🚨 EMERGENCY PARKING BAN – EFFECTIVE THIS WEEKEND 🚨
Due to the anticipated snowstorm forecasted for this weekend, the Town of Abington will implement an Emergency Parking Ban beginning Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) and remaining in effect through Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 morning at 6:00 AM.
🚫 All on-street parking is prohibited during the emergency ban.
⚠️ This emergency ban is in addition to the current overnight street parking ban already in effect.
Vehicles parked on town roadways during this time may be subject to ticketing and/or towing.
We appreciate the cooperation of our residents as DPW and public safety crews work to keep roadways clear and safe during the storm. Please plan accordingly and stay safe.
📢 Updates will be posted as conditions change.
#ParkingAdvisory #EmergencyParkingBan #SnowStormPrep #CommunityPartners #AbingtonPolice
Due to the anticipated snowstorm forecasted for this weekend, the Town of Abington will implement an Emergency Parking Ban beginning Sunday, January 25th, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) and remaining in effect through Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 morning at 6:00 AM.
🚫 All on-street parking is prohibited during the emergency ban.
⚠️ This emergency ban is in addition to the current overnight street parking ban already in effect.
Vehicles parked on town roadways during this time may be subject to ticketing and/or towing.
We appreciate the cooperation of our residents as DPW and public safety crews work to keep roadways clear and safe during the storm. Please plan accordingly and stay safe.
📢 Updates will be posted as conditions change.
#ParkingAdvisory #EmergencyParkingBan #SnowStormPrep #CommunityPartners #AbingtonPolice
🚧 The Department of Public Works is working around the clock to keep Abington safe, connected, and looking its best.
❄️Plowing snow
🌊Keeping our waterways clean
🌳 90 miles of sewer lines maintained
🛣 Roads, bridges, and sidewalks cared for year-round
Learn more about what they do in their Department Spotlight. 🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528621
❄️Plowing snow
🌊Keeping our waterways clean
🌳 90 miles of sewer lines maintained
🛣 Roads, bridges, and sidewalks cared for year-round
Learn more about what they do in their Department Spotlight. 🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528621
🚧Abington is making major investments in safer roads and walkways across town.
🚗🛣Several projects like sidewalks on Summer Street, intersection safety upgrades on Hancock & Chestnut Streets, and traffic-calming planning along Centre Ave and Hancock Street are in design phases or moving toward construction. Their planning and construction are largely funded through grants.
Learn more about how these improvements are shaping safer travel for everyone: abingtonma.gov/town-projects
🚗🛣Several projects like sidewalks on Summer Street, intersection safety upgrades on Hancock & Chestnut Streets, and traffic-calming planning along Centre Ave and Hancock Street are in design phases or moving toward construction. Their planning and construction are largely funded through grants.
Learn more about how these improvements are shaping safer travel for everyone: abingtonma.gov/town-projects
💰 Transparency You Can Trust
Abington’s Accounting Department works hard to keep our Town’s finances accurate, transparent, and compliant — processing more than 10,000 transactions each year and ensuring every expenditure meets federal, state, and local regulations.
Every invoice is reviewed by multiple layers of oversight, helping protect taxpayer dollars and uphold public trust.
📊 See It for Yourself:
Residents can explore monthly revenue and expenditure reports — as well as our Fiscal Year Budget Books — right on the Town website. These interactive, easy-to-navigate resources make it simple for anyone to follow how public funds are managed across departments.
✅ Open data. Accountable government. Stronger community.
https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/accounting
Abington’s Accounting Department works hard to keep our Town’s finances accurate, transparent, and compliant — processing more than 10,000 transactions each year and ensuring every expenditure meets federal, state, and local regulations.
Every invoice is reviewed by multiple layers of oversight, helping protect taxpayer dollars and uphold public trust.
📊 See It for Yourself:
Residents can explore monthly revenue and expenditure reports — as well as our Fiscal Year Budget Books — right on the Town website. These interactive, easy-to-navigate resources make it simple for anyone to follow how public funds are managed across departments.
✅ Open data. Accountable government. Stronger community.
https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/accounting
Do you love the Abington Public Library? Get involved! There are several ways to be involved with APL.
🤝 Friends of the Library: The Friends of the Library are always looking for new members. The Friends provide funding for library programs for children and adults as well as passes to museums and attractions.
📘 Board of Trustees: The Board of Library Trustees is a nine-member elected Board that meets in the Wales Room at the Library. Their schedule can be found on our monthly calendar.
🫶 Teen Volunteers: Teens are encouraged to join the Teen Advisory Board and help plan services for their peers.
