No known outbreak among store employees The Abington WalMart is closed Thursday for a deep cleaning, according to the company. It is scheduled to reopen on Friday. "Out of an abundance of caution, we’ve temporarily closed our Abington Walmart Store…
Masking the problem
COVID-19 caes in Abington continue to grow, while businesses are lukewarm on enforcing a new mandatory mask order from the Board of Health.
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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Can’t pay? That’s OK! Selectmen waive penalties and interest before June 30.
Abington selectmen voted to waive penalties and interest for tax bills paid before June 30
Lambiase to start May 4
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.

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