Town Projects

Learn about the current status of projects in the Town of Abington

Roads/sidewalks/traffic

Road Paving	Status
Summary Nash Memorial Road and Louds Court are being resurfaced. Funding Chapter 90 Funding	Timeline Work to start in late November

Road Paving

Status

Summary

Nash Memorial Road and Louds Court are being resurfaced.

Funding

Chapter 90 Funding

Timeline

Work to start in late November

Washington Street Sidewalks	Status
Summary Continue sidewalk and bicycle accommodations down Washington Street. Funding Applying for third round of Complete Safe Streets Program	Will be applying in November 2024 when applications open for funding.

Washington Street Sidewalks

Status

Summary

Continue sidewalk and bicycle accommodations down Washington Street.

Funding

Applying for third round of Complete Safe Streets Program

Will be applying in November 2024 when applications open for funding.

Summer Street (Between Progress and Walnut) Sidewalks	Status
Summary Construction of sidewalks from Walnut St. to Progress St. including ADA compliant curbing. Funding: Housing Works Infrastructure Program	Status: Selected for $500,000 grant as of 10/10/24

Summer Street (Between Progress and Walnut) Sidewalks

Status

Summary

Construction of sidewalks from Walnut St. to Progress St. including ADA compliant curbing.

Funding: Housing Works Infrastructure Program

Status: Selected for $500,000 grant as of 10/10/24

Hancock and Chestnut Street Intersection	Status
Summary Project will include a roundabout geometric and elevation realignment and improved pedestrian and bike accommodations. Environmental Partners Group was chosen as the engineer. Improvements to this intersection are badly needed as it has been deemed the 3rd most dangerous in town. Funding State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in the amount of $4,798,810	Nearing 75% design milestone Project is scheduled to start in the Federal Fiscal year of 2026

Hancock and Chestnut Street Intersection

Status

Summary

Project will include a roundabout geometric and elevation realignment and improved pedestrian and bike accommodations. Environmental Partners Group was chosen as the engineer. Improvements to this intersection are badly needed as it has been deemed the 3rd most dangerous in town.

Funding

State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in the amount of $4,798,810

Nearing 75% design milestone
Project is scheduled to start in the Federal Fiscal year of 2026

Safe Streets for All Planning and Demonstration Grant Award	Status
Summary 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. Abington will also develop a web-based traffic calming toolkit and selection tool. Funding $301,804 by State program Safe Streets for All	Funding Awarded

Safe Streets for All Planning and Demonstration Grant Award

Status

Summary

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. Abington will also develop a web-based traffic calming toolkit and selection tool.

Funding

$301,804 by State program Safe Streets for All

Funding Awarded

Washington St./Shaw Ave./Adams St.	Status
Summary The intersection at Washington Street, Shaw Ave., and Adams Street has become increasingly more dangerous. DPW have to come up with a solution to reconstruct the intersection. Funding Applied for Bottleneck Reduction Grant Program... Awaiting decision	The project would include geographic improvements, ADA compliant sidewalks, and improved pedestrian access.

Washington St./Shaw Ave./Adams St.

Status

Summary

The intersection at Washington Street, Shaw Ave., and Adams Street has become increasingly more dangerous. DPW have to come up with a solution to reconstruct the intersection.

Funding

Applied for Bottleneck Reduction Grant Program... Awaiting decision

The project would include geographic improvements, ADA compliant sidewalks, and improved pedestrian access.

Randolph Street and Chestnut Street Intersection	Status
Summary This is the most dangerous intersection in town and the project is scheduled to begin during Federal Year 2027. Greenman-Pederson Inc. was chosen as the engineer and the project will include geometric realignments, a traffic signal and pedestrian, ADA and bike upgrades. Funding State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in the amount of $4,089,555	Design is 25% complete Project is scheduled to start in the Federal Fiscal year of 2027

Randolph Street and Chestnut Street Intersection

Status

Summary

This is the most dangerous intersection in town and the project is scheduled to begin during Federal Year 2027. Greenman-Pederson Inc. was chosen as the engineer and the project will include geometric realignments, a traffic signal and pedestrian, ADA and bike upgrades.

Funding

State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in the amount of $4,089,555

Design is 25% complete
Project is scheduled to start in the Federal Fiscal year of 2027

Parks, open space, and other recreation

Green Street Playground	Status
Summary Green Street Park replacement play structure. Funding $60,000 in Community Preservation Funding	Timeline April 2024 - $60,000 in CPA funding approved May 2024 - Playground structure demolished. Swings still available for use. August 2024 Community meeting and town wide survey held October 2024 - Equipment ordered and awaiting arrival and install.

Green Street Playground

Status

Summary

Green Street Park replacement play structure.