🌟 Adult Volunteer: There is space for one adult volunteer under the Senior Citizen Tax Write-Off program.
Read more about the APL in our Department Spotlight. https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2521059
🤝 Friends of the Library: The Friends of the Library are always looking for new members. The Friends provide funding for library programs for children and adults as well as passes to museums and attractions.
📘 Board of Trustees: The Board of Library Trustees is a nine-member elected Board that meets in the Wales Room at the Library. Their schedule can be found on our monthly calendar.
🫶 Teen Volunteers: Teens are encouraged to join the Teen Advisory Board and help plan services for their peers.
🌟 Adult Volunteer: There is space for one adult volunteer under the Senior Citizen Tax Write-Off program.
Read more about the APL in our Department Spotlight. https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2521059
Save the Date for Abington Celebrates 2026 events!
🪑4/18 - Town Wide Yard Sale
🎆6/5 -6/7 - Founders Day Weekend
🍂10/2 - 10/4 - Oktoberfest Weekend
🎄12/4 - 12/6 - Christmas Weekend
Want to get involved with this committed group of citizens and help enrich our community? Reach out to them at Abingtoncelebrates@gmail.com
🪑4/18 - Town Wide Yard Sale
🎆6/5 -6/7 - Founders Day Weekend
🍂10/2 - 10/4 - Oktoberfest Weekend
🎄12/4 - 12/6 - Christmas Weekend
Want to get involved with this committed group of citizens and help enrich our community? Reach out to them at Abingtoncelebrates@gmail.com
🎄 Town of Abington Holiday Hours
Please note the following changes to Town Hall hours during the holiday season:
December 24, 25, and 26: Closed
December 31: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
January 1 and 2: Closed
🏠Property Tax Reminder
Residents who wish to pay their property tax bills before the end of the year must submit payment by 12:00 PM on December 31.
📚Abington Library Holiday Hours
December 23: 10AM - 5PM
December 24 and December 25: Closed
December 31: 10AM - 1PM
January 1: Closed
Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Please note the following changes to Town Hall hours during the holiday season:
December 24, 25, and 26: Closed
December 31: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
January 1 and 2: Closed
🏠Property Tax Reminder
Residents who wish to pay their property tax bills before the end of the year must submit payment by 12:00 PM on December 31.
📚Abington Library Holiday Hours
December 23: 10AM - 5PM
December 24 and December 25: Closed
December 31: 10AM - 1PM
January 1: Closed
Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Did you know the Planning Board helps bring grant funding to Abington for projects like:
⚡ Installing EV chargers at Town Hall
🌉 Upgrading the Island Grove Bridge
🚶 Improving pedestrian safety in North Abington
🌿 Creating gardens in parks for fresh produce access
Discover how they turn big ideas into real improvements: 🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528651
⚡ Installing EV chargers at Town Hall
🌉 Upgrading the Island Grove Bridge
🚶 Improving pedestrian safety in North Abington
🌿 Creating gardens in parks for fresh produce access
Discover how they turn big ideas into real improvements: 🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528651
The Business Builds Capital Grant Program (Business Builds) is a competitive funding initiative created by the Mass Leads Act to support for-profit business expansion and private investment in Massachusetts. Eligible applicants include Abington businesses undertaking qualified capital investments in Massachusetts facilities. Learn more! https://www.mass.gov/info-details/business-builds-capital-grant-program
Our Accounting Department makes sure your tax dollars are tracked, reviewed, and reported with transparency.
💰 Every invoice. Every dollar. Every month.
✅ Full compliance with state and federal regulations.
📊 Monthly financial reports available online
Discover how they safeguard our town's resources.
🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528559
💰 Every invoice. Every dollar. Every month.
✅ Full compliance with state and federal regulations.
📊 Monthly financial reports available online
Discover how they safeguard our town's resources.
🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528559
South Shore Habitat for Humanity is calling for our community to come together! Residents can volunteer, donate, or sponsor this single-family home project on Plymouth Street.
🚧 Reminder: Virtual Design Public Hearing This Thursday! 🚧
MassDOT will host a virtual meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:30–7:30 PM to discuss proposed intersection improvements at Route 18 (Bedford Street) and Route 123 (Brockton Avenue) in Abington.
💻 Join online: mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events
Learn about planned upgrades including:
✅ Traffic signal improvements
✅ New sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps
✅ Enhanced crosswalks and 5-foot bike lanes
MassDOT will host a virtual meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:30–7:30 PM to discuss proposed intersection improvements at Route 18 (Bedford Street) and Route 123 (Brockton Avenue) in Abington.
