Town of Abington

Town Offices are closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day. Trash pickup will be delayed by one day, with Friday customers' waste being picked up on Saturday, July 5.

If you received a Real Estate Exemption for Fiscal 2025, the Assessors office will be mailing out your Fiscal Year 2026 applications on Monday, June 30th. Please call us: 781-982-2107 with any questions!

Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Tuesday, June 24, the Abington Public Library has cancelled its scheduled outdoor event with Mr. Vinny, the Bubble Guy. APL plans to reschedule this event later in the summer. We will share more details once the date and time are confirmed. Residents are encouraged to visit the APL during its regularly scheduled hours.

🌿 Abington's draft Open Space and Recreation Plan is available and open for public comment! Join a virtual meeting led by the Old Colony Planning Council to discuss the goals and actions of the draft plan. 🗓️ Wednesday, June 25, 2025 🕢 7:30 PM Register for the meeting link! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NUq-QuTgSbSfPx_s1bRGQA#/registration

Please note, Abington Town Offices will be closed on June 19, 2025 in recognition of the Juneteenth Holiday. There will be no trash collection on 6/19/2025. Pick up will be delayed one day for residents with Thursday and Friday pick up.

Due to the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 trash and recycling collection, there will be no trash or recycling pickup. The remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. Thursday’s route will be collected on Friday, June 20th Friday’s route will be collected on Saturday, June 21st Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. As a reminder, for any information related to trash or recycling, please reach out to the health department at 781-982-2119. Boston Carting should only be contacted to schedule a bulk item pick up. To schedule a bulk item, pick up they can be reached at 617-541-4009.

Community Notice! Notice of Aquatic Treatment at Cleveland Pond 6/17/2025 Ames Nowell State Park – Abington, MA On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Cleveland Pond, located within Ames Nowell State Park in Abington, MA, will undergo treatment to control non-native invasive aquatic plant species, specifically milfoil and fanwort. Solitude Lake Management will be conducting the treatment. As a safety precaution, all water-based activities in Cleveland Pond will be prohibited on the day of treatment. Recreational use of the pond may resume on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain the ecological health of the pond. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Notice of Aquatic Treatment at Island Grove Pond 6/19/2025 Please be advised that Island Grove Pond will be chemically treated on Thursday, June 19, 2025, to control nuisance aquatic vegetation and algae. This treatment is being conducted under a permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MA-DEP) and with the approval of the local Conservation Commission. As a result, water usage restrictions will be in place as follows: Swimming, Boating, Fishing: Not permitted until Friday, June 20, 2025 Drinking & Cooking: Not permitted until Sunday, June 22, 2025 Livestock/Domestic Animal Consumption: Not permitted until Friday, June 20, 2025 Irrigation to Turf & Landscape Ornamentals: Not permitted until Sunday, June 22, 2025 Irrigation to Food Crops, Production Ornamentals, or Newly Seeded Turf: Not permitted until Tuesday, June 24, 2025 These temporary restrictions help ensure public health and environmental safety. Your cooperation is appreciated. For further information, please contact Water & Wetland at (888) 493-8526 or info@waterandwetland.com. Thank you for your attention and support in protecting our local water resources.

Looking for a lush lawn and want to be conscious of the environment🐝? Follow DPW's tips for lawn care.

Learn more about Abington’s beloved Island Grove Park! It is rich with history you will want to know and celebrate. As part of Abington Celebrates Founders Weekend, on June 7 at ⌚10:30AM there will be a guided tour of the park and an unveiling of new interpretive signs. Meet at the Lake Street side of Memorial Bridge to attend the tour! The interpretive signs share the park’s rich history and notable Civil War veterans.

Are you doing DIY projects on your property this summer? Visit Abington's Building Department's website to learn what projects need a permit and which ones don't! https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/building

Abington's Compost Site at 171 Groveland Street is open for the season! Residents can utilize the site on most Saturdays through November from 9AM - 2PM. 🍂Drop leaves and grass for compost 🔧Free Scrap Metal Drop Off 📺 Recycling of televisions/computers, monitors, air conditioners, microwaves and more for a nominal fee 🛏️ Mattress and Box Spring Recycling for $40 a unit For more information and recycling fees, visit our website https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/abington-trash

Working on getting your yard summer☀️ ready? Help protect our nature's 💧water quality by minimizing pollution in stormwater run off!

Today, the Town of Abington pauses in remembrance of the brave men and women of the United States military who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. May we never forget their sacrifice. In efforts to remember those Abington residents Killed in Action, the Town recently published a new memorial webpage. For over a decade, Rev. Dr. Kristy Coburn, pastor of the United Church of Christ in Abington and Abington American Legion Chaplain, researched each Abington serviceman who was killed in action. With the help of volunteers, this new webpage ensures each name is remembered, each story told, and each life honored. Learn more at http://www.abingtonma.gov/o/toa/page/veteranskia Photo credit: Abington News (2023 Memorial Day Ceremony)

Town Offices are closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday. Trash pickup will be delayed by one day.

🇺🇸All residents are encouraged to attend Abington's Memorial Day Ceremony at 9AM on Monday, May 26th in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at the Veterans’ Lot. This ceremony will focus on honoring the people from our town who have died while fighting for our freedom. The ceremony will be led by the Veterans' Organizations in Abington.

DRINKING WATER PROBLEM CORRECTED This notice is being sent to you by Abington/Rockland Joint Water Works Date distributed: 5/18/2025 Customers of Abington/Rockland Joint Water Works were notified on 5/16/2025 of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil water prior to consumption. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil water prior to consumption. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Dear Residents, The Abington Rockland Joint Water Works has issued a BOIL WATER ORDER effective immediately for customers in Abington, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanson, Hingham, and Whitman. Recent routine water testing detected E. coli and total coliform bacteria, which can cause illness. This is a serious matter, and we're taking urgent steps to protect public health. ❗ What You Need to Do: • DO NOT drink tap water unless boiled for at least 1 full minute. • Use boiled or bottled water for: o Drinking o Brushing teeth o Making ice o Cooking o Washing dishes • Discard all ice, beverages, formula, and uncooked food made with tap water on or before May 14, 2025. We expect the issue to be resolved within 48–72 hours. You will be notified as soon as the order is lifted. Additional Resources: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/faqs-public-health-and-drinking-water https://www.mass.gov/doc/boil-order-fact-sheet-english/download Please forward this email or share with neighbors, schools, and others who may not have received it directly.

The Water and Wetland company will be surveying Island Grove on May 15 for maintenance purposes.

Mark your calendars for Founder's Day Weekend! Abington Celebrates has a jam packed June 6-8. Visit our website for more information, https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/founders-day-weekend

🎤Annual Postal Carriers Food Drive to Benefit Abington's Food Pantry 🗓️Saturday, May 10 📍Your Mailbox Help your community members! Please bag nonperishable food items near your mailbox and your postal carrier will do the rest. Leave donated items in a plastic bag near your mailbox or in view of the street by 9 AM May 10th! Thank you for your support. *PLEASE CHECK EXPIRATION DATES