🏡 A Neighborly Reminder from the Town of Abington
Every week, hundreds of households place their trash curbside for collection. A few simple steps can help ensure pickup goes smoothly for everyone:
✔️ Place all trash inside your barrel
✔️ Make sure the lid closes completely
✔️ Break down larger items so they fit inside
✔️ Do not leave extra bags or materials next to the container
Following these guidelines helps our contractor collect trash safely and efficiently while keeping neighborhoods clean and attractive.
Thank you for being a great neighbor and helping make Abington a cleaner community.
Every week, hundreds of households place their trash curbside for collection. A few simple steps can help ensure pickup goes smoothly for everyone:
✔️ Place all trash inside your barrel
✔️ Make sure the lid closes completely
✔️ Break down larger items so they fit inside
✔️ Do not leave extra bags or materials next to the container
Following these guidelines helps our contractor collect trash safely and efficiently while keeping neighborhoods clean and attractive.
Thank you for being a great neighbor and helping make Abington a cleaner community.
📋 Registration is officially open for fall Household Hazardous Waste collections!
Six dates across the South Shore this fall — pick whichever works best for your schedule. Addresses are only shared once you register, so don't wait until the last minute!
📅 9/12 Whitman/Abington/E. Bridgewater/Hanson
📅 9/19 Marshfield
📅 9/26 Braintree (ends at noon)
📅 10/17 Hanover/Rockland
📅 10/24 Plymouth
📅 11/14 Hull
👉 Register now: bit.ly/SSRCHHW
Six dates across the South Shore this fall — pick whichever works best for your schedule. Addresses are only shared once you register, so don't wait until the last minute!
📅 9/12 Whitman/Abington/E. Bridgewater/Hanson
📅 9/19 Marshfield
📅 9/26 Braintree (ends at noon)
📅 10/17 Hanover/Rockland
📅 10/24 Plymouth
📅 11/14 Hull
👉 Register now: bit.ly/SSRCHHW
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection will be delayed by one day.
Our Town Manager Michael Maresco and Police Chief John Bonney discussed the town's use of Flock cameras and answered questions submitted by residents. Watch it here. https://youtu.be/NAhlec0SrCc
The Town of Abington invites all residents to join us in remembering and honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
📅 Monday, September 7, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Abington Police Department Parking Lot, in front of the 9/11 Memorial
Following the ceremony, please join us for a light collation in the Community Room inside the Police Station.
We hope you'll join us in paying tribute to those we lost, and in honoring the first responders and service members who continue to protect and serve. Never forget. 🇺🇸
📅 Monday, September 7, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Abington Police Department Parking Lot, in front of the 9/11 Memorial
Following the ceremony, please join us for a light collation in the Community Room inside the Police Station.
We hope you'll join us in paying tribute to those we lost, and in honoring the first responders and service members who continue to protect and serve. Never forget. 🇺🇸
South Shore Recycling Cooperative has scheduled Fall 2026 Hazardous Waste Day Collections!
Please check out the flyer for more information.
Please check out the flyer for more information.
Thank you to the Boston Bruins Foundation for hosting a street hockey clinic at Arnold Park's new street hockey courts!
🧪 FALL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS ARE HERE!
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) is holding six Household Hazardous Waste collections this fall across the region. Abington residents can attend any of these dates — not just the local one!
📅 9/12 — Whitman/Abington/E. Bridgewater/Hanson (propane tanks & fire extinguishers accepted, fee)
📅 9/19 — Marshfield
📅 9/26 — Braintree (ends at noon; $5 per 5 gal/5 lb cash copay)
📅 10/17 — Hanover/Rockland
📅 10/24 — Plymouth (propane tanks, fire extinguishers & marine flares accepted, fee; tires free for Plymouth County residents)
📅 11/14 — Hull
🕘 All events run 9 AM – 1 PM (except Braintree, ending at noon)
✅ Registration is required for every event to reduce wait times — the address is only revealed once you register.
🪪 Bring proof of residency. Open to residents & small businesses in SSRC member towns only.
🚫 NO latex/acrylic paint accepted at any collection — it's not hazardous, just messy! Still-usable paint can go to Recolor Paints in Hanover (fee); unusable paint can be dried with kitty litter and tossed in regular trash.
