Abington's Week Ahead for Aug. 7, 2023
WEEK AHEAD: Selectmen to briefly meet Wednesday on Union Point; Brazilian fest being planned; school calendar available; meeting schedule
Tag: State Representative Alyson Sullivan
WEEK AHEAD: Drought continues; storm pipes pass test; congrats to Rep. Sullivan; Verizon/Comcast complaints; fall sports tryout sked; Rt. 18 closure; meeting schedule
Abington's Week Ahead includes the closure of Rt. 18, a hearing on the town's cable contracts, and more.
$1.6M in federal aid coming to Abington
Abington stands to receive about $1.6 million in federal funding over the next two years, which could allow the town to escape the pandemic, and its economic impacts, without major layoffs or program and service cuts.
‘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.
Grant program for Abington businesses starts Thursday
Abington businesses impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a state grant up to $75,000 starting December 31.
Abington leaders with a “message of peace”
A number of Abington’s clergy and civic leaders have come together to produce a video that touches upon the town’s abolitionist past, while pledging to be a place of inclusion, love, and justice.
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.
Abington Strong helps those in need
Joe LaPointe and his wife Kaitlyn founded the Abington Strong Fund to help the Abington Food Pantry and those in need due to the COVID-19 economic slowdown
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