The Abington Police Department is asking for the public's cooperation during the Town's Annual Founder's Day Celebration on Saturday, June 7, 2026.
Several community events are planned throughout the day ahead of the Family Fun Event and Fireworks at Memorial Field, including the Kids Fishing Derby, Chalking It Up at APD, Make & Take a Plant, and the Open House at Linh Quang Buddhist Meditation Temple. To ensure the safety of participants and visitors, temporary traffic restrictions, parking restrictions, and road closures will be in effect throughout the day and evening.
Please review the information below and plan accordingly. We encourage motorists to seek alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and follow the directions of police officers and event staff assigned throughout the event areas.
🚔 MORNING ROAD CLOSURES – CENTRAL STREET
To accommodate the Kids Fishing Derby, Chalking It Up at APD, Make & Take a Plant, and the Open House at Linh Quang Buddhist Meditation Temple, Central Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at approximately 8:30 AM.
Road closures will be in place at:
• Central Street & Washington Street
• Central Street & Park Avenue
• Central Street & Plymouth Street
Motorists should seek alternate routes and follow all posted detours and directions from police officers assigned to traffic details.
🏛 ACCESS TO THE ABINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Anyone needing to conduct business at the Abington Police Department during this time is asked to access the station via Plymouth Street or Park Avenue and follow the directions of detail officers.
🚧 AFTERNOON ROAD CLOSURE – LINCOLN BOULEVARD
Beginning at approximately 4:30 PM, Lincoln Boulevard will be closed to all through traffic ahead of the Family Fun Event and Fireworks at Memorial Field.
Residents and visitors should anticipate increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area throughout the evening and are encouraged to plan alternate routes accordingly. Access for emergency vehicles, residents, and authorized event personnel will be maintained as directed by officers on scene.
🚫 PARKING RESTRICTIONS – WASHINGTON STREET
No Parking signs will be posted along the southbound lane of Washington Street from Route 18 to Washington Terrace.
Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be subject to ticketing and towing.
🚔 EVENING ROAD CLOSURES – WASHINGTON STREET
Beginning at approximately 10:00 PM, Washington Street will be closed to motor vehicle traffic following the fireworks display. Detours will be established at:
• Washington Street & Lincoln Boulevard
• Washington Street & Shaw Avenue
• Washington Street & Bedford Street
• Washington Street & Adams Street
Motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly while attendees safely exit the area.
♿ HANDICAPPED PARKING
Accessible parking will be available on Ralph Hamlin Lane adjacent to Beaver Brook Elementary School.
!!IMPORTANT THIS YEAR!!: Authorized vehicles should enter through the south entrance of the school from Washington Street. Visitors planning to utilize handicapped parking are encouraged to arrive early and notify the officer assigned to that location. EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY WILL BE ABLE TO TRAVEL ONTO RALPH HAMLIN LANE FROM WASHINGTON STREET.
🚗 EVENT PICK-UP AREA
Individuals picking up attendees following the fireworks should utilize Lincoln Boulevard. Access to the designated pick-up area will be coordinated by officers on scene. Please follow all traffic control measures and officer instructions to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
📋 HAWKERS & PEDDLERS
All hawkers and peddlers must be properly licensed by the Town of Abington MA. Unlicensed vendors will not be permitted on Memorial Field.
❌ PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, the following items are prohibited in and around Memorial Field:
• Coolers
• Backpacks
• Firearms or weapons
• Fireworks
• Glass containers
• Alcoholic beverages
• Grills
• Bicycles, including electric and/or motorized on Memorial Field
• Blankets larger than 10' x 10' in size
• Pets (ADA service animals are permitted)
Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow all posted signage and officer instructions throughout the day.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a safe and enjoyable Founder's Day celebration for everyone!