💰 Your town covers up to 50 gallons (liquids) or 100 lbs (solids) per household — fees apply beyond that.
🌐 Register & see full accepted/unaccepted item lists: bit.ly/SSRCHHW
❓ Questions? Call Sarah at 781-243-1132
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative (SSRC) is holding six Household Hazardous Waste collections this fall across the region. Abington residents can attend any of these dates — not just the local one!
📅 9/12 — Whitman/Abington/E. Bridgewater/Hanson (propane tanks & fire extinguishers accepted, fee)
📅 9/19 — Marshfield
📅 9/26 — Braintree (ends at noon; $5 per 5 gal/5 lb cash copay)
📅 10/17 — Hanover/Rockland
📅 10/24 — Plymouth (propane tanks, fire extinguishers & marine flares accepted, fee; tires free for Plymouth County residents)
📅 11/14 — Hull
🕘 All events run 9 AM – 1 PM (except Braintree, ending at noon)
✅ Registration is required for every event to reduce wait times — the address is only revealed once you register.
🪪 Bring proof of residency. Open to residents & small businesses in SSRC member towns only.
🚫 NO latex/acrylic paint accepted at any collection — it's not hazardous, just messy! Still-usable paint can go to Recolor Paints in Hanover (fee); unusable paint can be dried with kitty litter and tossed in regular trash.
💰 Your town covers up to 50 gallons (liquids) or 100 lbs (solids) per household — fees apply beyond that.
🌐 Register & see full accepted/unaccepted item lists: bit.ly/SSRCHHW
❓ Questions? Call Sarah at 781-243-1132
Absentee/Early Voting Ends Monday, August 31st at 12:00 noon.
The Town Clerk's Office will close at that time to continue preparations for the State Primary on Tuesday, September 1st at the Beaver Brook Elementary School at 1 Ralph Hamlin Ln.
All ballots can be returned to the ballot drop box in front of the Town Hall.
Please do not bring voted ballots to the Polls on Tuesday.
The Town Clerk's Office will close at that time to continue preparations for the State Primary on Tuesday, September 1st at the Beaver Brook Elementary School at 1 Ralph Hamlin Ln.
All ballots can be returned to the ballot drop box in front of the Town Hall.
Please do not bring voted ballots to the Polls on Tuesday.
WATER INTERCONNECTION ACTIVATION
The Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works (ARMM/) will be activating our interconnection with Whitman Water Department today (August 22, 2026) to supplement our water supply during the current water shortage.
This measure is being taken as a precaution to help maintain a safe and reliable water supply for our community.
Residents may notice temporary changes in water appearance, including discoloration, as water hydraulics will be changing.
The Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works will be monitoring the system and is prepared to address water quality concerns that may arise.
We appreciate your continued cooperation and support as we work to protect our community's water supply.
Please continue to conserve water and follow all current level 4 water use restrictions (most importantly, please shut off all outside irrigation).
Please contact the ARJV4vmv/ office with any questions: 781-878-0901
The Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works (ARMM/) will be activating our interconnection with Whitman Water Department today (August 22, 2026) to supplement our water supply during the current water shortage.
This measure is being taken as a precaution to help maintain a safe and reliable water supply for our community.
Residents may notice temporary changes in water appearance, including discoloration, as water hydraulics will be changing.
The Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works will be monitoring the system and is prepared to address water quality concerns that may arise.
We appreciate your continued cooperation and support as we work to protect our community's water supply.
Please continue to conserve water and follow all current level 4 water use restrictions (most importantly, please shut off all outside irrigation).
Please contact the ARJV4vmv/ office with any questions: 781-878-0901
DPH Issues Public Health Advisory on Recalled Outshine Fruit Bars
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers and retailers about a voluntary recall of select Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain glass. The recalled products were distributed to retailers nationwide and may have been sold in Massachusetts.
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. issued the recall after receiving consumer reports of glass in the product. No illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled products have been reported as of August 18, 2026.
Recalled products
Consumers should check their freezers for recalled Outshine Fruit Bars. The recall includes specific batches of the following products:
Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548610047
Outshine Grape Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548244044
Outshine Watermelon Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548413624
Outshine Black Cherry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548000121
Outshine Tangerine Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548612041
Outshine Variety Pack Fruit Bars, 24-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548816678
The UPC, batch code, and best-before date are printed on the bottom of the package. Consumers should compare all three pieces of information with the list in the FDA recall announcement. A matching flavor or package size alone does not necessarily mean that the product is recalled.
