Have you experienced flooding in Abington? Your input is needed! 🌧️💧
The Town of Abington, in partnership with the Town of Rockland, is conducting a Nature-Based Stormwater Resilience Watershed Assessment to identify flood reduction priorities and future improvements.
Join us for a community workshop:
📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Abington Council on Aging, 441 Summer Street
Residents are encouraged to share flooding concerns, affected areas, and ideas for solutions. Dinner will be provided, and participants will be entered for a chance to win a gift card.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/AbRockMay27
The Town of Abington, in partnership with the Town of Rockland, is conducting a Nature-Based Stormwater Resilience Watershed Assessment to identify flood reduction priorities and future improvements.
Join us for a community workshop:
📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Abington Council on Aging, 441 Summer Street
Residents are encouraged to share flooding concerns, affected areas, and ideas for solutions. Dinner will be provided, and participants will be entered for a chance to win a gift card.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/AbRockMay27
Healthy lawns start with healthy habits! 🌿💧
The Greenscapes Guide to Lawn Care offers simple seasonal tips to help residents maintain beautiful lawns while protecting local water quality and reducing unnecessary watering and fertilizer use.
Some easy spring reminders:
✔️ Test your soil before adding fertilizer
✔️ Leave grass clippings on the lawn
✔️ Set mower height to 3 inches
✔️ Water only when needed using the “Walk Test”
✔️ Consider native and drought-tolerant plants
Did you know? In most years, lawns do not need watering before Memorial Day!
Small changes at home can make a big difference for Abington’s environment and waterways. Check out the flyer for lawn care tips throughout the year. 🌎
The Greenscapes Guide to Lawn Care offers simple seasonal tips to help residents maintain beautiful lawns while protecting local water quality and reducing unnecessary watering and fertilizer use.
Some easy spring reminders:
✔️ Test your soil before adding fertilizer
✔️ Leave grass clippings on the lawn
✔️ Set mower height to 3 inches
✔️ Water only when needed using the “Walk Test”
✔️ Consider native and drought-tolerant plants
Did you know? In most years, lawns do not need watering before Memorial Day!
Small changes at home can make a big difference for Abington’s environment and waterways. Check out the flyer for lawn care tips throughout the year. 🌎
Spring lawn care season is here! 🌱☀️
Did you know that simple lawn care practices can help protect Abington’s ponds, streams, and groundwater? Excess fertilizer and overwatering can wash nutrients into local waterways, leading to algae blooms and water quality issues.
A few easy tips for a healthier lawn and cleaner water:
✔️ Water only as needed — about 1” per week
✔️ Mow grass at least 3” high
✔️ Leave grass clippings on the lawn
✔️ Test your soil before applying fertilizer
✔️ Avoid fertilizing before heavy rain
Together, we can keep our lawns green and our water clean. 💧
Did you know that simple lawn care practices can help protect Abington’s ponds, streams, and groundwater? Excess fertilizer and overwatering can wash nutrients into local waterways, leading to algae blooms and water quality issues.
A few easy tips for a healthier lawn and cleaner water:
✔️ Water only as needed — about 1” per week
✔️ Mow grass at least 3” high
✔️ Leave grass clippings on the lawn
✔️ Test your soil before applying fertilizer
✔️ Avoid fertilizing before heavy rain
Together, we can keep our lawns green and our water clean. 💧
Thank you to all of our residents who attended Town Meeting. Our form of Town Government relies on the participation of our residents. To prepare for the upcoming Special Election, we will be sharing additional educational resources like this one. This chart breaks down the tax impact for each ballot question.
At our Annual Town Meeting on May4, voters will be asked to vote on two budgets in Article 13: Part 1 is level-funded, and Part 2 is level-service, requiring a Proposition 2 1/2 override.
Article 13 Part 1 is a level-funded budget that would maintain the same spending as FY2026 and would result in major, impactful cuts felt by residents.
Article 13 Part 2 is a level-service budget that would maintain the same services and staffing. To maintain services, voters must authorize a Proposition 2 1/2 override to address the $3.4 million deficit.
If Town Meeting voters approve the level-service budget, it must also pass at the polls at a Special Election on May 16 to be put into effect.
Town Manager Michael Maresco created this chart to educate voters on the impact an override will be felt on their property tax bills.
Road Work Notice
Monday, May 4, 2026
7AM - 3PM
MassDOT will be performing road work along Route 123 throughout the day on May 4. Expect delays and plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience.
Monday, May 4, 2026
7AM - 3PM
MassDOT will be performing road work along Route 123 throughout the day on May 4. Expect delays and plan accordingly. Thank you for your patience.