Funding

$60,000 in Community Preservation Funding

Timeline

April 2024 - $60,000 in CPA funding approved

May 2024 - Playground structure demolished. Swings still available for use.

August 2024

Community meeting and town wide survey held

October 2024 - Equipment ordered and awaiting arrival and install.

Installation of Interpretive Signs at Island Grove	Status
Summary Informational signs with descriptive diagrams and narratives communicating the history of Island Grove Funding Community Preservation Funds and grant from SHRAB	Design is complete. Installation will occur November - December 2024

Installation of Interpretive Signs at Island Grove

Status

Summary

Informational signs with descriptive diagrams and narratives communicating the history of Island Grove

Funding

Community Preservation Funds and grant from SHRAB

Design is complete. Installation will occur November - December 2024

Green Wave Connector Trail Design	Status
Summary The Greenwave Connector Trail would connect Broadmeadow Lane to the Town Library and Town Hall Complex by a walking/bike path. This would be part of a bigger vision to connect the Hanover Rail Trail to Ames Nowell State Park. The walking path would also create a safe and easy way for students in West Abington to access the Middle/High School. Funding Funded by Community Preservation Funds and State trail design funding	The contractor has been surveying the wetlands in the trail design area. The project design is 70% complete. The consultant is taking updated designs to the Conservation Commission for review and then the project can be submitted to Conservation for approval

Green Wave Connector Trail Design

Status

Summary

The Greenwave Connector Trail would connect Broadmeadow Lane to the Town Library and Town Hall Complex by a walking/bike path. This would be part of a bigger vision to connect the Hanover Rail Trail to Ames Nowell State Park. The walking path would also create a safe and easy way for students in West Abington to access the Middle/High School.

Funding

Funded by Community Preservation Funds and State trail design funding

The contractor has been surveying the wetlands in the trail design area. The project design is 70% complete. The consultant is taking updated designs to the Conservation Commission for review and then the project can be submitted to Conservation for approval

Open Space and Recreation Plan Update	Status
Summary The Town will work with our regional planning agency (OCPC) to update our Open Space and Recreation Plan. Funding Narragansett Bay Estuary Grant District Local technical Assistance (DLTA) Funds from OCPC and CPA Funds	There is a community input meeting scheduled for November 18th. OSRP Committee and Planning Department are working on the plan and currently focusing on accessibility and open space parcel reviews. Town wide survey complete

Open Space and Recreation Plan Update

Status

Summary

The Town will work with our regional planning agency (OCPC) to update our Open Space and Recreation Plan.

Funding

Narragansett Bay Estuary Grant

District Local technical Assistance (DLTA) Funds from OCPC and CPA Funds

There is a community input meeting scheduled for November 18th.
OSRP Committee and Planning Department are working on the plan and currently focusing on accessibility and open space parcel reviews.
Town wide survey complete

Design for Island Grove Bridge	Status
Summary The Town will engage a consultant to design the reconstruction/repair of historic Memorial Bridge at Island Grove. Funding Mass Historical Commission and Community Preservation Funds Congressman Lynch secured $1 Million in Federal funding for project.	The design is nearly complete and details are being finalized for the final plan which will guide the restoration of the bridge.

Design for Island Grove Bridge

Status

Summary

The Town will engage a consultant to design the reconstruction/repair of historic Memorial Bridge at Island Grove.

Funding

Mass Historical Commission and Community Preservation Funds

Congressman Lynch secured $1 Million in Federal funding for project.

The design is nearly complete and details are being finalized for the final plan which will guide the restoration of the bridge.

Restoration of Island Grove Bridge	Status
Summary Restoration of historic bridge. Funding Congressman Lynch secured $1 Million in Federal funding for project.	To be in compliance of the grant regulations, an environmental review has to take place and that could take up to two years.

Restoration of Island Grove Bridge

Status

Summary

Restoration of historic bridge.

Funding

Congressman Lynch secured $1 Million in Federal funding for project.

To be in compliance of the grant regulations, an environmental review has to take place and that could take up to two years.

Other infrastructure

Walnut Street Sewer Pump Station	Status
Summary The pump stations pumps, motors generator and transfer switch are now over 35 years old and will be replaced as part of the project. Funding Capital Plan Funding	In process

Walnut Street Sewer Pump Station

Status

Summary

The pump stations pumps, motors generator and transfer switch are now over 35 years old and will be replaced as part of the project.

Funding

Capital Plan Funding

In process

Centre Ave Bridge	Status
Summary During the most recent State inspection the Centre Ave. bridge was given an overall condition grade of 4 and needs to be rehabilitated Funding Design funded through $100,000 grant from the MA Small Bridge Program Awarded $350,000 construction grant from the same program	Project Bid Opens in May When project is in construction phase, road will remain open with one lane of traffic being closed at a time.

