Scott Lambiase will become Abington's Acting Town Manager this Monday, May 4, with current Town Manager Rick LaFond remaining on through the week to help with the transition. According to a copy of Lambiase's contract obtained by the Abington News,…

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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COLUMN: Sudden end to school also tough for teachers
The sudden end to in-class learning is tough on teachers, as well as parents and kids, says Abington School Committte member Jackie Abrams

Sunshine on a rainy day
Abington will see some rain over the next couple of days. At Abington's Rail Trail, a rainbow of positive messages line the route of brighter days ahead. (Photos by Michele Christian 4/26/2020)

Fields empty as leagues wait
Soccer has cancelled; others hopeful for shortened season. The Plymouth Street Little League field remains closed as part of social distancing precautions. April 25 would have been Opening Day for Abington Little League. (This article was updated on May 2…
Abington’s businesses helping protect town’s seniors in need
Abington businesses have been chipping in to help the town's vulnerable seniors stuck inside during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Firefighters on the defensive
Abington's first responders take cautious approach on the COVID-19 frontlines A firefighter’s instinct is to roll up to a call and rush towards the problem. But the rules have changed in recent weeks, as first responders find themselves on the…
Town Meeting date TBD
Reduced quorum, outdoor location possibilities Selectmen have voted to postpone the Annual Town Meeting indefinitely while waiting for word from state and local health officials when it may be possible to safely gather Abington's legislative body. Town Meeting was originally…

Joe’s Crazzy Critters goes from hands-on to virtual
Joe Kenney of Joe's Crazzy Critters with Sampson, a Moluccan cockatoo6-year old red-footed tortoise shown on Kenney's segments.Joe Kenney of Joe's Crazzy Critters with a 6-year old red-footed tortoise Reading, writing, and...red-foot tortoises? Abington's animal guy, Joe Kenney, owner of…
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Baker says students staying home
Decisions on graduation, senior events to be made soon Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday afternoon said public and private school students will not be returning to their classrooms until the fall, in an effort to prevent further spread of the…
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