Fresh Produce and Local Crafts at the Griffin’s Dairy Stand

Abington, MA · July 18, 2026

Keep an eye on the clouds this morning—those afternoon showers might cut the backyard barbecue short, but there is plenty of time to hit the farm stands before the rain arrives.

📰 The Lead

The community garden plots at Griffin’s Dairy are hitting their mid-summer stride. This year, the town-managed space has seen a record number of residents participating, with all 60 plots occupied for the first time since the program's expansion. Beyond the personal harvests of tomatoes and peppers, the "Giving Garden" section—tended by local volunteers—has already donated over 100 pounds of fresh produce to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry this month. If you’re walking the perimeter path today, you’ll likely see the new irrigation timers in action, a recent upgrade funded by the Community Preservation Act to help maintain the beds during the recent dry spells. The garden committee is currently looking for extra hands for the late-August weeding blitz.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Route 18 Bridge Inspection Scheduled — Crews will conduct routine safety checks on the bridge near the Weymouth line starting Monday morning.

  • Library Reaches Summer Reading Goal — Local students officially logged over 2,000 hours of reading, triggering a town-wide ice cream social next month.

  • Youth Soccer Registration Closes Sunday — Final call for fall season sign-ups for all age groups through the town’s recreation portal.

🌧️ Today's Outlook

  • High 83°F · Low 57°F — Rain (53% chance of precipitation) Keep an umbrella handy for the afternoon as scattered showers roll through after 2 PM.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Saturday Morning Storytime — Abington Public Library, 10:30 AM Interactive reading and crafts for toddlers in the children’s room.

  • Whitman: Summer Craft Fair — Whitman Town Park, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Over forty local vendors, food trucks, and live acoustic music.

  • Rockland: Open Air Market — Union Street, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Fresh local honey, handmade soaps, and vintage finds nearby.

  • Live Music: The Great Escape — The Abington American Legion, 7:00 PM Classic rock covers and a lively dance floor on Washington Street.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Abington Lions Club
    • For over 60 years, this group has maintained the town’s eye-testing equipment and provided scholarships to graduating seniors. Their blue-and-gold vests are a fixture at the annual fishing derby, where they’ve taught generations of local kids how to bait a hook.

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