Pre-Construction Starts Soon on Southfield Mixed-Use Project
Abington, MA · August 25, 2026
Checking off early-morning errands before heat or rain sets in? Tonight's Community Preservation and Conservation Commission meetings anchor a busy municipal Tuesday at Town Hall.
The Lead
After years of regional planning, active work on the Southfield redevelopment project along the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station is shifting into gear. Master developers New England Development and Brookfield Global Real Estate are holding public briefings this week to outline upcoming pre-construction activities across the town borders of Abington, Weymouth, and Rockland. The ambitious plan aims to transform the decommissioned military base into a mixed-use neighborhood featuring hundreds of residential homes, commercial storefronts, and an extensive network of public open space and walking trails. Initial sitework will focus on preliminary clearing, utility line connections, and traffic coordination along regional access corridors. Town officials view the project as a major opportunity to strengthen the local tax base while preserving surrounding wetlands and recreation land. Preliminary site clearing and heavy equipment staging are scheduled to begin early next month.
Local Pulse
Conservation Board Reviews Linwood Street Wetland Crossing Members meet tonight at Town Hall to evaluate a proposed three-lot residential subdivision requiring wetland protections.
New Veterans Mobility Van Arrives in Town The local Veterans Service Office took delivery of a dedicated transportation vehicle to assist residents with medical appointments.
Level Four Water Restrictions Remain In Effect Emergency conservation rules prohibit all outdoor watering across town as regional reservoir levels remain critically low.
Today's Outlook
- High 81°F · Low 60°F — Overcast
- Keep a light layer handy for the breezy, overcast conditions throughout the day.
What's On Around Town
Community Preservation Committee Meeting Abington Town Hall (500 Gliniewicz Way), 6:00 PM Review local open space, historic preservation, and housing proposals tonight.
Conservation Commission Public Hearing Abington Town Hall (500 Gliniewicz Way), 6:30 PM Hear public updates on local wetland filings and residential site plans.
Whitman: Summer Concert in the Park Whitman Town Park, 6:00 PM Free outdoor live music on the lawn for all ages.
Rockland: Tabletop Game Night Rockland Memorial Library (20 Belmont St), 6:30 PM Casual board games and community connection for adult players.
Weymouth: Coastal Twilight Walk Webb Memorial State Park, 6:00 PM Guided evening stroll along the shoreline with panoramic harbor views.
Spotlight & Story
- The Joseph Cleverly House
- Standing at 78 Adams Street, this 1832 Federal-style residence hides a rare piece of industrial history in plain view. The adjacent timber-framed barn once served as Joseph Cleverly’s hand-craft shoe workshop, surviving as one of the last remaining 19th-century shoe manufacturing shops on its original lot.
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