Selectmen Review Trail Expansion Plans Tonight

Abington, MA · July 13, 2026

Monday morning brings a bit of a breeze and a busy agenda at Town Hall. If you're heading toward the center of town, the usual morning rush is already humming.

📰 The Lead

The Board of Selectmen meets tonight to discuss a proposal that could finally link our two most popular green spaces. The "Green Link" project aims to create a safe, paved pedestrian path connecting the historic Island Grove to the community gardens at Griffin’s Dairy. For years, residents have navigated narrow shoulders on local roads to get between the two; this plan would utilize existing town-owned easements to create a seamless corridor. Tonight’s session focuses on the feasibility study results and the potential for state grant funding to cover the initial engineering costs. The meeting provides the first public look at the proposed route maps and the estimated timeline for breaking ground.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Hydrant Flushing Begins Tonight — The Water Department starts routine maintenance in North Abington at 9 PM to ensure water clarity.

  • Fall Soccer Registration Opens — Parents can sign up players for the upcoming season starting at 8 AM through the town portal.

  • Library Mid-Summer Milestone — The youth summer reading program reaches its halfway point today with special prizes for early finishers.

⛅ Today's Outlook

  • High 83°F · Low 59°F — Partly cloudy Perfect weather for a walk at Island Grove before the evening clouds roll in.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Board of Selectmen Meeting — Town Hall, 6:30 PM Public hearing on the Green Link trail project and local budget updates.

  • Teen Gaming Tournament — Abington Public Library, 2:00 PM Mario Kart bracket for ages 13-18 in the community room.

  • Whitman: Monday Night Concert — Whitman Town Park, 6:00 PM Short drive for classic rock covers under the gazebo—bring a chair.

  • Rockland: Community Yoga — Rockland Public Library, 5:30 PM Free all-levels session on the lawn to start the work week.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Benjamin Hobart House
    • Located on Centre Avenue, this 18th-century structure is a rare survivor of the town's early industrial era. Benjamin Hobart was a pioneer in the local tack-making industry, which predated the massive shoe boom. The house features classic Georgian architecture and anchors the historic district.

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