The primary mission and responsibly of the Department of Veterans' Services is to advise and assist veterans and dependents residing within the Town of Abington. We provide outreach to promote State and Federal benefits for which they may be eligible. Under Chapter 115 of the Massachusetts General Laws, this office provides financial assistance to low-income veterans and their dependents. Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to:
Annuities · Awards & Medals · Burial Information · Chapter 115 Benefits · Clothing · Education · Elder Services · Employment · Flags and Markers · Financial Assistance · Food · Graves Care · Housing · License Plates · Medical Assistance · Pensions · Pharmaceuticals · Real Estate Tax Abatements · Record Retention · Sales Tax Exemptions · Shelter and Veterans Services · VA Disability Claims
Name | Title | Phone |
Adam Gunn | Director of Veterans' Services | (781) 982-0056 |
Lisa McGovern | Veterans' Benefits Administrator | (781) 982-0056 |
The Town of Abington provides a discretionary fund that assists Veterans and their surviving spouse with urgent needs that arise that need an immediate response.
Donations are encouraged and can be made directly to the fund using UniPay link or QR Code.
Phone: (781) 982-0056
Fax: (781) 982-2138
