And just like that, the seasons have changed.
Thanksgiving Day marked the official end of the fall sports season at AHS. On Monday, the winter sports teams started practicing.
The orange, yellow, and brown decorations that spruce up porches across Abington are being replaced with reds, greens, and whites. Over on Lake Street, the sprawling Christmas display that overlooks Island Grove Pond is back up in all its musical glory.
Of course, its been the holiday season inside Lowe’s since October. And radio stations made the switch to Jingle Bells weeks ago.
But for most of us, as we get ready to switch the calenders on our walls this week from November to December, we’re also starting to deck the halls of our hearts, buy chestnuts for the fire, and don gay apparel (or at least ugly sweaters).
LIBRARY CLOSED MONDAY, MAYBE TUESDAY FOR HEATING REPAIRS
The library’s 26-year-old boiler held on as long as possible but couldn’t quite make it to the finish line. A new heating system was scheduled to literally be installed this week, but the old one officially kicked the bucket over the weekend, prompting Library Director Deborah Grimmett to close the building to the public Monday. The work may be finished in time to open the Library tomorrow; Grimmett will give an update tomorrow morning via social media, answering machine, and signs. Otherwise, normal operations should resume Wednesday. The cost for replacing the system is being paid for with federal ARPA funds, according to Town Manager Scott Lambiase.
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR ABINGTON NEWS BOWLING TOURNAMENT
As part of the upcoming Abington Celebrates weekend, Abington News is again hosting a community bowling tournament at Webster Timber Lanes. The Holiday Ball Bowling Tournament is Sunday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m., and features am open division for league bowlers, a division for non-league bowlers, and a kids division. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for kids, Proceeds will benefit the Jen Jacobs Recreational Scholarship Fund. Participants can sign up here:
ANNUAL JUNIOR CLASS AUCTION IS THURSDAY
The annual Junior Class Auction is Thursday from 6-9 p.m., at Abington HIgh School. The fundraiser will feature dozens of silent and live auction items, as well as raffle items. Cost to bid on auction items is $5. Proceeds helps cover costs for the junior prom, and next year’s homecoming dance.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
Tickets for this Friday’s Abington Middle School Winter Dance Party are now on sale. Tickets can be bought through Thursday during all lunch periods for $5 The dance for Grades 5 & 6 is from 5 – 6:30 p.m., and 7-8:30 p.m. for Grades 7 & 8.
MEETING SCHEDULE
TUESDAY
Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes 0 Summer Street, Rose Place, National Grid compliance, 1400 Bedford Street, Robert English Way, and 267 North Quincy Street.
School Committee, 7 p.m., Middle/High School Library. Agenda includes an update from the Director of History and Business, a recommendation for a new Director of Finance and Business, and a discussion about school choice.
WEDNESDAY
Fire Station/DPW Building Committee, 9 a.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes reviewing project contracts, discussion of updated timelines, and scheduling building tours in other towns.
Charter Review Commission, 6 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes reviewing proposed updates to the town charter and possible votes.
Finance Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes a review of the Planning Department, IT Department, and Strawberry Valley Golf Course budgets.