 2006.  He is a welcomed addition to the Quincy Police Department.

              City of Quincy Celebrates 100 years!

The City of Quincy is having a year long celebration marking the 100th anniversary of it's incorporation in 1907.  The Mayor's Centennial Committee will have various events throughout 2007 to celebrate.  Watch for upcoming events!

          Consumer Confidence Report 2005

 The City's Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report was mailed out to all water uses on June 21st.  Copies are available at City Hall (104 B Street SW), the Public Works Department (21 A Street NW) or on-line by clicking on the header above.  For question regarding the report please contact Public Works Director Lorin Lowry at (509) 787-4131. 

             New Compost Rates

Effective May 9, 2006, the City will now be able to sell compost in smaller quantities.  Ordinance 06-173 sets the compost rates as followed:

Finished 5/8" minus or course:  1/4 cy           $3.00

                                              1/2 cy           $5.50

                                              1-50 cy         $10/yd

                                              51 or more cy $8/yd

Compost will also be available for pick up at the City Yard as well as the Compost Facility.

 

          Upcoming Events

Lawn Party & Wine Fest '06

The Reiman-Simmons House is hosting the 2nd Annual Lawn Party & Wine Fest Saturday, May 20th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  The cost is $35 per person and includes commemorative wine glass and wine tasting of select Washington wines - meet the winemakers!  Live jazz music by "Easy Money" with Nancy Zahn and catering by Idle Hour Cafe.  Opportunities to win getaway packages and more!  See local and regional art.  Reiman-Simmons House is located in Quincy on Highway 28 across from Subway.  Tickets can be purchased from QVHSM, PO Box 1003, Quincy, WA  98848 or at the following locations:  Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce, Barb's Place, Heartland Pharmacy and Idle Hour Cafe.  For more information, call 509-787-3757 or visit www.quincyvalley.org and select Reiman-Simmons House.  Proceeds benefit 1904 Reiman-Simmons House.

Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

The 3rd Annual Dru Gimlin 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is set for June 3rd in downtown Quincy.  Get a team and participate in this special event.  Dru, a Junior at Quincy High School in 2003, was an awesome athlete that taken away from us too young due to injuries sustained in a car accident.  His friends started this tournament in his honor and money goes to help athletes that can't afford equipment and for two scholarships to graduating seniors.  It is a day of fun and a true basketball experience.  If you play in Hoop Fest, this is a great practice for you!  Visit www.quincyvalley.org for more information and application.  See you there!

 

The City of Quincy 2004 Water Quality reports are available at City Hall or download a copy from the website.  Residents will receive a copy in the mail around the middle of the month. 

The Quincy Compost Facility is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:15 am until 6:45 pm.  Compost can be purchased at City Hall for $10 per cubic yard.  Any purchase of 51 cubic yards or more is at a rate of $8 per cubic yard. For more information contact City Hall 509.787.3523. 

 

Prepayment for compost purchases required at City Hall during normal working hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Saturday pickup of compost must be pre-purchased.