Winter Health Clinic Brings Five Vaccines to Town Hall
Abington, MA · October 19, 2026
A cool mist blankets the neighborhood this morning after a brisk fall weekend. Settle in with a warm cup—there is plenty moving across the local calendar over the next three days.
The Lead
The town has partnered with Stop & Shop pharmacy to host a comprehensive community vaccination clinic at Town Hall on Tuesday, October 27. Running from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the clinic offers shots for influenza, COVID-19, RSV, shingles, and pneumonia under one roof. Local health officials organized the session to ensure residents of all ages, especially seniors and busy families, can secure essential winter protection close to home without traveling to regional healthcare hubs.
Pre-registration is now open through the municipal portal, with town staff encouraging early sign-ups to ensure adequate supplies and avoid lobby bottlenecks. Public health officials will finalize room logistics and volunteer assignments during their regular meeting tonight, and available appointment slots are expected to fill quickly as seasonal temperatures drop.
Local Pulse
Preservation Committee Weighs Historic Project Applications City Hall Committee members gather Tuesday evening at Town Hall to review local grant applications for historic and open space preservation.
Green Wave Soccer Hits the Road Schools The varsity boys soccer squad travels this afternoon for a competitive South Shore non-league matchup against the Crusaders.
Library Board Reviews Fall Capital Upgrades Community Trustees meet tonight in the library to assess facility maintenance, seasonal circulation figures, and ongoing public service programs.
Today's Outlook
- High 55°F · Low 37°F — Fog
- Give yourself extra drive time this morning and grab a warm layer for tonight.
What's On Around Town
Today
Little Bee Yoga Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 1:30–2:15 PM · Free Movement and mindfulness storytime for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Board of Health Meeting Town Hall (500 Gliniewicz Way), 5:00 PM · Free Public health updates and municipal permits on tonight's town agenda.
APL Tests Cookbooks Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 7:00–8:00 PM · Free Sample creative home dishes limited to six ingredients or fewer.
Tomorrow
- Preschool Playgroup Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 11:15 AM–Noon · Free
- Monthly Manga Teen Book Club Brockton Public Library Main Branch (304 Main St), Brockton, 4:00–5:00 PM · Free
- Friends of the Library Mystery Book Club Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 7:00 PM · Free
Wednesday
- Halloween Crafternoon Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 3:30 PM · Free
- STEM Night at the Makerspace Brockton Public Library Main Branch (304 Main St), Brockton, 5:00–7:00 PM · Free
- Senator Keenan Office Hours Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 6:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Andrew Ford Way
- Named for the town's first permanent European settler, who arrived from Weymouth along the Satucket Path around 1672. Ford cleared land beside Lower Beaver Brook, raising a homestead that anchored the frontier long before the town's 1712 incorporation.
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