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.
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Abington Select Board Reorganizes, Approves Outdoor Seating Rules for 2026 Season
Abington's newly seated Select Board reorganized Monday, cleared five unanimous votes, and deferred a restaurant outdoor seating application in its first meeting of the new term.
Abington Finance Committee Unanimously Backs $1.6 Million Fire Station Borrowing
Abington Finance Committee backs $1.6 million borrowing for fire and DPW project, heads to Town Meeting May 4.
Millis Finance Committee Recommends All 24 Town Meeting Warrant Articles Unanimously
Millis Finance Committee unanimously backs all 24 May Town Meeting warrant articles, covering a $48.6 million general fund budget and a $1.3 million water meter borrowing.
Abington Conservation Commission Flags Regulatory Errors in Summer Street Sidewalk Application
Abington's Conservation Commission unanimously continued a DPW-filed Notice of Intent for the Summer Street sidewalk and drainage project to May 12 after identifying a string of regulatory deficiencies in the application.
Abington Select Board Candidates Clash Over Override Structure, Trash Costs
Three Abington Select Board candidates sparred over the town's Proposition 2.5 override and long-term budget strategy at an April 10 candidates' roundtable hosted by Abington Community Access and Media.
Millis Finance Committee Backs $48.2 Million FY27 Budget for May Town Meeting Vote
ABINGTON — April 8, 2026 — Millis Finance Committee reviewed a proposed $48.2 million FY27 budget and a full town meeting warrant at its April 8 meeting. Finance Director Jody and Town Administrator presented a budget built on a 3.5 percent increase for both municipal and school operations, with new
Abington Board of Health Authorizes Agent to Sign Invoices, Clears All Tobacco Inspections
Abington Board of Health clears all 27 tobacco retailers and shifts invoice authority to its health agent.
Abington Select Board Terminates Sparling Builders Land Deal, Orders New Bidding Process
Abington Select Board cancels land sale to Sparling Builders LLC and authorizes $83.8 million in borrowing.
Abington Planning Board Approves 200 Whale Street Permits After Months of Engineering Review
Abington Planning Board approves first ADU under new state law, clears eight-unit Whale Street project, and resolves 20-year subdivision standoff.