Town of Abington

The Town of Abington is identifying top community priorities and needs your feedback! Complete our MVP survey! https://tinyurl.com/AbingtonTop We used your insights from round 1 of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program to refine the priorities. Now, we need residents' input to finalize the plan that will guide future projects. In the spring, we will suggest a few projects for the community to select to move forward.

Message from Abington Rockland Joint Water Works January 10, 2025 12:40PM Due to an EMERGENCY water main repair needed on VERNON STREET in Abington. The water main will have to be shut down. Portions of Vernon Street will be without water during this time. Residents in this area may also experience discolored water. Crews are mobilizing and will work diligently to keep the shutdown as short as possible. Please utilize the water fill station at the Water Dept on Centre Ave if needed. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions or concerns, please contact ARJWW at 781-878-0901.

Due to an EMERGENCY water main repair needed on VERNON STREET in Abington. The water main will have to be shut down. Portions of Vernon Street will be without water during this time. Residents in this area may also experience discolored water. Crews are mobilizing and will work diligently to keep the shutdown as short as possible. Please utilize the water fill station at the Water Dept on Centre Ave if needed. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. If you have questions or concerns, please contact ARJWW at 781-878-0901.

There are two opportunities to hear directly from South Shore VoTech's Superintendent about the district's new school building project. Board of Selectmen - Monday, January 13 at 6PM Finance Committee - Wednesday, January 15 at 7PM Residents will learn about the project and how the borrowing will be divided among each town. Residents are encouraged to ask questions.

Abington's Annual One Day Entire Town Curbside Holiday Tree Pickup, happening tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, 2025. Ensure your tree is: undecorated, no lights, no tinsel, off the stand, no plastic, and placed curbside where it’s visible.

Abington Hometown puzzle for sale! The 500-piece puzzle features Abington landmarks and supports Abington Celebrates! It is available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s office, DPW office, 350 Summer St., Abington Ale House, Rockland Trust, and Sub Galley.

📢 We Need Your Input, Abington! The Town of Abington is working on the MVP 2.0 process to make our community safer and more resilient. Your voice matters! 🗣️ Take our short survey and help us identify priority areas for 2025 and future projects. 📋 Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/AbingtonTop Let’s build a stronger, safer Abington—together! 💪

🗃️Real Estate Abatement Applications are OPEN. If you do not agree with the valuation of your property, you may file an abatement. Please note, an abatement application is filed because you disagree with the valuation and/or the data, not the taxes. 🗓️Real Estate Abatement applications are due February 3, 2025 and are only open once a year. If applications are not physically in the Assessors Office or post-marked by February 3rd they will be considered late. Useful links: Application: Form 128 https://5il.co/2ch9r Guide to filing: A Guide to Filing Real Estate Abatements - https://5il.co/2ch9h Reading your record card: Understanding_your_property_card.pdf - https://5il.co/2ezic The online database: Vision Government Solutions - https://gis.vgsi.com/abingtonma/ Spreadsheet with all values: https://5il.co/2ezid

❗️Happy Holidays! Please note Town Hall's upcoming holiday hours and change in trash/recycling pick up. Tuesday, December 31: Open 8:30AM - 12 PM Wednesday, January 1: Closed There will be no trash or recycling pick-up on January 1. The pickup schedule is delayed one day for residents, with regular pick-up on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Trash pick-up change: Regularly Wednesday ➡️ Thursday Regularly Thursday ➡️ Friday Regularly Friday ➡️ Saturday

We need YOUR input for a 2025 grant-funded project! Please complete a short survey before January 20. Your answers will help the Town to identify priority areas for this and future projects, as part of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan Update and Grant Program.

📚Grab a good book for the New Year! Please note Abington Public Library's holiday hours. They will close early on Tuesday, December 31 at 1:00pm and be closed on Wednesday, January 1. For all their operating hours and programming, visit their website. https://www.abingtonpl.org/

❗️Happy Holidays! Please note Town Hall's upcoming holiday hours and change in trash/recycling pick up. Tuesday, December 24: Closed Wednesday, December 25: Closed Tuesday, December 31: Open 8:30AM - 12 PM Wednesday, January 1: Closed There will be no trash or recycling pick-up on December 25 or January 1. The pickup schedule is delayed one day for residents, with regular pick-up on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Trash pick-up change: Regularly Wednesday ➡️ Thursday Regularly Thursday ➡️ Friday Regularly Friday ➡️ Saturday

Holiday break is a great time to cozy up with a book! Check out Abington Public Library and please note their holiday hours. The Library will close early on Monday, December 23 at 5:00PM and be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. In addition, they will close early on Tuesday, December 31 at 1:00pm and be closed on Wednesday, January 1.

MassDOT will be hosting a virtual information meeting on January 22nd at 6 pm to introduce the proposed intersection improvements for Rt. 139 at Chestnut Street and Old Randolph Street. Click the link to attend: www.mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events

📣Connecting residents with our Town Government remains a priority! Tune into the latest Town Manager's Corner episode to learn more. 🎥✨Town Manager Scott Lambiases and Communication Consultant Samantha Linnehan of In-House Alternatives discuss how the Town of Abington is continuing to build our communication strategies to improve how we engage our residents! We’re working hard to make communication easier, faster, and more inclusive. From newsletters to digital platforms, we want our residents to be educated and engaged! Watch the full interview on Abington CAM's Youtube page. https://youtu.be/IcDY6MK6Py0

Meet Abington's Board of Selectmen ⏰They typically meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month 🗳️They are elected for three-year terms on a staggered basis From Left to Right: Kevin Donovan (Chair), Suzanne Djustberg (Vice-Chair), Amanda Zompetti, Roger Woods, and Paul Bunker The Board is the principal executive body of the town and has general supervision over all matters not delegated to other officials or boards. It is the Town Manager's duty to carry out their policies.

Do you have upcoming business at Abington Town Hall? Please note our holidays hours. Tuesday, December 24: Closed Wednesday, December 25: Closed Tuesday, December 31: Open 8:30AM - 12 PM Wednesday, January 1: Closed *please note this post was updated 12/17

Abington's Compost Site is closed for winter. Thank you to all of our great volunteers who staffed the site in 2024! Mattress drop-off will be by appointment only during its closure. Please call the Health Department to arrange at (781) 982-2119.

❗️This week is your last chance to participate in our Regional Water Survey! 💧Please take just ten minutes to tell us what you think about drinking water issues in our community. Your feedback will help inform the development of a regional water plan that aims to ensure safe, sustainable water now and into the future. Take the survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/waterplan.

⚠️Ever avoided an intersection around town because it felt unsafe? This is your chance to have direct input on local areas of safety concern! 🛣️ Old Colony Planning Council at their VIRTUAL Safe Streets 4 All public meeting on December 11 at 6PM. Register for the meeting at https://bit.ly/4ihWXzG Safe Streets 4 All is an initiative, part of 'Vision Zero', to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries on the nation’s roadways. The Vision Zero Action Plan will benefit all 17 cities and towns in the Old Colony Region. Once the Action Plan is developed, communities and projects identified in the Plan will automatically qualify to apply for a SS4A Implementation Grant.