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PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY VOTING ON TUESDAY AT BEAVER BROOK ELEMENTARY
Tuesday is voting day across the Commonwealth as part of Super Tuesday Primary Day. Abington votes at the Beaver Brook Elementary School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to choices for president, Primary voters get a say on state committeemen and women, and town party members. In total, 16 states and territories head to the polls Tuesday.
NO INJURIES IN FRIDAY NIGHT HOUSE FIRE ON HIGH STREET
A space heater is blamed for a late night housefire on High Street that brought firefighters from eight neighboring communities. The fire at 287 High Street broke out about 11:45 p.m. By the time firefighters arrived, heavy flames were coming out the rear of the 235-year-old home, according to a release from Abington Fire posted on Facebook. Abington firefighters struck a second and third alarms, bringing in mutual aid from Rockland, Whitman, Hanson, Holbrook, Weymouth, East Bridgewater, Norwell, and Brockton. It took firefighters 45 minutes to get the fire under control. “The original home was built in 1810 with an approximate 140 ft. diameter and 50 ft. depth, presenting multiple challenges based on the interior renovations throughout the years, as well as the exterior layout of the building,” Fire Chief Jack Glynn wrote in the release. “The cause of the fire was accidental in nature, started by an object being in close contact to a space heater.” No injuries were reported, and everyone fled the house safely.
WOODS THROWS HAT IN SELECTMEN RING
Former Selectman Roger Woods is once again seeking a seat on the town’s executive board, making it a four-man race for two seats. Woods, a real estate broker who currently serves as the town’s representative to the Southfield Redevelopment Authority, served on the Board of Selectmen for two terms in the 90s. He joins incumbent Tim Chapin, as well as Paul Bunker and Jason Harris, all of whom have taken out nomination papers.
All nomination papers are due back March 11 by 5 p.m. Currently, School Committee member Heidi Hernandez, of Orange Street, is running for reelection. She is joined by Pam Neely, of Adams Street. Gail Bergin, of Morton Street, Mary Gillis, of Temple Street, and Henry DiCarlo, of Central Street, are each looking for another term on the Library Board of Trustees; Rick Collins, of Orange Street, is seeking a third term on the Planning Board; Ellen Delany, of Washington Street, is running again for the Housing Authority; and Mulberry Drive resident Tom Dion is seeking another term as a Water Commissioner.
TOWN MEETING BYLAW CHANGES UP FOR DISCUSSION
Annual Town Meeting is less than a month away and final discussions are planned this week to go over proposed changes to the town’s charter and zoning bylaws. The Planning Board is holding a public hearing Wednesday at 6 p.m. to review three proposed zoning bylaws changes. Two of the changes are required updates to the town’s flood plain maps; the third is the proposed MBTA multi-family zoning district. The Finance Committee at 7 p.m. on Wednesday will discuss proposed changes to the charter, which include revising the timeline for the budget review process.
BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYS WEDNESDAY IN CHARLESTOWN
The Green Wave boys basketball team is off to Charlestown Wednesday to play the top-ranked Townies of Charlestown High School. Tip-off for this Round-of-16 game is 6 p.m. Last week Abington held off Medway in a 72-68 opening-round thriller.
GREEN WAVE ATHLETICS
BOYS BASKETBALL
Wednesday, 6 p.m., Abington @ Charlestown (MIAA state tourney)
MEETING SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Planning Board, 6 p.m. Town Hall. Agenda includes a proposed subdivision at 44-54 Linwood Street.
Board of Health, 6 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes a discussion about animal regulations.
TUESDAY
Abington/Rockland Joint Water Works, 3:30 p.m., 366 Centre Ave. Agenda includes a high bill dispute and discussion about the FY 25 budget.
State Primary. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Beaver Brook Elementary School.
WEDNESDAY
Board of Assessors, 11 a.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes end-of-month reports, a Southfield proposal, and an executive session to discuss abatements.
Planning Board, 6 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes a public hearing on proposed zoning changes, including the creation of a new multi-family zoning district near the MBTA station.
Finance Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes an update on the proposed FY25 budget.