Town of Abington

Abington Celebrates released their Oktoberfest schedule! Mark your calendar for October 4, 5, and 6.

The Community Preservation Committee is now accepting applications for FY26 projects! See the Community Preservation page for eligibility details and more information. The next CPC meeting will be 9/17/24 at 6 pm. https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/community-preservation

Our Open Space Committee and Planning Department are partnering with the Old Colony Planning Council to update our Open Space Plan! We are wrapping up Phase 2, 'Data Dive' and heading into Phase 3 'Public Engagement. Check out our progress on OCPC's new webpage.

There is still time to cast your ballot in the Massachusetts Primaries Election! Polls are open between 7AM - 8PM on Tuesday, September 3 at Beaver Brook Elementary School, located at 1 Ralph Hamlin Drive.

🚒🚑🚔Touch-a-Truck 🗓️ September 7 ⏰1:00-2:30 PM Get an up-close look at Abington's fire trucks, police cars, and dump trucks at Abington's Public Library parking lot! Stop by anytime between 1 - 2:30PM on September 7. Special thanks to the Abington Police Department, Fire Department, and DPW for sharing their trucks!

❗We want your input! The Park and Recreation Commission🛝 is asking residents to vote on the replacement play structure for Green Street Park. Electronic voting is available through Tuesday, September 2. This play structure is funded by a $60,000 grant through the CPA Committee. Cast your vote using our Google form. https://forms.gle/viicbsCTN922BRct8

Abington is convening a Downtown Center Business Group! Join the informational meeting being held at Arnold. Park on Wednesday, September 4 at 3PM. The Town of Abington has a legislative earmark of $100,000 to address improvements to its downtown. The Town has some questions as to how to best use these funds and would like some assistance in working with the business community to determine the next steps. Learn more at https://www.abingtonma.gov/events?id=32436501

With 10 full-time employees, the DPW is responsible for maintaining Abington's 225 roadways, sidewalks, bridges, ditches, and brook clearings! If you have a road defect impacting your neighborhood, report it using DPW's Road Defect Form. https://www.abingtonma.gov/forms/dpw-road-defect-report

Abington's risk for West Nile Virus remains at a high level. Residents should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. The Plymouth Mosquito Control Project accepts requests for mosquito spraying from Plymouth County residents. Requests can be made by phone (781-585-5450), fax (781-585-1276), drop off, or mail (272 South Meadow Rd Plymouth, Ma), a copy of the form to request spraying can be found on Plymouth County Mosquito Controls website. https://www.plymouthmosquito.org/home.html

Your last chances to vote early in the September Massachusetts Primaries are coming up! Early voting is available at the Town Clerk's office on the following days: August 26th- August 29: 8:30AM - 4:30PM August 30: 8:30AM - 12:30PM

📚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.

🚧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.