🏡 Property Valuation 101
Every property in Abington is assessed at its full and fair cash value. Assessors use market research, sales analysis, and appraisals to make sure values reflect current market conditions. Accurate assessments help keep taxes fair across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
🔗Valuations are public record and can be viewed through our database. https://gis.vgsi.com/abingtonma/
Every property in Abington is assessed at its full and fair cash value. Assessors use market research, sales analysis, and appraisals to make sure values reflect current market conditions. Accurate assessments help keep taxes fair across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
🔗Valuations are public record and can be viewed through our database. https://gis.vgsi.com/abingtonma/
Looking to get more involved in your community?
The Town of Abington is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Conservation Commission. This is a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in protecting Abington’s natural resources, open spaces, and wetlands.
No prior experience is required, just an interest in conservation and a willingness to serve!
Apply online or at the Town Manager's office at Town Hall. https://www.abingtonma.gov/forms/request-for-appointment-to-volunteer-board-or-committee
The Town of Abington is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Conservation Commission. This is a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in protecting Abington’s natural resources, open spaces, and wetlands.
No prior experience is required, just an interest in conservation and a willingness to serve!
Apply online or at the Town Manager's office at Town Hall. https://www.abingtonma.gov/forms/request-for-appointment-to-volunteer-board-or-committee
⚠️Traffic Pattern Alert
⏰4/22/2026 Overnight 8PM - 5AM
📍 Route 18 near Giardanos/Timberlanes
MassDot will be completing road maintenance from 8PM on April 22 until 5AM on April 23. The road will be reduced to one lane. Please prepare for traffic delays.
⏰4/22/2026 Overnight 8PM - 5AM
📍 Route 18 near Giardanos/Timberlanes
MassDot will be completing road maintenance from 8PM on April 22 until 5AM on April 23. The road will be reduced to one lane. Please prepare for traffic delays.
📝 Ever wonder how your property taxes are determined?
The Abington Assessor’s Office sets property values and manages excise taxes so everyone pays their fair share. Our work ensures local services are funded equitably. Understanding assessments helps you see how taxes support your community.
🔗Read more about it in the Assessor’s Department Spotlight:
https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2822919
The Abington Assessor’s Office sets property values and manages excise taxes so everyone pays their fair share. Our work ensures local services are funded equitably. Understanding assessments helps you see how taxes support your community.
🔗Read more about it in the Assessor’s Department Spotlight:
https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2822919
🍀Road Closures and Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Information🍀
Abington Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday April 12th, 2026
Step-off: 1:00pm
*Please know that these closure times are subject to change without notice for security reasons.
*We ask that people refrain from setting up their chairs in the roadway going across any intersection.
*All streets connecting to the main route may be used as ambulance routes and need to be kept clear, even if there are barricades going across them.
*You will be asked to move if you set up your viewing spot across a road that is blocked off for emergency vehicle use only.
Road Closure Schedule for Sunday April 12th, 2026
- Washington Street (South) at Route 18 - 1145am
- Brockton Ave @ Route 18 - 1215pm
- Abington Center - 1230pm
- Central Street (West of Park Ave) - 1230pm
- Central Street @ Washington Street - 1245pm
- Washington Street @ Lincoln Blvd - 1245pm
- Washington St @ Adams St - 1245pm
- North Ave @ Wales St (East Bound) - 1245pm
- Rt. 58 @ Wales (South Bound) - 1245pm
- Rt. 58 @ Monroe St - 1245pm
- Rt. 58 @ Adams St - 1245pm
- North Abington Closes - No later than 1pm
● Traffic will be restricted onto all roadways from Rt. 18 (Rt. 123-Rt 139) leading to the parade route beginning at 1215pm.
● All traffic east from Rt. 18 and south from Rt. 58 will be detoured Wales Street → North Ave into Rockland
● West bound traffic from Rockland on North Ave will be detoured Birch St → Plymouth St (South bound only)
● All traffic North from Rt. 58 will be detoured →Monroe St →North Ave to Rockland.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation.
Abington Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday April 12th, 2026
Step-off: 1:00pm
*Please know that these closure times are subject to change without notice for security reasons.
*We ask that people refrain from setting up their chairs in the roadway going across any intersection.
*All streets connecting to the main route may be used as ambulance routes and need to be kept clear, even if there are barricades going across them.
*You will be asked to move if you set up your viewing spot across a road that is blocked off for emergency vehicle use only.