No other Outshine products or varieties are included in the recall. Recalled products should not be eaten, sold, served, or distributed.
Action steps for consumers
Check your freezer for recalled Outshine Fruit Bars
Review the UPC, batch code, and best-before date printed on the bottom of the package
Do not eat products included in the recall
Throw away recalled products (listed above) or return them to where they were purchased
Contact a health care provider immediately if you are concerned about a possible injury
Check the FDA recall announcement for the most current product information, batch codes, best-before dates, and product photographs
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Customer Service at 800-392-4885, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Information for retailers
Retailers are encouraged to:
Check shelves, freezers, inventory, online listings, and other points of sale for recalled Outshine Fruit Bars
Remove recalled products from sale and distribution
Ensure that returned recalled products are removed from inventory and are not resold
Segregate and clearly label recalled products while awaiting instructions for their return, disposal, or other disposition
Inform staff about the recall and instruct them not to restock affected products
Follow instructions from Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream or their distributor for returning or disposing of recalled products
Learn more
For complete information about the recall, including the affected batch codes, best-before dates, and product photographs, visit:
FDA: Updated – Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Select Outshine Fruit Bars Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
DPH will continue to coordinate with federal, state, and local partners and share updates as new information becomes available.
Product images
Outshine Variety Pack Fruit Bars, 24-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548816678
Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548610047
Outshine Grape Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548244044
Outshine Watermelon Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548413624
Outshine Black Cherry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548000121
Outshine Tangerine Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548612041
Additional resources
Public Health Advisory on Recalled Outshine Fruit Bars
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is advising consumers and retailers about a voluntary recall of select Outshine Fruit Bars because they may contain glass. The recalled products were distributed to retailers nationwide and may have been sold in Massachusetts.
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. issued the recall after receiving consumer reports of glass in the product. No illnesses or injuries associated with the recalled products have been reported as of August 18, 2026.
Recalled products
Consumers should check their freezers for recalled Outshine Fruit Bars. The recall includes specific batches of the following products:
Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548610047
Outshine Grape Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548244044
Outshine Watermelon Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548413624
Outshine Black Cherry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548000121
Outshine Tangerine Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548612041
Outshine Variety Pack Fruit Bars, 24-count package of 2.5-ounce bars
UPC: 041548816678
The UPC, batch code, and best-before date are printed on the bottom of the package. Consumers should compare all three pieces of information with the list in the FDA recall announcement. A matching flavor or package size alone does not necessarily mean that the product is recalled.
No other Outshine products or varieties are included in the recall. Recalled products should not be eaten, sold, served, or distributed.
Action steps for consumers
Check your freezer for recalled Outshine Fruit Bars
Review the UPC, batch code, and best-before date printed on the bottom of the package
Do not eat products included in the recall
Throw away recalled products (listed above) or return them to where they were purchased
Contact a health care provider immediately if you are concerned about a possible injury
Check the FDA recall announcement for the most current product information, batch codes, best-before dates, and product photographs
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Customer Service at 800-392-4885, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Information for retailers
Retailers are encouraged to:
Check shelves, freezers, inventory, online listings, and other points of sale for recalled Outshine Fruit Bars
Remove recalled products from sale and distribution
Ensure that returned recalled products are removed from inventory and are not resold
Segregate and clearly label recalled products while awaiting instructions for their return, disposal, or other disposition
Inform staff about the recall and instruct them not to restock affected products
Follow instructions from Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream or their distributor for returning or disposing of recalled products
Learn more
For complete information about the recall, including the affected batch codes, best-before dates, and product photographs, visit:
FDA: Updated – Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Select Outshine Fruit Bars Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
DPH will continue to coordinate with federal, state, and local partners and share updates as new information becomes available.
