A national developer is proposing to build a 236-unit affordable housing project on land next to the Abington commuter rail station.
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Hydro-freeze: new housing, commercial projects on hold during water department study
Abington and Rockland’s water commissioners have instituted a “freeze” on all new requests for water pending the outcome of a system-wide capacity and storage study.
Water dept chasing short and long term fix for PFAS issue
Abington's water department says it's moving quickly to implement new treatment strategies that will reduce the amount of potentially dangerous chemicals found in the water supply.
Water main fixed; conservation request in place until tomorrow
The broken water main at the Rockland water treatment plant has been fixed, but Abington residents are being asked to conserve water for one more day so tanks can refill.
WEEK IN PREVIEW: Selectmen, planning board meeting
The Board of Selectmen and Planning Board meet this week, while the school department is handling its first COVID case.
Water ban remains in effect
An outdoor water ban remains in effect for Abington (and Rockland) as demand remains high and work nears completion on the Myers Avenue water treatment plant. Home and business owners have been prohibited from watering their lawns and gardens since…
New ‘Community Connections’ interviews available to stream
Abington Community Access & Media has made a number of new episodes of "Community Chat" available. The show, which features local newsmakers, is hosted by ACAM Executive Director Kevin Tocci.