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.
Abington Police Chief Barney tells Town Meeting an override rejection would cost the department 16 jobs, or 40 percent of staff.
Abington Fire Chief Glenn warns an ambulance could go out of service without an override.
Abington Conservation Commission votes to start immediate wetland restoration at 15 Groveland Street.
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.
Abington schools chief says override rejection would cost 28 jobs. Superintendent Dr.
Town approved $76,357,946 level-funded budget; $3,413,020 override goes to May 16 ballot.
Abington loses its health agent and public health nurse simultaneously, leaving the town with no functioning health department as of May 1.
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 backs $1.6 million borrowing for fire and DPW project, heads to Town Meeting May 4.
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