Town of Abington

📣Special Town Meeting Reminder Abington's Special Town Meeting is Monday, November 25 at 6:30PM. Help us reach our quorum of 150 registered voters. The Warrant includes only three articles. Read more about three articles on our website. https://www.abingtonma.gov/o/toa/page/town-meeting

Abington Celebrates Christmas schedule has been released! Be sure to mark your calendars for these townwide events.

📣Grant Awarded 🚸$300,000+ Safes Streets for All Funding The Town was awarded $301,804 to conduct safety-focused corridor studies along two key corridors in the Town, Centre Avenue and Hancock Street, to identify locations for high-impact traffic calming interventions. 🚦🏘️ Read Town Hall's latest newsletter to learn about an additional $560,000+ in grant awards! https://mailchi.mp/abingtonma/2fall2024

🌳Residents can report a dangerous tree that is on or hangs over town property to DPW using our online form. https://www.abingtonma.gov/forms/5931

🔔Special Town Meeting ⏰ 6:30PM 🗓️ November 25, 2024 📍 Abington Middle/High School South Shore Vocational Technical High School is proposing a new school building project. At this month's Special Town Meeting, Article 1 would amend the Town's agreement with the school to address how the funding formula for the project would be calculated for each participating town. Learn more about the project in our latest Town Newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/abingtonma/2fall2024

🔔Special Town Meeting ⏰ 6:30PM 🗓️ November 25, 2024 📍 Abington Middle/High School The Town of Abington will hold a Special Town Meeting (STM) at the Middle/High School Auditorium on November 25 at 6:30PM. Residents will vote on three articles: 1. South Shore Vocational Technical High School Agreement Amendment 2. Community Preservation Budget: Softball Field Renovations 3. Hancock/Chestnut Street Intersection Improvement Project Learn more about the Special Town Meeting articles on our website. https://www.abingtonma.gov/o/toa/page/town-meeting

Join Abington's Town Planner and the Old Colony Planning Council on Monday, November 18 to discuss our Open Space and Recreation Plan which is in development. The audience is invited to share their thoughts on conservation, parks, sports fields, and more! The meeting and discussion will start at 7PM in the Cotter Room at Town Hall. Learn more about the plan's development on OCPC's website. https://oldcolonyplanning.org/abington-osrp/

In observance of Veterans Day, Abington Town Offices will be closed on November 11, 2024. Thank you to all those who have served our country. Please note, that there is no trash pick up on 11/11/2024, and all routes will be delayed by one day.

Show your support to local veterans by coming out for our 71st Annual Tri-Town Veterans Day Parade hosted in Abington! The parade starts at 10 AM at the entrance of the Beaver Brook School and will continue down Washington Street, down Adams Street, North Avenue (Rt. 139) and will finish by the Cellar Tavern.

If you’re interested in honoring the Patriots of Mt. Vernon Cemetery, please consider joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Deborah Sampson Chapter on November 9th at 11am. If you’d like to attend the luncheon following the ceremony, please RSVP to deborahsampsonDAR@gmail.com. 🇺🇸🫡

🌳Abington’s Conservation Commission is seeking members! If you are passionate about protecting nature🌍, wetlands, and 💧water resources you may be interested in serving on the Commission. The Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM. Members of the commission are provided training and education through the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. If you are interested, apply on our website or in-person in the Town Manager's office. https://www.abingtonma.gov/forms/request-for-appointment-to-volunteer-board-or-committee

Abington is partnering with the Old Colony Planning Council to develop a Regional Water Plan. We want to hear from you! Please complete the anonymous survey. The community's input will help inform the development of the plan. Thank you! https://oldcolonyplanning.org/waterplan

🇺🇸 Polls Are Open Until 8PM in Abington All registered Abington voters cast their ballots at: 🏫 Beaver Brook Elementary School 📍 1 Ralph G. Hamlin, Jr. Lane 🕘 Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Polls are open for the 2024 Presidential Election 📍 Beaver Brook Elementary School at 1 Ralph G. Hamlin Lane ⏰ Open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

📢 Election Day 2024 🗳️ Polls Are Open in Abington! 🕔 Voting Hours: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 📍 All Abington registered voters, vote at Abington Beaver Brook Elementary School located at 1 Ralph G. Hamlin Lane

Do you have a damaged trash or recycling tote? The Health Department can help with repairs and replacements! Please fill out the form and the Health Department will reach out for additional information or call the office at 781-982-2119. https://bit.ly/ToteRepair

Friday, November 1 is the last day for Early Voting in Abington. Early voting polls are open Thursday, October 31 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM and Friday, November 1 from 8:30AM-12:30PM.

Friendly Reminder❗️ Quarter two Real estate and personal property taxes are due November 1! Credit cards are accepted at our counter inside Town Hall or online through UniPay (convenience fees apply). E-checks are accepted online with a $0.50 fee per transaction. Cash and checks are accepted at the counter, at the drive-through around the back of the building, or at the drop-box in front of the building. If using the drop-box, please include your payment and stub within an envelope to ensure proper posting. Have questions? Visit our website at https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/treasurercollector

Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29 the Town of Abington will be auctioning off 272 Presidential Drive, an approximate .92 acre lot at the corner of Presidential Drive and Linwood Street. For more information, visit our website. https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/1796118

Textiles don't belong in your curbside trash. If you have clothes, linens or shoes that are not worthy of donation please recycle them at our textile bins located between the Library and Town Hall.