Quick notes before we get into the busy week
- The Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday will open the public hearing on the 40B proposed for Summer Street
- The Board of Selectmen will officially welcome three new police officers Monday night, as well as appoint new members to the Board of Sewer Commissioners and Conservation Commission
- Tuesday is a half-day for all Abington students
- The Abington Is Lit tour continues on this week
- School nurses are now taking copies of student vaccination records in order to update numbers and possibly qualify to drop the state mask mandates
- The Board of Health has issued a mask advisory encouraging people to wear masks while in public spaces, after the number of active COVID-19 cases reached the highest level since last January.
MEETINGS
MONDAY
Griffins Dairy Farm Committee, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes updates on projects, and an accountant’s report.
Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall. The agenda includes welcoming three new police officers, opening the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, appointing members to the Sewer Commission and Conservation Commission, a discussion about the Lake Street parking area, and a permit request for a St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Sewer Commission, 6:45 p.m., Town Hall. The agenda includes a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen, an update on the sewer main replacement, approving drain layer’s licenses, and 2020 average yearly sewer rates.
TUESDAY
Conservation Commission, 6 p.m., Town Hall. The agenda includes a discussion about 714 Bedford Street, and a site visit at Strawberry Valley Golf Course.
WEDNESDAY
Housing Authority, 6 p.m., 71 Shaw Avenue. Agenda includes the approval of minutes and authority bills.
Parks & Recreation, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes a review of the field handbook for the upcoming season, and winter ideas.
Finance Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes an update on last year’s free cash number, this year’s budget, and next year’s budget.
THURSDAY
Abington/Rockland Joint Water Works, 3:30 p.m., 366 Centre Avenue. Agenda includes discussions with high volume users, a report from the superintendent, and comments from water commissioners as well as the public.
Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Only agenda item is a review of a 40B project off Summer Street.