08/10/2026
UPDATE: Power is currently down in Marina Bay. National Grid is aware of the outage and, per their update from last week (see below), crews are in the area working on related repairs. During that work, a switch between the main feeds did not hold, resulting in today’s outage. National Grid’s online estimated restoration time is currently 2:45 PM. We will provide any additional updates we receive. Thank you.
AUG 5 UPDATE FROM NATIONAL GRID:
"We can confirm that the two underground cables serving Marina Bay are fully operational and that all identified faults have been resolved. Over the past several weeks, our crews have been working to replace the aging T-bodies that were determined to be the cause of the recent outages. As the next step in ensuring the continued reliability of service, the Company has begun conducting infrared scans of all T-bodies located on both underground cable circuits serving the Marina Bay area. This will allow us to evaluate each T-body splice for any anomalies and proactively replace any components that exhibit elevated temperature readings or other signs of concern. National Grid is using Elecomm Contracting to assist our internal crews in performing the infrared scanning, which started on Monday, August 3, 2026, and will last 14 days, weather dependent.
The Company is also advancing a significant underground cable replacement project to address the primary cause of the recent outages. We are currently in the design phase of that project and continue to make progress toward its implementation. We would like to note that the design phase may take some time to finalize. Once the result of the infrared scanning is finished, we will be able to meet with City, State, and association officials to discuss the results and provide additional details regarding our plans moving forward. Our goal is to ensure that all stakeholders have the most accurate and up-to-date information available."
National Grid notified customers of a power outage at 2:10 AM. Their latest update estimates power will be restored by 10:00 AM.
In speaking with both residents and business owners, we understand and share the frustration over the ongoing unreliability of the power infrastructure serving Marina Bay. It seems that every year, Marina Bay—often alone—is subjected to multiple prolonged power outages.
These outages are more than an inconvenience. They force businesses to close or significantly reduce operations, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of dollars in local meals tax revenue, while also impacting employees, customers, and the local economy.
Most importantly, during periods of extreme heat like today, prolonged power outages can pose serious health risks. Many residents, particularly seniors and other vulnerable individuals, rely on electricity to power air conditioning and other cooling measures that help protect them from dangerous temperatures.
Over the past several weeks, we have been in contact with both National Grid and City of Quincy officials to better understand the recurring issues affecting Marina Bay’s electrical infrastructure and, more importantly, what long-term solutions can be implemented to improve reliability and reduce the likelihood of future outages. We will provide an update on conditions when available.
UPDATE: NGRID: Crews are still investigating the outages near 552 VICTORY SHOP3. Your power is now estimated to be restored at 8:00 PM 07/15. 😞
