Smart Water Meter Upgrades Move to South Side This Week

Abington, MA · July 15, 2026

The humidity is sticking around, but the overcast sky might offer a little relief for anyone heading to the Grove this afternoon.

📰 The Lead

The town is officially halfway through the residential water meter upgrade program, a major infrastructure push aimed at modernization. This week, the focus shifts to the south side of town, so residents in those neighborhoods should keep an eye out for blue scheduling postcards in the mail. These new digital "smart" meters replace aging analog units and allow for real-time leak detection, which helps the Water Department pinpoint issues before they become costly breaks. Technicians from the contracted installation firm will need about 20 minutes per home and are required to show town-verified identification before entering. Once the rollout concludes this autumn, a new customer portal will go live, allowing you to monitor daily usage from your phone—a handy tool for catching a running faucet or a silent toilet leak before it spikes your quarterly bill.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Hancock Street Hydrant Flushing Begins Today — DPW crews are testing lines today; expect temporary water discoloration and low pressure near the Holbrook line.

  • Birdhouse Workshop Registration Opens This Morning — Sign-ups open at 9:00 AM for next week’s youth woodworking session at the Public Library.

  • Youth Football Gear Pickup Tonight — Registered players can head to the Frolio field house tonight to collect helmets and pads.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 89°F · Low 73°F — Overcast
    • Keep the water bottle handy; that humidity makes 89 feel much heavier.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Teen Craft: Vinyl Sticker Making — Public Library, 2:00 PM Design and cut custom decals using the library’s new maker-space equipment.

  • Whitman: Weekly Farmers Market — Town Park, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM Short drive for local corn, berries, and handmade soaps from South Shore vendors.

  • Summer Concert Series: The 60s Invasion — Frolio School Lawn, 6:00 PM Classic rock hits under the trees—bring a lawn chair and some bug spray.

  • Rockland: Pub Trivia Night — The Lucky Dragon, 7:00 PM Five rounds of general knowledge just over the town line—teams of four preferred.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Eager Beaver 4-H Club
    • The club has been a local fixture since the 1950s, teaching generations of residents about agriculture and animal husbandry. Members are currently prepping their prize-winning poultry and crafts for the upcoming fair season, continuing a tradition of rural skill-building in our suburban landscape.

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