Abington Community Access & Media has launched a new show that features discussions with guests about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
ACAM launches Community Chat series
Category: Community Connection
A firefighter’s sendoff
Deputy Chief Howe retires after 36 years Photo courtesy of the Abington Fire Department (Editor's note: We were going to write a few sentences marking the retirement of Deputy Chief Howe, but frankly what Chief John Nuttall provided was way…
Fore! Strawberry Valley ready for golfers – with a few new rules
A young golfer takes a swing at Strawberry Valley Golf Course last November No carts. No cash. And no clubhouse access. But Strawberry Valley Golf Course will be open for play starting Friday. "Our phones have been ringing off the…
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No rockets’ red glare this year
Abington Celebrates fireworks photo June 2019 Two years ago, the Abington Celebrates Committee successfully brought the fireworks back to Abington, after a long hiatus, making the display the capstone of the annual Founders Day/Flag Day weekend. Unfortunately, due to the…
Abington Walmart closed; employees being tested for COVID-19
Town health officials notified Wednesday morning; store likely closed until Sunday An employee at the Abington Walmart lets customers know the store is closed on Wednesday, May 6 Less than a week after Walmart insisted it was closing the Abington…
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Signs of the times
Social distancing and gratitude signs throughout town. Effective Wednesday, May 6th, Governor Baker issued an Order requiring all in Massachusetts to wear face masks and cloth coverings in public places (indoor and outdoor spaces) where social distancing is not possible.…
Selectmen, health board, assessors meeting this week
This week features meetings of the boards of selectmen, health and assessors. Board of Health: Monday, May 4, 6 p.m. Board of Selectmen: Monday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. Board of Assesors: Thursday, May 7 at 12 p.m.
Abington Scout ventures to make a historical impact
Venturing Crew 41 President, Aaron Christian and Historical Society of Old Abington, Doug Ulwick talk at a 2016 Historical Society of Old Abington program "Eagle Scouting in the Old Town" when Christian was working toward his Eagle Scout award. (photo…
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COLUMN: Increased time at home means increased water and sewer usage
With Abington residents spending more time at home, municipal water and sewer usage is up. By Ken Coyle Before the days of social distancing and Covid-19, you washed your hands, prepared meals, did laundry, used the 'facilities', and probably didn’t…
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Discover Girl Scouts at Home with Free Virtual Programming!
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites girls grades K-12 (and the community) to stay connected during COVID-19 with its new "Girl Scouts at Home" catalog at www.gsema.org/athome. Girl Scouts can discover fun, friendship, and adventure as part of the largest girl-led…
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