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Tag: Joe LaPointe

State grant funding water supply expansion

by abingtonnewsNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

A New state Grant will help the Abington/Rockland Joint Water Works bring a new well online at its Myers Avenue facility

Businesses, Town Hall Joe LaPointe, water works

TIDS n BITS: Kelliher coaches #500; planning Board results; COVID numbers; hydrant flushing; and more

by abingtonnewsOctober 8, 2021October 8, 2021

Abington High football coach Jim Kelliher coaches his 500th game, results from the Planning Board meeting, and more

Schools, Sports, Town Hall Board of Health, board of selectmen, Chris Schultz, Jim Kelliher, Joe LaPointe, Marty Golightly

Water levels recovering but still low

by abingtonnewsJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021

The rainiest July in recent memory has helped replenish reservoir levels but the water ban remains in effect - for now.

Businesses, Town Hall Joe LaPointe, PFAS, water ban, water works

40B proposed for Summer Street site

by abingtonnewsApril 23, 2021April 23, 20211 Comment

A national developer is proposing to build a 236-unit affordable housing project on land next to the Abington commuter rail station.

Town Hall 40B, Alta Abington Station, Andrew Leverault, Glenn LaPointe, Jim Lambert, Joe LaPointe, summer street

Hydro-freeze: new housing, commercial projects on hold during water department study

by abingtonnewsApril 16, 2021

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.

Businesses, Town Hall Joe LaPointe, karen bowen, water works

Water dept chasing short and long term fix for PFAS issue

by abingtonnewsApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

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. 

Town Hall Joe LaPointe, Nicole Corbett, PFAS, water works

Water main fixed; conservation request in place until tomorrow

by abingtonnewsSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020

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.

Town Hall Joe LaPointe, water works

WEEK IN PREVIEW: Selectmen, planning board meeting

by abingtonnewsSeptember 27, 2020September 27, 2020

The Board of Selectmen and Planning Board meet this week, while the school department is handling its first COVID case.

Town Hall Joe LaPointe, planning board, scott lambiase, selectmen

Water ban remains in effect

by abingtonnewsJuly 23, 2020

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…

Read More Water ban remains in effect

Town Hall Joe LaPointe, water works

New ‘Community Connections’ interviews available to stream

by abingtonnewsMay 28, 2020June 5, 2020

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.

Businesses, Community Connection, Schools, Town Hall Chris Coyle, Joe LaPointe, Ken Coburn, Kristy Coburn, Robert Sullivan, State Representative Alyson Sullivan

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