Town of Abington

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Risk Level Update: Moved To Moderate for Abington
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised Abington’s risk level for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to Moderate, following positive mosquito samples in nearby communities.
At this time, no human cases and no positive mosquito samples have been reported in Abington.
We remind residents to take precautions to protect against mosquito bites:
🦟 Use insect repellent whenever outdoors
👕 Wear long sleeves and pants when possible
🌅 Avoid peak mosquito hours (dusk to dawn)
💧 Eliminate standing water around your home
🏠 Maintain window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out
For more information on EEE and mosquito prevention, visit: www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito

A special election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to fill the recently vacated Select Board seat. Polls will be open 8AM - 4PM.

Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk’s office. Deadline to submit nomination papers is Monday, September 29.

Preserving open space, recognizing our town's farming history, and building community are a few of the wonderful parts of Griffin's Dairy!

Located at 326 Plymouth Street, Griffin's Dairy offers walking trails, picnic spots, and plenty of quiet benches to read a book. Bring the little ones in your life to participate in the Story Walk.

For 40 years, the Griffin family operated the land as a dairy farm. In 1998, the land was purchased by The Town for the public to use it for open space and recreation. As a nod to the property's history and for the well-being of our community, there is a community garden. Applications open each spring to gain access to a ready-to-plant plot!

Abington is continuing to work with Water and Wetland Management to control invasive species of vegetation at Island Grove. By controlling invasive species, native vegetation is able to thrive and create a stable ecosystem. On Tuesday, August 5 ,Water & Wetland's team will be out conducting a site visit to survey their work.

The Assessors Office is conducting property inspections!

🌼 Help Us Grow Something Great in Abington!

We’re exploring the idea of new community gardens in town — and we want to hear from you! Whether you're a lifelong gardener or just thinking about getting started, your input will help shape these green spaces.

📋 Take our short survey by August 20 to share your thoughts on garden locations, activities, and more: https://bit.ly/MVPGardens

The Assessor's office is conducting property inspections. If they are at your property they will leave a flyer. For questions, contact their office at 781-982-2107.

Enjoy nature at Abington's Griffin's Dairy! Enjoy walking trails, picnic area, APL's Story Walk, and trade books at the Little Free Library. This tranquil property is located at 326 Plymouth Street and has plenty of parking!

☀️BEAT THE HEAT

🏊‍♂️Cool down at the Island Grove Pool! Now open until 7PM on Tuesday and Thursdays.
⏰Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10AM - 5PM
Tuesday & Thursdays: 11AM - 7PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11AM -5PM

🎟️Day Passes:
Residents: $5
Non-Residents: $8

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.