Town of Abington

Early Voting is open TODAY, Saturday, October 25 at Abington Town Hall. Early voting polls are open on Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more early voting information, visit our website https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/1814579. The Town Clerk is hosting a food drive for the Abington Food Pantry during early voting hours!

Early and mail-in voting is off to a great start! As of 10/21, Abington had 349 residents cast their early ballots in person and 1,482 voters return them by mail! Tomorrow, October 26 is the last Saturday for early voting in Abington! Early Voting Polls are open at Town Hall on 10/26 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

❗️Payment Reminder for Q2 Real Estate and Personal Property taxes. They are due on November 1. If you have questions, please call the Treasurer/Collector Office at (781) 982-2131. Payment is accepted in the following ways: 💳 Credit cards are accepted at the Treasurer/Collector counter inside Town Hall or online through UniPay (convenience fees apply). 💻 ✍️Electronic checks are accepted online through UniPay ($0.50 transaction fee applies) 🏫 Cash and check are accepted at Town Hall at the Treasurer/Collector Office, drive-through window, and drop box* at the front of the building. *If using the drop-box, please include your payment and stub within an envelope to ensure proper posting.

Less than one week to the Town ordered auction of 272 Presidential Drive. For more information, visit our website https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/1796118. The auction will be held on October 29, 2024 at 12:00PM at the Abington Senior Center located at 441 Summer Street.

Early voting starts TODAY Saturday, October 19 at Abington Town Hall from 11:00AM - 5:00PM! Any Abington registered voter can cast their ballot early. Did you know....Vote by Mail ballots are also accepted at Early Voting! Learn more about your voting options on our website. https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/1814579 Early voting information at Abington Town Hall: October 19th to November 1st Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to 4:30PM Friday: 8:30AM-12:30PM Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, October 26th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Help your community! The Town Clerk's office is hosting a food drive benefitting the Abington Food Pantry. Please bring non-perishable items during early voting at Town Hall and to the polls on Election Day on November 5. Early voting kicks off Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Town Hall. For more voting information, visit our website. https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/1814579

Voting by mail?📩 Return your ballot using the Town Clerk's ballot box📮 outside of Town Hall. The secure ballot box accepts ballots 24/7 and is checked several times throughout the day. Your ballot must reach your local election office or drop box by close of polls on Election Day (November 5, 2024 at 8PM) in order to be counted. Learn more about voting options for the November Presidential election. https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/1814579

Abington Town Offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day.

Abington's DPW Highway division maintains our 225 roadways. Common road defects such as potholes, missing signs, streetlights out, and overgrown bushes blocking road view can be reported by filling out a DPW Road Defect Report form or by calling the DPW office at 781-982-2122. https://www.abingtonma.gov/forms/dpw-road-defect-report

October is National Fire Safety Month! Abington's impressive Fire Department prioritizes fire safety all year long with instruction to our town's children and Senior Citizens. Our 28 person department can be found around town teaching residents about fire safety at community events like Touch-A-Trucks, Senior Center Luncheons and in our classrooms.

❗South Weymouth Naval Air Station Redevelopment Project Open House 🗓️ October 9, 2024 ⏰3:00PM - 7:00 PM 📍Mad Hatter Restaurant, 969 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA Hear from New England Development and Brookfield Properties about the redevelopment activities at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. The community is invited to stop by the Mad Hatter in Weymouth any time between 3 - 7:00PM on October 9 to learn more about the project which impacts Abington, Rockland and Weymouth. Read more about the event including information about translation and transportation on our website https://www.abingtonma.gov/events?id=34023299.

🔥Open burning season runs from January 15 - May 1. A valid permit must be obtained by the Abington Fire Department. Residents can apply for a permit online through Community Connect and review the burning permit policy on the same site. https://www.communityconnect.io/info/ma-abington You are allowed to burn: · Brush, cane, 🪵driftwood and 🌲forestry debris (but not from commercial or industrial land clearing) · Agricultural materials including 🍎fruit tree and bush prunings, raspberry stalks, and infected 🐝bee hives for disease control. · 🌳Trees and brush from agricultural land clearing · Fungus-infected elm wood, if no other acceptable means of disposal is available You may not burn: · Leaves🍂 · Brush, trees, cane or driftwood from commercial or industrial land clearing · Grass, hay, leaves, stumps or tires 🛞 · Construction materials🔨 or demolition debris · Household trash🚮

📣 Calling Interested Volunteers The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has three open seats on its committee and is actively seeking applications to fill the vacancies! Apply online at https://bit.ly/Abingtonappointmentform or in person at the Town Manager's Office. ❓What does the Community Preservation Committee do? The Community Preservation Committee is responsible for making recommendations on how CPA funds (a local property tax surcharge) should be spent. CPA Funds support open space protection, outdoor recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing. ❓What are the qualifications to be on the committee? Applicants should be passionate and enthusiastic about investing Abington's CPC funds into open space, recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing. That's it! Our form of town government RELIES on volunteers. ⏰ What is the time commitment for the CPC? CPC meets typically meetings twice a month on Tuesdays at 6PM. Their upcoming 2024 schedule is currently scheduled as 10/15, 10/29, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17. If you have additional questions, please contact Kelly Johnson, our Recreation Director at kjohnson@abingtonma.gov.

❗️Payment Reminder! Quarter Two Real Estate and Personal Property taxes are due November 1. Payment is accepted in the following ways: 💳 Credit cards are accepted at the Treasurer/Collector counter inside Town Hall or online through UniPay (convenience fees apply). 💻 ✍️Electronic checks are accepted online through UniPay ($0.50 transaction fee applies) 🏫 Cash and check are accepted at Town Hall at the Treasurer/Collector Office, drive-through window, and drop box* at the front of the building. *If using the drop-box, please include your payment and stub within an envelope to ensure proper posting.

Boston Carting will pick up bulk items curbside for $35. Call them directly at 617-541-4009 to arrange pick-up.

October is National Fire Prevention Month! Along with the Abington Fire Department, we want to remind everyone of some important safety tips. 🔔1. Test your smoke alarms at least once a month 💨2. Replace your smoke alarms every ten years 🔥3. Have an action plan for your family in case of fire

Hear from New England Development and Brookfield Properties about their proposed redevelopment of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station at their Open House on October 9, 2024. Drop by anytime between the hours of 3:00 - 7:00PM at the Mad Hatter in Weymouth, located at 969 Washington Street. Read more details about the event at https://www.abingtonma.gov/events?id=34023299.

✅ Vote today! Abington's Special Election are today Saturday, September 21, 2024. Polls are open from 8AM - 4PM at the Beaver Brook Elementary School located at 1 Ralph G. Hamlin Lane. The election will fill the currently vacant Selectman seat.

⏰The Board of Selectmen's meetings have a new starting time of 6PM! The Board typically meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month including this upcoming Monday, September 23.

🌟 Get Involved in Your Community! 🌟 The Town of Abington is looking for a new member to join our Finance Committee! 💼 What does the Finance Committee do? Abington's Finance Committee plays a vital role in reviewing budgets, advising on financial matters, and making recommendations on town expenditures to Town Meeting. They ensure that taxpayer money is used effectively and responsibly. This is your chance to have a direct impact on how we shape Abington’s future! 💡 Why Join? Being part of the Finance Committee is a rewarding way to get involved in local government, meet your neighbors, and learn about town operations from the inside. Plus, you’ll help guide decisions that affect all of us! ⏰ What’s the time commitment? Typically, just one evening per week from November through March. If you are interested in volunteering, or if you’d like to obtain more information, please contact, Town Moderator Shawn Reilly at his law office (781-878-2568 x15).