The Town of Abington needs your expertise, talent, and passion!

The Town of Abington relies on volunteer boards and committees to help create policies and make an impact on the town.

Abington currently has 20+ boards with their focuses ranging from nature to housing and more!

Many of these boards are comprised of appointed members, while others are elected. Please consider applying for one of the many appointed positions with expiring terms or vacant positions as of June 30, 2024. Your passion, expertise, and enthusiasm go a long way and help the Town of Abington better serve its residents.

Volunteer Board Application Process

Fill out an application online or in person at the Town Manager’s office
Appropriate board/committee or town manager, depending on appointing authority reviews applications
If there are multiple applicants, the appointing authority may ask applicants to attend a meeting to discuss their interest in serving on the board/committee.
The appointing authority makes the final decision and the resident is notified in person (if at the meeting), by email or phone.

EXPIRING APPOINTMENTS AND VACANCIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2024

Board/Committee	Number of terms expiring as of June 30, 2024
Abington Affordable Housing	2
Abington Cultural Council	5
Abington Summer Concerts	1
Ames Nowell Advisory Committee	5
Cable Advisory	4
Community Preservation	2
Conservation Committee	3 Voting Members
Council on Aging	4
Historical Commission	2
Open Space	3
Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation Committee	7
Park & Rec	2
Strawberry Valley Golf Course Committee	2
Veterans Advisory Council	1
Veterans Memorial Trustees	2
Zoning Board of Appeals	2 voting members, 1 associate

*Please note, that nomination papers are currently available for an open seat on the Select Board. A special election will be held on September 21, 2024.