Centre Ave Bridge

Status

Summary

During the most recent State inspection the Centre Ave. bridge was given an overall condition grade of 4 and needs to be rehabilitated

Funding

Design funded through $100,000 grant from the MA Small Bridge Program
Awarded $350,000 construction grant from the same program

Project Bid Opens in May
When project is in construction phase, road will remain open with one lane of traffic being closed at a time.

Regional Water Plan	Status
Our region faces critical water challenges, such as decreasing well depths, rising demand due to development, water quality issues, and ecological damage. OCPC is leading a joint effort to plan for future water supply while tackling immediate vulnerabilities. The aim is to help ensure affordable, safe, abundant, and ecologically sustainable water now and into the future.	Abington's Town Planner, Liz Shea representing Abington on Joint Steering Committee The committee continues to work on short- and long-term strategies for supplies for clean water for the region. Active Survey looking for resident input Learn More and follow updates on the OCPC website. Report is estimated to be available Spring 2025

Housing Production Plan	Status
Summary Updating Abington's municipal housing production plan Funding $35,000 Community Planning Grant Program and DLTA funding from OCPC	Funding awarded

Housing Production Plan

Status

Summary

Updating Abington's municipal housing production plan

Funding

$35,000

Community Planning Grant Program and DLTA funding from OCPC

Funding awarded

North Abington Revitalization	Status
Summary Revitalize North Abington downtown area. Funding $25,000 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program	Consultant working to implement North Abington Revitalization Plan

North Abington Revitalization

Status

Summary

Revitalize North Abington downtown area.

Funding

$25,000

Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program

Consultant working to implement North Abington Revitalization Plan

Recently Completed Projects

Plymouth St. & Centre Ave Traffic Lights	Status
Summary The lights, traffic box, and its components are over 30 years old and are being replaced. Funding Capital Plan Funding	Complete

Plymouth St. & Centre Ave Traffic Lights

Status

Summary

The lights, traffic box, and its components are over 30 years old and are being replaced.

Funding

Capital Plan Funding

Complete

MBTA/3A Communities	Status
Summary In 2021, Massachusetts adopted the MBTA Community Zoning Law which requires communities served by the MBTA to zone a district for multi-familiy housing near accessible to MBTA stops.	Complete The Plan been adopted and approved by the Commonwealth. As a result, the Town is eligible for infrastructure grants through the MBTA Catalyst Fund.

MBTA/3A Communities

Status

Summary

In 2021, Massachusetts adopted the MBTA Community Zoning Law which requires communities served by the MBTA to zone a district for multi-familiy housing near accessible to MBTA stops.

Complete
The Plan been adopted and approved by the Commonwealth. As a result, the Town is eligible for infrastructure grants through the MBTA Catalyst Fund.

Beaver Brook Playground	Status
Summary Beaver Brook playground has undergone a complete tear down and rebuild. The final phase of the project will finalize landscaping, add additional benches, playhouses, and 1-2 more large climbing structures. Funding $75,000 in Community Preservation Funding	Complete

Beaver Brook Playground

Status

Summary

Beaver Brook playground has undergone a complete tear down and rebuild. The final phase of the project will finalize landscaping, add additional benches, playhouses, and 1-2 more large climbing structures.

Funding

$75,000 in Community Preservation Funding

Complete

Repair and Reconstruction of Island Grove Band Stand	Status
Summary The historic Island Grove Bandstand will be reconstructed. Funding Community Preservation Funds	Complete

Repair and Reconstruction of Island Grove Band Stand

Status

Summary

The historic Island Grove Bandstand will be reconstructed.

Funding

Community Preservation Funds

Complete

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update	Status
Summary A hazard mitigation plan is a living document that must grow and adapt, keeping pace with a community’s growth and change. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA) places high priority on the continuation of the planning process after the initial submittal, requiring communities to seek and receive re-approval from FEMA to remain eligible for assistance. The HMP Update process also aims to increase awareness and involvement in hazard mitigation as part of daily activities. Funding Funded by Federal and State grants	Complete: Board of Selectmen adopted the completed and FEMA approved plan on 10/28/24

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Status

Summary

A hazard mitigation plan is a living document that must grow and adapt, keeping pace with a community’s growth and change. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA) places high priority on the continuation of the planning process after the initial submittal, requiring communities to seek and receive re-approval from FEMA to remain eligible for assistance. The HMP Update process also aims to increase awareness and involvement in hazard mitigation as part of daily activities.

Funding

Funded by Federal and State grants

Complete: Board of Selectmen adopted the completed and FEMA approved plan on 10/28/24