Initial Roadway Work Begins at Union Point as Water Negotiations Continue
Abington, MA · September 15, 2026
Grab a light layer before heading out this morning — persistent gray skies set a quiet, steady tone for the day ahead.
The Lead
Master developers New England Development announced before the Select Board that infrastructure construction has officially launched across the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station at Union Point, awarding the project's first major roadway and utility contract following their summer land closing. Heavy machinery is preparing to break ground along an initial 1.5-mile corridor branching from Shea Drive at Route 18 to unlock ten mixed-use parcels.
Yet while residential tracts move forward on the Weymouth side, development across the adjacent 179-acre footprint here remains paused. Weymouth's allocated municipal water cannot legally cross municipal borders, and the local water system faces strict capacity limits during ongoing regional drought restrictions. Developers continue exploring interim connections to neighboring municipal water lines, while town officials monitor regional pipeline discussions to determine when supplies will reach the municipal line.
Local Pulse
Police Department Phases Out Surveillance Cameras Chief John Bonney announced the town will sunset automated license plate readers to maintain neighborhood trust.
Town Hall Limits Tax Collector Windows In-person payment windows now operate exclusively on Wednesdays and Thursdays through autumn due to municipal staffing adjustments.
Select Board Seeks Board of Health Appointee Residents interested in public wellness and policy can apply immediately to fill the charter-mandated committee vacancy.
Today's Outlook
- High 65°F · Low 50°F — Overcast
- Keep a light layer handy, as persistent cloud cover keeps the afternoon cool.
What's On Around Town
Today
Preschool Playgroup Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 11:15 AM–Noon · Free Stories, songs, and socialization kicking off the fall session for toddlers.
Community Preservation Committee Abington Town Hall (500 Gliniewicz Way), 6:00–7:00 PM · Free Public review of applications and funding allocations for community historic projects.
Mystery Book Club Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 7:00–8:15 PM · Free Lively discussion of author Karin Slaughter in the library's Wales Room.
Tomorrow
Registered Toddler Time Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 10:30–10:50 AM · Free
Friends Poetry Night Rockland Memorial Library (20 Belmont St), Rockland, 6:30–7:30 PM · Free
Stress Relief Workshop Whitman Public Library (100 Webster St), Whitman, 6:30–7:45 PM · Free
Thursday
Device Advice Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Free
Basic Computer Class Whitman Public Library (100 Webster St), Whitman, 2:00 PM · Free
Adult Craft Night Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 6:30 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- The Children's Fishing Derby at Island Grove
- Organizer Bob Manning launched this perennial tradition to get kids outdoors along the historic mill pond, securing free worms and DPW-donated slushes. Young anglers gather along the banks every June, hauling in sunfish and bass while volunteers weigh catches on portable scales.
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