Polling Place Changes and Weekend Plans: What to Know Today
Abington, MA · August 29, 2026
Overcast skies keep the morning cool just as the weekend gets rolling. Whether you are heading to the sports fields or prepping for Tuesday's primary, there is plenty on tap today.
The Lead
With early voting wrapping up yesterday, election officials are finalizing preparations for Tuesday’s State Primary. All local precincts will cast their in-person ballots under one roof at Beaver Brook Elementary School, a setup designed to streamline staffing and equipment rather than dividing resources across multiple school gyms.
The town clerk’s office processed hundreds of early and mail-in ballots throughout the past two weeks, easing anticipated lines when doors open on September 1. Ballots feature contested party races for governor’s council, state legislative seats, and county offices. Poll workers spend today testing electronic tabulators, sorting precinct poll books, and staging directional signage around Ralph Hamlin Jr. Way to ensure traffic moves swiftly on election morning.
Local Pulse
Island Grove Pool Enters Final Weekend Run Swimmers have through Sunday afternoon to enjoy the pond facilities before seasonal staffing scales down.
Town Hall Closed Through Labor Day Municipal offices remain closed for the holiday weekend, reopening for standard business hours Tuesday morning.
Today's Outlook
- High 81°F · Low 62°F — Overcast
- Cloud cover keeps the afternoon comfortable, so skip the sunglasses and enjoy the breeze.
What's On Around Town
Marshfield: Marshfield Fair Country Weekend Marshfield Fairgrounds (140 Main St), 12:00–9:00 PM Live country music, agricultural exhibits, truck pulls, and classic midway games.
Quincy: Presidential Homestead Spanish Tour Adams National Historical Park (135 Adams St), 1:30–3:00 PM Guided bilingual walkthrough exploring presidential estates and local colonial heritage.
Dorchester: Cabo Verde Anniversary Celebration Ann's Palace (1014 Blue Hill Ave), 9:00 PM Short drive north for an evening of live music and cultural traditions.
Spotlight & Story
- Jim Kelliher
- Coach Kelliher led the Green Wave varsity football program from 1974 through 2023, capturing five state championships and collecting more than 300 career victories on Memorial Field. His fifty seasons on the sideline shaped generations of local student-athletes.
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