💻 Join online: mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events
Learn about planned upgrades including:
✅ Traffic signal improvements
✅ New sidewalks and ADA-compliant ramps
✅ Enhanced crosswalks and 5-foot bike lanes
“The library is the foundation of the town. It connects the community and creates a love of reading and lifelong learning.” – An Abington Resident (APL Strategic Plan)
Learn more in Abington Public Library's Department Spotlight about how incredible a resource our public Library is to residents.
Saturday, December 6 is the last day Abington's Compost Site is open in 2025! Residents can drop off leaves and grass clippings, which are ground into compost. For a nominal fee, recycling of CRTs (televisions/computers and monitors) printers, propane tanks, air conditioners, microwaves, space heaters and mattresses are accepted at the compost site. Payment by check only can be made at the site.
The mattress collection program is available year-round. During the Compost Site’s off-season, appointments can be made with the Department of Health during Town Hall hours for residents to recycle their mattresses and box springs. Call (781) 982-2119.
The mattress collection program is available year-round. During the Compost Site’s off-season, appointments can be made with the Department of Health during Town Hall hours for residents to recycle their mattresses and box springs. Call (781) 982-2119.
Abington’s Planning Department leads the Town’s grant writing efforts. Their successful grants have made a big impact for Abington! Recent grants include:
🌳🏞️ Updated Open Space and Recreation Plan ($25,000)
🌊🌦️🛡️ Phase II Municipal Vulnerability and Preparedness ($45,000)
🏘️🌸✨ Downtown Initiative: Facade/Beautification Improvements to North Abington ($30,000)
🏡📈 Housing Production Plan ($35,000)
🏛️❄️🔥 Installed Heat Pumps at the Senior Center and Town Hall ($200,000)
🛖🔨🌳 Rebuilding of Pavilion at Island Grove ($50,000)
⚠️📋🌐 Hazard Mitigation Plan ($50,000)
🪧📜 Historical interpretative signs at Island Grove ($12,750+)
🌳🏞️ Updated Open Space and Recreation Plan ($25,000)
🌊🌦️🛡️ Phase II Municipal Vulnerability and Preparedness ($45,000)
🏘️🌸✨ Downtown Initiative: Facade/Beautification Improvements to North Abington ($30,000)
🏡📈 Housing Production Plan ($35,000)
🏛️❄️🔥 Installed Heat Pumps at the Senior Center and Town Hall ($200,000)
🛖🔨🌳 Rebuilding of Pavilion at Island Grove ($50,000)
⚠️📋🌐 Hazard Mitigation Plan ($50,000)
🪧📜 Historical interpretative signs at Island Grove ($12,750+)
The Town of Abington offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please note, trash and recycling will not be collected on 11/27. Thursday routes will be collected on Friday, and Friday routes will be collected on Saturday.
Mark your calendars for Abington Celebrates' Christmas festivities!
🏡 Trails, parks, housing, transportation, green energy - Abington's Planning Department is working to make our town more connected, sustainable, and vibrant.
📋 Guided by the Comprehensive Master Plan
💡 Securing grants for major town improvements
🌱 From EV chargers to community gardens
See how they're building Abington's future: 🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528651
📋 Guided by the Comprehensive Master Plan
💡 Securing grants for major town improvements
🌱 From EV chargers to community gardens
See how they're building Abington's future: 🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528651
💡 Did you know? Our town processes over 10,000 financial transactions every year.
From catching errors to protecting against fraud, the Accounting Department is working to make sure every dollar is spent wisely.
🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528559
From catching errors to protecting against fraud, the Accounting Department is working to make sure every dollar is spent wisely.
🔗 https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/2528559
🚧 Virtual Design Public Hearing: Route 18 (Bedford St) & Route 123 (Brockton Ave) Intersection Improvements 🚧
📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Join online: mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events
MassDOT will hold a virtual public hearing to present proposed design improvements at the Route 18/Route 123 intersection in Abington. The project includes upgraded traffic signals, new sidewalks with ADA-compliant ramps, bike lanes, and improved crosswalks.
Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more, and share feedback. If you can’t join live, a recording will be available on the MassDOT website.
📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💻 Join online: mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events
MassDOT will hold a virtual public hearing to present proposed design improvements at the Route 18/Route 123 intersection in Abington. The project includes upgraded traffic signals, new sidewalks with ADA-compliant ramps, bike lanes, and improved crosswalks.
Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more, and share feedback. If you can’t join live, a recording will be available on the MassDOT website.