Road Closure Schedule for Sunday April 12th, 2026
- Washington Street (South) at Route 18 - 1145am
- Brockton Ave @ Route 18 - 1215pm
- Abington Center - 1230pm
- Central Street (West of Park Ave) - 1230pm
- Central Street @ Washington Street - 1245pm
- Washington Street @ Lincoln Blvd - 1245pm
- Washington St @ Adams St - 1245pm
- North Ave @ Wales St (East Bound) - 1245pm
- Rt. 58 @ Wales (South Bound) - 1245pm
- Rt. 58 @ Monroe St - 1245pm
- Rt. 58 @ Adams St - 1245pm
- North Abington Closes - No later than 1pm
● Traffic will be restricted onto all roadways from Rt. 18 (Rt. 123-Rt 139) leading to the parade route beginning at 1215pm.
● All traffic east from Rt. 18 and south from Rt. 58 will be detoured Wales Street → North Ave into Rockland
● West bound traffic from Rockland on North Ave will be detoured Birch St → Plymouth St (South bound only)
● All traffic North from Rt. 58 will be detoured →Monroe St →North Ave to Rockland.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation.
The 2025 Annual Town Report is now available! It includes reports from each Town Department and Board and their highlights from last year. https://aptg.co/jBMHgK
🚨 Scam Alert: Permit Fee Emails 🚨
The Town of Abington is warning residents and contractors about fraudulent emails requesting immediate payment for permit fees.
These messages may look official and include your address or a case number but they are scams.
Important reminders from our Building Department:
- Zoning and Conservation fees are paid upfront
- Building permit fees are assigned after intake review
- Fee notifications come only through our official system, OpenGov permitting software
- We never request payment via wire transfer, Venmo, Zelle, or cryptocurrency
If you receive a suspicious email:
- ❗ Do not pay
- ✔️ Call us to verify
- ✔️ You can always pay in person by cash or check
When in doubt, contact Town Hall directly.
🚨 Final reminder!
Motor Vehicle Tax payments are due Thursday, March 19, 2026.
If you have not yet paid, please do so as soon as possible.
Motor Vehicle Tax payments are due Thursday, March 19, 2026.
If you have not yet paid, please do so as soon as possible.
Our Veterans Service Department and its amazing volunteers were featured on WCVB Channel 5 for their work identifying Purple Heart recipients. See their incredible work in this 5 for Good segment. https://www.wcvb.com/article/5-for-good-abington-volunteers-identify-dozens-of-purple-heart-recipients/70680113
The Abington Commission on Disabilities is currently seeking new members.
This volunteer board plays an important role in advocating for accessibility, inclusion, and the needs of residents with disabilities in our community. If you are passionate about making Abington more accessible and equitable, we encourage you to get involved.
To learn more or express interest, please contact Municipal ADA Coordinator Kevin Cogan at kcogan@abingtonma.gov.
This volunteer board plays an important role in advocating for accessibility, inclusion, and the needs of residents with disabilities in our community. If you are passionate about making Abington more accessible and equitable, we encourage you to get involved.
To learn more or express interest, please contact Municipal ADA Coordinator Kevin Cogan at kcogan@abingtonma.gov.
Registration is now open for Abington's youth summer programming! Learn more and register at https://abingtonma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx .
Abington residents, your voice matters! Join Chief John Bonney for the 1st Chat with the Chief Series to hear directly about budget concerns, the upcoming override and how it will impact public safety.
📍 Where: Abington Police Department- Community Room
📅 When: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome and no topics are off limits.
Please share with family, friends and neighbors.
📢 More locations and dates will be announced soon, stay tuned!
📍 Where: Abington Police Department- Community Room
📅 When: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.
All are welcome and no topics are off limits.
Please share with family, friends and neighbors.
📢 More locations and dates will be announced soon, stay tuned!
🚧 Water Main Break – Colonel Hunt Drive
There is a water main break on Colonel Hunt Drive. Residents in the immediate area may experience temporary water outages while the Abington–Rockland Joint Water Works (ARJWW) completes repairs.
Thank you for your patience while crews work to resolve the issue.
There is a water main break on Colonel Hunt Drive. Residents in the immediate area may experience temporary water outages while the Abington–Rockland Joint Water Works (ARJWW) completes repairs.
Thank you for your patience while crews work to resolve the issue.
⏰ Summer Program Registration Reminder!
Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 at 8:00 AM for residents and Thursday, March 12 for nonresidents.
We recommend logging into your account ahead of time to make sure you’re able to access it. If you have any questions or run into issues with your account, please reach out before registration opens.
Visit: www.abingtonrec.com
📞 781-982-2125
📧 kjohnson@abingtonma.gov
Registration opens Tuesday, March 10 at 8:00 AM for residents and Thursday, March 12 for nonresidents.
We recommend logging into your account ahead of time to make sure you’re able to access it. If you have any questions or run into issues with your account, please reach out before registration opens.
Visit: www.abingtonrec.com
📞 781-982-2125
📧 kjohnson@abingtonma.gov
