Town of Abington

📚Abington Public Schools start the new school year tomorrow August 28! It is important to drive with caution and be patient as students, parents, and bus drivers learn their new routines.

Voting is now more convenient than ever and on YOUR schedule. Early voting for the September State Primary is now available. Early voting at the Town Clerk's office is on the following days: Saturday, August 24: 9:00AM - 3:00PM August 26th- August 29: 8:30AM - 4:30PM August 30: 8:30AM - 12:30PM

Help choose the new play structure at Green Street Park! Residents are encouraged to review the three play structure options and make their vote. The options and voting are available at the Abington Public Library during their hours of operation through Wednesday, August 28.

REMINDER FOR TONIGHT AND TOMORROW! 🚧Road Work/Closure Advisory 🗓️ Friday, August 23rd from 9:00pm through Saturday, August 24th at 3:00pm 🛣️ Centre Ave (Between Plymouth Street and Park Avenue) Centre Avenue from the intersection of Plymouth Street/Route 58 to the Park Avenue intersection will be CLOSED for work being completed to MTBTA Commuter Rail crossing on Centre Avenue. Traffic will be diverted around the area using Plymouth Street, Progress and Summer Streets, and Park Avenue/Central Street as needed. However, large trucks with with a height of more than 13.6 feet will need to seek alternate routes away from Central Street due to the low bridge. Access to adjacent business and residences during the closure will be maintained. Police Details will be located at Centre Ave/Plymouth Street, Centre Ave/Progress and Centre Ave/Park Avenue to help facilitate traffic flows. Roadway closures and detour signs will be posted. Please plan ahead, expect delays, seek alternate routes if possible, and follow instructions provided by public safety officials. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The DPW/Fire Station project is moving along! Town Manager Scott Lambiase discusses the project's progress with Shawn Reilly, Chair of the DPW/Fire Station Building Committee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W8n2XHdzjU

MEETING TONIGHT! 📣 Green Street Playground Informational Meeting 🗓️ Wednesday, August 21, 2024 ⏰ 7:00PM 📍Senior Center, 441 Summer Street The Park and Recreation Commission will review the results of its recent survey and present options for the new playground equipment at Green Street Park. We encourage residents to attend and help decide! All residents are welcome. Children are allowed as long as they are with an accompanying adult.

For the September 3rd State Primary, the first choice you’ll make is which day to vote. Early voting is available at the Town Clerk's office on the following days: Saturday, August 24: 9:00AM - 3:00PM August 26th- August 29: 8:30AM - 4:30PM August 30: 8:30AM - 12:30PM

🤿Today is your last chance to take a dip at the Island Grove swimming pool during the 2024 season. Head on down between 9AM - 5PM! Passes are available at the snack shack. Resident day passes - $5 Non-resident day passes -$8 Seniors (62+) - Free

📣 Green Street Playground Informational Meeting 🗓️ Wednesday, August 21, 2024 ⏰ 7:00PM 📍Senior Center, 441 Summer Street The Park and Recreation Commission will review the results of its recent survey and present options for the new playground equipment at Green Street Park. We encourage residents to attend and help decide! All residents are welcome. Children are allowed as long as they are with an accompanying adult.

DPW's Sewer Division is responsible for essential tasks like monitoring pump stations, clearing blockages, and conducting routine maintenance. These efforts prevent backups and ensure our wastewater is managed properly. Their work helps safeguard our environment and public health. 2024 major projects include: Lining utility holes with inserts to reduce infiltration through utility hole covers, inspecting utility holes throughout town, and continuing daily inspections for extraneous flows that enter the sewer system. Upgrading our Walnut Street pump station. The station’s pumps, motors, generator, and transfer switch are all being replaced as part of the project.

🚧Road Work Alert 🗓️ August 14, 2024 🛣️ Washington Street between Lantern Lane and Beaver Brook Elementary School Beginning Wednesday, August 14, portions of Washington Street, starting at Lantern Lane and ending at the secondary entrance of Beaver Brook Elementary School, will undergo construction. The grinding of the road will begin on August 14. In the subsequent weeks, the road will undergo construction and be paved. It is intended for all work to be completed prior to the start of school on August 28. Thank you for your patience and please drive with caution.

The Abington sewer infrastructure consists of 90 miles of mains, 1,700 manholes, two flow-metering chambers, and 13 pump stations that are maintained at a high level. The Abington Department of Public Works (DPW), with the Board of Sewer Commissioners, oversees and maintains the Abington sewer system. Together, they work to keep the Town’s sewer rates below the state average.

Damaged trash and recycling totes can be repaired or replaced! Report your damaged tote to the Health Department using our online form or call the office at 781-982-2119. https://bit.ly/ToteRepair

Abington’s Sewer Division, a part of our DPW is more than pipes and pumps! They’re dedicated to environmental protection too. By managing wastewater effectively and ensuring proper treatment, they help keep our local waterways clean and safe for everyone. 🚰🌳 Their efforts contribute to healthier ecosystems and a better quality of life for all residents! You can help too! 🐾Make sure your pet waste is picked up and thrown away or flushed. 🍂Keep brooks, sidewalks, and storm drains clear of leaves and yard debris. 🌷Be aware of the type of fertilizer you are using for lawns and gardens. 🚗 Collect the fluids and waste when working on your car. 🌧️Collect your rainwater to be used for your gardens and lawn later.

📌Project Update: DPW/Fire Station In October 2023, residents approved funding the construction of a Fire Station and DPW facility, co-located at 225 Central Street. The DPW/Fire Station Building Committee is diligently working on the project and is selecting final design elements. The project is expected to be put out to bid this fall. The Committee anticipates the project will break ground in the spring of 2025. A more detailed project report is available on our website. https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/dpw-fire-station-building-committee

On July 29, Governor Healey signed the FY2025 budget which included several areas of funding for Abington. Thanks to the diligence of State Senator John F. Keenan and State Representative Alyson Sullivan-Almeida, the budget included the following funding: °$23,000 to the Abington Council on Aging for programming and services °$30,000 to the Abington Police Department for the purchase of a utility vehicle °$20,000 to the Abington Police Department for the purchase of a police drone °$25,000 to Abington for the planning, designing and permitting of youth outdoor recreational areas. Read about other exciting projects for the town in Abington's latest e-newsletter. https://bit.ly/AbingtonSummer24

Island Grove's treatment for invasive aquatic species continues to be successful! Water and Wetland, the lake and pond management company responsible for the Grove's treatment, reported no submerged invasive species at their July visit. Native species like waterlilies and loosestrife are thriving.

Green Street Park Survey Open! Green Street Park was allocated $60,000 by the Community Preservation Committee to purchase a new playground structure. The Park and Recreation Commission wants to understand the needs of the neighborhood and the greater community through a digital survey to help select the best structure. Please share your ideas! https://abingtonma.gov/forms/green-street-park

It's a great weekend for a story walk at Griffin's Dairy! Thank you to the Abington Public Library for creating this great family-friendly adventure. People can experience a beautiful nature walk at the town-owned Griffin's Dairy while stopping along the way to read 'Seeds of Change' on enlarged signs.

What's happening with the airbase? Mark your calendars for a Public Information Meeting on the South Weymouth Naval Air Station Redevelopment Project. 🗓️Date and time: Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 6:30 – 8:00 PM 📍Location: Weymouth High School, Humanities Room, 1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth New England Development and Brookfield Properties will be hosting this meeting to provide a general update on the project. Refreshments will be provided. For more details on the meeting visit, https://www.abingtonma.gov/events?id=29708916