Product images
Outshine Variety Pack Fruit Bars, 24-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548816678
Outshine Strawberry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548610047
Outshine Grape Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548244044
Outshine Watermelon Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548413624
Outshine Black Cherry Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548000121
Outshine Tangerine Fruit Bars, six-count package of 2.5-ounce bars UPC: 041548612041
Additional resources
Public Health Advisory on Recalled Outshine Fruit Bars
🚧 Pre-Construction Meeting: South Weymouth Naval Air Station Redevelopment
Construction on the Southfield project (Weymouth/Abington/Rockland) is set to begin in September. Join the Southfield Redevelopment Authority for an info session:
📅 Thurs, Aug 27 | 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Tufts Library Multipurpose Room, 46 Broad St, Weymouth
More information at https://www.abingtonma.gov/events?id=63287528
Can't attend? Materials will be posted online, and 1:1 meetings can be requested. Need interpretation, transportation, or childcare accommodations? Contact Jason Hellendrung (jason.hellendrung@tetratech.com / 508-786-2220) by 5 PM Mon, Aug 24.
🏒 Attention Abington Residents!
The Boston Bruins Foundation and The Blades are hosting a Street Hockey Clinic at Arnold Park Street Hockey Rink!
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Arnold Park Street Hockey Rink
Stop by and meet the Bruins Foundation team — they generously donated $50,000 toward the Street Hockey Rinks at Arnold Park!
The Boston Bruins Foundation and The Blades are hosting a Street Hockey Clinic at Arnold Park Street Hockey Rink!
📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Arnold Park Street Hockey Rink
Stop by and meet the Bruins Foundation team — they generously donated $50,000 toward the Street Hockey Rinks at Arnold Park!
There is an opening on the Strawberry Golf Course Committee.
Interested residents can apply online at https://abingtonma.gov/forms/request-for-appointment-to-volunteer-board-or-committee or in person at the Town Manager's office.
Starting in September, Massachusetts' ballots are receiving new colors!
Notice of Aquatic Survey and possible Treatment at Island Grove Pond on August 18, 2026.
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.
Abington is completing a self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to assess the current level of
compliance with Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) in Town programs, services,
activities, and facilities. Please share your feedback on our plan. Provide Feedback via email to rdugan@ocpcrpa.org
Written feedback can be dropped off at
the Planning Board Offce at Abington
Town Hall.
🗑️ Keep your trash covered!
Trash collection works best when all waste is secured inside approved containers.
A closed lid helps:
• Prevent litter from blowing around the neighborhood
• Discourage pests and wildlife
• Improve collection efficiency
• Keep streets cleaner
Remember: all trash must fit inside your barrel with the cover fully closed. Items placed outside the container cannot be collected.
Thanks for helping keep our community looking its best.
Trash collection works best when all waste is secured inside approved containers.
A closed lid helps:
• Prevent litter from blowing around the neighborhood
• Discourage pests and wildlife
• Improve collection efficiency
• Keep streets cleaner
Remember: all trash must fit inside your barrel with the cover fully closed. Items placed outside the container cannot be collected.
Thanks for helping keep our community looking its best.
August 11 is National 811 Day (8/11), a nationwide reminder to contact 811 before digging to help protect the critical underground infrastructure that serves our communities.
Before any excavation begins, including roadwork, landscaping, drainage improvements, sign installation, or other municipal projects, excavators should contact 811 at least three business days in advance so underground utilities can be marked at no cost.
Key facts to remember:
-An underground utility line is damaged every nine minutes because 811 was not contacted before digging.
-Contacting 811 is free and helps identify the approximate location of underground facilities before excavation begins.
-Utility strikes can create safety hazards, disrupt essential services, increase costs, and delay projects.
-Municipal crews and contractors alike are required to contact 811 before disturbing the ground.
-Making 811 part of every project plan helps protect people, property, and critical infrastructure.
Before any excavation begins, including roadwork, landscaping, drainage improvements, sign installation, or other municipal projects, excavators should contact 811 at least three business days in advance so underground utilities can be marked at no cost.
Key facts to remember:
-An underground utility line is damaged every nine minutes because 811 was not contacted before digging.
-Contacting 811 is free and helps identify the approximate location of underground facilities before excavation begins.
-Utility strikes can create safety hazards, disrupt essential services, increase costs, and delay projects.
-Municipal crews and contractors alike are required to contact 811 before disturbing the ground.
-Making 811 part of every project plan helps protect people, property, and critical infrastructure.
🏒 Big day at Arnold Park! Abington Park & Rec and the Abington Street Hockey League celebrated the ribbon cutting for the newly upgraded playground and two brand-new street hockey rinks. Thanks to everyone who made this possible including the Boston Bruins Foundation.
