Abington's week ahead features continued unhappiness over vaccinations, discussions about town elections, a boosters fundraiser, and meetings with the selectmen, finance, and school boards.
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‘A waste of time, energy, and resources’
Local leaders from across the region, including Abington, launched a broadside against the Baker Administration Thursday saying the state’s decision to eliminate town-organized vaccination clinics threatens the safety of vulnerable populations.

EDITORIAL: Baker, DPH owes towns an apology, explanation
The Baker Administration and state DPH owes town's like Abington an apology and explnation.
Schafer, Shannon: Vaccinate teachers now
Teachers should be considered front line workers and made eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine immediately, Abington Schools Superintendent Peter Schafer and Abington Education Association President Steve Shannon argue in a letter sent to Gov. Charlie Baker yesterday.
WEEK AHEAD: Lots of snow; lack of shots; more marijuana shops; selectmen meet
Abington's week ahead includes more snow, no vaccines, and more retail marijuana talk.

‘I want to see my family again’
The first 150 Abington seniors received COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday; town health officials wish they could move faster.
WEEK AHEAD: Vaccine clinics; budget talks; storm prep; planning, health, assessors, capital planning boards meet
ABINGTON'S WEEK AHEAD: Vaccine clinics; budget talks; storm prep; planning, health, assessors, capital planning boards meet

Standing by
Abington held its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday. It's ready to hold more; they just need the doses.
WEEK AHEAD: COVID vaccines; curfew lifted; selectmen, school committee, finance committee meets
This week the Abington Board of Health hopes to hold its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic; selectmen, school and finance committees meet.
WEEK AHEAD: Selectmen, ConCom, ZBA, Library, CPC boards meet
The Week Ahead in Abington,, including board agendas and high school sports schedules.