Towns throughout Massachusetts are facing critical budgeting issues. Town expenses, especially labor, talent, and utilities have sharply increased over the past five years. The drastic increases in the cost of operations, combined with the town's limited ability to increase revenue growth due to Proposition 2 1/2, stagnating state funding, and the end of federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act, Abington is anticipating significant financial challenges for 2027 and beyond.

To ensure a transparent, inclusive and collaborative budget planning process, a Fiscal Advisory Committee was established and will begin meeting in November 2025.