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Select Board delays ADA plan vote

Select Board postpones vote on Abington's first ADA access plan after resident criticism. From our own coverage: Select Board delays vote on ADA access plan; Former health board chair seeks return to seat. Also in today's brief (4 items): Avon plays Abington in JV volleyball Oct. 5.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026

Two Abington obituaries were published this week: McShefferey, Beatrice Mary, 86, who died Wednesday, September 23, 2026; and Stewart, Roberta M., 76, who died Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Both notices were posted by Quealy and Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abington, which han…

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Abington home sales top $1 million as September closes with six market transactions

Abington recorded six sales with prices between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, ranging from $33,048 to $1,055,000, with a median of $667,500. The top sale was 70 Cynthia Road at $1,055,000, sold by Mark E. Duffy, trustee, and King Realty Trust to James F. and Marjorie E. Godfrey as trustees.

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 14, 2026 through September 20, 2026

Three Abington obituaries were published this week: Voislow, Keith Robert, 54, of Braintree and formerly of Abington, who was raised in town and graduated from Abington High School, died September 14; Hardy, Michael Patrick, 17, of Abington, died September 16; and Russell, Deborah J., 7…

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Finance officials warn of $7 million five-year budget deficit

Abington finance officials warn of a $7 million five-year budget deficit as FY28 review opens. From our own coverage: Deed filings show tight range, trust transfers; Finance Committee opens FY28 budget review, warns of deficit. Also in today's brief (12 items): Library exhibit spotlight…

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health Sets Sept. 28 Vote to Fill Vacant Seat

Abington Board of Health names interim chair after Van Nist's resignation, sets Sept. 28 appointment vote. Vice Chair Carol Dolan announced Chair Katie Van Nist resigned effective August 26 after serving on the board since 2022, and said she will serve as interim chair "for the next two meetings."

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