Got Eclipse Fever yet?
Maybe you should. Sure, Abington isn’t in the path to see totality. The nearest spot to see the full solar eclipse is in upstate Vermont. But what Abington will experience Monday afternoon will still be remarkable.
About 93 percent of the sun will be blocked out down here in our little town. According to WGBH — the home of legendary science television show Nova — “the sky will start darkening around 2:16 p.m. as the moon begins passing in front of the sun, peak at 3:29 p.m., and clear up at 4:39 p.m.”
To put this in perspective, the eclipse seen over Abington on Monday will be much more pronounced than the one we saw back in 2017, when the nearest point of totality was over the Carolinas — and even that event was still pretty cool.
As a further sign a higher power wants you to appreciate this moment, the weather on Monday is the nicest we’ve had in months.
Reminders are out to not look directly up at the sun without special protective lenses, and even then it’s still not a great idea.
Abington Health Department said demand has been high for its supply of special sunglasses, to the point they ran out by Monday morning.
Health Agent Chris Schultz said one trick is to hold a kitchen colander near the ground; the holes will create a shadow allowing viewers to see the nearly covered sun.
“The only problem is that the colander strains the eyes,” he said. [Insert eye roll]
BIPARTISAN CANDIDATES FORUM ON THURSDAY
The Abington Republican Town Committee, Democratic Town Committee, and ASPIRE are combining efforts to host a candidate’s forum this Thursday at 7 p.m. There’s only one competitive race on this year’s Town Election ballot: Tim Chapin, Roger Woods, and Paul Bunker are running for two open seats on the Board of Selectmen. Residents can email questions for the candidates to abingtonaspire@gmail.com. Voters may also submit written questions during the forum. Candidates without opponents will be able to give brief remarks. The forum will take place in the Cotter Meeting Room at Town Hall and be recorded by Abington CAM.
TOWNWIDE YARD SALE ON SATURDAY
To kick off yard sale season, Abington Celebrates is holding its 2nd Annual Town Wide Yard Sale this Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. More than 40 homes have registered their yard sales with Abington Celebrates and are included on the official Town Wide Yard Sale digital map. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the Abington Celebrates Facebook page for the map. Printed flyers with the address listings and QR code for the digital map will be available at the Abington Celebrates yard sale locations and any registered location the day of the yard sale. The two Abington Celebrates Yard Sale locations will be located at the North School, 171 Adams St., and Griffin’s Dairy, 326 Plymouth St. Proceeds raised by Abington Celebrates helps pay for the Founder’s Day Weekend in June.
GREEN WAVE ATHLETICS
BASEBALL
Varsity
Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. vs Mashpee
Saturday, 4 p.m., vs Weston
Junior Varsity
Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. vs Mashpee
Saturday, 4 p.m., vs Weston
SOFTBALL
Varsity
Tuesday, April 9, 4:30 p.m., vs Carver
Thursday, April 11, 4 p.m. @ Hingham
Friday, April 12, 4 p.m. @ Notre Dame
BOYS LACROSSE
Varsity
Tuesday, 4 p.m., vs. Norwell
Junior Varsity
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. vs Norwell
Friday, 3:30 p.m., @ South Shore Voke
GIRLS LACROSSE
Varsity
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., @ Norwell
Wednesday, 4 p.m., vs Falmouth
TENNIS:
Tuesday, 4 p.m., @ Mashpee
BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK
Tuesday, 4 p.m., vs Hull
GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK
Tuesday, 4 p.m., vs. Hull
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Monday, 4 p.m., vs TBA
Tuesday, 4:15 p.m., vs. TBA
MEETING SCHEDULE
MONDAY
Opioid Settlement Fund Committee, 3 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes reviewing grant applications, and an update from Town Meeting.
Griffin Dairy Farm Committee, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes updates on a number of projects around the grounds, a report from the community garden manager, and discussion about Town Meeting results.
Open Space/Conservation Commission Joint Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Cotter Room. Agenda includes discussion about Thompson’s Pond, the Pohrecky property off Chestnut Street, 1400 Bedford Street, 267 North Quincy Street, and a new complaint at 62 HIghland Road.
WEDNESDAY
Board of Assessors, 11 a.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes the prior month’s report, a discussion about Southfield, and an executive session to discuss abatement requests.
Strawberry Valley Golf Course Committee, 5 p.m., Clubhouse. Agenda includes a report from the superintendent, an update on the Ashland Realty Trust, and discussion about upcoming capital plan items.
THURSDAY
Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Town Hall. Agenda includes a request for a new digital sign outside the Abington Police Department, and a variance request for 729 Randolph Street.
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