Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Defers Vote on Kratom Ban After Packed Public Hearing
Abington Board of Health defers kratom ban vote after its largest-ever public hearing.
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Government · Town Meeting
Abington Town Meeting Warned of $358,380 in Cuts
Abington town meeting warned an override failure would trigger $358,380 in Town Hall cuts.
Government · Town Meeting
Library director says FY27 cut targets book budget, not staff
Abington library director says $13,964 FY27 cut falls on books, not staff. Library Director Deborah Grimmett told Town Meeting the library's entire budget is just 0.93 percent of the town's total, per the state Division of Local Services, and pegged the library budget at roughly $672,000.
Government · Town Meeting
Chief says override rejection would cut 16 police jobs
Abington Police Chief Barney tells Town Meeting an override rejection would cost the department 16 jobs, or 40 percent of staff.
Government · Town Meeting
Fire chief details $275,514 in cuts ahead of override vote
Abington Fire Chief Glenn warns an ambulance could go out of service without an override.
Government · Conservation
Abington Conservation Commission Approves Fill Removal, Grants Final Development Extension
Abington Conservation Commission votes to start immediate wetland restoration at 15 Groveland Street.
Government · Select Board
Abington Select Board Approves Outdoor Dining Policy and Giordano's Temporary License
Abington Select Board voted unanimously on all items Monday, approving a temporary outdoor dining and alcohol policy for the 2026 season and immediately issuing the first license under it to Giordano's at 497 Bedford Street.
Government · Town Meeting
Schools chief warns override loss would cut 28 jobs
Abington schools chief says override rejection would cost 28 jobs. Superintendent Dr.
Government · Town Meeting
Abington Approves Budget, Override Heads to Ballot
Town approved $76,357,946 level-funded budget; $3,413,020 override goes to May 16 ballot.
Government · Board of Health
Abington Board of Health Reorganizes as Town Loses Health Agent, Nurse, and Department
Abington loses its health agent and public health nurse simultaneously, leaving the town with no functioning health department as of May 1.